Naftali Bennett

The Israeli military said its forces and border police entered the refugee camp in the city of Jenin to "apprehend terrorist suspects".

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett's India visit postponed after testing positive for COVID

Bennett had tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday evening and while he has continued to work from home while in isolation, the trip to India scheduled for April 3 to 5 looked doubtful once it was known.

Israel PM visit expected to boost trade talks

Scheduled for April 2, Bennett’s first visit to India faced some uncertainty after the Israeli PM contracted Covid. Both nations are however yet to officially announce any changes to the planned trip.

Israel PM tests positive for COVID-19 days ahead of India visit, isolates at home

The news came hours after the PM visited the scene of a shooting in the Israeli city of Hadera where two Arab gunmen killed two police officers before being shot dead.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett's India visit on April 3-5 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas: MEA

Officially announcing Naftali Bennett’s visit to India, the MEA said the Israeli PM will undertake the three-day visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Israel's former PM Benjamin Netanyahu tests positive for COVID-19

On Monday, Netanyahu attended a Likud faction meeting at the Knesset - Israeli Parliament, meaning that everyone who came in close contact with him will need to get tested

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett likely to visit India as two nations celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties: Envoy

In a Webinar held for the virtual launch of a special logo to set in motion the year-long celebrations to commemorate the occasion, Gilon said he feels very lucky to be Israel’s Ambassador in India when "relations are exceptional" and "beyond regular", one of "partnership between ancient civilisations".

Israel to offer fourth COVID vaccine shot to over 60s, medical staff

Earlier, the Health Ministry's Director-General Nachman Ash said Israel could reach herd immunity as Omicron infections mounted and Merck & Co's molnupiravir anti-viral pill was approved for use in COVID-19 patients over 18.

Israeli PM urges citizens to vaccinate as omicron spreads

Israel rolled out a world-leading vaccination campaign, and more than 4.1 million of Israel's 9.3 million people have received a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett warns of state of emergency due to new coronavirus variant

"We are currently on the verge of a state of emergency," Bennett said, according to a statement from his office. "Our main principle is to act fast, strong and now."

People of India deeply value friendship with Israel: PM Modi to PM Naftali Bennett

Prime Minister Modi, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, interacted with Bennett on Monday in a visibly cordial brief meeting.

Jaishankar calls on top Israeli leadership; discusses full potential of bilateral relations

'A warm and rich discussion on realising the full potential of our strategic partnership. PM Bennett's purposeful and focused approach to it was deeply encouraging,' Jaishankar said in a tweet after the meeting.

MEA S Jaishankar on Israel visit from October 17-21, will hold talks to strengthen strategic ties

He will hold a bilateral meeting his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid and will also call on President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, and Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy during his visit.

PM Modi greets Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett on Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Modi said in a tweet, "Warmest wishes to Prime Minister @naftalibennett, the friendly people of Israel, and the Jewish people around the world celebrating Rosh Hashanah today."

PM Naftali Bennett receives third COVID-19 shot as Israel extends booster campaign

New cases in Israel have surged since Delta's emergence and Bennett, 49, has sought to avoid an economically painful national lockdown by ramping up third doses.

In meeting with US, Israel expresses serious reservations on Iran nuclear deal

Iran and the United States have been holding indirect talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers that imposed restrictions on Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for lifting international sanctions.

Israel’s Naftali Bennett warns against nuclear talks with Iran’s “hangmen regime”

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, convening his first televised cabinet session since taking office last week, described Raisi's ascent as enabled by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rather than by a free and popular vote.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s exit and India-Israel ties

Loss of power blinds politicians to political realities. This appears to be as true for Benjamin Netanyahu as it has been for Donald Trump since he was ousted from the White House in last November’s election 

Israel's new coalition government wins majority, ending Netanyahu's long rule

On June 13, after a long political drama, the coalition won majority vote in the parliament with a razor-thin margin of 60 to 59 in a 120-seat chamber.

Close ties expected to continue under new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett, officials say

Unseating Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Premier for the past 12-years and a self-avowed close friend of India, the new prime ministership has implications for India's trade ties and foreign policy in the larger Middle East, officials say. However, given the current pace of growth in bilateral relations, no significant changes are foreseen currently, they add

Looking forward to working with PM Modi to further develop 'unique and warm relations': New Israeli Premier Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett, the 49-year-old leader of the right-wing Yamina party who on Sunday became the new premier ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power, said this while responding to Prime Minister Modi's congratulatory tweet.

Explained: Who is Naftali Bennett, Israel's new leader?

Naftali Bennett has long positioned himself to the right of Netanyahu. But he will be severely constrained by his unwieldy coalition, which has only a narrow majority in parliament and includes parties from the right, left, and centre.

Naftali Bennett sworn in as Israel's new Prime Minister, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year rule

Naftali Bennett, the 49-year-old leader of the right-wing Yamina party, took oath of office after the Knesset (Parliament) elected him as the 13th Prime Minister of Israel by a 60-59 vote in the 120-member house. One lawmaker abstained.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents face unity government deadline

Opposition leader Yair Lapid faces a midnight deadline to inform Israel's President Reuven Rivlin that he has formed a majority coalition of at least 61 seats in the country's parliament.

Hard-right shift delivers upset election win for Netanyahu

With nearly all votes counted on Wednesday, Netanyahu's Likud had won 30 seats in the 120-member Knesset, comfortably defeating the center-left Zionist Union opposition on 24 seats. A united list of Israeli Arab parties came in third.