Naftali Bennett
Israel
Bennett 2026
chief executive officer
government
Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician and businessman who served as the prime minister of Israel from 13 June 2021 to 30 June 2022, and as the alternate prime minister from 1 July to 8 November 2022. Bennett was the leader of the New Right party from 2018 to 2022, having previously led the religious Zionist and far-right political party The Jewish Home between 2012 and 2018.
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Jul 19, 2026
Far Left
Bennett called for annexation of large parts of the West Bank in a recent interview, gaining traction on the right.
Bennett's annexation plans are a direct threat to a two-state solution, reinforcing Hadash's critique of expansionist policies.
Jul 18, 2026
Far Right
His Beyachad party drops to 16 seats, losing ground to Likud and Yashar.
Religious Zionism interprets this decline as a rejection of his soft-right, pragmatic approach, vindicating harder-line positions.
Jul 18, 2026
Far Left
Emerging as a possible unity candidate amid coalition instability, though his past record is contested.
Critically viewed for his role in annexation plans; his return would likely continue right-wing policies.
Jul 17, 2026
Far Left
Bennett resurfaces with a proposal for a temporary Palestinian authority in Gaza, backed by some Arab states.
Hadash dismisses Bennett's plan as a recycled occupation scheme that ignores Palestinian self-determination.
Jul 16, 2026
Far Left
Former Prime Minister now in opposition, occasionally criticizing Netanyahu's conduct.
Hadash distrusts him due to his past far-right positions and settlement advocacy.
Jul 16, 2026
Lean Left
Bennett re-emerges with calls for a more pragmatic approach to Gaza war objectives, arguing for a long-term strategy over occupation.
Labor/Meretz are skeptical of Bennett's right-wing past but welcome his current shift toward a more realistic exit strategy from Gaza.
Jul 15, 2026
Far Left
Bennett gave a speech urging a tougher Israeli stance on Iran, echoing the far-right rhetoric.
Hadash views Bennett as a hawk who prioritizes regional conflict over peace initiatives.
Jul 11, 2026
Lean Left
Former PM Bennett recently gave interviews criticizing Netanyahu's conduct of the war and calling for a new vision.
Bennett's critiques resonate with parts of the center-left, but Labor/Meretz remain wary of his past hawkish policies.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Left
Bennett warns that the government's policies could lead to international isolation.
Hadash recalls Bennett's own far-right record and doubts his sincerity.
Jul 9, 2026
Lean Left
Bennett has been relatively quiet but occasionally comments on security issues.
Labour-Meretz views him as a former ally who enabled the current coalition's rise, now largely irrelevant.