Naftali Bennett

Yisrael Beytenu Again Demands Israel Finish Off Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu demands that Israel's new government make it a strategic objective to remove Hamas from its position as ruler of Gaza.

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst.

Bennett to Receive Diaspora Affairs Ministry

Incremental progress made in coalition talks, hours after Bennett also reportedly given Education Ministry.

Confirmed: Netanyahu to Appoint Bennett Education Minister

After coalition crisis as Jewish Home walks out of talks, Likud tells party its request for education portfolio will be granted.

Coalition drama

Jewish Home Anger: If Bibi Doesn't Want Us, Let's Turn to Buji

After cutting off talks with PM, Jewish Home MKs vent their fury at Likud for 'taking us for granted'; 'We're not in Likud's back pocket'.

Likud MKs Irked by Possibility of Bennett as Education Minister

Senior Likud sources express fury at PM for giving Jewish Home's Bennett the Education Ministry and overlooking veteran Likud MKs.

Jewish Home to Bennett: Don't Give Up Religious Affairs Ministry

Jewish Home council members and deputy mayors are calling on Naftali Bennett to keep pushing for the religious affairs ministry.

Ex-Meretz Education Minister 'Disgusted' by Bennett Appointment

Sarid complains that 'extremist' Bennett appears headed for education ministry, claims he'll build Temple Mount yeshiva.

Galon: Bennett as Education Minister is 'Dangerous'

Meretz head warns against appointing Bennett as Education Minister, threatens to "drive him crazy".

Poll: Religious Zionists Want Jewish Home to Take Education

A poll shows that religious Zionist voters prefer to see Bennett as Education Minister.

Jewish Home MK: Coalition Deal is Good for Us, for Israel

Education Minister perhaps even more important than Foreign Minister, claims MK Yinon Magal as coalition coalesces.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Shaked: Bennett Will Turn Education Ministry into Top Post

Jewish Home faction chair Ayelet Shaked talks coalition negotiations and Bennett's switch from foreign affairs portfolio to education.

Magal: Bennett Fell in Love with the Education Ministry

Jewish Home MK Yinon Magal explains Bennett's decision to give up on foreign affairs portfolio and ask for education, instead.

Bennett Wants the Education Ministry

Jewish Home Chairman asks Prime Minister for the Education portfolio. Earlier reports said he would be named Strategic Affairs Minister.

Bennett: We Won't Forgive Nations that Sanctify Terrorists

Jewish Home chairman participates in ceremony in Jerusalem honoring Memorial Day.

Mourning 'One of the Greatest Rabbis in Our Generation'

Politicians, including former students, eulogize leading religious Zionist Rabbi Lichtenstein.

Bennett Threatens to Stop Coalition Talks with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says his party will end coalition negotiations if Shas is given the Religious Affairs Ministry.

One year later

Bennett: Shelly Dadon's Murderer the Same as Iran

Both wanted to kill Jews for being Jews, Bennett stresses at memorial service, and Israel must say 'no' to both.

Report: Jewish Home Seeks to Limit Bennett's Power

Discussion of Jewish Home branch heads shows deep unrest in party following election drop, anger targeted at chairman Naftali Bennett.

Implications for Iran?

Bennett May Receive Intelligence Portfolio

Netanyahu looks ready to present Rivlin with rough outline of government as he seeks two-week extension to form a coalition.

Netanyahu, Bennett to Meet for Coalition Talks After Impasse

Jewish Home reportedly to receive Economy, Strategic Affairs, Agriculture portfolios; MK Ayelet Shaked may gain a portfolio as well.

Analysis

What Next for the Jewish Home and Naftali Bennett?

After a disappointing election which left Bennett fighting for his place in the gov't, can the party bounce back? One insider thinks so.

Broken promise

Expose: Netanyahu Promised Bennett Defense Ministry

Explosive report claims Netanyahu promised coveted position in return for support for early elections - then promptly reneged on his pledge.

Bennett: Some Progress Made in Talks with Likud

Jewish Home chair says while headway has been made on some issues, more negotiations are needed over construction and Jewish State Law.

Jewish Home: Netanyahu Still Giving Us 'Runaround'

A source in Jewish Home says it appears that Likud wants a government with its “natural allies” - but not with Jewish Home.

Watch: Bennett Cites Passover Haggadah on CNN Against Iran

Economics minister says Iran deal 'worse than we had anticipated, it doesn't destroy one centrifuge.'

Bennett: Iran Has Received an Official Kosher Stamp

Jewish Home head says: 'deal or no deal, Israel will do what is needed to protect itself and its citizens.'

Jewish Home: Either the Foreign Ministry or Opposition

Bennett demands the foreign ministry, and a senior source says the party chairman is 'not afraid of the Opposition.'

Bennett: Netanyahu Thinks We're Suckers

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett on Wednesday expressed his disappointment and frustration with the coalition negotiation process.

Bennett: Netanyahu Hasn't Even Started Negotiating With Us

Jewish Home party head says Netanyahu reneging on pre-election pledge that his party would be first in line to join a Likud-led coalition.

Demographic disaster?

Barkat 'Puts Another Nail in Jerusalem's Coffin'

Councilman King warns plan up for debate to whitewash 3,000 illegal Arab housing units, build 7,000 new Arab units threatening city balance.

New Law Would Bring Fresh MKs into the Knesset

The 'Norwegian Law' backed by Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman would open the door for younger MKs and better ministers, says expert.

Sources Say Talks Are Stuck After Bennett-Netanyahu Meeting

Netanyahu and Jewish Home chairman meet for coalition negotiations amid tensions between the two parties.

Jewish Home and Likud Coalition Negotiations Begin

Likud Faction chair Ze'ev Elkin expresses hope that despite differences of opinion, a coalition of natural partners be built swiftly.

Herzog Vehemently Denies Unity Government Rumors

Calling Bennett 'whiny,' Zionist Union head Herzog says no truth to comments Netanyahu will pass Jewish Home over for unity government.

Bennett: We Will Sit in Opposition If We Have To

Bennett tells supporters that if Netanyahu forms unity government with Zionist Union, Jewish Home will work hard from the opposition.

Likud MK: We Don't 'Owe' Jewish Home Anything

Jewish Home should not overstate its contribution to the victory of the right in this year's elections, says MK Yariv Levin.

Bennett, Netanyahu Meet for First Time Since Elections

First meeting to discuss preliminary plans to form a coalition; Bennett expected to ask for Defense, Foreign Affairs Ministries.

Bennett: We Intend to Steer, Not Sit On the Back Bench

Jewish Home head Naftali Bennett is sure that the party will have a “positive impact on the next government, even with fewer seats.

Jewish Home Founder: Party Needs a Rethink

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper, a pioneering founder of the Jewish Home party, says the party could have done better.

Almagor: Death Penalty for Terrorists as Part of Govt. Deal

The Almagor terror victims group called on Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu to demand a law for the death penalty for terrorists.

Bennett Hails Results as 'Victory' for Nationalists

Despite an emerging drop in seats for the Jewish Home, chairman Naftali Bennett says he is "proud" of religious Zionism.

Netanyahu: 'Major Victory' for Likud, Israel

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett called Binyamin Netanyahu to congratulate him.

Bennett: 'Our Situation Is Not So Good'

Jewish Home Chairman says reports on the ground indicate massive loss of votes to Likud.

Bennett: Only 'Big Jewish Home' Can Keep Netanyahu 'Honest'

Binyamin Netanyahu talks a good 'right-wing game,' but he needs to be 'watched,' said Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett.

Watch: Naftali Bennett Votes in 2015 Elections

Bennett 'prayed that Israel will be united and strong' before voting, calls for Jewish unity.

Netanyahu to Bennett: Relax, There Will be No Unity Government

Prime Minister Netanyahu seeks to assure Jewish Home chairman that he will not form a unity government with the “Zionist Union”.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'Only a Strong Jewish Home Can Prevent Expulsions'

The future of Israel may be in the hands of Religious Zionists, Naftali Bennett explains on the night before elections.

Lapid Lashes Out at Herzog, While Bennett Blasts Bibi

Elections are hours away and rival parties are making it a point to strike back at those trying to 'steal' their voters away.

Bennett Calls for Unity at Last-Minute Kotel Visit

'We are strong together,' Jewish Home chairman urges, less than 24 hours before the vote.

Watch Live

Live Broadcast of Mega-Rally in Tel Aviv

Nationalists gathered at Tel Aviv's Rabin Square Sunday evening for a show of strength, with elections just 36 hours away.

Marzel: I'll Take Over Bennett's Media Role as 'Extreme Right'

In the voter dilemma between Jewish Home and Yachad, Baruch Marzel says Yachad's presence is Right's only chance of forming a government.

Bennett Attacks: Netanyahu Will Skip Over the Right

Jewish Home chair Naftali Bennett slams Netanyahu for refusing 'technical bloc' offer, confirms his suspicions PM will turn to the Left.

Politicians Mobilize for Right-Wing Rally on Sunday

Likud and Jewish Home ministers urge public to attend massive right-wing rally scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square.

Bennett Suggests a 'Technical Bloc' with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says he will call Netanyahu after Tuesday's election and suggest a “unified technical bloc”.

Naftali Bennett Makes Late-Night Visit to Hevron

'We have returned to Hevron to stay there - forever,' Bennett emphasizes in last-minute campaign visit.

Days Before the Vote, Kahlon Attacks Bennett Over Housing Prices

Kahlon claims Bennett isn't a 'real' nationalist, criticizes him over 'lack of action' on housing crisis.

Bennett: If We're Not Big Enough, We Won't be in the Coalition

Jewish Home chairman calls on voters who are disappointed by Netanyahu to remain on the right and not vote for the left.

Bennett to Kahlon: Stop Your Leftward March

Bennett tells conference attendees one can be both right-wing and socially-minded, and the right party for that is Jewish Home.

Bennett Says the 'Primitive Mezuzah Kissers' Are Going to Win

Bennett responds to leftist rally condemnation of religious, saying elections are for the Jewish nature of Israel.