Naftali Bennett

Bennett: High Court ties soldiers' hands

New Right leaders pledge to 'free IDF from court restrictions preventing soldiers from defeating terrorist organizations'.

'Shaked will deal with the courts, Bennett with Hamas'

New Right party launches 'aggressive' campaign pledging victory on the legal and military fronts.

Bennett: Time to defeat Hamas once and for all

New Right leader responds to rockets on Tel Aviv: 'When you tolerate arson kites you will get missiles.'

Bennett ends speech due to violent protest

Education Minister abruptly leaves during speech at Ono Academic College when protesters attack New Right activist.

New Right: We will apply sovereignty in Area C

New Right leaders Bennett and Shaked say US report is opportunity to apply sovereignty to most of Judea and Samaria.

'Gantz, Hamas would love to have you as PM'

Bennett excoriates Blue and White chief Benny Gantz, mocking his record as an IDF chief of staff. 'Hamas would vote for you if they could.'

Bennett: 'Defeat Hamas, restrain the Supreme Court'

Education Min. responds to criticism of his statements about soldiers' hands being tied by legal system. 'Judges - judge. Let the IDF win.'

Education Minister: The Left's attack is hypocritical

Education Minister Bennett slams Labor leader Gabbay's criticism, says his party chooses to beat Hamas.

'If they launched missiles at Tel Aviv it would not be allowed'

Minister Bennett demands emergency Cabinet meeting to develop plan to restore peace to the south. 'Israel needs full-time defense minister.'

'I won't support drug legalization just because it's popular'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says 'soft drugs' must be proven to not be dangerous for him to support legalization.

Watch: Bennett leaves BDS activist in the dust

'The Palestinians have spent the past 71 years victimizing themselves. What have you brought to the world besides suicide terrorists?'

PM Ayelet Shaked? Maybe after Bennett

New Right leaders Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked discuss their acquaintance that began in Netanyahu's office in 2005.

Naftali Bennett:

'I will bring the IDF back to being lethal and victorious'

New Right chairman: I am not entering a government that promotes a Palestinian state, period.

Report:

Otzma candidate likely to be permitted to run for Knesset

With support from the New Right, Yisrael Beytenu, Otzma Yehudit candidate expected to win vote, be permitted to run for Knesset.

'Mr. Prime Minister, you must issue a demolition order'

Bennett demands Netanyahu order demolition of home of terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher today to show his promises are not just words.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Stop being afraid of terrorists

New Right chief hits Prime Minister over Arab riots on Temple Mount. 'Stop being afraid of terrorists, Mr. Netanyahu.'

Bennett:

'President Trump: Let my people know!'

In statement aimed directly at President Trump, Bennett says plans for Palestinian state being made 'over the heads' of the Jewish people.

'They're establishing Palestine over our heads'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett expresses concern over Trump administration's peace plan.

Bennett clarifies: I reject left's demand to bar Otzma Yehudit

“I reject left's demand to prevent Otzma Yehudit from running for Knesset while relying on Arab parties undermining existence of the state.”

'This election is a referendum on Palestinian statehood'

Bennett blasts students of Rabbi Meir Kahane, says coming election will be referendum on Palestinian statehood.

Bennett: Our enemies must know that Jewish blood isn't cheap

Education Minister calls for 'action' following violent attack on Chief Rabbi of Argentina.

Likud: New Right is in contact with Gantz and Lapid

Likud officials respond to Naftali Bennett's statements Likud to work with Blue and White party to create Palestinian state.

Bennett: Only we can resist US pressure to create PA state

New Right chairman responds to Jared Kushner interview on US peace plan. 'The choice is between the right and Palestine.'

Likud Sources:

Netanyahu working to undermine Bennett, Shaked

Sources within the Likud say Prime Minister pushed alliance between Jewish Home and Otzma in order to prevent union with the New Right.

Netanyahu seeks 'ceasefire' with Bennett

PM reportedly conveys message to New Right chairman that it would be better not to attack one another during the election campaign.

Bennett: Netanyahu, Trump plan to establish a Palestinian state

Watch: Minister claims "Netanyahu and Trump are in agreement on launching plan for Palestinian state immediately after elections."

Liberman blasts Bennett: He talks but doesn't act

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes New Right chairman: He places an ultimatum in the morning and then flip flops.

Bennett:

'We're the real right-wing of Israel - not the Likud'

New Right chief Naftali Bennett says his party will ensure next Likud government takes a hawkish stance on territory and terrorist releases.

Bennett releases 'New Right' candidate list

New Right unveils Knesset list, with soccer team owner Alona Barkat, ex-IAF pilot Matan Kahane, MK Shuli Muallem, journalist Caroline Glick.

'We established a front for the preservation of Israel'

New Right chairman Nafatli Bennett says only he and Shaked can prevent Netanyahu from giving in to plan to create Palestinian State.

French Oleh named to New Right Knesset list

Attorney Yomtov Kalfon, French Oleh who served as a lone soldier and immigrant activist, joins New Right party.

The moment Bennett realized he had to leave the Jewish Home

Education Minister says his New Right party will 'double' representation of religious Zionist parties.

It's final:

Ariel University Medical School to be established

Council of Higher Education in Judea and Samaria unanimously approves new medical school after long battle.

'This election is not Netanyahu's test, but Bennett's'

Yachad leader Eli Yishai says upcoming elections will decide whether Netanyahu leads left-wing government or right-wing government.

Yogev: PM supports religious right, Bennett was the problem

Jewish Home MK dismisses former leader's claims PM dismisses religious Zionists, says party will work better with PM without Bennett.

Bennett:

'The right is on the map - we're not going anywhere'

Minister explains decision to form New Right party, addresses US peace plan. "We will not enter government supporting a Palestinian state."

Jewish Home alliance with Otzma Yehudit?

MK Moti Yogev opens up about Bennett's departure from Jewish Home, and the possibility of a joint run with Otzma Yehudit.

Watch: Bennett, famed singer sing in memory of Ori

New Right chairman asked famous Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon to sing in memory of Ori Ansbacher at the opening of the Jerusalem Conference.

Bennett on Abbas: 'If he wants to commit suicide, he should'

Minister Bennett calls on the security cabinet to convene to implement terror fund law immediately. "We do not have to fear Abbas' threats."

Bennett calls on Netanyahu to implement pay to slay law

New Right Chairman says response to murder should be implementing law docking money from PA for paying salaries of terrorists.

Ariel University forbidden from establishing new medical school

Council of Higher Education forbids Ariel University from opening medical school after controversial deputy attorney general orders revote.

PA 'encouraged' by Gantz's remarks on Gaza pullout

Bennett: Not so fast. “Israelis will not again support someone who proposes evacuating Jews from their homes, even if he does so humanely.”

Bennett: 'Benny Gantz wants to expel more Jews from their homes'

'Benny Gantz must not be allowed to become defense minister in next Netanyahu government,' warns Bennett.

Bennett to Jewish Home leader: We are brothers

Naftali Bennett responds to criticism by new Jewish Home chairman, wishes Jewish Home well in upcoming elections.

Poll: Likud still leading, but Gantz is gaining ground

Jewish Home tops Labor in latest election poll, as party rebounds following loss of party chief last month.

Shaked looks to win over haredi voters

'No coercion will work with haredi society; I and Bennett fight for separation in academia, believe haredim will integrate into job market.'

MK Bitan: Bennett betrayed the Jewish Home, is unreliable

Former Coalition Chairman David Bitan blasts Bennett in wide ranging interview for leaving the Jewish Home in shambles.

Could Netanyahu form alliance with Bennett?

Prime Minister reportedly seeking to form joint list of Likud and the New Right for this year's election, to counter Benny Gantz.

Jewish Home, National Union agree to joint election campaign

The two Religious Zionist parties agree to set up joint headquarters to coordinate election campaign.

Bennett: 'Throughout his career Gantz has always cut and run'

New Right party Chairman Naftali Bennett slams Israel Resilience party head hours after speech, attacks Ya'alon-Gantz union.

Bennett backs PM: 'Inappropriate for one man to replace gvmt'

New Right Chairman says AG decision on Netanyahu cases important, but he doesn't have power to harm democratic election process.

Gush Katif Day as part school curriculum

"..in recent years it [Gush Katif Day] had gained momentum and hundreds of schools mark this day.”

Report finds 'record high' levels of anti-Semitism

2018: Record high in the number of Jews murdered in anti-Semitic attacks, 70% of anti-Jewish attacks anti-Israel in nature.

Bennett and Gantz trade barbs

Bennett: 'Gantz's security viewpoint endangers Israel.' Gantz's Hosen L'Yisrael party to Bennett: 'Keep quiet.'

Ya'alon willing to run together with Bennett

Despite rocky relationship with Naftali Bennett, Ya'alon doesn't rule out merging with the New Right, says Likud MKs want him back.

Naftali Bennett as Defense Minister?

New Right eyeing Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry in next coalition. 'Next Defense Minister will be either Bennett - or Benny Gantz.'

'Netanyahu sees Bennett as a partner in the next government'

Likud source disputes claim Netanyahu associates sought to discredit Minister Bennett's father, says they are natural partners.

Case 4000:

License to slander Bennett's father

Close associate of PM apparently sought to publish article that Naftali Bennett's father tried to hurt Yitzhak Rabin for Oslo Accords.

'Gantz hesitated and did not defeat Hamas'

HaYamin HeHadash criticizes former Chief of Staff who published a series of videos boasting of his military achievements.

Hotovely: Bennett must remove Breaking the Silence from schools

Deputy Foreign Minister calls on Education to enforce law to prevent Breaking the Silence activists from speaking at Jerusalem school.