Naftali Bennett

Threat level against Bennett and Shaked raised

Police say threats against Yamina leaders now at level 5, 1 level below the highest level.

Former Netanyahu aide: 'Bibi despises his rivals'

Netanyahu's former media advisor voices optimism about a new, trustworthy coalition, says her one-time boss not to be trusted.

Yamina, Yesh Atid making progress in unity government talks

Negotiating teams from Yamina and Yesh Atid meet with New Hope, Blue and White representatives to hammer out coalition agreement.

'There will be a post-Zionist government in Israel'

Journalist and publicist Dr. Gadi Taub calls on Yamina not to form a government with the left-wing parties and Ra'am.

'One of the biggest election thefts we have seen'

Journalist Kalman Liebskind criticizes Yamina's decision to form a government with the left-wing and Arab parties.

Perhaps Bennett's time has come

And perhaps had Netanyau moved over and allowed another Likud member to be PM, there would be a right wing gov't today. Op-ed.

Smotrich: Vote Bennett and you get Lapid

"The ability of Naftali Bennett to lie in front of the cameras is simply awe-inspiring," says MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Unity Government:

Bennett commits to forming government with Yair Lapid

Yamina chief announces he will work 'with all his might' to form unity government with Yesh Atid, left-wing parties, and United Arab List.

Rabbi Druckman: How can you pervert the will of the electorate?

Leading national-religious rabbi still hopeful Bennett, Sa'ar won't join unity government with the Left.

Likud accuses Bennett of 'defrauding' voters with unity gov't

After Bennett informs Yamina MKs of plans to form unity government, Likud excoriates Yamina chief for 'defrauding' his voters.

Yamina MKs back Bennett in bid to form unity government

'We support Bennett.' Naftali Bennett tells Yamina MKs he is on the verge of forming unity government with Yesh Atid.

Right-wing MKs vow to guarantee rotation deal

Leaders of right-wing parties say they will ensure fulfilment of 3-way rotation deal between Netanyahu, Bennett, and Sa'ar.

Sa'ar rejects Netanyahu's 'triple rotation' offer

Likud proposes Sa'ar would serve as PM for a year and a quarter, then Netanyahu for 2 years, then Bennett for a year and a quarter.

Bennett's ultimatum to Shaked

Yamina chairman reportedly gives deadline of 10 PM tonight to convince Sa'ar to join a right-wing government or he will go with Lapid.

Bennett urged not to abandon the haredim

Ahead of the formation of a government of change, rabbis call on Naftali Bennett not to leave the haredi parties in the opposition.

Suspected incitement against Bennett on social media

Cyber unit at Lahav 433 investigating photo in which Bennett is seen with a kaffiyeh.

Bennett expected to announce decision within two days

Yamina's MKs Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked have finalized decision to prevent fifth elections, report says.

Prime Minister Bennett?

This is what a 'government of change' will look like

Yamina is expected to announce its decision to join the 'bloc of change' in forming Likud-less government. Here's what that might look like.

Deri to Bennett: Last call, sign with the Likud

Shas chairman calls on Yamina chairman to sign a coalition agreement with the Likud.

Report: Bennett agrees to a government with Lapid

An official announcement on the matter is due as early as Saturday night or no later than Sunday.

Likud: 'Bennett received everything he wanted'

Likud sources say party reached final agreement with Yamina, giving its chair MK Bennett everything he demanded.

Bennett meets with Yair Lapid

Yamina continues parallel lines of negotiation with both the Likud and Yesh Atid, as Bennett meets with Lapid - without notifying his party.

Bennett, Gantz meet in Tel Aviv hotel

Yamina party says meeting with Blue and White leader was planned weeks ago. Yesh Atid, New Hope make progress in negotiations.

Bennett: Well-oiled system of bullying against Yamina

Yamina chairman tells party other right-wing factions are engaged in propaganda war against them instead of working to form government.

'Bloc of change': We're waiting for Bennett

Lapid has reached understandings with all the leaders of the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu with the exception of the chairman of Yamina.

Bennett considering deal with Likud even without majority

'Change bloc' considering bill to immediately dissolve Knesset if Lapid fails to form a government.

Bennett: Govt. with Netanyahu's opponents not on the agenda now

Yamina chairman says Likud offer acceptable, but Netanyahu bloc still short of seats needed to form government.

Yesh Atid to resume coalition talks

Lapid has 10 days left before his mandate expires.

Bennett: There are a number of options for forming a government

Yamina chair: "Now is the time to build and repair, not to deepen the rift."

Government without Netanyahu not off the table

Sources say that the proposal that Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett will be the first in the rotation is still valid.

Watch: Bennett responds to celebrity critics of Israel

Former Defense Minister responds to Bella Hadid, Trevor Noah & John Oliver accusations against Israel.

Bennett: Our goal is to disarm Hamas

Yamina chair speaks to NBC about Israel's operation against Hamas.

'When the fighting is over, you'll hear my position clearly'

Yamina chairman says he will wait until the fighting in Gaza is over to express his position regarding the attempts to form a government.

Watch: Bennett displays Hamas rocket during BBC interview

Bennett questioned how other countries would react if their children were being targeted by terrorist attacks.

Bennett to RT: So you think more Jews should die?

Naftali Bennett emphasizes: 'Israel is defending itself, Hamas is out to kill Israelis.'

Bennett: You have to be tough in a tough neighborhood

Yamina chairman says Israel is defending itself, calls Hamas 'cowardly' for using human shields to target Jewish state.

Bennett: Lod needs reinforcements now

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett issued an urgent demand for the government reinforce the Lod police by any means necessary.

Israel headed for direct elections?

If fifth elections are held, MK Bennett has promised that they will be only for the position of PM, report says.

'Bennett is wrong, I will continue to try to form a government'

Yesh Atid chairman: Change is not made when it is convenient but when the time is right.

Bennett ends bid for 'change government' renews talks with Likud

'We can't form government relying on the United Arab List', says Yamina chief, plans to try to form government with Likud.

Bennett to Al-Jazeera: 'We'll hunt down every Hamas commander'

MK Naftali Bennett, Yamina chairman, speaks to Al Jazeera about the rocket fire and retaliatory strikes on Gaza, and about Israeli politics.

Lapid and Bennett almost announced formation of gov't

Security escalation prevented Yamina chairman and Yesh Atid chairman from asking President to swear in a government as early as next week.

Ra'am freezes contacts with Bennett and Lapid

Mansour Abbas wants to wait for calm before resuming negotiations on formation of a government.

'Replacing Bibi more important than anything'- Gov't likely soon

The 'change bloc' prefers replacing Netanyahu now and giving up on ideological issues than waiting for the next election.

Yamina to support settlement normalization law

MK Naftali Bennett orders Yamina MKs to vote in favor of bill normalizing young settlements.

Bennett and Abbas meet, 'significant progress' reported

The sides say a good meeting took place ahead of the formation a unity government.

Bennett-Lapid Government:

'Coalition agreement might be reached in next 24 hours'

Senior opposition officials say they're on the verge of breakthrough in talks for alternative government, deal may be ready within 24 hours.

Bennett agrees to construction freeze? Or fake news?

Report alleges: "We won't build & won't evacuate either." Religious Zionism: "In other words, a freeze."

Poll: Yamina voters opposed to Bennett leading unity government

Israelis narrowly divided on whether Bennett should join with Left to form unity government - but majority of Yamina voters are opposed.

Attorney-General Shai Nitzan? 'Bibi is lying, as usual'

Likud MK Zohar accuses Naftali Bennett of "embarking on a clearance sale in order to become PM."

Bennett: Willing to pay a personal political price

Yamina chairman: We are faced with two options, a fifth election or an attempt to form a broad government.

Lapid and Bennett on the clock to end Netanyahu’s tenure

Bennett had pledged he would not sit in any government with Lapid. It is now clear that he was negotiating rotation terms all the time.Op-ed

Lapid-Bennett Government:

'Unity government negotiations are making progress'

Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett meet as work continues to form unity government. Likud working to undermine formation of coalition.

'Bennett is more right-wing, but Netanyahu is stronger'

MK Ayman Odeh explains why he is not against a government led by Lapid and Bennett.

New details about Bennett-Lapid government

Finance Committee will be headed by a representative from the right-wing bloc.

Haredi parties to Bennett: Don't form a govt. that hates haredim

Aryeh Deri, Moshe Gafni slam Yamina leader for seeking to form unity government with Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman.

Netanyahu: Bennett will form a weak left-wing government

PM slams Bennett's intention to form a unity government, calls on Yamina MKs to reject leader's position.

Right-wing party leaders meet with PM, Smotrich absent

Joint statement issued calls on Yamina to keep its promise to voters not to join government with left-wing bloc.

Right-wing party leaders to meet with PM today - without Bennett

Netanyahu reportedly wants right-wing leaders to promise not to negotiate with 'bloc of change.'

Shaked: Bennett did everything to form a right-wing government

Former Justice Minister responds to attacks on Yamina leader by Prime Minister Netanyahu.