Bennett and Lapid Launch Joint Party Ahead of Israel’s 2026 Elections
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a new unified political party in Tel Aviv, with Bennett as leader, preparing for Israel's 2026 elections.
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Bennett: Netanyahu Funds Draft Dodgers; We’ll Redirect the Money to Those Who Serve
Naftali Bennett vows to redirect NIS 30 billion from draft dodgers to Israeli soldiers, accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of financing evasion.
Bennett Vows to Bar Draft Dodgers from his Cabinet
Former PM Naftali Bennett vows to bar draft dodgers from his cabinet with the proposed "Deri Law," a condition for joining his next government.
Bennett Vows to Cut Funding for Haredi Institutions That Skip Draft, Core Studies
Opposition candidate Naftali Bennett vows to halt funding for Haredi institutions skipping IDF prep and core subjects, aiming to reform Israel's education.
Bennett: If We Don’t Draft Haredim in the Next Term, the IDF Will Simply Collapse
Former PM Naftali Bennett stated the IDF could collapse if Haredi men aren't drafted next term, citing a shortage of 20,000 soldiers.
Opposition Bloc Leaders Meet to Coordinate Strategy and Joint Moves
Opposition leaders, including Lapid, Bennett, Eisenkot, Liberman, and Golan, met to coordinate strategy for the upcoming Knesset election.
Eisenkot’s Campaign Warns Bennett Plans to Join Netanyahu’s Government
Gadi Eisenkot's campaign warns Naftali Bennett may join Benjamin Netanyahu's government after the October 27 election.
Objects Thrown at Bennett in Bnei Brak Restaurant, Female Staffer Injured
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was targeted with thrown objects during a campaign visit to a Bnei Brak restaurant, injuring a staff member.
Lapid, Eisenkot, Bennett, Liberman and Golan to Meet Saturday, Coordinate Moves
Opposition leaders Yair Lapid, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman, and Yair Golan will meet Saturday at Lapid's Tel Aviv home to coordinate their.
Eisenkot Blasts Bennett, Liberman: You’re Undermining our Victory
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yashar!, slammed Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman, accusing them of hurting the bloc's victory prospects.
Yair Golan Already Preparing Coalition Agreements with Future Partners
Yair Golan's Democrats Party is preparing formal coalition demands for post-election negotiations to ensure influence in a future government.