Naftali Bennett
Religious identity remains Israel's strongest political divide, new IDI study finds
While the relationship between religion and political affiliation remained largely stable compared to the previous election, the study identified several notable shifts between 2021 and 2022.
Israel’s ministerial bloat is starting to look like the Soviet Union - opinion
Shahar Varon to join Together's Knesset list and lead new IDF rehab program, Bennett announces
Cracking Israel's 'bro code': Can Netanyahu survive the podcast era? - opinion
Likud no longer the largest party in Knesset in latest election poll
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
Opposition vows to establish Oct. 7 probe as bereaved families clash at High Court hearing
“Anyone who says ‘later’ about investigating the October 7 massacre means ‘never,” Bennett said.
Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers
"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.
Bennett accidentally reveals identity of Shin Bet bodyguard, forced to delete social media post
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed the security guard’s name and picture, both of which are prohibited by Shin Bet for safety reasons.
Israel to mark Independence Day with 'heads held high', says Bennett as opposition honors fallen
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett told The Jerusalem Post that while Israel remembers those who were lost, it also embraces the families who sacrificed “what was most precious to them."
Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll
Gadi Eisenkot gathered 27% of the votes in the latest Maariv survey over who should lead the opposition, while Naftali Bennett received 16%, and Yair Lapid ended last with 6%.
Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat
Naftali Bennett’s remarks in favor of civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat draw praise from left-wing figures but face sharp criticism from haredi parties.
Netanyahu's coalition struggles to close gap against opposition for third week - poll
While there was no significant movement between the blocs, in the opposition, Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party lost one seat to the Democrats.
Bennett launches national disability inclusion plan, pledges accessibility reforms if elected
Bennett said at a Bnei Brak event that there are 1.2 million people with disabilities in Israel, and that the state has been failing to integrate them into society.
'Call of the hour': Major youth group backs Bennett ahead of elections, joins ‘Bennett 2026’ party
The group, “Katef el Katef” (Shoulder to Shoulder), said in a joint statement with the party that it views Bennett’s platform as a natural political home for advancing its goals.
