Naftali Bennett

Justice Minister does not rule out Bennett-led government

Nissenkorn attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu personally: 'He doesn't understand magnitude of COVID incident and economic crisis.'

Lapid: Yamina will go with Netanyahu

Opposition leader furious at Bennett for not voting in favor of a no-confidence motion calling for Netanyahu to be replaced.

Bennett: Let the ministers trade places with business owners

Yamina chairman accuses Coronavirus Cabinet of being disconnected from realities of small business owners who are losing their livelihoods.

Ayelet Shaked:

'We won't take part in government relying on Joint Arab List'

Shaked on refusal to support alt gov by MK Ya'alon: 'We don't replace bad, dysfunctional government with new bad, dysfunctional government.'

Poll: Bennett preferred over Netanyahu for PM

New poll finds 31% of Israelis support Bennett for prime minister compared to 28% for Netanyahu.

Bennett to undergo surgery for herniated disk

Yamina chair tells supporters he is expected to have surgery tomorrow to treat herniated disk from which he has suffered since IDF service.

Likud to Yamina: Don't try to gain at the expense of the disease

Likud blasts Yamina following its statement regarding a plan that would see Ya’alon temporarily serving as Prime Minister.

Yamina's Hundred-Day Plan for electoral success

These are the hundred days following the election; Bennett will be ready to hit the ground running.

Bennett: 'Security isn't achieved by barricading behind walls'

'We already see an enemy that cannot reach through land, comes through air (as with incendiary balloons) and if not, then in another way.'

Bennett scores accolades from haredi journalists

Bennett stood by the haredim when they were attacked. Today: 'It's impossible to tell the haredim not to learn Torah'; haredim respond.

'You can't tell the haredim not to learn Torah'

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett says he has lost faith in current government's ability to lead Israel through coronavirus crisis.

'The Netanyahu-Gantz government is enamored with lockdowns'

If their fixation with the lockdown approach continues, we're headed for not just a third lockdown, but a fourth and fifth too.

Is a ‘New Right’ ascending in Israel?

Head of Yamina party Naftali Bennett may be successfully positioning himself as the right wing heir apparent to Netanyahu. Opinion.

Netanyahu: Bennett should decide if he's right-wing or not

Prime Minister Netanyahu: I never do well in polls, I do well in elections.

Zeev Elkin: No chance of alternative right-wing government

Likud minister pins the blame on Yamina's stance & Blue & White's obstinacy, which will drag the country into elections.

ANALYSIS: Bennett's meteoric rise in Israeli politics explained

Why the former Defense Minister, whose Yamina party reached its nadir in the last election, is now soaring to new heights.

Bennett: Shabbat is the Garden of Eden

Former Defense Minister, MK Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yamina party, writes about his appreciation for Shabbat

Bennett to Netanyahu: Lockdown a result of your failures

Former Defense Minister blasts prime minister for calling second lockdown a success, says lockdown could have been avoided.

Naftali Bennett: 'Cancellation of sovereignty plans is painful'

Yamina head added that "even if the PM doesn't apply sovereignty, we will - we will not concede a millimeter of the Land."

Bennett released from the hospital

Yamina chairman visits Sheba Hospital coronavirus ward after receiving treatment for his back.

Following treatment, Bennett to be discharged from hospital

'I feel great', says Yamina chief, ahead of his release from the hospital after undergoing back treatment.

Bennett expected to be released from hospital tomorrow

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett, hospitalized at Sheba Hospital following neck pain: 'It went well. I'll be released tomorrow please G-d.'.

Naftali Bennett hospitalized

Yamina party chief undergoes series of medical examines at Sheba Hospital after complaining of neck pains.

Rabbi Rafi Peretz blasts Yamina

Jerusalem Affairs Minister blasts the Yamina party after it voted in favor of a non-confidence motion against the government.

Likud instructs MKs to attack Bennett

Likud party says Bennett chose Lapid and Tibi after Yamina votes in favor of no-confidence motion.

Bennett: Lockdown the result of failure

Yamina chairman criticizes government's handling of coronavirus crisis. 'Lockdown destroying a generation of entrepreneurs.'

Tibi: Between Bennett and Netanyahu, we choose Netanyahu

Joint List MK does not hesitate to say who he would choose between current PM, Yamina chairman.

Bennett: I saw people fighting for their lives

Yamina leader visits Rambam Hospital in Haifa to see coronavirus ward, speak with patients and doctors.

Joint List MK: 'Bennett's rise is alarming'

MK Aida Touma-Sliman wants the PM replaced, "but not by Netanyahu on steroids"

Likud: We're used to the left-wing media inflating Bennett

Likud dismisses new Channel 12 News poll, says it is an attempt to harm Netanyahu.

Poll: Netanyahu falls to 26 seats, Bennett rises to 23

New poll shows Yamina party becoming second largest party if elections were held today.

From Crisis to Prosperity: How to beat COVID-19

COVID-19 has opened a window of opportunity for us to launch the State of Israel an entire generation forward. We can do it. Here's how.

Naftali Bennett: Let's stop fighting

"We're all in this together. If we fight - we will lose. If we stay together - we will win."

'Netanyahu put his own interests above the virus'

Yamina chairman blasts Netanyahu, says he will not join government even if asked.

'Nothing will happen if we pause protests for a few weeks'

'It wasn't easy to pray outdoors on Yom Kippur, but it can be done - and restricting protests can and should be done too."

'We are on the brink of disaster, stop blaming each other'

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett: Nothing will happen to democracy if there are no huge demonstrations for two weeks. Wake up.

Will Prof. Gabi Barbash join Yamina?

The former director-general of the Health Ministry is one of the "big names" party leader Naftali Bennett would like to recruit.

Haaretz editor-in-chief: Anyone but Bennett

Aluf Benn writes that Bennett is 'the most impressive politician' to emerge in the last 10 years, and that makes him dangerous.

Bennett: Whoever doesn't wear a mask is stupid and selfish

Former Defense Minister: Wearing a face mask can reduce the viral load a person receives by up to 95%.

Bennett in Ashdod: A great miracle happened here

MK Bennett near scene of rocket fall in Ashdod: It is possible to create a different reality here.

Gantz, Bennett, praise Bahrain-Israel agreement

'When Arab neighbors understand that the nation of Israel will never leave, regional stability and peace become possible,' Bennett says.

Naftali Bennett: 'Criminal negligence by Netanyahu government'

Yamina Chairman responds to coronavirus commissar statement that Israel will reach 100,000 tests per day by November.

'We are also allowed to enjoy Naftali Bennett'

Mayor of Beitar Illit praises former Defense Minister for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Bennett: 'Exemplary conduct' by the haredi public

"The government needs to stop playing petty politics and start providing real solutions for real people."

Bennett: Government not functioning, Netanyahu failed

Former defense minster says holding new elections now in the middle of the coronavirus crisis would be "a disaster."

Bennett: I'll say who I think should lead before the elections

Yamina chairman slams government handling of coronavirus crisis, says there are 2 cults, the 'only Bibi' and anyone but Bibi' cults.

Naftali Bennett:

'Netanyahu's head isn't in state affairs'

Yamina Chairman attacks PM Netanyahu, accusing him of being busy with his private affairs, not running country and coronavirus crisis.

Bennett: Netanyahu, Gantz destroying Israel's deterrence

Former Defense Minister criticizes government for failing to respond to Nasrallah's vow to kill Israeli soldier, continued balloon terror.

Shaked: Bennett should be a candidate for prime minister

Former Justice Minister says Yamina party is positioning itself to be an alternative to the Likud party.

'Netanyahu did not implement my plan because he is afraid of me'

Yamina chairman: People are suffering from anxiety because this entire government puts personal matters at the top of their priorities.

'Stop talking, take action'

Yamina chairman responds to attack in which Rabbi Shai Ohayon was killed. "I don't want to hear words from our leaders, but to see actions."

'Removing Bennett's guard - outrageous and irresponsible'

The Movement for the Quality of Government claimed Bennett was stripped of personal security arrangements for political reasons.

Gideon Levy's nightmare: Naftali Bennett as PM

Haaretz columnist predicts Yamina chairman will replace Netanyahu as prime minister. 'A man who wears a kippah would represent a new image.'

Naftali Bennett:

'Health Ministry leadership destroyed Israel's economy'

'From day one they were set on having a lockdown and shot down mass testing,' ex-Defense Minister says of former Health Ministry officials.

Former Defense Minister Bennett loses security protection

All other outgoing Defense Ministers receive five years' protection; Bennett gets just three months.

Naftali Bennett's new book

Among those recommending book: Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, head of INSS Institute, Prof. Gabi Barbash, and Dov Moran, high-tech entrepreneur.

MK Matan Kahane: 'I'd recommend Bennett to be prime minister'

MK Kahane announces 'next person I'd recommend to be prime minister is Naftali Bennett,' stressing this is not official Yamina position.

Bennett: Hard to find workers because they're on unpaid leave

Naftali Bennett meets with Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem shop owners: 'In fact, government encourages people not to go to work.'

Will reality star join Bennett's campaign?

Bennett met with reality star and businesswoman Naama Kasry. At the end of the meeting, Kasry hinted at continued cooperation.

Bennett: Netanyahu missed a once-in-a-century opportunity

Yamina leader welcomes peace agreement with UAE, says sovereignty will come from source other than Netanyahu.