Naftali Bennett

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.

Report: Netanyahu family taking aim at Naftali Bennett

Netanyahu and his family reportedly pressuring Likud officials to bash Yamina chief Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: A vote for Likud is a vote for yet another election

Yamina leader says only his party can form a true right-wing government, other choices will continue political quagmire.

Netanyahu in Jerusalem restaurant: Who here votes for Bennett?

Netanyahu visits restaurant in Jerusalem's German Colony neighborhood, warns those who vote for Yamina that they are voting for Lapid.

'Will Naftali Bennett be Israel’s next leader?'

'I've got what's necessary to pull Israel out of this hole and go to the next phase of Israel as the start-up nation,' Bennett tells CBN.

Bennett: We will replace Netanyahu from within the right

Yamina leader responds to new poll showing his party is now the second-largest right-wing party.

Yesh Atid MK on Bennett: A little modesty never hurt anyone

MK Orna Barbivay: Bennett's party is non-existent and he's already crowning himself Prime Minister.

Bennett promises: We won't sit with a left-wing prime minister

Yamina chairman: The only place where Lapid is prime minister is in his fantasies.

Bennett: Halakha can't change for LGBT people

Yamina leader reflects on the 'biggest mistake of his life,' nearly being ejected from politics in 2019.

Gantz: Bennett could be Prime Minister

Defense Minister: Bennett is a worthy person who serves the people and the State of Israel.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu blackmailed by the haredi parties

New Hope chairman says haredi parties are preventing the Prime Minister from making decisions, criticizes Bennett's economic plan.

Will Bennett be prime minister in rotation?

Senior sources on the center-left discuss allowing MK Naftali Bennett to serve as prime minister in rotation.

Meretz MK doesn't rule out Bennett or Liberman

MK Tamar Zandberg: We won't be in a government of annexation but are prepared to make compromises.

Bennett: ICC won't prevent us from defending ourselves

Former defense minister interviewed on Russian television after ICC announces war crimes investigation against Israel.

Bennett: 'If I win 15 seats, I'll be prime minister'

'Only I can prevent fifth elections,' Yamina chair MK Bennett says. 'I'll shake Netanyahu's hand, say thank you, and replace him.'

Bennett: ICC decision is a farce

"The ICC is an anti-Semitic organization that is trying to tie Israel’s hands from defending itself."

Bennett to Economic Party supporters: 'We'll represent you'

Bennett's new campaign for Economic Party voters: 'We'll lower taxes, take care of economy. Zelicha does not pass electoral threshold.'

Bennett: I will not transfer power to the left

Yamina chairman: I have no problem with Lapid being in a government headed by the national camp. I do not disqualify Sa'ar.

Shaked: This time we will take seats from the Likud

Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked hold Zoom meeting with members of the Jewish Home Party.

Bennett: I will regulate young settlements first thing as PM

Yamina leader tours Gush Etzion, vows to ensure no Israelis are treated as second class citizens if elected prime minister.

Bennett: The time has come to replace Netanyahu

'Time has come to replace Bibi.' Yamina rules out joining Lapid-led gov't. 'But we have no problem sitting in gov't that includes the Left.'