Naftali Bennett

Conversion Law: Return of the 'Druckman Compromise'

Knesset expected to ratify less extreme version of bill Sunday that doesn't recognize reform conversion.

Bennett: Glick Shooting Crossed a 'Red Line of Blood'

MKs condemn shooting of Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick, who was seriously wounded in the heart of Jerusalem.

Knesset Vote Set on Controversial Conversion Bill

Bill submitted for Monday vote, with rabbis warning it will prevent conversions being recognized in Israel and abroad.

Bennett: Obama Administration 'Throwing Israel Under the Bus'

Jewish Home chairman condemns remarks on Netanyahu attributed to officials in Washington, calls for U.S. to renounce them.

Jerusalem Councilman: Gov't 'Not Serious' About Tackling Riots

Arieh King says total breakdown of law on Mount of Olives due to politicians' flawed worldview.

Bennett, Livni Exchange 'Friendly' Banter on Land Concessions

Economy Minister and Justice Minister exchange some Facebook banter revolving around the topic of land concessions for peace.

Differing Polls Reveal Gaps in Israeli Leadership

Polls released within 24 hours of each other reveal differing attitudes toward PM Netanyahu. Are Israelis fed up with a 'lack of options'?

Bennett Edges Out Netanyahu in Approval Ratings

Jewish Home head gets 38% approval, Netanyahu receives 36%, although Netanyahu far ahead as PM candidate.

Bennett Potential Prime Minister, Notes Financial Times

Next government will be more hawkish than current one, predicts Jewish Home chairman.

Bennett: Only Building Will End Jerusalem Terror

Building was the appropriate response to Wednesday's terror attack, says Economics Minister Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: Let's Pull Ourselves Together

Economy Minister links Jerusalem terrorist attack with Israel's failure to respond to ongoing "silent intifada" in the capital.

Bennett: Something New Has Begun in Jerusalem

Members of the Jewish Home party welcome the results of the election of Jerusalem's new Chief Rabbis.

Liberman on Bennett's Criticism of Kerry: It's Harmful

Foreign Minister says Bennett’s fiery response to Kerry does little more than gaining him a few more votes.

Ya'alon Warns Bennett Over Kerry Criticism

Defense Minister rebukes Bennett for 'casting a shadow' over shared US-Israel 'interests and values,' particularly defense funding.

State Department Accuses Bennett of 'Distorting' Kerry Comments

Marie Harf apparently misses reaction from Gilad Erdan, accuses Bennett of 'politics of distortion' for reacting to Kerry comments.

Bennett Blasts Kerry's Comments Blaming Israel for Rise of ISIS

'Even when a British Muslim beheads a British Christian, there will always be those who blame the Jews,' Minister laments.

Ya'alon Calls Bennett's Actions During Gaza War 'Anarchy'

Defense Minister is still upset over Economics Minister's public use of direct contact with IDF officers during Protective Edge.

Bennett: New Deal WiIl Lower Costs of 'Green Tech'

Israel is joining a group of 41 countries that have agreed to drop all customs duties on goods that contribute to a cleaner environment.

New Jerusalem Shuttle 'Strengthens Jewish Presence in Jerusalem'

Good news for tourists and locals alike as shuttles between the First Station Complex and the Old City come to Jerusalem.

Bennett: Israel Is Responsible for All Jews Everywhere

“As far as I am concerned, Israel is not just the state of its citizens, but of all the world's Jews,” Naftali Bennett said in France.

Bennett: No Jews Will Be Afraid to Walk French Streets

On a visit to France Sunday, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett urged Jews still living in the country to come to Israel.

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Politicians fume at PA's 'war crimes' accusations; even leftist MKs say 'true peace lovers' should reject Abbas mudslinging.

Landmark Visit by Vietnamese Minister Hails Eastward Shift

First state visit by top Vietnamese official to Israel and first joint economic committee since ties established 20 years ago.

New Law Requires 3% Disabled Workers in All Large Businesses

Within two years, at least 3% of all workers at firms with 100 or more employees must be disabled people, a new measure says.

Possible Split Within Jewish Home?

New 'camp' forming in Jewish Home to oppose new constitution, after dissenters say it detracts from Religious Zionist values.

Yaalon is 'Lying' and 'Brutalizing Ex-IDF Chief Rabbi'

Diplomatic source accuses defense minister of using Rabbi Ronski to besmirch Naftali Bennett with tactics of 'radical Left.'

'Bennett Didn't Initiate Tunnel Operation'

Science Minister Yaakov Perry (Yesh Atid) says Naftali Bennett's claim constitutes 'massive inaccuracy.'

'Rabbi Ronski Was Not Fired'

MK Miri Regev apologizes to ex-chief rabbi of the IDF in flap over leaks to Naftali Bennett.

Ya'alon Slammed For Bennett Squabble Amid Gaza Mortar Fire

MK Struk defends her party chairman, as Hotovely says failure to respond clearly to ceasefire breach will return 'routine of sirens.'

IDF Inquiry: Who Leaked Information to Bennett?

Defense Minister orders dismissal over unauthorized leak - reports indicate ex-IDF Chief Rabbi Ronski who denies the claims.

Bennett: Hareidi Employment Numbers Prove We Were Right

Recent studies show that more hareidi Israelis are joining the workforce, and Economics Minister Naftali Bennett is very pleased.

'Bennett Ready to Abandon Values to be Prime Minister'

Nationalist activist Baruch Marzel slams Jewish Home for abandoning religious Zionism, says Bennett admitted 'flexibility.'

Shaked: Bennett is 'Prime Minister Material'

MK Ayelet Shaked backs Jewish Home's new constitution, optimistic regarding a union with Tekuma.

Panicked Livni, Lapid Lash Out at Bennett Amid Jewish Home Rise

As polls show strong support for Jewish Home among the electorate, Tzippy Livni and Yair Lapid are concerned for their political futures.

Jewish Home Passes New Constitution - With a Twist

New constitution to widen party scope, chairman's powers passes - after striking a compromise with the deal's opponents.

Jewish Home Constitution Vote: Showdown is Tonight

Religious Zionist party convention meets to vote on chairman Bennett's controversial proposal; opponents seek secret ballots.

Jewish Home Constitution - A Crossroads for Religious-Zionism?

Ongoing dispute over new party constitution reveals split opinions on the future of the religious-Zionist party.

Lapid: I Can Stop the Right's Takeover

Yair Lapid said Monday that he intended to provide a counterweight to the increasing influence of the right.

Bennett: Leftists Live in the Nineties

In his first public speech since the conclusion of Operation Protective Edge, Naftali Bennett sharply criticized the Israeli left.

Bennett, Peretz Compromise on Plastic Bag Law

The plastic bag fee is set to be reduced from 60 agurot to 10, but some scientists question the wisdom of eliminating the bags altogether.

Jewish Home MK Warns Constitution Will Split Party

MK Yogev writes to party constitution committee, urges removal of 'excess authority' to Bennett 'that don't exist in any democratic party.'

Poll: Bennett Outpaces Netanyahu as 'Leader of the Right'

A new poll gives Bennett edge over Netanyahu as leader of the 'right-wing,' as PM's popularity nose-dives amid Hamas ceasefire.

Jewish Home Constitution Crisis Has Party Split on 'Values'

MKs Chetboun and Yogev vow opposition to constitution empowering Bennett, say it spells 'end of the religious Zionist party.'

'The Zionist response is to grow stronger'

Bennett Opens New School Year at Kidnapped Teens' Yeshiva

Jewish Home party solidarity delegation in emotional visit to Mekor Chaim high school, two of whose students were murdered by Hamas.

Likud MK Says Despite Criticism, No One's Quitting the Gov't

Criticism on the right of how the Prime Minister handled the Gaza war is nothing more than political rhetoric, says Limor Livnat.

Bennett: We'll Settle the Score with Abbas and Hamas

Jewish Home chairman says that the "illusion of the withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders" evaporated during the recent war in Gaza.

Bennett: No Need to Criticize Ya'alon

Economy Minister says that Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon should not be criticized for cancelling a visit to Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Cabinet Controversy

Cabinet Was Split Over Ceasefire - But Netanyahu Accepted Anyway

Ministers from Jewish Home, Yisrael Beytenu and even Likud opposed truce - but PM circumvented cabinet vote on a legal technicality.

Ministers, MKs Critical Over Ceasefire with Hamas

Bennett and Livni both oppose giving Hamas achievements at end of Gaza operation; Livni again calls for two state solution.

Netanyahu Reprimands Bennett Over Gaza Criticism

Heated argument breaks out between PM and Jewish Home chairman at Cabinet meeting.

Bennett: 'Yes' to Humanitarian Aid, 'No' to Terror

Economics Minister pushes for Israel to leave talks, says the key to restoring peace is to provide humanitarian aid and hit Hamas hard.

Jewish Home Split Over 'Dictator' Bennett's Constitution

Party insiders reveal battle raging over new constitution, party pressure to silence criticism of it, and shift of focus to secular public.

Bennett Calls to Unilaterally End Gaza Operation

Minister says to make concessions without Hamas agreement, allow the IDF to continue actions against terror tunnels.

Bennett: For Every Rocket, Hit 20 Commanders' Homes in Gaza

Economics Minister wants Israel to stop negotiating with Hamas. 'We have the power. No need to plead.'

Bennett Slams 'Calm for Cash' Formula in Talks with Hamas

'It is impossible to fight our enemy with one hand and to fund it with the other,' Bennett fires, in criticism over Cairo talks.

Bennett: In the End, We'll Have to Topple Hamas

Jewish Home head says sooner or later, the IDF will have to 'go inside, into Gaza'.

Bennett: Mission Not Accomplished

Jewish Home head says Protective Edge has not succeeded as long as residents of the south are not safe.

Ministers, MKs Call for Israel to Respond to Gaza Rocket Fire

Despite hour-long barrage, no reported response from IAF; Ministers call to recall envoys, carry out threats of retaliation.

Leftist Professor Says Jewish Home MKs 'Worse than Le Pen'

Professor Ze'ev Sternhel on Thursday said that Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel were 'the most dangerous people' in Israel.

Bennett: IDF Ready to Strike Back Immediately

Economics Minister stands behind Netanyahu against Hamas 'blackmail' in the event ceasefire breaks down.