Naftali Bennett
Coverage of Naftali Bennett in the Nexus archive.
- Former Israeli prime minister says he smuggled Starlink receptors into Iran
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett claimed he helped smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink receptors into Iran to aid protesters during internet outages. He stated the current government halted the program, which was intended to maintain communication during protests.
- Former Israeli prime minister says he smuggled Starlink receptors into Iran
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett claimed he smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink receptors into Iran to aid anti-government protesters during internet blackouts, but the program was halted by current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The initiative aimed to enable communication during protests, which were violently suppressed by Iranian authorities.
- Even if Netanyahu is voted out, Israel's ethnic cleansing agenda will continue apace
The article argues that Israel's policies displacing Palestinians will continue regardless of Netanyahu's potential removal from power. It highlights Netanyahu's long political era focused on suppressing Palestinian ambitions and critiques his successors for failing to offer alternative visions. Pro-Israel commentators express concern over a US-Iran deal and advocate for increased military preparedness.
- Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘warrior PM,’ touts ‘great’ ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran
Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as a 'warrior PM' and highlighted 'great' ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran. US intelligence reportedly believes Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon could undermine a potential deal, while Israeli media claims American officials are establishing informal channels with Israeli leaders Bennett and Eisenkot.
- Former prime minister Naftali Bennett: This existential moment
Naftali Bennett discusses his case for becoming Israel's next leader in an interview at his Ra'anana headquarters. The conversation involves journalist David Horovitz and political correspondent Tal Schneider.
- Opposition party leaders spar over potential inclusion of Haredim in future coalition
Opposition party leaders in Israel are divided over whether to include the ultra-Orthodox (Haredim) in a future coalition government. Democrats' Golan faces criticism for advocating their inclusion, while leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett insist on maintaining no compromise on draft exemptions for Haredim.
- Israel’s Human Wrecking Ball
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting detained protest flotilla participants heading to Gaza, drawing criticism for providing propaganda material to Israel's enemies. The article examines Ben-Gvir's controversial appointment to Netanyahu's cabinet despite his criminal convictions and extremist background, arguing his actions undermine Israel's position in its conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah.
- Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu
Bennett and Lapid have formed a renewed political alliance to challenge Netanyahu's leadership in Israel. Analysts suggest this move will not significantly impact the situation for Palestinians.
- ‘Israel must change direction’: Netanyahu rivals join forces for next election
Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce a merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid, to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition ahead of an expected Knesset vote later this year.
- Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett have formed an alliance to challenge current PM Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections, aiming to unite a fragmented opposition.
- Israeli man built bomb lab for Iranian plot targeting ex-PM Bennett, authorities say
Israeli authorities arrested 22-year-old Ami Gaydarov for his role in an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate former PM Naftali Bennett, involving bomb construction in Haifa. The operation, part of 'Operation Roaring Lion,' led to four arrests, including Sergey Leibman and Edward Shovtiuk, amid rising pro-Iranian attacks in Israel and Europe.