Naftali Bennett

Netanyahu to Bennett: This is the deal, there will be no changes

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks on phone with Yamina leader Bennett. No agreement reached.

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet

PM and Yamina leader to continue talks for bringing Yamina into the new unity government.

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Expropriation order signed to renovate Cave of Patriarchs

Project to include constructing elevator near Cave of Patriarchs and access path to enable disabled access from parking lot to site plaza.

Bennett: We will fight for sovereignty from the opposition

Outgoing defense minister says neither Likud nor Blue and White want Health Ministry despite its importance during coronavirus crisis.

Bennett:

'Jewish blood isn't cheap'

Bennett touts demolition of home of terrorist responsible for murder of, Rina Shnerb. 'We settled the score with this disgusting terrorist.'

Dagan to Netanyahu: 'Tell the public you're funding terrorism'

Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan criticized the Prime Minister and Defense Minister for transferring NIS 800 million to the PA.

Thinking out of the box - Naftali Bennett for Health Minister

Success requires a leader to think out of the box, pick the best man for the job, and not be influenced by personal issues. Opinion.

'This is Israel's Manhattan Project in war on the coronavirus'

Israeli breakthrough with coronavirus antibodies is major step forward in fight against the pandemic, says Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.

PM refuses Bennett's request for Health, Transport Ministries

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett tells Netanyahu his party would only join government if it has ability to make an impact.

Coronavirus Pandemic:

'Every breakthrough is a big step towards victory'

Israeli researchers develop 'Shalom Corona antibody' designed to neutralize the coronavirus. President Rivlin lauds 'breakthrough'.

Bennett asks for Health, coronavirus portfolios

Defense Minister says he asked PM Netanyahu to give him the Health Ministry so he can set up a national pandemic response system.

Thousands of housing units to be built in Efrat

Defense Minister Bennett approves expansion of Efrat, paving the way for thousands of new housing units.

Bennett: I didn't enter politics to be praised

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett says he would welcome becoming Health Minister to deal with coronavirus crisis.

Security officials:

Iran reducing presence in Syria

Bennett: We are more determined than Iran because for us it is a matter of life and death.

Significant breakthrough in finding antibody to coronavirus

Defense Minister visits Israel Institute for Biological Research, presented with antibody that attacks the virus and can neutralize it.

'It doesn't make sense to force hotel isolation on people'

Defense Minister calls working to overturn government's decision to send those coming from overseas to isolation in coronavirus hotels.

Bennett: Chances of Yamina joining the government waning

Bennett said his party was interested in position of influence; that they could just as well sit in the opposition.

Naftali Bennett:

'Restore public trust by releasing data on coronavirus'

Bennett said while it was widely believed Israel was one of the leaders when it came to low amount of new infections, it was actually 32nd.

What are Yamina's political demands?

Yamina wants the Ministry of Health, Education and another deputy ministerial portfolio. Officials in the Likud: Unrealistic demands.

Survey: Bennett top choice among politicians for Health Minister

Poll finds plurality of Israelis want health professional as next Health Minister, Naftali Bennett by far the top choice among politicians.

Netanyahu and Bennett meet again, no progress made

Bennett, Netanyahu met again to discuss Yamina joining gov't. Bennett said Netanyahu only exerted additional pressure on his party.

Bennett: We are pushing Iran back in Syria

Defense Minister says Israel will no longer allow threats to grow beyond its borders, Israel's enemies have not reconciled to Jewish State.

Bennett to bereaved families: Cemeteries closed to keep you safe

Defense Minister visits Mt. Herzl prior to Memorial Day, regrets inability of bereaved families to visit the graves of their loved ones.

Hours before Syria airstrikes, Defense Minister hinted at attack

Syria reports airstrikes on Damascus - just hours after Israeli Defense Minister hints at upcoming operation.

Bennett to Israeli Arabs: Look after yourselves during Ramadan

Defense Minister publishes urges Israeli Arabs to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus during Ramadan.

Defense Minister:

'The time has come to open Israel up again'

'Now the battle shifts from fighting the coronavirus to restoring the economy,' says Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.

'A good Defense Minister is going home'

"Naftali Bennett is one of the best defense ministers in the last 50 years," writes long-serving military correspondent Yisrael Katzover.

Israel's Defense Minister Bennett takes the bull by the horns

Bennett: Weddings of up to 50, prayer services in the open

Defense Minister lays down conditions for Yamina joining unity government.

Bennett orders halt to testing Gazans for coronavirus

IDF's decision to test Gazans for coronavirus was not coordinated with Defense Ministry, report says.

Yesha Council suggests Yamina be included in government

Yesha Council urgently calls on PM and Bennett: 'We see great importance in your joint meeting with next government to maintain settlement.'

Netanyahu decides: Economy reopening with restrictions

Netanyahu approves reopening of economy with restrictions

Bennett's coronavirus exit strategy

Defense Minister presents plan to reopen economy to near-100% while keeping those over 65 or at-risk home.

Bennett's plan: Back to school business on Sunday

Defense Minister to present plan to begin process of return to normalcy to the Cabinet tomorrow.

Bennett, Netanyahu clash on coronavirus closure

Defense Minister opposes extension off lockdown past tomorrow morning as proposed by Health Ministry,

Coronavirus tests could be just 50% accurate, experts warn

Many countries are relying on testing to get people back to work; research shows high rate of false-negatives makes testing unreliable.

'IDF soldiers come to Bnei Brak with big hearts'

Defense Minister Bennett says haredi community not to blame for higher rates of coronavirus infection.

Bennett: Without more testing, the crisis will continue

DM Bennett: If testing system does not significantly increase, it won't be possible to escape the economic crisis even after Passover.

Likud: Yamina willing to join far left to topple Netanyahu

Likud attacked Yamina following an announcement that it would consider supporting anti-corruption legislature.

'Just a matter of time till someone gets hurt'

Itzik Elrov called on MKs Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman to break their silence and call on secular Israelis to 'hold fire' as he put it.

4,500 Bnei Brak senior citizens to be taken to 'Corona hotels'

Ministers Bennett and Deri formulate plan to protect residents of Bnei Brak over the age of 80 from the coronavirus.

Defense Minister calls Bnei Brak residents 'exemplary'

Bennett visits Bnei Brak, promises assistance: 'Bnei Brak situation is complex, but we see great response from residents to obey guidelines'

Bennett: We're at war

DM Bennett demands responsibility for coronavirus crisis be moved from Health Ministry to defense establishment.

Israel’s defense establishment is manufacturing ventilators

“We cannot remain dependent on procurement from other countries," DM Bennett says.

Shouts and accusations at Cabinet meeting

TV report: Cabinet meeting in which strict coronavirus restrictions were approved included loud arguments among participants.

Naftali Bennett:

'There is light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel'

DM tells press conference there is no exponential growth in infection rate and mortality, Israel is country with lowest mortality rate.

Loud argument between Netanyahu and Bennett

PM and Defense Minister clash over coronavirus tests. Netanyahu: "We will now stop this argument and you can continue it on television."

Bennett: Absolute prohibition on holding large Pesach seders

Defense Minister says holding of large seders for Passover would endanger lives of older family members during coronavirus crisis.

'Irresponsible to remove key players at this time of crisis'

Yediot Aharonot's military correspondent calls on PM to retain Bennett as Defense Minister, says replacing him now will be costly

Will Likud offer Foreign Ministry to Naftali Bennett?

Blue & White apparently not interested in Foreign Ministry, prefers Education portfolio.

Bennett: Arabs, haredim most responsible for virus spread

DM Bennett said most of Israeli society was taking COVID-19 seriously, called for Defense Ministry to spearhead virus fight.

Bennett: There is light at the end of the tunnel

Defense Minister: If the government takes the right actions, Israel will be able to reopen after Passover in a gradual manner.

Watch: DM Bennett: 'We're going to hunker down'

Defense Min. Bennett says Israelis have been 'remarkable' in understanding need to isolate, urges awareness of surface contamination.

260 Israelis to enter isolation at hotel near Tiberias

Minister Bennett orders that Israelis returning from Italy be placed in isolation at Kinar Hotel near Tiberias.

Bennett announces opening of emergency center

Bennett ordered the establishment of a national emergency system for dealing with the economy and citizens.

Bennett: Privacy is important, but living is paramount

Defense Minister explains defense establishment's involvement in coronavirus response, says he supports government's moves to contain virus.

Emergency Provisions Committee convenes for the first time

Special committee for emergencies meets for the first time as Israel continues to deal with coronavirus outbreak.

Bennett calls up 2,500 reservists to deal with coronavirus

Defense Minister approves additional call-up of IDF reservists to assist medical establishment in dealing with coronavirus outbreak.

'Welcome to Hotel Coronavirus: Oasis of pleasure and relaxation'

Defense Minister at Dan Panorama Hotel: 'National goal is to suppress spread; hotels will be home to light carriers in coming months.'

'Corona hotels' launch

Bennett: Keep children away from grandparents

DM holds press conference at Dan Panorama in Tel Aviv, where corona patients in light condition will stay until their recovery.