Naftali Bennett
With two days until election: Eisenkot leads over Netanyahu, but neither can reach majority - poll
The average gap between the two major blocs stands at 4.5 seats, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of attacking one of Bennett's bodyguards in Tel Aviv
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Esti Ayalon Kovo enters Knesset race to stop Jerusalem’s problems from spreading across Israel
Five 'change bloc' leaders hold coordinating meeting ahead of elections
Opposition leader Yair Lapid hosted change bloc chiefs, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, on Saturday night to coordinate election moves amid rising internal tensions.
As Israel’s opposition jostles over leadership, its bid to replace Netanyahu weakens - opinion
The change bloc is losing momentum as its leaders remain divided over strategy. A simple pre-election agreement could resolve the deadlock.
Haredi parties, Yashar, coalition bloc lose seats in Knesset, as Otzma Yehudit gains one - poll
Elsewhere in the bloc, the Democrats gained two seats to reach 11, while B’Yachad remained at 13, Yisrael Beytenu at nine and the joint Reservists-Economic Party at four seats.
Right-wing activists threaten, throw object at Bennett at Bnei Brak restaurant
Footage showed large groups of people gathering near the former prime minister while police worked to manage the situation.
Bennett unveils 'Confrontation Line Law' proposing expanded tax, municipal benefits for North
Under the proposal, the confrontation line would be expanded from communities located within 0-9 km. of the border to those within 0-12 km.
Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state, highlight Hamas support at UNGA
Bennet said Netanyahu’s UN address would provide an opportunity to highlight what he described as Qatar’s role in supporting Hamas and its military wing.
Lapid to host all five change bloc leaders for coordination meeting ahead of elections
The meeting comes as the bloc's leaders seek to tighten coordination while grappling with disagreements over election strategy and the identity of the candidate who will lead the camp.
Israel cannot afford to ignore China’s growing strategic ties with Egypt - opinion
China’s growing presence in Egypt shows why Israel needs a government focused on long-term regional strategy, diplomacy, and economic ties.
Majority believe Israel should help Saudis against Houthis as Likud continues downward trend - poll
Thirty-eight percent said such assistance should be conditioned on a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, while 16% supported assisting the kingdom even without diplomatic return.
B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows
The B’Yachad party was formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid Party. It is one of the leading parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in October.
