Naftali Bennett

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Calls to Vote for Yachad

In rare move Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu writes to his students, explaining why he moved from Jewish Home to Yachad and urging them to do likewise.

Bennett: Iran are 'Liars'

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett notes the notion of Iran talks succeeding is 'ridiculous' in Al-Jazeera interview.

Leftist Playwright Compares Jewish Home Campaign to Nazis

Yehoshua Sobol says "Stop Apologizing" slogan reminiscent of law enacted in Nazi Germany to appease nation's sense of guilt.

Bennett Blames Lapid for Stealing Ideas, Livni for Disengagement

Jewish Home chair discusses Lapid, Livni, and the 'pragmatic' side of a Likud coalition in pre-elections interview with Israeli media.

Bennett: Why Didn't Tzipi And Buji Condemn the Hate?

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett on Sunday slammed Yitzhak Herzog and Tzipi Livni for failing to denounce incitement at Left's rally.

Likud Ministers Deny Existence of 'Concessions Document'

Likud MKs defend PM against damning concessions document, Bennett's verbal jabs; argue unity is crucial.

Jewish Home Accuses Lapid of Stealing Their Initiatives

Jewish Home's latest campaign clip attacks Lapid for blocking party's initiatives in 19th Knesset, and now using them as campaign promises.

Eli Yishai: New Recordings Would Drop Shas from Knesset

Eli Yishai says new recordings of the late Rabbi are 'earth-shattering' and would cause Shas not to pass the threshold.

Terror Attack Proves Israel Needs an 'Iron Hand'

Politicians weigh in on morning's terror attack in Jerusalem, call for change of status and death penalty against terrorists.

Dagan: Netanyahu and Bennett Leading to An Apartheid State

Former Mossad chief issues yet another verbal attack against the Prime Minister and his policies.

Bennett Claims: Likud Wants Herzog in Coalition, Not Us

After Ya'alon claims unity government possible, Bennett warns right-wing voters Likud is planning an about-face - Likud issues a rebuttal.

Ya'alon: I Didn't Intend to Attack Bennett

As competition for Defense Minister heats up, Ya'alon says remarks about minister misconduct during Gaza op not directed at Bennett.

Oren to Netanyahu: Now That the Speech is Over, Meet Obama

Former Israeli Ambassador praises Netanyahu's Congress speech but says he should also request a meeting with the President.

Bennett on Fox: Iran Deal is an 'Unmitigated Disaster'

Jewish Home chairman warns that a nuclear Iran would not only endanger Israel but also New York, London and Paris.

Exclusive interview

Bennett: Iran Deal Will Go Down in Infamy 100 Years From Now

Naftali Bennett notes Iran building missiles capable of hitting London, New York; 'The free world must do everything to stop them.'

Bennett: West on a 'March of Folly' in Iran Deal

The Iranians, said Economics Minister Naftali Bennett, are getting 'a kashrut certificate for their uranium production.'

Political Correspondent: Bennett Won the Televised Debate

Kol Yisrael radio’s political correspondent says Jewish Home chairman was the clear winner of Thursday evening's eight-person debate.

Bennett Presents His 'Economics 101' Lesson

If Labor has its 'tax the rich' way, Israel will lose thousands of jobs, Naftali Bennett says in a new video

Bennett: I Will Overthrow Gov't That Gives Even an Inch of Land

Jewish Home chair says he will do everything in his power 'to prevent giving away Israeli soil to Arabs' even if it means leaving coalition.

Bennett: Our Voters Are Returning Home

Jewish Home Chairman warns Israelis this is a time of emergency: 'If we become complacent, we will cease to exist.'

Bennett to Advocate Israel's Stance Against Iran in US Media

Jewish Home chairman to speak to 'hundreds' of media outlets, urges Herzog to join him. 'The nuclear issue has no right, no left,' he says.

Bennett Hits Out: Lapid Responsible for Housing Crisis

Jewish Home Chairman criticizes Yair Lapid for housing crisis, says for past two years 'Israel has been held hostage to his whims.'

Bennett: Without 16 Mandates We Will Be in Opposition

Jewish Home chair warns without 15 or 16 mandates, his party may not be in the coalition and a Palestinian state will be established.

Gilat Bennett: I'm Scared, Leave Naftali Alone

Naftali Bennett's wife writes personal appeal on her Facebook page outlining violence against her husband and asking it to stop.

Marzel to Bennett: Prove Yourself Before Preaching to Others

Baruch Marzel attacks Naftali Bennett for including Eli Yishai in list of party leaders who 'support transfer of land to Arabs.'

Threats and incitement

Bodyguards for Bennett; 'Left Learned Nothing From Rabin Murder'

Jewish Home head blames media for enabling rampant incitement. 'Violence by leftists won't change my schedule one millimeter.'

Bennett: The Likud Cannot Be Counted On When it Counts

Economy Minister Naftali Bennett visited the Eli Pre-Military Academy on Wednesday – and he had a message for students and visitors.

Jewish Home MK: Bennett 'Acted as if Everyone Was Invisible'

Slomiansky gives unusually harsh words for Bennett over Ohana appointment, saying he lacked humility in springing decision on party.

Bennett Tells Western World: Israel is Fighting for your Freedom

Jewish Home party leader's new video makes the case against an Israeli withdrawal from Judea-Samaria; 'War for democracy starts here.'

Which MK is the Facebook Champ?

A new website counts how many statuses MKs post, and how many are then edited or deleted.

Bennett Uneasy in Netanyahu Bear-Hug

Analysis: Netanyahu insistence that Jewish Home will be a central pillar in his government weakens Jewish Home.

Kahlon Attacks Netanyahu, Bennett, Lapid Over Housing Crisis

Kulanu Chairman claims he will fix Israel's cost of living, housing crises in four years, blasts other ministers for not doing so.

'You Can't Make Europe's Streets an Anti-Semitic Shooting Range'

Diaspora Minister Naftali Bennett calls on Europe to crack down on anti-Semitism, offers Danish Jews Israel's condolences, help.

Kahlon: Netanyahu, Lapid, and Bennett are to Blame

Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon refuses to name who he'll recommend for prime minister, but criticizes Netanyahu for economic 'catastrophe.'

Bennett on CNN: Israel Will Not be the Next Czechoslovakia

Jewish Home chairman: Netanyahu's speech to Congress is essential so that Israel can make its case against a bad deal with Iran.

Likud versus Jewish Home?

Bibi Placates After Jewish Home Accuses him of 'War'

Netanyahu promises Jewish Home coalition but not 'two medium right-wing parties,' after sources say he tried to 'eliminate them' for votes.

Bennett: I Don't Believe We're Netanyahu's First Choice

Netanyahu is saying all the right things before the election, but will he swing leftward the day after?

Bennett to Herzog: Don't You Realize You're Hurting Us All?

Jewish Home chairman calls on Opposition leader to "stop undermining the foreign policy of the Government of Israel".

Aharonovich Attacks Bennett for 'Populism'

Former Public Security Minister blasts Bennett for 'spinning' statements to 'get more votes'; brushes off police drama.

Bennett Reprimands EU Ambassadors in Closed Meeting

'To isolate Israel and tie its hands economically, hoping we commit suicide, is immoral,' Bennett said to EU in leaked recording.

Jewish Home Activists Boycott Campaign in Jerusalem

Capital branch boycotts elections campaign, after activists angered at campaign investing 'all money' in Bennett's Facebook page.

Arab Leader Agrees with Bennett on Arab Crime; 'It's Unbearable'

While Israeli media portrays Bennett's statement as racist, a key Arab local leader says he is absolutely right.

Bennett Stands Behind Statements on Arab Lawlessness

'We will change the concept from Iron Domes to hitting the enemy with an ironclad punch,' says Jewish Home head.

Bennett to Journalists: Stop the Lies, Or I Sue

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett has been portrayed in the media in numerous ways – mostly negative – and he has had enough of it.

Watch: Arab Students Walk Out As Bennett Promises Tougher Policy

Dozens of Arab students stormed out of an auditorium when Bennett outlined what Ayelet Shaked would do with the Public Security portfolio.

Bennett Attacks Peri for 'Chauvinistic' Jibe at Shaked

Naftali Bennett responds harshly to Yaakov Peri's claim that Ayelet Shaked is too inexperienced for Minister of Internal Security.

New Israel Fund: Bennett Abuses Arabs

Radical fund, angry at Bennett for cancelling a speech, gives unprecedented tirade against elected official.

Rabbis Slam Bennett's 'Saving Religious Zionism' Comments

Religious Zionist rabbis who transferred support to Ha'am Itanu criticize Bennett for saying he saved religious Zionist vision in Knesset.

Rabbi Drori: Don't Worry, Jewish Home is Still Religious

Despite what people may think in the wake of the Eli Ohana “incident,” Jewish Home is still a religious party, said Rabbi Tzefania Drori.

Bennett Admits: 'I Went Too Fast' with Ohana Appointment

Jewish Home chairman says the failed attempt to sign up soccer legend Eli Ohana taught him that his power has limits.

Elections heat up

Watch: Livni in Angry Confrontation with Bennett

Tzipi Livni gets in Naftali Bennett's face and calls him a liar after he says she favored Golan withdrawal.

Bennett: We Lowered Food Prices

Jewish Home leader spells out measures he enacted, which he says lowered food cost by 5%.

Uri Orbach Still in Hospital

PM to temporarily declare Orbach on extended leave, replace Pensioners' Minister post with Bennett.

Bennett Refuses to Let Kalfa Back onto Jewish Home List

Kalfa resigned to protest appointment of inexperienced secular soccer player Ohana, who resigned - but now Bennett won't let him return.

Chetboun Threatens to Quit Ha'am Itanu Party

With the deadline for submission of their final lists looming, Eli Yishai and Naftali Bennett were racing to complete their candidate slate.

With Ohana Off List, Rabbis Return to Jewish Home

With Eli Ohana off the Jewish Home list, key figures in the Religious Zionist community said they could once again support the party.

Ohana Quits Jewish Home List after Furious Backlash

Former soccer star Eli Ohana informs Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett of his withdrawal from list; MK Zevulun Kalfa returns.

Religious and Secular Fury in Jewish Home over Ohana

In emergency meeting senior MKs attack Bennett's decision, warn of threats to pull support over process of turning into 'Likud B.'

Bennett Urges Critics to Take Ohana Appointment 'In Proportion'

Jewish Home chief says past day was the toughest of his political career - but defends inclusion of ex-soccer star in party list.

Bennett on Soccer Legend Ohana: We Need to Reach Out to Others

Jewish Home chairman responds to criticism over his recruiting former soccer player Eli Ohana to the party.