Naftali Bennett

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.

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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.

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.