Naftali Bennett

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.

Poll: Netanyahu down as support for Bennett climbs

Blue and White is down to just eight, Yesh Atid still in second with 19, while Joint List remains at 15.

Bennett to govt: Have you gone mad? Get to work

Yamina chairman accuses government of dithering while people die due to economic cost of coronavirus closures.

After Netanyahu: Who will be Israel's next Prime Minister?

Which candidate is most likely to succeed Netanyahu as premier? A plurality of Israelis say Naftali Bennett will probably be the next PM.

Bennett asks Yifat Shasha-Biton to join Yamina

Yamina chairman asks Knesset Coronavirus Committee chair to leave Likud for his party after coalition chairman tries to fire her.

Poll: Bennett closing gap with Netanyahu

Among right-wing voters, 33% still want Netanyahu to lead national camp, while 25% want Bennett to lead the camp.

Bennett:

COVID-19 handling 'failure of Yom Kippur War dimensions'

Former Defense Minister asks why it took almost four months to adopt his exact plan to deal with coronavirus.

MK Naftali Bennett:

'Am I sure to recommend Netanyahu? Absolutely not'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks government and its leader: 'Government is terrible on all fronts - it should be cast to the winds.'

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'We need to crush this pandemic'

'A million Israelis are suffering through a terrible economic situation while Netanyahu and Gantz waste time,' says ex-Defense Minister.

Poll: Bennett rises to 16 seats, Likud drops to 31

New poll shows Yamina party tripling in strength at Likud's expense as discontent grows over government's handling of coronavirus crisis.

Bennett: We must focus on 'the head of the octopus'

Yamina chair says efforts should be focused on fighting Iran rather than its proxies Hezbollah and Hamas.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Don't shut down

Yamina chairman says government must wait until at least next Monday to declare any new coronavirus restrictions.

Bennett welcomes Barbash appointment: 'He's the right person'

Yamina chairman praises appointment of Professor Gabi Barbash to lead fight against coronavirus.

Bennett barrage:

'I accuse this dysfunctional government'

Yamina Chairman attacks government in Knesset, compares failure to manage coronavirus to security chaos.

Bennett forms civil group 'Israelis defeat the coronavirus'

Yamina leader says Israelis must take fight against coronavirus into their own hands due to failure of the current government.

Netanyahu's Corona problem

Netanyahu must show true leadership for national unity by adopting the key elements of his rivals' plans and letting one of them lead. Op-ed

Why are Israel's skies still closed?

Other countries have reopened their airports with 2-step testing, but the Health Ministry refuses to back such a step in Israel.

'Our pressure worked, tomorrow's stupid lockdown is cancelled!'

Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett celebrates news that lockdown won't be imposed this weekend, calls plan 'stupid'.

Bennett:

'Imposing a broad lockdown now is destructive and illogical'

Former Defense Minister rips government plan to impose weekend lockdowns. 'The government is panicking and shooting in all directions.'

Naftali Bennett:

'I offered to be COVID-19 coordinator, Netanyahu's ignoring me'

Yamina Chairman says regarding coronavirus struggle he approached PM to help with crisis, but requests remain unanswered.

'Citizens' Coronavirus Cabinet:' Gov't wasting millions

Group calls announcement of aid packages to families waste of 'titanic proportion.'

Poll: Bennett best choice to bring Israel out of COVID-19 crisis

Survey finds Israelis trust Yamina chairman to handle coronavirus crisis over PM Netanyahu by 34%-24%.

Bennett: Our biggest test yet

Yamina chairman presents plan to fight the coronavirus, calling for 'true leadership,' less red tape on the part of the government.

'Beitar Illit coronavirus patients are begging to be evacuated'

MK Naftali Bennett visits Beitar Illit, works out plan to help residents. 'They're handling COVID-19 amazingly and carefully but need help.'

748 test positive, 5 reported dead

Official coronavirus numbers continue to rise in terms of number of patients in serious condition with death toll officially at 342.

'Israel is number one in terms of coronavirus testing'

Likud MK responds to claim that restrictions are 'greatest failure' of Israel. 'We're fighting a war of attrition, we'll reach our goal.'

Bennett's wife blasts Netanyahu

Yamina chairman's wife responds to post calling on the PM to appoint her husband to lead campaign against coronavirus.

Listen: Bennett says Syria should be 'Iran's Vietnam'

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare full annexation, expresses confidence that Israel is winning the war against Iran in Syria.

'The preschool-like behavior of the government must stop today'

Yamina chairman: The failures of the government in dealing with the virus have led to mass unemployment.

Naftali Bennett:

'The plague is back big-time - watch out for the weak'

Former Defense Min. Naftali Bennett issues statement warning coronavirus transfers from young to old; urges meeting elderly only outdoors.

Active coronavirus cases top 8,000

634 new coronavirus cases reported so far Wednesday as MK Naftali Bennett announces formation of 'civil coronavirus cabinet.'

Bennett's 15 steps for defeating COVID-19

Bennett told Netanyahu what steps needed to be taken in order to overcome the ongoing crisis.

'I don't understand the government's handling of the pandemic'

Yamina chairman blasts government's conduct during coronavirus pandemic: A kind of bipolar syndrome.

Heartbreaking: Naftali Bennett hears Eyal's financial hardships

MK Naftali Bennett meets Eyal, sound technician in self-employed protest tent. Eyal tells of his condition and couldn't stop the tears.

Bennett: New wave of illegal immigration could lead to terrorism

Former Defense Minister calls for stronger measures to bar illegal immigration from Lebanon, warns Hezbollah could infiltrate border.

Bennett: Government should ensure people have bread

Yamina leader accuses government of negligence in preventing economy from functioning during no-confidence vote.

Bennett: All Jews are brothers regardless of their views

Former minister speaks at Makor Rishon Diaspora Conference. 'Halakha doesn't have to be changed, but we must certainly speak to every Jew.'

'I'm convinced Netanyahu will not apply sovereignty'

Yamina chairman on why he didn't join the government: Netanyahu didn't want us there, he never made an offer.

Bennett: Stop transferring funds to terrorists

Yamina leader blasts Gantz, Netanyahu for freezing order against PA banks used by terrorists. 'Their decision gives a tailwind to terror.'

Bennett to Government: Why are you giving gifts to our enemies?

Former Defense Minister excoriates government over decision to permit terrorist leader to be buried in Gaza.

Bennett: Help me wake up the government

Yamina chairman demands that a coronavirus testing system be set up, warns of new outbreak in the winter.