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Naftali Bennett backs Gadi Eisenkot for PM, presidentā€™s mandate • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:24 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Avigdor Liberman cuts contact with Gadi Eisenkot, pushes for unity deal with Benjamin Netanyahu • Oct. 29, 2026, 2:46 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Anti-Netanyahu bloc weighs minority government as Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman oppose plan • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:38 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Naftali Bennett pledges to maintain Yellow Line in Gaza, declare Qatar enemy state • Oct. 21, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israel election 2026: Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett gain as Benjamin Netanyahu slips • Oct. 20, 2026, 7:36 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Born March 25, 1972 (age 54) ā€¢ Haifa ā€¢ Israel
Title / Office prime minister (2021-2022), Israel
Role In 2026 Israeli Elections

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