The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/naftali-bennett/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Naftali Bennett | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/naftali-bennett/ 32 32 Netanyahu recalculates his election strategy amid shattered regional dreams https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-recalculates-his-election-strategy-amid-shattered-regional-dreams/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:40:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837470 The prime minister hoped to head to the polls as the victor of the Middle East, but a rebuke from Trump and ultra-Orthodox crises have imposed a new political reality

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]]> Poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning majority; Eisenkot seen as best fit to be PM in separate survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-shows-anti-netanyahu-bloc-winning-majority-eisenkot-seen-as-best-fit-to-be-pm-in-separate-survey/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:17:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836783 Zman Yisrael has Zionist opposition parties winning 62 seats, enough to form a government, though they would come short of a majority if all Arab factions run on joint slate

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]]> Plurality of far-right voters oppose government with ultra-Orthodox parties — poll https://www.timesofisrael.com/plurality-of-far-right-voters-oppose-government-with-ultra-orthodox-parties-poll/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:10:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832400 Likud is only Zionist party with majority of supporters in favor of coalition with ultra-Orthodox factions; 60% of Otzma Yehudit voters and 40% of Religious Zionism voters against idea

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]]> Opposition party leaders spar over potential inclusion of Haredim in future coalition https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-party-leaders-spar-over-potential-inclusion-of-haredim-in-future-coalition/ Wed, 27 May 2026 14:16:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831422 Democrats' Golan slammed after undated clip showed him saying he would sit with ultra-Orthodox if it was the only way to oust Netanyahu-led Likud and far-right; Lapid and Bennett vow no compromise on draft exemptions

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]]> Right-wing activists protest outside IDF chief’s house, call him ‘traitor’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/right-wing-activists-protest-outside-idf-chiefs-house-said-to-call-him-traitor/ Sun, 24 May 2026 05:50:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829168 Demonstrators angry at jailing of soldier who wore a controversial, unauthorized 'Messiah' patch on combat uniform; opposition figures blame government

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]]> Army complains of manpower shortage as Knesset restarts work on draft exemption bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/army-complains-of-manpower-shortage-as-knesset-restarts-work-on-draft-exemption-bill/ Wed, 20 May 2026 21:03:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827441 'We will very soon reach the region of ​​80,000-90,000 draft dodgers,' IDF official tells MKs, as PM launches last-ditch campaign to pass law sparing Haredim from conscription

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]]> Liberman says his goal for the upcoming election is to become prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-says-his-goal-for-the-upcoming-election-is-to-become-prime-minister/ Tue, 19 May 2026 16:31:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826648 Hawkish MK's Yisrael Beytenu party polls at only around 9 seats; however, he rules out threatening to join Netanyahu for leverage

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]]> Report: Netanyahu revealed secret UAE visit to avoid being upstaged by election rival Bennett https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-netanyahu-revealed-secret-uae-visit-to-avoid-being-upstaged-by-election-rival-bennett/ Mon, 18 May 2026 03:05:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825682 Having learned Bennett was about to visit the Gulf nation, PM said to have rushed to publicize his own trip, enraging Abu Dhabi, which has denied it took place

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]]> Netanyahu said seeking to dissuade Haredi parties from backing September elections date https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-seeking-to-dissuade-haredi-parties-from-backing-september-elections-date/ Thu, 14 May 2026 22:43:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823827 PM reportedly cites need to focus on Iran war; government said to be planning 5-year program to support ultra-Orthodox community; poll again predicts inconclusive elections

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]]> At new party’s first rally, Bennett vows to ‘unite the nation’ and enact constitution https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-new-partys-first-rally-bennett-vows-to-unite-the-nation-and-enact-constitution/ Tue, 12 May 2026 22:52:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3822167 Former premier says Likud founders 'rolling in their graves' at what party has become under Netanyahu; Lapid: Merger with Bennett is about 'restoring hope to the country'

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]]> Eisenkot says Bennett-Lapid uniting without him is ‘not how you build partnerships’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-says-bennett-lapid-uniting-without-him-is-not-how-you-build-partnerships/ Sun, 10 May 2026 13:55:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820270 Yashar chairman tells party activists he wanted to join merger, condensing Zionist opposition into three separate slates representing left, right and center

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]]> Likud minister claims Hamas ‘hatched’ Oct. 7 attack during Bennett-Lapid government https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-minister-claims-hamas-hatched-oct-7-attack-during-bennett-lapid-government/ Sun, 10 May 2026 10:04:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820046 Zohar says Sinwar planned onslaught when he saw 'weakness'; Bennett accuses government of campaign to 'evade responsibility,' promises state inquiry; Lapid: Government should be 'ashamed'

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]]> Eisenkot-Liberman merger would be biggest faction, could boost opposition – survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-liberman-merger-would-be-biggest-faction-could-boost-opposition-survey/ Fri, 08 May 2026 08:28:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819057 Polls essentially unchanged since last week, with Zman showing Zionist opposition with narrow majority; Reservists' Hendel reportedly in touch with Gantz about joint run

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]]> Star-crossed bromance? Bennett and Lapid aim to unify Israel, but electoral heavens may not align https://www.timesofisrael.com/star-crossed-bromance-bennett-and-lapid-aim-to-unify-israel-but-electoral-heavens-may-not-align/ Fri, 08 May 2026 01:59:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818778 Bennett is distrusted by many, while Lapid is seen as left-wing. Their bond, apparently genuine, may not be enough to heal the country's rifts or unseat Netanyahu

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]]> Bennett sues former ally, now a Likud minister, for libel over claim he is mentally unwell https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-sues-former-ally-now-a-likud-minister-for-libel-over-claim-he-is-mentally-unwell/ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:17:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818584 Religious Zionism MK, right-wing TV channel also included in suit, for spreading Idit Silman's comments asserting Bennett was heavily medicated, unstable during his time as PM

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