Naftali Bennett

Time for 'Plan B'?

Bennett Calls on Government to Annex 'Settlement Blocs'

Minister drafts letter to Netanyahu demanding sovereignty over settlement blocs, after PA scuppers negotiations.

Bennett Tells Kerry Jerusalem Building 'No Poof'

Bennett fires back at Kerry, no apology for building in Jerusalem, which 'is no poof, it's Zionism.'

Police Forces Demolish Four Homes in Yitzhar

Tensions in Yitzhar escalate as police forces demolish more homes. Was it retaliation for 'price tag' attacks?

Minister Claims PA 'Uninterested' in Palestinian State

Uri Orbach calls out Ramallah for playing the victim in talks, calls Israel 'an island of realism in an ocean of obsessives.'

Bennett Calls to Bring PA to Hague Over War Crimes

Economics Minister, in manifesto, turns the tables on Ramallah's bid for international legitimacy.

Housing Minister Says Livni Looking for a Scapegoat

Uri Ariel responds to Livni's accusations of 'torpedoing' talks with building plans, attacks 'crocodile tears' over plans known in advance.

Bennett Warns Abbas is in Israel's 'Legal Crosshairs'

'Go to the UN – I will buy you a plane ticket. But expect a personal lawsuit for war crimes,' the minister says.

Bennett: 'Here's a Commitment – You'll Never Get Jerusalem'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett keeps it snappy in a reply to Palestinian Authority's list of 7 demands.

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Deputy Defense Minister calls on Jewish Home chairman to declare that he will resign if Israel agrees to release Israeli-Arab terrorists.

Economics Ministry Behind Hi-Tech Project in the Negev

Park for Science and Technology attracts several companies, praise from senior MKs - including Naftali Bennett.

'Get Me the Votes and I'll Annex Judea and Samaria'

Economics Minister says he needs 40 Knesset seats to annex Judea-Samaria; 'We're not going to disappear to satisfy their desires'.

Corruption Convictions

Bennett: Israel Less Corrupt, More Jewish After Olmert Decision

The conviction of Ehud Olmert has a silver lining, says Economics Minister Naftali Bennett - it will make Israel more moral and more Jewish.

Bennett: Israel Hayom is Not a Newspaper, It's Pravda

Jewish Home chairman criticizes Sheldon Adelson's Israel Hayom newspaper, refers to it as "Pravda".

Baruch Marzel: PM Doesn't Care What Bennett Says About Releases

Naftali Bennett can rail all he wants against upcoming releases of terrorists - Binyamin Netanyahu doesn't care, says veteran activist.

Bennett: Let Abbas Go to the UN Already; He'll Lose Out, Not Us

Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett is tired of Mahmoud Abbas' threats to 'go to the UN.' Let him, said Bennett.

Employers Prejudiced Against Hareidi Men, Arabs, Working Mothers

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission survey reveals gender, religious discrimination. But is it due to change?

PA: Israel Offered to Free 400 Terrorists; Bennett: No Way

PA officials claim that Israel offered to release 400 terrorists so that peace talks continue. Jewish Home chairman: That won't happen.

Bennett doesn't Believe US Offer on Pollard

'I'm very skeptical,' says Bayit Yehudi head. 'I still haven't seen the US put its hand in its pocket on Pollard.'

Danon Snubbed at Likud Presidium Conference

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu claims decision is not about ideology, as tensions between the two escalate.

Naftali Bennett Lauds Defense Minister for Speaking Out

Jewish Home Chairman defends Ya'alon for criticizing the US, noting 'his mouth and heart are the same' and in Israel's best interests.

Analysts Declare Bennett the 'Victor' of Legislative Marathon

Analysts: Jewish Home party came out ahead after week of controversial law-making, including hareidi enlistment and 'referendum law'.

Shas MK Says Bennett Dragging Jewish Home after Lapid

MK Ze'ev argues Bennett acting against majority of his own party, slams ramming through of three controversial laws.

Tension in the South

Bennett: Goverment Will 'Strike Fast, Strike Hard'

Minister urges firm response to rocket fire while visiting families in Sderot, in southern Israel.

Bennett Praises 'Historic Law' in Video Statement

Jewish Home Chairman hails new law for easing hareidi entrance to job market and army.

Rabbi Eliyahu Questions Jewish Home 'Dictatorship'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi asked Bennett to give his faction members freedom to vote as they wish on Enlistment Law.

Bennett: The Whole Land of Israel is a Single 'Bloc'

After interviews by PM Netanyahu, Economics Min. Bennett says all Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria to remain under Israeli sovereignty.

Gemara Study Makes ‘Brilliant’ Workers, CEO Says

Minister Naftali Bennett quotes secular businessman on why it’s worthwhile to hire hareidi employees.

Bennett: 'We Can't Rely on Anyone Else at Moment of Truth'

Naftali Bennett said that his party would not allow the government to make radical concessions to the PA, despite US pressure

Bennett: Forget Sensors, We Need IDF to Protect Us

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett says Israelis must realize that they can only rely on themselves for their defense.

Prayer Rally or Demonstration of Hate?

While official organizers of today's 'million man march' claim it's a prayer rally, hareidi newspaper headline shows otherwise.

Bennett: Torah Students Will Not Go to Jail, Period

Economy Minister says the planned hareidi rally against the new draft law is unnecessary. "Military service is a mitzvah, not a decree."

'We Are a Lighthouse in a Very Turbulent Storm'

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett rejects EU boycotts, the idea of land for peace, and complaints against the hareidi draft.

Bennett: With 'Smart' Defenses, Who Needs An Army?

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett questions the wisdom of relying on technology to ensure Israel's defense in the Jordan Valley.

Police Investigate Incitement Against Lapid, Bennett

Police Chief warns that hareidi death-threats taken 'very seriously'; Science Minister asks Shin Bet, Public Security Ministry to step in.

'Jews Were in Israel Way Before Brits in Britain'

Appearing on BBC, Bennett argues two-state solution is failed approach, presses Jewish rights to Israel.

23,000 Hareidim to Hit the Job Market Within Months

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday led a round-table discussion on the employment situation in the hareidi community.

MKs Push to Have Sundays Off - Once a Month

Deal reached in ongoing initiative to give Israelis more time off; major coalition parties allegedly respond well to the move.

Burying the Hatchet

Bennett and Schulz Meet, Put Knesset Storm Behind Them

Economics Minister, EU Parliament head meet one week after ruckus over Knesset speech. Bennett pushes back against boycott efforts.

Online Event Sees Israeli, Diaspora Leaders Unite

Online 'jam session' between Jewish community members in Israel and around the world fosters innovation, collaboration.

Bennett: Cost of Living – The Most Important Issue

Minister of Economy takes on industrialists upset by his pro-competition measures.

Yesh Atid 'Dictatorship': Lapid Picks President Votes

Report shows Lapid has forbidden his party's MKs from signing support of presidential candidate, wants to control vote for female candidate.

Rabbi Lau: We'll Act to Reverse Danish Slaughter Ban

Israeli officials react to Denmark’s decision to ban kosher slaughter as of next week. Bennett: "We stand behind the Jewish community."

EU Officials: Schulz Was Offended by MKs' Criticism

EU officials say Martin Schulz is pro-Israel and was offended by Jewish Home's reaction to his speech in the Knesset.

Netanyahu: Schulz Didn't Bother to Check the Facts

PM says willingness of EU Parliament President to unquestioningly cite figures provided by the PA illustrates European 'selective hearing'.

Bennett Demands Apology from EU Parliament President over 'Lies'

Jewish Home head slams 'lies' uttered by EU parliament head Martin Schulz from Knesset podium, says he expects an apology.

Bennett: We're Making History

Jewish Home chairman hails the new draft law as “an historic change”. Shaked Committee to begin voting Monday on new draft law.

Liberman: Kerry Isn't an Anti-Semite

Liberman attacks critics of Kerry's pressure and boycott threats on Israel, defends Kerry as honest broker of peace.

Bill to Hold Municipal Rabbis Accountable for Incompetence

Religious Services Ministry bill to allow municipal rabbis to be disciplined in the event of incompetence passes in Ministerial Committee.

Liberman: Kerry 'A Good Friend of Israel'

Foreign Minister praises Secretary of State, blasts Bennett over 'belligerence,' calls Meretz an 'Arab party in Israel.'

Report: Netanyahu Promised to Stop US Framework from Passing

Prime Minister allegedly promised Jewish Home that the US's interference in negotiations would be curtailed.

Bennett: Why Should Israel Pay for US Policy Mistakes?

Economics Minister insists Israel focus on looking out for its own interests, says Kerry's plan 'would bring tragedy to Israel'.

Lapid Lauds Supreme Court Ruling Against Yeshivas

Court decision to annul funding for yeshivas a 'reminder of the law' says Lapid; MK Shaked calls ruling meaningless pressure.

Bennett: Court’s Intervention Just Makes This Harder

Minister Naftali Bennett says the Supreme Court is making it harder, not easier, to enlist hareidi men in the army.

Bennett: Jewish Home Could Leave Coalition Over Kerry Plan

Bennett rejects coalition 'soap opera,' says will leave coalition if peace deal doesn't meet his party's values.

Uri Ariel: 'Israel Will Not Concede'

Housing Minister and Jewish Home MK urges nation, Prime Minister to remain strong in face of boycott threats.

Peres To Be Last President? Bill Submitted To Cancel Presidency

Bill submitted to cancel presidency, notes position sticks nose everywhere, 'unnecessary and wasteful,' powers can be distributed elsewhere.

Poll: Bennett Bested Netanyahu in Tiff

In the recent showdown between Binyamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennett, Economics Minister bested the Prime Minister, a poll Monday showed.

Kosher 'Revolution' Standardizes Kosher Certification in Israel

Ministry of Religious Affairs, Chief Rabbi David Lau present four-step program Monday to standardize kosher certification by the state.

Bennett: They Can't Scare Us With Economic Threats

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett slams Justice Minister Tzippy Livni for utterly failing to 'put Saeb Erekat in his place for his lies'.

Lapid: Without 'Peace' The Economy Will Suffer

Finance Minister Yair Lapid attacks criticism of peace deals, says Naftali Bennett still 'my friend.'