Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett is an influential Israeli politician, entrepreneur, and author known for his leadership of the New Right party and his tenure as Prime Minister of Israel from June 2021 to June 2022 +15+15+15. Before entering politics, he co-founded the tech company Cyota, which was sold for over $100 million, and later served as CEO of Soluto—a story he documents in a free guide, Exit, offering insights and lessons for startup founders and CEOs +3+3+3.

Born on March 25, 1972, in Haifa, Bennett served as an elite soldier in Sayeret Matkal and Maglan before transitioning into tech and politics +4+4+4. In politics, he held multiple ministerial roles—including Economy, Education, and Defense—and was a leading voice against the two-state solution, advocating annexation and a firm stance on Israeli sovereignty over disputed territories +4+4+4.

Naftali Bennett is known for his outspoken and uncompromising statements. He once declared: “I will do everything in my power to prevent a Palestinian state” and stated: “There won’t be a Palestinian state within Israel” On identity and education, he emphasized: “I want every Israeli child, secular and religious, to know about Moses... to know how to read the Bible, and know how to make Kiddush” +1+1. He further asserted internationally: “I want the world to understand that a Palestinian state means no Israeli state. That’s the equation.” +3+3+3.

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