Naftali Bennett

Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of attacking one of Bennett's bodyguards in Tel Aviv

Initial reports indicated that the alleged attack happened while Bennett was participating in a rally in Tel Aviv demanding the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the failures of Oct. 7.

Former Israeli Prime Minister and Beyachad party chairman Naftali Bennett attends a demonstration at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre, just days ahead of Israel’s general elections, October 24, 202
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, days before Israel’s general elections, October 22, 2026.

'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding

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Esti Ayalon Kovo enters Knesset race to stop Jerusalem’s problems from spreading across Israel

Election campaign billboards featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and Likud party chairman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders are displayed along a roadside in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections.

Israel's opposition weighs minority coalition as Bennett, Liberman reject Arab support


Ahead of elections, Bennett, Lapid pledge to strengthen Israel-Diaspora ties

The proposals come amid signs of growing disaffection among Diaspora Jews with Israel and its Netanyahu-led government.

B'Yachad party heads Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid speak during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Septemper 11, 2026.

Naftali Bennett unveils B’Yachad party plan to cut bureaucracy, boost support for olim

"Is our government building an Israel where Jews believe they and their families can be safe, earn a living and build their futures? Is our government making life easier here - or harder?"

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett on October 13, 2026.

Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years

Bennett calls for bringing Israeli talent home as political leaders address venture capital summit ahead of elections.

Avigdor Liberman tours the US base located near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which is expected to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

IATI Holds Annual Managing Partners Conference

The conference brought together managing partners from Israel’s leading venture capital funds and investment firms.

MK Avigdor Liberman and Sarel Eldor.

Bennett's comments about sitting with Netanyahu in next gov't were 'unsuccesful irony,' Lapid says

Lapid then explained how Netanyahu repeatedly manages to overshadow opposition leaders and dominate the media agenda, this time over warnings of a possible war with Iran.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the Together party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Netanyahu does not need 61 Knesset seats to win Israel's election - he needs 55 - analysis

Likud officials believe another election could hurt Bennett politically, potentially making an agreement with Netanyahu a more attractive option.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.

Bennett backtracks after sarcastically suggesting Netanyahu could serve as minister in future gov't

"Anyone who saw my statements today understood they were meant to [be] absurd," Bennett said.

Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, October 11, 2026.

Bennett pledges to redirect 'NIS 30 billion from draft evaders,' to those serving in the IDF

"This is the Servants’ Revolution: Anyone who does not serve the state will not receive a single shekel from the state," Bennett said.

Former Israeli prime minister and B'Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett speaks during the “Game-Changing Generation” National Youth Conference at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, October 11, 2026.

Bennett: Netanyahu can serve as minister in next gov't if he backs opposition's key principles

Bennett said Netanyahu could serve as a minister in the next government if he backed a state inquiry, universal military enlistment, and a constitution for Israel.

Former prime minister and B'Yachad party leader, Naftali Bennett, at the election conference of the newspaper "Hador," Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu, but both blocs without clear path to 61-seat majority - poll

The polling average puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc, including Ofer Winter's People of Israel party, and the Zionist opposition at approximately 52 seats each.

An election campaign poster featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026