Naftali Bennett

He’s running? Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett gives off comeback vibes on a DC visit.

Naftali Bennett’s social media feed suggests that he misses being prime minister, and in remarks to reporters it sounded like he might shoot for it again.

By Ron Kampeas April 20, 2023 7:31 am

Yair Lapid becomes Israeli prime minister with congratulations from Biden

Lapid, who will serve as interim premier until Nov. 1 elections, is more of a centrist than his predecessor Naftali Bennett.

July 1, 2022 10:44 am

Naftali Bennett won’t run in Israel’s upcoming elections

He leaves his Yamina party, which could help determine the next coalition, in the hands of Ayelet Shaked.

June 29, 2022 2:44 pm

Vote on extending Israeli protections to Jewish settlers fails and threatens Bennett government

By Ron Kampeas June 7, 2022 5:12 pm

After searing speech to Israeli lawmakers, Zelensky again points to Jerusalem as potential negotiations site

By Shira Hanau March 21, 2022 11:09 am

Is the Biden-Bennett honeymoon over? Here are 6 US-Israel issues that are raising tensions.

By Ron Kampeas December 2, 2021 5:11 pm

Naftali Bennett at COP26: Israeli start-ups should focus their energies on climate change

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 2, 2021 12:07 pm

‘I love New York a lot”: Naftali Bennett spends Jewish holiday at Upper East Side synagogue

By Shira Hanau September 29, 2021 3:28 am

In his first UN speech, Naftali Bennett sounded different from Netanyahu

By Ron Kampeas September 27, 2021 12:02 pm

Naftali Bennett made the Time 100 list. It’s because of ‘courage,’ his Arab-Israeli coalition partner writes.

By Ron Kampeas September 15, 2021 12:08 pm

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