Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett

Age 54
City Raanana
Marital status Married + 4

Areas of expertise

Security The Economy Systems Management Hi-tech Decisionmaking under pressure Leadership

More about me

A Sayeret Matkal commando, Maglan commander, and successful hi-tech entrepreneur who as Prime Minister led Israel through one of the most complex periods we have ever known. Brings real-world experience in decisionmaking, in running large systems and in uniting people around a single goal: putting Israel back on track.

"A homeland is not given, nor taken as a gift...
it is built by the sweat of one's brow."

David Ben-Gurion

Tasks for the term

  • Restoring Israel's security and deterrence
  • Uniting the nation and bringing together all parts of Israeli society
  • Lowering the cost of living and jumpstarting the economy
  • Rehabilitating the civil service and bringing responsibility back to government
  • Reducing the state budget deficit
  • Putting first those who serve the country
  • Leading Israel into a decade of growth, innovation and security

Something personal

Loves this country, its people and the quiet of Shabbat with his family. Believes in hard work, personal responsibility and the idea that leadership is measured in deeds, not words.