The Latest Breaking News from Naftali Bennett

On the way out: Why is Israel’s government about to fall?

Israel’s governing coalition has announced that it can no longer govern – does that mean a return for Netanyahu?

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2022

Israel coalition to fast-track bill to dissolve parliament

An Israeli Cabinet minister says the country's outgoing coalition government will fast-track a bill this week to dissolve parliament, setting up the country for its fifth elections in three years

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Israel's prime minister is stepping down, sparking a new round of elections

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says he will step down, bringing Israel to its fifth round of elections in just over three years. It comes as former leader Benjamin Netanyahu tries to return to power.

WEKU · Jun 20, 2022

Israel heads for new election as fragile coalition collapses

Israel is heading for its fifth election in less than four years as the fractious ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett collapsed following a series of internal disputes.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022

Israel headed for new election as parliament to disband

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, will disband next week after efforts to stabilize the governing coalition failed, according to a spokesperson for the prime minister.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022

Israel coalition moves to dissolve parliament, Lapid to become caretaker PM

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said Monday that they would submit a bill next week to dissolve the country's parliament, which if passed would trigger new elections with Lapid serving as caretaker prime minister.

France 24 · Jun 20, 2022

Lapid to become acting prime minister as Israel heads to early elections

The collapse of the government comes less than a month before President Biden's visit to Israel.

Axios · Jun 20, 2022

Israel to Dissolve Parliament, Call 5th Election in 3 Years

Israel’s weakened coalition government announced Monday that it would dissolve parliament and call new elections, setting the stage for the possible return to power of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or another period of prolonged political gridlock. The election will be Israel's fifth in three years, and it will put…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022

Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office announced that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and the country will head to new elections

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Israel set for election as PM says coalition will disband

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will serve as caretaker PM until new elections are held.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2022