Naftali Bennett

Bennett slams government over British virus mutation negligence

Naftali Bennett criticizes the government over its negligence in allowing air passengers into Israel without coronavirus testing

Bennett's plan for opening new businesses in 48 hours

Yamina chairman proposes easing of regulations on starting new businesses as Israel pulls out of COVID crisis.

'Bennett and I complement each other, we will run together'

MK Bezalel Smotrich dismisses reports of a rift with Bennett: There are gaps but we know to work together. We are running together, 100%.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: I will run with Bennett

National Union leader says Bennett will focus on COVID, economy, while he will focus on issues of religion and law.

Bennett: A child died for no reason

Yamina chairman speaks with mother of Ahuvya Sandak, calls for full investigation into accident.

Naftali Bennett: Lockdown is political and unnecessary

Yamina head accuses PM of "making political deals instead of concerning himself with citizens' welfare."

After the storm: Netanyahu's Likud on the decline?

With another Knesset election in late March and voices of discontent across the Right, is PM Netanyahu headed for his last dance?

Journalist: 'Smotrich seriously thinking about running alone'

National Union Chair did not express support for Bennett's decision to run for PM, even criticizing interview on Shabbat-violating program.

Bennett: Netanyahu offered me to enter the government

Yamina chairman says Netanyahu called him two weeks ago and offered him to join the government as Defense Minister but that he declined.

Bennett: Internal struggles kept gov't from solving crisis

Head of Yamina & PM candidate Bennett says a 'failing government isn't capable of carrying out epidemiological testing.'

Bennett declares run for prime minister

Yamina Chair makes first statement since elections announced, addressing the coming political challenges.

Yamina MK Kahana: Our main objective is to replace Netanyahu

"We'll sit with any Zionist party that can set personal differences aside for two minutes."

Naftali Bennett to launch Yamina's election campaign tonight

Bennett expected to announce bid for premiership, attack Netanyahu's "failed leadership."

Bennett to announce candidacy for prime minister

Yamina chairman to announce intention to replace Netanyahu as PM, but will not pledge to not sit in Netanyahu-led government.

Bennett: My goal is to replace Netanyahu

Yamina chairman blasts Netanyahu's conduct. "I will not support moves that will rescue the prime minister from his trial."

Bennett rejects Netanyahu request to join government

Likud seeks to bring Yamina party into government with 3 senior ministries in order to avoid elections.

Liberman: Public must know 'which side Bennett & Sa'ar are on'

'Israeli citizens want to know whether Yamina is Netanyahu's defense shield & if Sa'ar will make true on his promise to the haredim.

Here's how Avigdor Liberman plans to take Netanyahu down

Yisrael Beytenu head has approached Bennett, Sa'ar, & Lapid in an attempt to create center-right bloc to overthrow "Netanyahu regime."

Naftali Bennett unveils economic plan

"From unemployment to income within 200 days."

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Bennett calls for unity amid 'rough political times'

Bennett: 'If the parties in Israel boycott each other personally, how will we defeat our enemies?'

Elkin: Bennett will cooperate with the Likud

Likud Minister says his party will respond to any attack by Yamina, but estimates that both parties will cooperate after the election.

'Bennett won't go against the right-wing bloc'

Meir Porush believes Bennett will go with the nationalist camp despite sitting in the opposition.

Bennett urges government to back plan to avoid 3rd lockdown

MK Naftali Bennett calls on Coronavirus Cabinet to avoid third lockdown by adopting his plan.

Biden and Israel’s unsteady right

Bennett’s seems to be deserting the right’s core ideological foundations and that makes no political sense for his party. Opinion

Bennett: Here's how a third lockdown can be averted

Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett: These are the actions that Israeli government must urgently take to avoid need for third lockdown.

Smotrich: No connection between Netanyahu and the Right

Smotrich estimates there will be no election because Gantz will fold, and not lend hand to dispersing Knesset.

Will Rabbi Peretz return to Yamina?

Jerusalem Affairs Minister expects Netanyahu to keep agreement with Blue and White and adds: An alliance with Yamina is possible.

Rabbis: United religious Zionist party - without Bennett

Religious Zionist rabbis call on the National Union, Jewish Home, Otzma Yehudit, and Noam to run on a joint list - minus Bennett.

Bennett to MDA: 'Thank you on behalf of the citizens of Israel'

Bennett visited MDA's national hotline center - 'This year all Israeli citizens realized MDA's importance.'

Bennett: Ministers are not the most important thing

Yamina leader responds to Minister Regev's criticism of his candidacy for PM. 'My kippah reminds me that there is something bigger than me.'

Yamina MK: Will Netanyahu agree to join Bennett's coalition?

As Yamina closes in on Likud in polls, party predicts Netanyahu's demise.

Bennett: Shaked will remain my number 2

Yamina chairman confirms Ayelet Shaked will be No. 2 in his party in the upcoming elections.

Deri: Bennett is my friend but he set me aside in 2013

Shas chairman explains why he gave up on mediating between Netanyahu and Gantz and clarifies: Bennett is my friend.

Bennett: Disgraceful government has to go

Yamina chairman accuses government of 'criminal negligence' in handling of COVID crisis, economy.

Bennett:

'Fakhrizadeh was a ticking nuclear bomb'

Former Defense Minister: The world has to stand up and stop Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Bennett calls on PM to normalize status of fledgling settlements

'Tens of thousands of settlement pioneers are waiting for you to act before the window of opportunity closes. Don't waste this chance.'

Likud & Yamina clash yet again

Naftali Bennett blames Netanyahu for breaking up right-wing bloc; Likud accuses Bennett of allying with Yesh Atid.

Yamina pushes to dissolve the Knesset

Bennett rips Likud over attacks on Yamina: The Likud hasn't applied sovereignty over an inch of Judea and Samaria in the last decade.

Israel appears headed to 4th election in little over a year

The Likud's Michael Kleiner & Meretz's Uri Zaki clash over whether a 4th election is inevitable, Bennett's chances of unseating Netanyahu.

Bennett blasts Regev:

'No need to hate and constantly spark arguments'

Yamina chairman criticizes the conduct of the government: They're engaged in petty politics and don't care about the public.

Bennett the politician and Bennett the man

Sneak peek at 'Naftali Bennett phenomenon' - his level of religiosity, does he hide his kippah, and does it bother him that people care?

Bennett to government: Admit you failed

Yamina chairman says government ministers have failed to set a good example for the country, should step aside for new leadership.

Bennett the leading candidate to replace Netanyahu outside Likud

Gideon Sa'ar the most popular candidate within Likud to replace Netanyahu among right-wing voters.

Regev blasts Smotrich: A racist homophobe

Transportation Minister blasts the Yamina party and Naftali Bennett: He's trying to hide the fact that Smotrich is racist and homophobic.

Minister Elkin: There will be no right-wing bloc after elections

Zeev Elkin accuses Justice Minister Nissenkorn of undermining coalition agreement, says Bennett wants to be PM in rotation with Lapid.

Shaked: Netanyahu is putting politics above all

Shaked: 'Millions paid terrible price for shocking COVID management, now Netanyahu once again puts politics 1st, chooses to attack Bennett.'

Netanyahu attacks Bennett: Don't know if he's left or right

PM says question of whether Gantz will be the next prime minister depends on Blue and White's actions.

MK Naftali Bennett: Israel deserves to be properly governed

"The problem isn't what the PM calls me in private - it's that no one is governing the country."

MK Naftali Bennett:

'Do not fall into illusions, government should go'

MK Naftali Bennett unmoved by Netanyahu remarks about obtaining vaccines. 'Government should go home. It led Israel to terrible situation.'

Naftali Bennett's 11 Point Program

Former Defense and Education Minister formulates plan on how to properly return Israeli students to study outside of Zoom. Full details.

'Netanyahu's personal attacks do not hurt me'

Yamina chairman responds to recordings in which Netanyahu was heard calling him “a little dog”.

Bennett recalls: This is how senior terrorist was eliminated

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the killing of senior Islamic Jihad terrorist Bahaa Abu el-Atta, which could see renewed violence.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu after he boasted of 'accordion method' to deal with COVID-19.

Miri Regev: Bennett is letting the polls go to his head

Likud Minister claims Bennett was responsible for the break-up of the right-wing bloc: "At the moment of truth, everyone will realize."

Naftali Bennett accuses gov't of politicking while Israel burns

Yamina party head says if he were Prime Minister, "I would be totally focused on COVID."

Thank you on behalf of the people of Israel

Yamina chairman thanks outgoing US President Donald Trump for his actions for Israel.

Channel 12 News poll: 32% prefer Netanyahu, 28% for Bennett

Poll published in Meet the Press shows 32% prefer Netanyahu as PM, 28% prefer Yamina Chairman and former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.

MK Bennett meets with Minister Gantz

Sources in Likud say meeting involved attempt to undermine gov't, but Yamina says meeting dealt with security and aid to lone soldiers.

MK Bennett's family 'adopts' lone soldier with no place to go

The 24-year-old female soldier had been camping out in a tent in front of the Welfare Ministry.

'Litzman's support of Bennett for PM isn't party's stance'

Dep. Education Minister Meir Porush says Litzman "represents only himself."