Naftali Bennett

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.

Soccer Superstar Eli Ohana Joins Jewish Home

Former Beitar Jerusalem player Eli Ohana in the past supported the Disengagement from Gaza but claims: "I woke up to reality."

Bennett: We're Opening Jewish Home to Everyone

At the Jewish Home's reunification assembly with Tekuma, Chairmans Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel welcome joint list for 20th Knesset.

Bennett Keeping Likud-Jewish Home Union in Back Pocket

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett says he has a response should the Left decide to unite, indicating a possible consolidation with Likud.

Bennett Denies Possibility of Joint List with Likud

Jewish Home chairman says there will be a 'nationalist bloc' in any event; the real challenge is who gets appointed as ministers.

Hamas Praises Tel Aviv Attack as 'Worthy Response'

PA's terrorist unity partner in Gaza lauds stabbing, as Bennett joins MKs blaming Abbas.

Former MI Chief Labor's Pick for 'Next Defense Minister'

Amos Yadlin joins Labor, bumped to #11 spot - and is expected to be appointed as Defense Minister in a Labor government.

Minister Uri Orbach Hospitalized, Public Prayers Requested

Orbach to undergo treatments for pneumonia, says he waited until Jewish Home primaries fever died down to pursue intensive care.

Bennett Promises High-Voltage Election Campaign

'The amazing team that was elected today is the best team, and it was not selected by a dictator but by the nation.'

Bennett: Jewish Home Party Will Lead the State of Israel

Naftali Bennett hails 'historic' results of Jewish Home party primaries; 'The day is near that Bayit Yehudi will lead the State of Israel.'

What is the Make-Up of Jewish Home's Knesset List?

With 90% of votes counted, party list begins to emerge; 57% of registered party members participated in primaries.

Bennett in France: 2015 Cannot Look Like 1938

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett was in Paris to take part in the mass rally and protest against last week's terror attacks.

Bennett: We Can't Be Wusses in the Middle East

Jewish Home chairman promises to prevent Livni from doing more damage, says his position on same-sex couples is 'pragmatic.'

Livni: Bennett Dances on the Blood of Innocent People

MK Tzipi Livni fires back at Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett after he mocked her policies and tied them to the terror attack in Paris.

Bennett: Givati Soldiers Deserve Medals, not Lawyers

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett defends the Givati Brigade soldiers, vows 'there will be no investigation of courage.'

Bennett Mocks Livni: Go Help France Negotiate with Terrorists

'Send a delegation to Paris, offer the French to "end the occupation",' Bennett fires in attack on former Justice Minister's policies.

Netanyahu: I Didn't Promise Bennett Anything

In an interview, PM Netanyahu denies offering Bennett the Defense Ministry, blames Olmert and Lapid for housing crisis.

Can 'Right-Wingers' Champion Social Issues? Bennett Thinks So

Latest Jewish Home party campaign video challenges Right-Left stereotypes, but rivals attack bid to draw secular voters.

Accusations Against Bennett 'A Load of Nonsense'

Following claim he is to blame for civilian deaths in Lebanon, Shin Bet has increased security around Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett.

Pundit Blames Bennett for 102 Lebanese Deaths in 1996

Jewish Home head reacts to journalist's accusations, vows to prevent investigations against soldiers who fought in Gaza war.

Public Transportation on Shabbat is a 'Disaster'

High school and yeshiva students issue letter to PM Netanyahu and Bennett demanding full ban of public transportation on Shabbat.

Watch: Rabbis Gather in Jerusalem to Discuss Global Crises

130 world rabbis gather in Jerusalem to discuss anti-Semitism, assimilation, and other challenges facing the Jewish world.

Outcry After Jewish Home Candidate Promotes Land Withdrawals

Jewish Home issues unusual announcement distancing from statements of candidate who backs 'land for peace,' says Bennett does too.

Bennett Says He's Rebuffing Foreign Pressure to Move Leftward

At annual international rabbinical conference, Jewish Home leader also hails Israel's changing attitude towards Diaspora Jewry.

Senior Israeli News Editor Joins Jewish Home

Walla! News editor Yinon Magal joines Bennett's Jewish Home party, notes he has stood up for pro-Israel, Religious Zionist views.

Bennett Surpasses Netanyahu in Campaign Donations

Data reveals Bennett has received more money in donations than Netanyahu - and from more donors.

This Election, Will Right-Wingers 'Come Home' from the Likud?

Why Dani Dayan's candidacy for the Jewish Home could mark a turning point in the party's quest to lead the nationalist camp.

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Beit El residents threaten to file petition in High Court for Justice over oversight; ministers play blame game, point to Finance Ministry.

Bennett Hails Tekuma-Jewish Home Unity

Jewish Home party leader praises last night's decision by Tekuma party members to remain united, ending rumors of a split.

Livni: Netanyahu Should Thank Me for Turning to Kerry

Livni insists she was working in Israel's 'best interests' by turning to Kerry over PA UN bid, says she was doing PM's job for him.

MKs Fire Back at Livni's 'Leftist Subversion' in Kerry Appeal

Naftali Bennett: Livni has reached 'rock-bottom' after she allegedly asked US to veto PA UN bid for the sake of the Left in elections.

Report: Bennett Unconcerned Over Jewish Home-Tekuma Tensions

Bennett allegedly says in private conversations that Tekuma-Yachad list would help right-wing bloc; Tekuma to decide Saturday on split.

Bennett at INSS: Israelis Must Stop 'Groveling'

Naftali Bennett says he will not apologize for his 'no apologies' PR campaign, Israel should 'blame itself' for poor world relations.

Bennett Bested Indyk and Buried the 2-State-Solution

Stern Slams Bennett: You Have Plenty to Apologize For

MK Elazar Stern attacks Bennett over his election campaign, claims he has to apologize for his "extremist" views on religion.

Tekuma Explains Religious Divide Threatening Jewish Home Split

National Union charges Jewish Home trying to remove religious Zionist 'Torah core' from party, 'belligerent' Bennett using them as 'pawns.'

Netanyahu Demands EU Place Hamas Back on Terrorism List

Netanyahu joins outpouring of ministers and MKs criticizing removal of Hamas from terror list; EU message is 'kill Israelis, get a state.'

Watch: Bennett, Feiglin Kick Off Campaigns on YouTube

Viral videos show politicians dealing with Israeli 'first world problems' ahead of primaries.

National Union Says There Are Still Gaps with Bennett

Uri Ariel's National Union/Tekuma rejects reports that a unity agreement with the Jewish Home is close.

Shaked: 'No Logic' in Jewish Home Running with Likud

MK Ayelet Shaked denies claims that Jewish Home will run with Likud in March. 'There is absolutely no logic in that,' she argues.

Dani Dayan Joins Jewish Home

Former Yesha Council leader pledges support for Bennett's party over Likud, indicates differences with Netanyahu over peace talks, Livni.

Bennett Fires Back at Nasty Pundit, Warns Leftist Elites

Nahum Barne’a says Jewish Home voters are ‘xenophobes, benighted slaves to racist rabbis.’ Bennett says old elites are on their way out.

Ya'alon: Netanyahu Didn't Promise Bennett the Defense Ministry

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says that PM Netanyahu denied rumors that he offered the post to Jewish Home chairman.

Poll Puts Labor Top, But Public Wants Rightist Government

28% want right-hareidi coalition vs. 19% for left; Labor gets 24 over 20 to Likud; 60% want Ya'alon as Defense Minister, just 21% Bennett.

Bennett's Heroes: King David and Ben Gurion

Jewish Home leader says Israeli public has moved dramatically rightward in the aftermath of the Disengagement.

Vice President of Yesha Council to Run for Jewish Home

Naftali Bennett welcomes Yigal Dilmoni's candidacy for the Jewish Home list, says he is a 'worthy candidate' for MK.

Bennett on MSNBC: If Someone Shot at You, You'd Shoot Back

Jewish Home chairman explains that it was Hamas, not Israel, that made a mistake by placing missiles in schools and hospitals.

Ya'alon Confronts Netanyahu: Did You Promise Bennett My Post?

In a phone conversation with PM, Defense Minister Ya'alon demands answers about rumors that Netanyahu promised his position to Bennett.

Bennett Asks Indyk: How Many Need to Die Before You Wake Up?

At Saban Forum, Bennett says 'I believe that last summer 10% of Israeli moved from left to center, and from center to right.'

Bennett: Netanyahu and I Agreed Not to Attack Each Other

Jewish Home chairman reveals he agreed with Likud that the two parties won't attack each other during the election campaign.

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Jewish Home crisis

Ariel Admits to an Ideological Rift with Bennett

Ariel says unity efforts continue, but maintains that primaries are corrupt and divide continues - amid talk of Yishai partnership.

Bennett and Ariel Trying to Maintain Jewish Home Unity

Jewish Home Chairman and Tekuma Chairman hold positive meeting amid reports that Ariel may form a new party with Shas's Yishai.

Crisis Averted? Jewish Home Unity Talks 'Positive'

Talks between Bennett, Ariel over finalizing merger between their two factions went well, as Ben-Dahan considers bolting National Union.

Analysis

Make No Mistake: Bennett Called This Election

Analysis: only one politician has an interest in these elections, and his fingerprints are all over them. Enter the next defense minister.

Bennett: Challenge Now is Elections, Not Faction Politics

Jewish Home chairman and Economics Minister Naftali Bennett praises Arutz Sheva - and appealed for party unity.

Bennett, Ariel at Odds Over Future of Jewish Home

Argument erupts in Jewish Home faction meeting over whether to add Tekuma members to the list, leading to rumors of split.

Bennett to Left: We Will Not Be Silent Anymore

Naftali Bennett tells Left to 'keep calm' after demonstrations against nationalists Saturday night erupt in incitement.