Naftali Bennett

Bennett and Shaked didn't sign the right-wing pledge

The two refrained from signing pledge formulated by Likud, emphasizing that doing so would be unnecessary.

'An immoral political trick'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett warns against possible formation of left-wing minority government, relying on Arab support.

Bennett: There's a good compromise on the table

Former Education Minister says he is willing to pay 'personal price' if it means government formed, no third round of elections.

Report: Netanyahu interested in merging with New Right

Likud officials say possibility of merging with New Right is being examined following polls that indicated the move would benefit the party.

Bennett: New Right stands by Netanyahu

Former Education Minister Naftali Bennett says New Right party committed to broad unity government led by Netanyahu.

'Lapid, stop the boycotts'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett attacks Yair Lapid: True leaders unite the people.

Bennett: We won't abandon Smotrich and the haredim

Yamina leader Naftali says Blue and White needs to accept that 'it also did not win,' promises to remain loyal to agreement with haredim.

'People of the national camp, hold your heads high!'

Right-wingers, hold your heads high! The public largely elected the right-wing parties or parties that presented themselves as center-right.

'We are on the road to disaster: Wake up!"

Yamina leaders Bennett and Shaked warn voters to turn out or else residents of the center will need to be within 15 seconds of bomb shelters

Bennett 'special message to Anglo community in Israel'

Yamina candidate English message: 'The next minute will be one of the most important of entire election.'

Bennett: Ground should shake over peace plan

Yamina candidate warns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria will be abandoned.

Bennett: Gantz isn't fit to be Prime Minister

Naftali Bennett says that Benny Gantz said in 2014 that there was no need to worry about the terror tunnels from Gaza into Israel.

Bennett: This is the Deal of the Century map - 'a nightmare'

Senior Yamina member presents map showing expected danger to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria after peace plan.

Bennett: A national humiliation

Former Minister comments on footage of Netanyahu being taken off stage in Ashdod due to rocket attack.

What would an Israeli victory look like?

How should Israel go about achieving a victory over her enemies, from Hamas in the south to Hezbollah in the north?

Bennett:

'Defeat terrorism while it's still small'

'Experience teaches that 'carrots' are nice but don't prevent terror. There's no connection between welfare and terrorism,' says Bennett.

Bennett: For right-wing government - vote Yamina

Bennett says polls conducted by Netanyahu indicate Otzma and Noam won't get into Knesset. "They're about to waste two-and-a-half seats."

Bennett: We won't sit in Gantz-Lapid government

Ex minister unimpressed by Gantz's openness to including Shaked and himself in Blue and White-led gov't. "No way we'd sit in that gov't."

Bennett: Netanyahu adopting sovereignty plan shows we succeeded

Yamina leader says PM has finally adopted his plan to apply Israeli sovereignty over Area C, but strong Yamina required to implement it.

Bennett: No peace with human animal terrorists

Bennett following terror attack: They won't accept us in this country. It is not the ‘occupation’ that bothers them, but our existence here.

Yamina: Attacking Ayelet Shaked only brings us more votes

Yamina leaders Min. Smotrich, Naftali Bennett, praise chairwoman Shaked, promise party will only gain from Left's criticism.

Education Min.: Nazis also persecuted North African Jews

Persecution of North African Jewry under Nazi occupation now part of Israeli schools’ mandatory curriculum.

Bennett: Enough defense, Israel should go on offense

Yamina leaders visit scene of student's murder, call on govt. to take tougher approach to terrorists.

Watch: Naftali Bennett holds Facebook Live chat - in English

Former Education Minister Naftali Bennett of the Yamina party answers questions during Facebook Live chat session in English.

Bennett: We'll nominate Netanyahu for PM

Ex-Education Minister says Yamina will definitely endorse Netanyahu for premiership after elections. 'We're not playing games like Liberman'

'Peretz shouldn't be allowed to turn Israel into Venezuela'

Former Minister Naftali Bennett fierce attack on Labor-Gesher economic plan: 'Good intentions sometimes lead to disasters.'

Bennett: The State of Israel will do everything for Pollard

"This is an extraordinary humanitarian case, which requires Israel to do everything possible."

Bennett: I did not torpedo alliance with Otzma - it's a lie

Bennett rejects claims that he was behind failure of alliance with Otzma Yehudit, and attacks Liberman. "He will bring leftist government."

Ben-Gvir: Bennett is blocking alliance - we'll run alone

Otzma Yehudit party to run separately, accuses Naftali Bennett of torpedoing alliance with United Right.

Is Likud behind anti-Bennett campaign?

Unsigned political campaign asserting "Bennett is again dismantling the Right" appears on several sites for religious public.

'Every effort being made to bring the Right together'

Naftali Bennett says New Right making 'every effort' to form alliance with United Right, will then turn to Zehut to expand right-wing bloc.

Report: Rabbi Peretz rejects meeting with Bennett

New Right accuses Jewish Home leader of not wanting to unify ahead of upcoming elections.

Bennett to meet Rabbi Peretz on Sunday

New Right, United Right, leaders to meet Sunday for last-ditch effort at unity talks.

Netanyahu strategy to obstruct New Right

PM summons Jewish Home Chair Peretz, pressing him to close deal with Otzma Yehudit in attempt to foil Shaked/Bennett Knesset comeback.

'PA is stealing our land and Israel is doing nothing to stop it'

New Right to push for crack-down on Arab land grabs in Judea and Samaria, says Bennett. 'PA is stealing our land and we're not stopping it.'

'Bennett didn't give anything up - he didn't have anything'

Likud's MK Bitan says claims of what people 'gave up' need to be taken in proportion. 'You can't give up what you don't have.'

Bennett: We need a unified Right

Ex-Education Minister hints at decision to step aside, allow Shaked to lead the New Right, with plans for alliance with United Right.

Bennett, Shaked meet to decide whether to run together again

Naftali Bennett wants to run with 'liberal' right-wing parties, Shaked to run with larger United Right list.

Smotrich: Bennett and Shaked haven't learned their lesson

Trans. Min. Smotrich warns: If the New Right runs separately and a left-wing government forms, the public won't forgive them.

Bennett: 'I'll put my ego aside if Shaked joins me'

10 days before closing the lists for the 22nd Knesset, New Right chairman Bennett says that he's open to merging with anyone on the right.

Yair Netanyahu to Bennett: 'You're preparing a coup'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett faces criticism after declining to commit to recommending Binyamin Netanyahu for prime minister.

Bennett: I'll recommend right-wing candidate for PM

New Right leader says there are 5-6 people on the right who could be PM instead of Netanyahu.

Bennett:

'If we run with Ultra-religious Zionists, the secular will bolt'

New Right Chair breaks long silence, addressing alliance options open to him and refusing to commit to recommending Netanyahu post-election.

Bennett:

'Religious Zionists not interested in war against LGBT people'

Ex Ed Minister responds to successor's statements on conversion therapy. 'No one has to convert anyone else. We accept everyone as is.'

Netanyahu offers to appoint Bennett ambassador to UN

PM reportedly offers Bennett the position if he gives up run in an independent party for the elections. Bennett's party rejects the idea.

Bennett: We will join Zehut or the Hardal party

'I am completely divided with Zehut over issue of professional army - it would be a disaster. But that doesn't prevent an alliance.'

Breakthrough in Zehut - New Right unity talks?

Moshe Feiglin drops demand to lead New Right - Zehut alliance removing primary stumbling block to joint ticket.

Report: Shaked looking to create broad right-wing alliance

Shaked reportedly pushing for technical bloc spanning all parties to the right of the Likud - but Jewish Home opposed to union with Bennett.

'Place Shaked at the top of the list'

Senior Likud official calls on United Right chairman to place former Shaked at the top of the party's list in order to win more seats.

Towards a unified Right:

Bennett and Shaked consider reconnecting

The two do not intend to endanger national camp votes, will work together to form single joint list of all parties right of Likud.

Bennett says he'll form technical bloc - but no alliances

New Right chief backs joint ticket for elections, but emphasizes differences with other rightist factions, touting 'liberal, sane Right.'

Feiglin is waiting for Bennett's answer

Disagreement over who leads joint list holding up New Right-Zehut union.

Bennett: We'll ensure daycares are under the Education Ministry

New Right chairman promises to push daycares from Labor Ministry to Education Ministry - if he wins enough seats in September's elections.

'Arabs are stealing our land, yet the government does nothing'

Ex-Education Minister Naftali Bennett accuses Netanyahu government of turning a blind eye to rampant illegal Arab land grabs.

Bennett: Rabbi Aviner's comments are disgraceful

New Right leader slams prominent Religious Zionist rabbi for saying women should not be in politics.

New Right denies deal reached with Zehut

No alliance talks until after July 15th, says New Right party, denying reports it reached preliminary agreement with Zehut for joint run.

Bennett, Feiglin reach preliminary agreement for joint run

Zehut and New Right parties lay foundation for joint ticket, reaching understanding on key issues.

Feiglin denies issuing election ultimatum to Bennett

Former MK Moshe Feiglin calls for formation of 'Israeli Republican Party', uniting Zehut with Naftali Bennett's New Right.

Moshe Feiglin issues ultimatum to Naftali Bennett

Feiglin wants Bennett to decide by the end of the week whether they're running together as a joint party.

Bennett: We will join 'technical bloc'

Bennett says his New Right party will run as a liberal right-wing party. 'We'll join other parties in a technical bloc to ensure success.'