What’s on Naftali Bennett’s to-do list as Israel’s new PM

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4 years ago

June 15, 2021

Naftali Bennett is officially Israel’s new Prime Minister

The leader of the right-wing Yamina party was sworn in as the new Israeli prime minister on Sunday night, sending Benjamin Netanyahu out after his 12-year ruling.

This came after the new coalition government, headed by Bennett and Yair Lapid, leader of the centrist Yesh Atid party, was approved by the parliament in a vote of confidence.

In the vote of confidence held in the parliament, 60 lawmakers of the 120-member chamber voted in favor of the new government while 59 voted against.

Israeli politician Naftali Bennett, leader of the right wing ‘New Right’ party, greets his supporters after first exit poll results for the Israeli Parliamentary election at his party’s headquarters in Petah Tikva, Israel, Wednesday, March. 24, 2021. Bennett’s Yamina emerged as a possible kingmaker according to exit polls. Bennett has not committed to either the pro-Netanyahu or anti-Netanyahu camps, meaning he could play a key role in choosing the next prime minister. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)

Footage from inside parliament depicted Bennett and Lapid taking their new seats in the coalition area in the parliament, while Netanyahu moved to the back seats of the opposition.

At the same time, the 27 new ministers of the new governing coalition were also sworn in.

Political experts say the forming of the new coalition government has ended a political crisis in Israel, which has seen four elections in two years.

Netanyahu, aged 71, has been the most dominant figure in the Israeli political scene in recent decades.

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Israel targets Iran’s Fordow facility amid tensions

Israel seeks to damage Iran’s Fordow facility before halting operations; Trump suggests US knows Khamenei’s location, avoids assassination.

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

Ahron Young

Israel seeks to damage Iran’s Fordow facility before halting operations; Trump suggests US knows Khamenei’s location, avoids assassination.

In Short:
Israel aims to damage Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and is seeking US assistance, despite uncertainty about American military involvement. Tensions rise as President Trump holds national security meetings, contemplating military options against Iran.

Israel plans to continue its operations against Iran until the Fordow nuclear facility is significantly damaged. The facility, located underground near Qom, is crucial for uranium enrichment.

Israel acknowledges that its own military capabilities cannot reach the depths of Fordow, but it is relying on the United States for support.

Israel’s National Security Advisor, Tzachi Hanegbi, indicated ongoing discussions with US officials but expressed uncertainty regarding US involvement in military actions.

Iran’s nuclear weapon

Many in Israel and the West suspect that Fordow is part of Iran’s nuclear weapon development, a claim that Iran denies.

President Donald Trump left the G7 summit early due to this ongoing conflict and convened a national security meeting at the White House.

The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, included key security figures such as CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Reports suggest that Trump is considering the use of a “bunker buster” bomb against Fordow.

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Trump says it was a mistake to exclude Putin as G7 leaders meet

G7 leaders clash with Trump on tariffs while struggling for unity amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

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1 day ago

June 17, 2025

Ahron Young

G7 leaders clash with Trump on tariffs while struggling for unity amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

G7 leaders confront President Trump over rising tariffs and a fragmented global economy.

But unity is also fraying over how to respond to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, with world powers divided on a path forward.

The summit exposes deep divides at a time of urgent global crisis.

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Israel targets Iranian state TV in escalating airstrike

Israel’s airstrike on Iranian state TV disrupts live broadcast and damages uranium site, escalating tensions and prompting Iran to seek U.S. intervention for a ceasefire.

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1 day ago

June 17, 2025

Ahron Young