Naftali Bennett

Distribution of ministerial portfolios - by Saturday night

Yesh Atid chairman and Yamina chairman meet with members of "bloc of change" and formulate up-to-date list of demands.

'Obvious that Bennett reached agreement with the Left'

'We won't sit in a government with partners who want to throw us into the garbage dump,' UTJ's MK Uri Maklev says.

Bennett meets with United Arab List chief Mansour Abbas

'A good meeting.' Yamina chairman meets with senior Arab lawmaker one week before Netanyahu's mandate to form a government expires.

Report: Internal disagreement in Yamina

Senior members of "bloc of change": Bennett fears that two members of Yamina will not support government led by Bennett and Lapid.

Bennett: Israel approaching 'abyss of anarchy'

Yamina leader decries Cabinet meeting which devolved into shouting match, calls on politicians to 'wake up' and show responsibility.

Senior Settlement Leader: 'Netanyahu is no right-winger'

Founder of the Yesha settlement council blasts Prime Minister Netanyahu, endorses Bennett as PM.

Bennett: We're leaving no stone unturned to avoid 5th elections

Yamina chairman tells party the odds are against the formation of a government in the next week, but he will spare no effort.

Yamina faction remains united behind Bennett

Party reiterates support for leader's efforts to form government, avoid fifth round of elections.

Bennett: I've begun efforts to form a unity government

Likud fires back after Bennett says he has begun efforts to form a national unity government: Bennett wants to be PM at all costs.

First agreement between Bennett-Lapid-Liberman

Under agreement, issues of religion and state to be determined in accordance with spirit of Tzohar rabbinical organization

Yamina won't support anti-Netanyahu bill

Yamina officials clarify: Party won't support anti-Netanyahu legislation, because it is 'personal.'

Netanyahu: Bennett is deceiving the public

Prime Minister Netanyahu responds to statement by Yamina chairman, accuses Bennett of seeking to become PM in a left-wing government.

Bennett: We want a government, Netanyahu wants elections

Yamina chairman responds to attacks by Likud party against him.

'Sa'ar, Smotrich stopping Bibi from forming govt, not Bennett'

Political commentators puzzled by Likud's obsession with attacking Yamina when other parties bear greater blame for coalition impasse.

Netanyahu: Absurd for a man with 7 seats to be PM

PM says direct elections for prime minister preferable to having Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett serve as prime minister/

Netanyahu to Bennett: Do not join the left

PM in new video: I call on both Bennett and Gideon Sa'ar - join us, let's establish the strong right-wing government that Israel.

Deri and Bennett meet

Shas chairman and Yamina chairman discuss attempts to form a right-wing government, agree to stay in touch in the coming days.

Smotrich: Better Bennett-Lapid than right wing gov't with Ra'am

Religious Zionist Party leader has become vocal on his objection to the formation of a right wing government being formed via Arab support.

The Likud's 'Bennett Bill'

Likud offered Yamina legislative protection against being fired from government, report says.

Report: Anti-Netanyahu bloc to seek mandate for Bennett

Anti-Netanyahu bloc plans to call on Rivlin to transfer the mandate to form a government to Bennett should Netanyahu fail to form one.

Report:

Netanyahu offering Yamina the Defense and Foreign ministries

PM meets with Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem Tuesday afternoon, while Yamina and Likud negotiating teams meet for coalition talks.

Netanyahu, Bennett to hold third meeting

Yamina chief to meet with Prime Minister Tuesday in bid to reach deal for formation of right-wing government.

PM, Bennett green light negotiations between Likud and Yamina

After meeting, Netanyahu and Bennett agree to have negotiating teams begin coalition talks.

'Bennett trying to prevent formation of a right-wing government'

'Not only is Naftali Bennett not helping form a government, he's trying to prevent the formation of a right-wing government,' sources say.

Deri, Smotrich and Gafni refusing to give rotation to Bennett

Channel 12's Amit Segal: Even if Netanyahu and Bennett go together, Smotrich vehemently refuses to go to a government that relies on Ra'am.

MK Tibi won't rule out backing Bennett-led government

MK Ahmed Tibi won't provide definite answer when asked whether his party would back a government led by Yamina chairman.

'Bennett received a generous offer - he must not pass it up'

MK Liberman urges Yamina chief MK Bennett not to miss opportunity to be first in rotation for PM: 'Netanyahu will try to eliminate him.'

'We'll join a right-wing government - if Smotrich joins, too'

Yamina's MK Bennett promises to help form right-wing government - but will work with the other side if PM Netanyahu fails, report says.

'Smotrich is blocking Netanyahu-Bennett alliance'

Discord on the Right? Netanyahu outraged after Religious Zionist Party chief blasts Bennett ahead of Bennett's meeting with PM.

Bennett and Netanyahu hold meeting 'in positive atmosphere'

Yamina chairman meets Prime Minister at his residence in Balfour, after years in which Netanyahu refrained from inviting Bennett there.

PM, Bennett meet: 'Now is the time for national responsibility'

Yamina chairman, PM meet to discuss efforts to form a right-wing government.

Odeh: We won't support 'father of settlements' Bennett as PM

Joint List chairman says party seeks to replace Netanyahu's policies as well as Netanyahu himself.

Haredim's message to Netanyahu: We will not go to fifth election

Report: Leaders of the haredi parties presented in meetings with the PM the possibility of forming a government headed by Bennett.

'Those who oppose Netanyahu will use Bennett and then toss him'

Former ambassador to the UN warns Yamina chair MK Bennett must choose a side. 'There are no shortcuts' to position of PM.

Likud officials: Bennett is going to back Lapid

Prime Minister Netanyahu set to meet with right-wing bloc leaders today and Naftali Bennett on Thursday in bid to form government.

Netanyahu, Bennett to meet Thursday

Incumbent PM, Yamina chairman to hold private meeting after president imposes mandate to form government on Netanyahu.

'Israel needs a government that leans towards the right'

MK Naftali Bennett, Yamina chief, says he won't compromise on his ideals - even for the position of prime minister.

Lapid: I proposed Bennett be prime minister first

Yesh Atid leader says he is willing to let Bennett be PM first in rotation agreement to remove "dangerous" Netanyahu from power.

Bennett's conditions for Lapid

Yamina party demands to have final vote in government to ensure government would remain right-wing.

Deri and Smotrich make pact against Bennett

The party leaders have agreed not to join a government led by Yamina.

Yamina MKs endorse Bennett for Prime Minister

Yamina party refuses to back either Netanyahu or Lapid, instead recommending that President Rivlin grant the mandate to Naftali Bennett.

Report:

Lapid agrees to have Bennett serve as PM first in rotation deal

'We're on the verge of losing the government,' say senior Likud officials, as Lapid agrees to key Yamina demand in latest overture.

Report: Bennett aiming for rightist gov't with Netanyahu, Sa'ar

Yamina chairman reportedly looking to enlist New Hope chief Gideon Sa'ar in bid to form right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

Proposal: Rotational government headed by Bennett and Lapid

Yamina chair considering proposal to establish rotational government that would give equal weight to Right and Left.

Report: Bennett offered Premiership by right and left

Yamina chairman meets Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid for first time since election. Netanyahu offers rotation deal.

Bennett-Netanyahu meeting ends after 3 hours

A meeting between Yamina party chairman Naftali Bennett and prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu has ended after three hours.

Bennett meets PM Netanyahu: 'We have one goal - to form a gov't'

PM Netanyahu, Yamina chair MK Bennett, meet Friday afternoon for coalition talks. 'Goal is to form a good, stable, government - quickly.'

Bennett will not recommend Lapid

Yamina chairman will likely recommend himself to be PM in meeting with President Rivlin next week.

Bennett gives PM's office info on missing soldiers

In July, Yamina chairman gave PMO document reportedly from Yasser Arafat detailing burial location of soldiers who fell at Sultan Yacuub.

Bennett, Netanyahu to meet tomorrow

Bennett and Lapid to meet Saturday night to discuss formation of government following last week's elections.

Poll: 'Change bloc' wants Lapid to give PM position to Bennett

80% of Israelis dissatisfied with election results and believe a 5th election is likely. according to new survey.

Netanyahu's proposal to Bennett

PM offers Yamina leader several spots in Likud, ministerial positions in exchange for his support to form a government.

'I hope Bennett, Sa'ar will prevent tragedy of a 5th election'

Attorney Simcha Rothman, recently elected Religious Zionism MK, says personal issues among right-wing parties preventing stable government.

End Netanyahu-hatred–start advancing Israel’s national interest

Netanyahu has the most voter support, while he, Liberman, Sa'ar and Bennett and their voters share common major policies and views. Op-ed.

Gantz calls on Lapid, Bennett and Sa'ar: Let's sit down

Blue and White chairman calls on fellow party leaders to hold 4-way meeting to form coalition to replace Netanyahu.

'Lapid's attempt to form government is doing damage'

'No option to form government without Naftali Bennett being first in rotation for prime minister,' New Hope sources say.

Report: Bloc opposing Netanyahu planning 'government of healing'

The "national healing" government will be headed by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

Bennett meets faction leaders

Yamina chairman holds preliminary round of talks with all the leaders of the Zionist parties.

Bennett: We'll wait for final results and act responsibly

Yamina chairman tells party members he will decide on how to proceed after final votes are tallied.

Bennett: I will promote the values of the right

Yamina chairman: I promise one thing - any government that is formed will take care of all the citizens.