Naftali Bennett
Five 'change bloc' leaders hold coordinating meeting ahead of elections
Opposition leader Yair Lapid hosted change bloc chiefs, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, on Saturday night to coordinate election moves amid rising internal tensions.
As Israel’s opposition jostles over leadership, its bid to replace Netanyahu weakens - opinion
Haredi parties, Yashar, coalition bloc lose seats in Knesset, as Otzma Yehudit gains one - poll
Right-wing activists threaten, throw object at Bennett at Bnei Brak restaurant
Bennett unveils 'Confrontation Line Law' proposing expanded tax, municipal benefits for North
Under the proposal, the confrontation line would be expanded from communities located within 0-9 km. of the border to those within 0-12 km.
Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state, highlight Hamas support at UNGA
Bennet said Netanyahu’s UN address would provide an opportunity to highlight what he described as Qatar’s role in supporting Hamas and its military wing.
Lapid to host all five change bloc leaders for coordination meeting ahead of elections
The meeting comes as the bloc's leaders seek to tighten coordination while grappling with disagreements over election strategy and the identity of the candidate who will lead the camp.
Israel cannot afford to ignore China’s growing strategic ties with Egypt - opinion
China’s growing presence in Egypt shows why Israel needs a government focused on long-term regional strategy, diplomacy, and economic ties.
Majority believe Israel should help Saudis against Houthis as Likud continues downward trend - poll
Thirty-eight percent said such assistance should be conditioned on a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, while 16% supported assisting the kingdom even without diplomatic return.
B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows
The B’Yachad party was formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid Party. It is one of the leading parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in October.
Deadlock deepens as post-deadline polls leave both blocs short of 61 Knesset seats - analysis
The deadlock has forced parties to recalibrate. If the country is headed towards yet another deadlock, the question becomes: how can it be broken?
Golan already preparing demands for coalition talks if change bloc government formed
Enshrining issues of democracy and the rule of law, along with ministries already identified, Defense, Justice, Education, National Security, and Communications, are among Golan's demands.
Netanyahu's Likud, Eisenkot’s Yashar trade leads as 2026 election picture stays unclear - poll
Five polls released after Israel’s party lists closed show a fragmented race, with Gadi Eisenkot leading most surveys and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead in one.
No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’
Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.
