Naftali Bennett

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.

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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.

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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.

Bennett: I'll do what's right for Israel

Bennett says he'll do the right thing for Israel no matter how much influence he has in the next government.

Heads of Yamina, Religious Zionism, parties meet in Herzliya

Religious Zionism chair, MK Smotrich, notices Yamina chief MK Bennett at Herzliya gathering.

Netanyahu posts video, Bennett responds

PM demands that Bennett cancel his surplus agreement with Sa'ar. Bennett responds: Cancel your secret agreement with Mansour Abbas.

Polls predicting right-wing surge - due to dislike for Netanyahu

Polls are predicting the right-wing bloc will expand dramatically and the one biggest reason appears to be internal strife.

Last-minute promises - Bennett's 'No' to Lapid a done deal?

After a year of Corona, anti-Netanyahu demonstrations, and broken promises from all sides, Israeli voters ready to return to the polls.

Bennett answers Arutz Sheva reader questions

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett spends the eve of elections answering questions submitted by readers of the Arutz Sheva website.

Bennett: It is doubtful that Sa'ar will pass the threshold

Yamina chairman claims New Hope party has just 5-6 seats.

Bennett: I will not lend a hand to a government headed by Lapid

Yamina chairman signs a document in which he commits not to sit in a government under Yair Lapid.

Vote Torah

In the remaining hours before the election, look closely at the candidates.Vote for those who speak words of Torah. Op-ed.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva: I won't help Lapid form a government

Yamina chairman dismisses Likud claim he intends to form a government with the Left. 'I won't help Lapid even in a rotation.'

Bennett reveals: Netanyahu offered me the Defense Minister post

Yamina chairman says he turned down Netanyahu's offer to serve as Defense Minister.

Bennett to Netanyahu: I do not work for you

Yamina chairman responds to Netanyahu's video in which Netanyahu asked Bennett to commit not to form a government with Yair Lapid.

Regev's challenge to Bennett

Transportation Min. calls on Yamina chairman to pledge not to sit in Lapid government. Bennett demands she resign over Ben Gurion Airport

Bennett: 'I am right-wing, I won't crown Lapid prime minister'

'Solution to chaos is to vote for a party not subject to 'only Netanyahu' or 'anyone but Netanyahu' tropes,' Yamina's MK Bennett says.

'Yamina only party that can form coalition'

Candidate for Yamina party, Jeremy Saltan, says Netanyahu targeting Bennett due to his ability to replace the Prime Minister.

Bennett hints: I will convince Sa'ar to form a right-wing gov't

Bennett in interview: There are 80 seats on the right and 30 on the left. It is clear I won't be part of a left-wing government.

Frmr head rabbi of Gush Katif: 'Crucial elections'

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif believes upcoming elections will 'determine Jewish character of the State of Israel.'

Bennett: My dream - a right-wing government to heal the Nation

Bennett to residents of Beit El: 'We aren't locked in on any approach - we're more worried about the country and its people.'

Bennett: My government will care for all its citizens

Bennett lashed out at Netanyahu for insisting he promise not to sit in a coalition headed by Lapid.