Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett is an Israeli entrepreneur and politician who served as the country's 13th prime minister.

Influence and contribution

Before national office he co-founded and led technology companies, then held several ministerial portfolios. In 2021 he assembled and led an unusually broad coalition, spanning right, center, left and an Arab party, during a period of political deadlock.

Legacy and significance

Bennett's path from elite military service and high technology to the premiership captures several currents in contemporary Israeli society. His coalition experiment is a notable case study in political partnership across profound differences.

Sources and further reading

• Source profile — The Jerusalem Post

Information reviewed and edited in September 2026.