Naftali Bennett

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.

Peace Now Head Criticizes Bennett Over Gaza Statements

Yariv Oppenheimer criticizes Minister Naftali Bennett for saying that Hamas must be left defeated and disarmed.

Bennett Tells Al Jazeera: Your Channel's Sponsor Funds Terrorism

Economics Minister takes off the gloves, tells Al Jazeera interviewer Qatar is funding the murder of children in Israel and Gaza.

Bennett: Demilitarize Hamas, by Force if Necessary

Jewish Home chairman says a 'merciless' and decisive campaign is the only way to remove the Gaza threat.

Bennett: Gaza Operation a 'Historic Moment' for Israel

Jewish Home Chairman says defeating Hamas within reach 'for the first time in years,' Israel's decisions to impact world policy on Islamism.

Bennett Calls to Cancel World Cup in 'Terror Sponsor' Qatar

Economics Minister challenges world critics: do you want to do the job for us in Gaza? Names Qatar as leading sponsor of Islamic terrorism.

Economics Ministry Ready to Help Southern Businesses

The Economics Ministry is offering special help to the many businesses in southern Israel facing financial losses from the war.

Bennett: The Enemy Hasn't a Chance Against the 'Eternal People'

Israel's Economic Minister spoke at the funeral of Sgt. 1st Class Oded ben Sira in Nir Etzion.

Bennett: Continue Operation Until There Are No More Tunnels

Economy Minister says that Operation Protective Edge should not be stopped until the terror tunnels are taken care of.

Bennett: 'Who's Conducting a Disproportionate War?'

In an interview on Sky News, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett gave an interviewer a lesson in what Israelis have been experiencing.

Israel ‘Planning Next Steps' to Avoid Disaster, Bennett Says

Bennett warns that alternative to ground operation was ‘an Israeli 9/11.’

Ministers Express Support for Ground Operation in Gaza

"Hamas left us no choice," says Minister Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: Time to Turn 'Iron Dome' into 'Iron Fist'

Economics Minister slams Hamas 'cynicism' and 'cowardice,' says its time has run out as Israel prepares a ground offensive.

Bennett: Hamas Committing 'Self-Genocide'

If four Gaza kids playing soccer were killed Wednesday, as Hamas claims, the terror group is at fault, Naftali Bennett said on CNN.

Bennett Calls on Hamas 'Cowards' to Stop Using Human Shields

Israeli Economics Minister rejects criticism from 'human rights' groups: 'even if we hand out chocolate they'll criticize us'.

Watch: Bennett Shows Hamas-Fired Rocket on US TV

'Imagine that this was fired on your neighborhood, on your children's schools - or even your own home,' Bennett demonstrates.

Bennett: Hamas is Responsible for Civilian Deaths in Gaza

If Gaza civilians are dying, it's due to the fact that Hamas is using them as human shields, Jewish Home party head tells Al-Jazeera.

Operation Protective Edge to Ensure 'Zero Rockets on Israel'

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett praises public, IDF for efforts - but adds that 'defense does not win wars.'

Bennett: We'll Do Everything to Defend Our People

“We’re at the forefront of the free world and we’re going to do everything to protect our people,” says Jewish Home head in TV interview.

Naftali Bennett Physically Attacked at 'Peace Conference'

Jewish Home leader addresses Haaretz's Peace Conference, but is greeted with heckling and punches.

Israel and Japan Sign Historic Industrial R&D Agreement

Israel first state to sign agreement on reciprocal industrial research and development ties with Japan; heralds stronger bilateral ties.

Bennett: Restraint Against Rocket Fire is 'Weak'

Jewish Home Chairman pushes 'zero tolerance' on rocket fire, slams implication that Negev less important to protect than Tel Aviv.

Bennett Hits Back over Accusations of 'Incitement'

Minister says calls for tough IDF response to murders nothing to do with Arab boy's murder; 'Nobody should take the law into his own hands'.

PA Government: Bennett is 'Racist', Israel Incites Against Us

The Palestinian Authority government condemns Jewish Home chairman as “racist”, says Israeli government incites to murder.

MK Ariel Slams New Jewish Home Constitution as 'Serious Mishap'

Friction continues in Jewish Home as Uri Ariel says constitution should be formulated only after his National Union party is merged.

Bennett Praises the 'Long Arm of the IDF' After Sderot Fire

'We will make sure it is our enemies who are in shelters,' Bennett vows, as residents bravely return to work.

Jewish Home MK Attacks Plans to Give Party Head More Power

MK Chetboun attacks plans to give chairman Bennett 'absolute power', accuses him of 'liquidating religious Zionism'.

PM Slams Hatnua MK Who Compared Hamas and Jewish Home

Netanyahu criticizes MK Mitzna for likening Jewish Home to terror group, Mitzna returns verbal fire.

MK Mitzna: Jewish Home is Like Hamas without Terror

Hatnua MK is upset with Naftali Bennett for calling Mahmoud Abbas a terrorist. MK Wortzman: He's a barbarian.

Netanyahu Ejects Minister Ariel from Security Cabinet Meeting

An embarrassing incident at Security Cabinet meeting as Minister Bennett brings fellow minister from Jewish Home, angering Netanyahu.

Bennett: Operation Brothers' Keeper 'Unprecedented'

Jewish Home Chairman hails IDF crackdown, saying 'we've turned the situation upside down'; praises mothers' 'heroism.'

Bennett Calls for End to Terror Salaries

Economics Minister intends to stop the PA's payment of salaries to terrorists, but has not said how he will do this.

Hamas Membership Is Now 'an Entry Pass to Hell,' Says Minister

"The game vis-a-vis Hamas in Judea and Samaria has completely changed following the abduction of the boys,” says Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: Kidnappers Dare Not 'Harm a Hair' on Youths' Heads

Naftali Bennett visits Shavei Hevron and Mekor Hayim yeshivas, and discussed with students the fates of their classmates.

Bennett: Israel's 'Fist of Steel' Will Make Terrorists Pay

Economics Minister Naftai Bennett says terrorists who kidnapped three Israeli teens will realize what a mistake they made.

Bennett Vows 'Iron' Response to Kidnapping; Blames PA Incitement

Naftali Bennett comforts kidnapped teens' families, calls on Israel to defend itself in face of muted global response.