Naftali Bennett

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.'

'Bennett expresses the opinion of dozens of rabbis'

Rabbi Avraham Stav criticizes media personality Yedidya Meir, who lashed out at Naftali Bennet's proposed conversion reform.

Bennett: Hit the terrorists preparing explosive balloons

'An explosive balloon is like an anti-tank missile, and anyone who releases it is a terrorist trying to murder Israels," Bennett says.

Haaretz 'compliments' Naftali Bennett

The budget for the Jewish Culture Division at the Education Ministry reached its peak in Bennett's time, according to Haaretz.

Rabbi Peretz: Shaked can be number 2 - not number 1

Jewish Home leader calls on Bennett and Feiglin to join united right-wing list, suggesting Shaked be number 2 on such a list.

Bennett: 'Arrogance will leave Left in opposition'

New Right leader addresses former Mossad chief remarks against Right-leaning voters: 'Your condescension toward Jewish People blinds you.'

Bennett presents New Right's plan for draft law

New Right chairman presents plan to lower age of exemption for haredim to encourage them to work, increase compensation for soldiers.

'Bennett is Israel's next leader'

Dr. Hagai Ben-Artzi calls on public to ensure Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked, return to politics. 'Don't give up, find the partnerships.'

Shaked: Now is the time to annex Area C

Ex-Justice Minister won't rule out possible alliances on Right, says Israel must use of 'window of opportunity' to annex Judea & Samaria.

Shaked likely to run as head of New Right

Report: Former Justice Minister leaning toward leading New Right while trying to create a "technical bloc" with other parties.

They promise to run together. Will it really happen this time?

Prof. Asher Cohen of Bar Ilan University says, 'Every union, including the unification of the right, brings in votes but also loses votes.'

Bennett: I won't join attacks on Smotrich

New Right chairman says his party wants 'country of acceptance' but won't join 'political' attacks on MK Smotrich.

New Right: Reports of alliance with Jewish Home are 'fake news'

Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked deny reports they agreed to run on joint ticket with Jewish Home and National Union. 'Fake news.'

Bennett not ruling out running in technical bloc

Former Education Minister is in contact with other parties, but stresses: "A technical bloc also has limits."

Could United Right form alliance with New Right - and Zehut?

United Right chief Rafi Peretz open to alliance with the New Right party - but emphasizes United Right won't be changing leadership.

Life insurance for married yeshiva students

For the price of a pizza per month, married yeshiva students can now sign up for government-funded life insurance plan.

Likud: Shaked, Bennett won't be replaced until next week

Despite vowing to fill vacancies at Justice and Education Ministries by Tuesday, Likud says new ministers won't be appointed till next week.

Parties on the Right, put your egos aside and unite!

Smotrich: I was not involved in firing of Bennett, Shaked

National Union leader says he wants to replace Ayelet Shaked as Justice Minister now despite knowing is is just a transitional government.

Naftali Bennett: New Right will be running for 22nd Knesset

Ex-Education Minister Naftali Bennett announces he will run as part of the New Right 'a little wiser, more seriously and more modestly.'

Netanyahu to replace Shaked and Bennett within 48 hours

Prime Minister to name new Justice and Education ministers, replacing Ayelet Shaked and Naftali Bennett, by Tuesday.

500 million shekels to right a terrible wrong and secure Israel

What's behind Netanyahu's decision to fire Bennett and Shaked?

Union of Right-Wing Parties looks to receive Justice and Education Ministries, following termination of Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked.

Netanyahu fires ministers Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked

New Right party's Justice Minister and Education Minister fired as Netanyahu moves to strengthen Likud in transitional government.

'Jerusalem Day - a holiday of national unity'

Education minister arrives at cabinet meeting following prolonged absence. 'Now, more than ever, we need unity, not polarization.'

The surprising political comeback

Naftali Bennett is planning a joint run with Rafi Peretz, Bezalel Smotrich and even Moshe Feiglin under the name 'United Right Front.'

Could new rightist alliance unite Bennett, Feiglin, and Peretz?

New Right chief Naftali Bennett reportedly making overtures to Zehut, Jewish Home, National Union, Otzma Yehudit for rightist alliance.

Report:

Bennett and Feiglin considering running in 'technical bloc'

New Right chairman and Zehut chairman reportedly held a "long and good" meeting this week.

Bennett and Shaked likely to run on separate lists

Shaked intends to become a Likud member. Bennett intends to run as head of New Right but will try to join other parties.

First publication:

Rabbi Peretz tried to oust Shaked and Bennett

United Right looked into possibly firing ministers Bennett and Shaked and replacing them with serving Knesset members, but was rejected.

New Elections:

Bennett meets with Shaked ahead of Knesset dissolution vote

New Right leaders meet in Naftali Bennett's office amid talk of possible run with Likud, as Israel inches towards new elections.

Nir Barkat to Naftali Bennett: Join the Likud

'Small right-wing parties hurt the nationalist camp,' says ex-Jerusalem Mayor-turned MK Nir Barkat. 'Do what Kulanu did and join the Likud.'

'Bennett was a kind of insulation, I miss him'

Political analyst: Shaked is joining Likud, she's got support. United Right's Religious Zionism is more religious and less liberal.

New Right officials: We'll run if new elections held

Sources in New Right say party will run if new elections are held - even if Ayelet Shaked leaves.

'Naftali Bennett will definitely return to politics'

Retired Col. Matan Kahana, former candidate of the New Right, says that outgoing Education Minister Naftali Bennett is a true leader.

Naftali Bennett:

'I did my best; I'll never stop giving to the people of Israel'

Education Minister at Israel Prize ceremony: 'Those who can't allow themselves to fail in a big way will never be brave enough to win big.'

'Israel must act to save Jews from assimilation, anti-Semitism'

Minister Bennett delivers remarks at International Bible Quiz. 'We have a duty to ensure that we will be sovereign and united forever.'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz:

'I spoke with Bennett and Shaked, I regret the results'

Jewish Home chairman calls leaders of New Right, expresses his regret over the results they achieved in the elections.

Caroline Glick to Arutz 7:

'Hard to feel defeated when Trump, Netanyahu adopt my policies'

American-Israeli journalist who ran on New Right ticket explains her party's defeat - and why she's believes its policies won out.

Bennett admits defeat

New Right leader takes responsibility for election loss after a week of arguing over voting irregularities.

Only one invalid New Right ballot located

Minister Bennett, representatives of New Right, examine protocols of the double envelopes, find only one invalid ballot.

Bennett's Last Hope:

New Right's vote recount request approved

With just 1,344 votes between New Right and the Knesset, Election committee approves request for partial recount.