Naftali Bennett Requests Official Name Change for Political Party Ahead of 2026 Elections

Naftali Bennett, former Prime Minister of Israel, is preparing for the upcoming 2026 elections by officially requesting a name change for his registered political party. Bruria Naim Arman, CEO and executive member of Bennett's party, submitted the formal application to the Registrar of Political Parties at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem. The party's previous registered name was "Bennett 2026," and the new requested name is "Together Led by Bennett, Restoring Hope." This change reflects Bennett's announcement to run jointly under the "Together" banner alongside opposition leader and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid.

The name change process follows the legal procedures outlined in the Political Parties Law, requiring supporting documents to ensure compliance with party institutions. Utilizing existing registered parties, sometimes called "shelf parties" or platforms, is a common practice in Israeli politics. This approach allows politicians to avoid the lengthy and resource-intensive process of registering a new party from scratch. Updating the party's name is a technical step enabling the team to operate under the new branding for the upcoming election campaign.