Naftali Bennett

Bennett in China to Help Build 'City of Water'

Israeli companies hold a pilot for water technology in Chinese city, as Economics Minister urges Israelis to enter Chinese market.

Bennett: Time to Stop Blaming Ourselves and Fight Terror

Jewish Home chairman says that it's time for Israel to fight terror instead of protecting itself from terrorism.

Ex-MK Calls Knesset's Bluff: You Don't Hire Arabs Either

Bennett's '99.9% Arab loyalty' claim and Netanyahu's indignation face an inconvenient fact Ben-Ari noticed during his years in the Knesset.

Interior Minister Opens Investigation into Ashkelon Mayor

Gilad Erdan warns decision to lay-off Arab workers as 'security precaution' discriminatory, could further tensions.

Bennett: 99.9% of Israeli Arabs are Loyal Citizens

Economics Minister says he won't tolerate discrimination, following Ashkelon mayor's move to lay off Arab workers after Tuesday attack.

Exclusive

A Candid Interview with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett

Bennett speaks to Arutz Sheva about terrorism, deterrence, Temple Mount, Lapid, upcoming elections, and relationship with Uri Ariel.

Sending a message

Stunned Worshippers Return to Har Nof Synagogue

MKs join residents and wounded victims praying in Jerusalem synagogue one day after the lethal terror attack.

Bennett Censured After Showing Victim in BBC Interview

Minister reprimanded on air after taking on international coverage of synagogue massacre.

Ariel Warns Bennett: We Won't Sell Out for Mandates

Unity deal in further jeopardy as Ariel speaks of 'red line' principles stopping a union with Jewish Home's push for political 'center.'

Coalition Crisis?

Jewish Home Party Declares War on Livni's 'Dirty Tricks'

Naftali Bennett says his party will no longer support any bills sponsored by Hatnua after 'dirty' attempt to thwart Jewish State bill.

Bennett Cancels Grant for Israeli Film Billed as 'Palestinian'

What's in a name? Grant rescinded to Israeli Arab director over film 'Villa Touma,' after she presented it as 'Palestinian' at festivals.

Report Confirms IDF Tunnel Operations Were Bennett's Initiative

Investigative report vindicates Jewish Home leader, says Yaalon tried to avoid launching attack on Hamas tunnels.

MK Tibi Calls Naftali Bennett 'Racist Anti-Semitic Jew'

In his latest rant against the Bennett, Tibi says 'This man, shrapnel went into his head,' and accuses him of seeing Arabs as monkeys.

Signs of schism?

Jewish Home Unity Deal Draws Criticism

Bennet presents unity deal for Jewish Home and Ariel's Tekuma; is promptly slammed by Tekuma and Jewish Home's secular branch.

Ya'alon: MKs Who Visit Temple Mount Fuel Incitement

Defense Minister calls MKs to maintain the "sensitive status quo" and refrain from visiting the Temple Mount.

Feiglin Criticizes Jewish Home for 'Abandoning Roots'

Likud MK accuses Bennett's party of shortcomings, and presents his plan to end the 'silent intifada' in Jerusalem.

Bennett Blames His Own Government's Laxness for Terror

Economics Minister says Abbas is 'addicted to terror,' and that a government that hides behind concrete barriers has no right to exist.

Bennett Bans Firecracker Imports for 60 Days

Naftali Bennett said he would bar the import of firecrackers - the newest 'weapon' used by Jerusalem rioters - but for only 60 days

Bennett: Concrete Blocks at the Light Rail - Reward to Terrorism

Jewish Home chairman says it's time for deterrence, not self-defense, in response to terrorism.

Bennett Final Status Plan: Area C to Israel, PA Rule in A & B

In an op-ed in the New York Times Wednesday, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett laid out his vision for the future of Judea and Samaria.

Aharonovich at Attack Scene Warns: 'It's Not the Last'

Interior Security minister says security can't be achieved by given time limit, Bennett: 'Abbas drove the death car in Jerusalem.'

Bennett: 'From Now On, Terrorists Will Die in Prison'

Jewish Home Chairman lauds 'life without parole' bill approval, saying 'Israel's security policy is returning to sanity.'

Stormy Cabinet Meeting Erupts Over Glick Shooting

MKs rip into Internal Security Minister, Police Commissioner for Glick shooting, violence in J'lem, and incitement in stormy hearing.

Bill: Expand Hesder Track Active Service to Two Years

Labor MK behind bill seeks to right 'historic distortion' of soldiers' rights, he claims, by scaling back state support for Torah study.

Bennett to Sky News: Don't Sit in London and Call Us Apartheid

Watch: Interviewed on Sky News, Economy Minister says calling Israel an "apartheid state" is a blatant lie.

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.