Naftali Bennett

A First:

Bennett okays seizure of terrorists' salaries

Israel to seize 'pay to slay' funds given to terrorists and their families. "We will make sure it doesn't pay to murder Jews," says Bennett.

Rabbi Melamed: New Right, National Union should run together

Leading religious Zionist rabbi calls on Bennett, Shaked, and Smotrich to run together. 'These 3 can bring big moves together.'

On the grass, face-to-face

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett and IDF Chief of Staff General Aviv Kochavi discussed the threats on Israel's northern front.

Bennett solves security coordinator crisis in Judea and Samaria

Bennet instructs Defense Ministry to allow communities in Yehuda & Shomron to continue status quo until further discussion.

Bennett: Syria is Iran's Vietnam

DM Bennett, Chief of Staff Kochavi attend large-scale military exercise in the IDF Northern Command.

New Right targets Blue & White and Yisrael Beytenu voters

After announcing independent run, New Right sets its sights on 'soft-right' voters who backed Blue & White or Yisrael Beytenu.

Bennett to party activists: Start your engines

Defense Minister hints he intends to add new names to New Right list for March elections.

Defense Minister Bennett:

'We will take action in Gaza when the time is right'

Day after rockets fired from Gaza at Israel, Defense Minister visits border town of Sderot. 'We need to move from defense to offense.'

Yesha leaders:

"Bennett is the first Defense Minister to 'speak' Arabic"

Leaders of Yesha communities praise DM Bennett for willingness to threaten Arab Hevron municipality over plans for Hevron market.

Bennett: You don't shoot at Jews in their own country

Defense Minister calls on Blue and White, Liberman to form coalition with Netanyahu now.

Bennett to EU: 'We'll destroy your construction in Area C'

Defense Min. Bennett: Funding illegal construction in Judea and Samaria a 'waste of money.'

Netanyahu believes: Bennett will be strengthened

Report: PM is pushing for the right-wing parties to ren separately in the next election so that the national camp wins 61 seats.

Defense Ministry to use economic warfare against terrorists

Naftali Bennett signs first in series of administrative orders aimed at financially crippling terrorist activities.

Knesset Legal Advisor against Bennett's appointment as DM

Knesset Legal Advisor believes process in which Bennett was appointed as Defense Minister was flawed.

Peretz: Hevron construction will undermine stability

Labor-Gesher chairman argues that the Defense Minister has much more important things to focus on than Hevron.

Shaked: Bennett took Jewish land back from murderer's control

Lands owned by Jews killed in 1929 Hevron massacre to be transferred from Hevron's mayor, a convicted murderer, to Jewish community.

Bennett approves new Jewish neighborhood in Hevron

Historic Jewish marketplace to become home to Jews again following defense minister's order.

Bennett: Look into project of artificial island opposite Gaza

Defense Minister instructs IDF to examine feasibility of the artificial island project in Gaza, initiated by Minister Yisrael Katz.

DM calls for worldwide hackathon to benefit Iranian ctiizens

Defense Minister Bennett urges software experts to allow Iranians access to social media.

Bennett to US and Russia: IDF is increasing operations in Syria

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett says the IDF is changing policy against Iran, aiming to remove all Iranian forces from Syria.

Bennett: Force Iran to give up on Syria

Defense Minister says Israel has unique opportunity to force Iran out of Syria while Tehran is under pressure at home with economic woes.

'Banning return of bodies is wrong and unhelpful'

Former Shin Bet head says Bennett's decision to ban return of terrorists' bodies 'stoops to level of the terrorists,' will not help.

Bennett meets with UN Middle East envoy

Israel's Defense Minister meets with Nickolay Mladenov to discuss Israeli efforts to stop Iranian entrenchment in Syria, situation in Gaza.

Bennett declares 'complete end' to return of terrorists' bodies

Defense Ministry will no longer release terrorists' bodies - regardless of whether they attempted or succeeded in carrying out terror attack

'You don’t fire at the State of Israel and come out clean'

Bennett lays out his policies for the first time since entering the Ministry of Defense.

Bennett: New Right to run alone in next election

New Right party holds conference in preparation for likely third round of elections.

Naftali Bennett:

'Iran's terrorist forces in Syria will encounter a strong IDF'

Bennett's message to Iran's leaders: 'Focus on improving the lives of Iranian citizens and not on attempts to harm Israeli citizens.'

Bennett pushes for direct elections for PM

Defense Minister believes electing PM directly would prevent third round of Knesset elections in under a year.

Bennett appoints Defense Ministry adviser on settlement affairs

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett's first appointment is Moshe Frucht, as legal adviser for settlement affairs in the Defense Ministry.

Defense Minister Bennett speaks with US Defense Secretary

Israeli Defense Minister discusses recent IDF strikes in Syria with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper.

Bennett: A painful night for the people of Israel

Defense Minister: Netanyahu dedicated his entire life for the State of Israel. He has the presumption of innocence.

Bennett sends message to Iran's leaders

"The rules have changed: Anyone who fires at the State of Israel during the day does not sleep at night."

Watch: Defense Minister's prayer at first General Staff meeting

Naftali Bennett recites prayer for the State of Israel at first General Staff meeting since becoming Defense Minister.

Bennett:

'IDF's mission is to uphold the Jewish State's eternal presence'

Defense Minister holds major meeting with defense establishment. 'I'm in awe. There's a lot to learn.'

Bennett: "Enemies of Israel want a minority government"

Defense Minister Bennett in the cabinet meeting; "Israel's enemies are watching and wanting the country to split"

"25 terrorist would still be alive"

Bennett warns against a minority government supported by the Arab parties

Bennett assesses security situation following cease-fire

Defense Minister meets heads of defense establishment .'I am proud of IDF, residents of the south for their inner strength.'

'New rules':

DM Bennett: 'IDF will enjoy full freedom of action'

DM sends message: 'Terrorist who tries to harm Israeli citizens will no longer be able to sleep peacefully, neither at home nor in bed.'

'Terrorists now know we can hit them wherever they hide'

PM holds security meeting with DM Bennett, military leaders at Southern Command headquarters, noting: "The equation has changed."

Bennett:

'Israel will hunt down every terrorist till our kids are safe'

Defense Minister vows to 'hunt down every single terrorist' to safeguard Israeli children, calls on world to unite against Islamic terror.

Bennett:

'We'll target every enemy who threatens us'

Israel's new Defense Minister warns Gaza terrorists: 'Anyone who attacks us will have to worry about surviving the night.'

Bennett declares emergency situation on home front

Defense Minister delcares 48-hour emergency within 50 miles of Gaza as rocket fire continues.

Holed up in command bunker, Bennett takes position as DM

New defense minister met with Chief of Staff, head of Shin Bet, receiving updates on operation to eliminate senior Islamic Jihad terrorist.

Bennett to be sworn in as Defense Minister Tuesday

Incoming Defense Minister Naftali Bennett to formally assume his position Tuesday - without the traditional honor guard reception.

'I won't be able to sleep at night'

MK Yair Golan, formerly Deputy IDF Chief of Staff, concerned about the appointment of Naftali Bennett as Defense Minister.

After Liberman and Bennett, what coalition options are left?

Analysis: Now that the New Right has joined the Likud, and Liberman has made an ultimatum, what kind of coalitions can be formed?

Hevron Jews urge Bennett to approve new housing project

One year ago, Supreme Court ruled that Hevron market land could be transferred to the city's Jewish community for housing.

DM Bennett to IDF Chief: Be prepared for every scenario

Newly-appointed Defense Minister speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, says military must be prepared for every possible scenario.

Cabinet approves appointment of Bennett as defense minister

Minister Galant only one to oppose appointment, which does not need Knesset approval.

Likud activists: Add Bennett and Shaked to the Likud

Land of Israel Loyalists call for union between the Likud and the New Right parties.

'This is right for the State of Israel'

New Right chairwoman Ayelet Shaked welcomes appointment of Naftali Bennett as Defense Minister.

Netanyahu blasted for appointing Bennett as Defense Minister

Blue and White, Democratic Union criticize agreement between Netanyahu and Bennett which will see Bennett serving as Defense Minister.

Bennett refuses Netanyahu offer for spot on Likud list

New Right chairman rejects PM's proposal to receive safe spot on the Likud list if new elections are held.

Bennett: High chance of new elections

In first podcast session, MK Bennett discusses political deadlock, dangers of new elections.

Netanyahu offers Bennett ministerial position

New Right leader turns down offer of ministry, says not necessary to secure his commitment to right-wing bloc.

Bennett requests unity from Gantz and Netanyahu

New Right Party head speaks at memorial event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, implores Netanyahu and Gantz who attended to form unity government.

Bennett: New elections would crush the right

New Right leader says if Netanyahu needs to form unity government without right-wing bloc, so be it.

Will Netanyahu reappoint Bennett as a minister?

A news report says that PM Netanyahu may reappoint former Education Minister Naftali Bennett as a minister.

'New elections would be terrible news for Shaked and Bennett'

Political pundit Amit Segal: Bennett's overtures to the Likud should be interpreted in the context of what a new election will bring about.

Israeli politicians and the sin of foolishness

Many politicians have what to apologize for, and there's no time to do so like the days after Yom Kippur.