Naftali Bennett

Former Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu to return to power? Here's what exit polls show

Israel's fifth election in less than four years exasperated many voters, but the turnout was reported at the highest levels since 2015.

Nov 02, 2022, 08:18 AM IST

Days ahead of India visit, Israeli PM Naftali Bennett tests Covid-19 positive

At the invitation of 'friend' Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Israeli PM was scheduled to pay his first official visit to India on April 2.

Mar 28, 2022, 10:56 AM IST

Israel PM accepts 'friend' Modi's invitation, to pay first official visit to India in April

"Modi restarted relations between India and Israel, and this is of historic importance," Naftali Bennett said.

Mar 20, 2022, 06:25 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy proposes meeting Putin in Jerusalem

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Israeli PM Naftali Bennett to act as an intermediary in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Mar 12, 2022, 22:45 PM IST

Israeli PM’s mediation effort: Bennett meets Putin in Moscow, dials Zelenskyy to end conflict

In his meeting with Russian President Putin, the Israeli PM also raised the issue of the large Jewish community caught up in the war in Ukraine. 

Mar 06, 2022, 07:20 AM IST

India, Israel have a 'gehri dosti': Israeli PM tells PM Modi on 30 years of diplomatic ties

Bennett said that "the ties between Israel and India are strong and together they will only grow stronger".

Jan 30, 2022, 09:32 AM IST

Israel reports 1st death due to Omicron COVID variant

Soroka Hospital, located in the southern city of Beersheba, said a man in his 60s died Monday, two weeks after he was hospitalised. It said the man had suffered from pre-existing health issues but gave no further details.

Dec 22, 2021, 06:12 AM IST

Israel in middle of fifth COVID-19 wave due to Omicron, mulls adding US to 'red' list

"The numbers are still not high but it`s a very contagious variant, doubling itself every two-three days, as we see around the world. It`s possible to say that the fifth wave has begun," Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said.

Dec 20, 2021, 06:15 AM IST

Naftali Bennett becomes first Israeli PM to visit UAE

Naftali Bennett began the first official visit by an Israeli leader to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

Dec 13, 2021, 08:55 AM IST

WATCH: You're the most popular man in Israel, come join my party: Israeli PM Naftali Bennett tells PM Narendra Modi

"You're the person who restarted the relationship between India and Israel," Bennett told PM Modi after their first meeting on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit.

Nov 02, 2021, 20:25 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu suggests US President Joe Biden fell asleep meeting new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett

Israel`s former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested this in a Facebook video.

Sep 20, 2021, 17:07 PM IST

Israel to give booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people aged over 60

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that the country will start offering a third dose of COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged over 60, making it probably one of the first countries to provide a booster shot.

Jul 30, 2021, 09:26 AM IST

Israel appoints task force to assess Pegasus spyware allegations: Sources

Pegasus has been accused of snooping on political leaders, public figures and journalists across the world.

Jul 21, 2021, 22:42 PM IST

Who is Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett?

Benjamin Netanyahu was the Prime Minister of Israel since 2009. Naftali Bennett has been appointed as the country's new prime minister, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu.

Jun 15, 2021, 09:12 AM IST

US President Joe Biden extends congratulations to new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett, expresses 'firm intent' to deepen cooperation

Biden and Bennett also agreed that they and their teams would consult closely on all matters related to regional security, including Iran.  

Jun 14, 2021, 10:05 AM IST

Who is Naftali Bennett, Israel's new Prime Minister? know here

The new Israel PM, Naftali Bennett, is opposed to Palestinian independence and strongly supports Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, which the Palestinians and much of the international community see as a major obstacle to peace.

Jun 14, 2021, 06:36 AM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu dethroned after record 12-year run, Naftali Bennett becomes new Israel PM

Bennett had once served as Netanyahu's chief of staff and had a rocky relationship with him as defence minister. 

Jun 14, 2021, 06:14 AM IST

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu denounces Naftali Bennett's statements of coalition, calls it 'deception of the century'

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett's statement of working on coalition agreement with opposition leaders to form the new government.

May 31, 2021, 09:47 AM IST