Naftali Bennett

Lapid Cuts Off Money to Judea and Samaria

All money transfers to Judea and Samaria stopped after Channel 2 publication claiming compensation money went to Yesha Council 'illegally.'

Bennett: 'Boycott Threats Won't Move Us'

Bennett responds to Kerry's threats of international boycott, says 'only security will bring financial stability, not PA terror state.'

MK Shaked: 'Why Can't Jews Live in Palestinian State?'

While Jewish Home chairman Bennett had spat with Netanyahu on issue, Shaked made similar statement a month ago.

Bennett And Livni Talk About Canceling Presidency

The two consider joining forces to support initiative canceling president's position, comes after cooperation over Chief Rabbinate.

Herzog: Bennett is a 'Post-Zionist'

Labor party head Yitzchak Herzog on Thursday slammed Economics Minister Naftali Bennett for his performance in office.

Minister Ariel: Bennett-Bibi 'Crisis' Behind Us

Housing Minister Uri Ariel praised Economics Minister Naftali Bennett for defusing the incipient coalition crisis

Top Dog

Poll: Bennett Comes Out on Top After Netanyahu Spat

Following spat over 'Jews in Palestine' proposal, new poll shows Likud Beytenu drops to 30 seats, Jewish Home up to 17.

MK Struk: 'Iron Wall' in Cabinet will Prevent another Oslo

Jewish Home MK Orit Struk says party leader Bennett chose to swallow his pride in the confrontation with Netanyahu.

Bennett: I Will Continue to Tell the Truth

Hours after apologizing to Netanyahu, Bennett thanks his supporters on Facebook.

Lapid: If Peace Talks Fail, the Economy Will be Hurt

Finance Minister dismisses nationalists' warnings against a Palestinian state as "unfounded prophecies of doom."

'Bennett's Dismissal Letter Was Ready to be Sent'

Officials close to PM Netanyahu satisfied that the ultimatum to Bennett worked “faster than they could have imagined”.

Feiglin: Conflict Between Bennett, Netanyahu 'Ridiculous'

MK slams Netanyahu's controversial tactic to expose PA incitement, threatens to leave coalition if Jerusalem divided.

Bennett Apologizes to Netanyahu, But Maintains Stance

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett apologizes over any offense to PM, but maintains opposition to abandoning Jews to PA rule.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Who's Stoking the Tension Between Netanyahu and Bennett?

Senior coalition figure claims the 'crisis' between the PM and Bennett is being engineered to drive a wedge between the two.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Likud MK Backs Bennett Over 'Jews in Palestine' Storm

MK Hotovely promises Likud rebellion over Netanyahu's 'political acrobatics' in interview with Arutz Sheva.

Peres: 'Live Under the PA, What Are You Afraid Of?'

Peres responds to Bennett-Netanyahu crisis on having Jews live under PA, asks 'what's this fear, they'll kill Jews, today?'

Netanyahu's Ultimatum: Bennett Must 'Apologize or Quit'

Full blown crisis between Netanyahu and Bennett after Jewish Home leader hammered PM's proposal to leave Jews in Judea and Samaria under PA.

Coming soon to Ben Gurion?

Shooting Down of Egyptian Chopper Corroborates Bennett's Warning

Video shows terrorist firing missile at the helicopter. This is what Israeli airliners may face if Judea and Samaria fall into enemy hands.

Vigil in Front of PM's Residence: 'Sovereignty Now'

Women in Green congratulate Bennett on pro-sovereignty statements, invite him to join week-long vigil starting Sunday in J'lem.

Public Most Satisfied with Education Minister, Poll Finds

Education Minister Shai Piron is the minister with whose performance the Israeli public is most satisfied, finds new poll.

Meretz Head: Netanyahu Should Dump Bennett

MK Zehava Galon blasts Netanyahu for failing to reprimand Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett, brands Netanyahu a "coward."

Bennett Warns: Future Generations Won’t Forgive

Bennett urges caution on giving up land. Leaving Jews behind not an option, he warns. 'They'd be slaughtered.'

In Holocaust 'America and US Jews Did Nothing'

After Bennett asks where US was in Holocaust during Auschwitz visit, Langfan cites Yad Vashem historical analysis to answer.

'Where was the US During the Holocaust?'

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett, Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon react to seeing Auschwitz for the first time.

Report: PM 'Fuming' Over Bennett Comments

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu plans to “give it” to Economics Minister Naftali Bennett when he returns from Poland

'Likud MKs Critical of Netanyahu Can Leave Govt.'

Source in Netanyahu's office says Likud MKs opposing proposal to put PA over Jews can quit, adds Bennett can leave too.

Bennett's Criticism 'Ruined Netanyahu's Ingenious Plan'

Sources in Netanyahu's office criticize Bennett for opposing proposal to have 'settlers' live under PA, claim it was all a ruse.

Livni Complains, Govt. Drops Benefits Discussion

The government dropped a planned discussion on an updated regional preferential benefits map, after Tzipi Lini complained

Heading for a Split?

Yesh Atid is a ‘Dictatorship’

Relations between Yesh Atid, Jewish Home, strained further as Naftali Bennett takes a dig at Lapid's party.

'No Reason or Justification' for European Anti-Semitism

Shocking statistics reveal major upswing in anti-Semitism in Europe; 66% say anti-Semitism has 'major impact' on their lives.

Meretz MK: Fire Bennett for Comments on Palestinian State

MK Nitzan Horowitz slams Minister Naftali Bennett for saying that a Palestinian state would crush the Israeli economy.

Israel, India to Establish Joint Technology Fund

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett announces a joint venture between Israel and India, strengthening diplomatic and regional ties.

Livni: Bennett Speaks for 'Settlers' - Not the Common Israeli

Livni attacks Bennett over assessment of two-state solution on Israeli economy, claims he prefers 'settlements' over Israel.

Bennett: Start Building in E1 Now

Speaking Monday, Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett said that Israel needed to get moving on building homes in the E1 corridor

Palestinian State 'Would Crush the Israeli Economy'

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett says boycotts could harm Israel a little, but giving land away would destroy Israel's economy.

Approved: Bill for One Chief Rabbi in Israel

Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves bill unifying Chief Rabbinate. Bennett: 'This will unite the Jewish people.'

Bennett: I’ll Be the Druze Minister

Bennett volunteers to represent Druze Israelis. ‘I love the Druze community,’ he declares.

Bennett: Lapid Should Respect, Not Insult, Chief Rabbis

Jewish Home party head Naftali Bennett says comments by Finance Minister Yair Lapid about Israel's Chief Rabbis were unacceptable.

MK Slams 'Communist' Lapid

In contrast to Jewish Home MK's attack on 'Comrade Lapid's' threats against Chief Rabbinate, Bennett notably silent.

Bennett: Struk's Comments on Sharon 'Very Serious'

Jewish Home chairman says that fellow MK Struk's comments on Sharon's death "should not have been made."

Bennett on Sharon: 'Talk Disengagement Another Day'

Jewish Home Chairman praises Sharon's military career, asks to skip over Gush Katif destruction for now. Knesset prepares memorial.

Bennett: Land Swaps Are Not Our Heritage

During a march with 5,000 youths, Economy Minister slams talk of giving up land to keep 'settlement blocs.'

Sources: Bennett Ready to Dump Netanyahu Over Withdrawals

Naftali Bennett is ready to quit if the government adopts a framework that would have Israel withdraw from land, Jewish Home sources say.

Labor MK Slams Bennett as Knesset Rejects 'Two State Law'

Knesset votes down MK Hilik Bar's bill to prevent annexation of Judea and Samaria. Bar to Bennett: Stop terrorizing the public!

Livni to Bennett: Don't Preach to Me About Rights to the Land

Justice Minister accuses Bennett and other "radicals" of sabotaging the peace process, after Bennett rejects the pre-1967 lines.

Bennett: No to '67 Lines,' No to Splitting Jerusalem

Bennett slams veiled references to splitting Jerusalem, warns the world, ‘We’re not your experiment.’

Heat is on Bennett as Kerry Paper Draws Near

Jewish Home leader reportedly pressuring Netanyahu not to bring 'mediation document' to ministers' vote.

Bennett Names 'Hot Mic' UN Interpreter as His Person of the Year

Jewish Home chairman placed in the #2 spot on Channel 2’s “Politicians of the Year” list for 2013, after Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Tzohar Law Takes Effect

Religious-Zionist community embraces Tzohar Law, praises benefit of competitive services, accessibility of Jewish marriage in Israel.

Bennett: The PA is Responsible for the Terorrist Attacks

"When you educate your children to commit acts of terror, you are a terrorism," says Jewish Home head after latest wave of attacks.

Jewish Home MKs: We Have to Leave Lapid Behind

A number of Jewish Home MKs on Monday criticized the leadership of their party for allowing it to be “pushed around” by Yair Lapid

Bennett: Haaretz is Anti-Jewish

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett attacked the Haaretz newspaper, saying that it published only negative reports about Judaism

Bennett Weighs Option of Occasional Sunday Weekend

Minister of Economy explains why an occasional Saturday-Sunday weekend may be Israel’s best bet.

Bennett: Who Needs Haifa U's Honorary Doctorate?

Economy Minister unfazed over Haifa University's refusal to give Prof. Aumann an honorary doctorate. "We'll get over it."

Google: Bennett the Most-Searched Politician

Naftali Bennett is Israel’s most-searched politician. Ayelet Shaked, Shelly Yechimovich make search list, too.

Pension Fund Contribution Rate to Be Raised to 17.5%

Raised rates to take effect on January 1; new workers without pension agreements to begin pension plan within 6 months.

Bennett Spends Day Helping Storm Victims

Economics Minister shoveled snow, pushed cars, brought warm bread to residents isolated by deep snow.

Bennett Calls for Half-Day Vacation for the Snowbound

Economics Minister proposes paid half-day vacation for all employees stranded from work in snowbound areas.

Lapid: Anyone Who Helps Me is My 'Brother'

Finance Minister addresses recent tensions with Bennett, says that anyone who helps him improve life for the middle class is an ally.

Hareidim Call to Boycott Bennett's National Service Event

Members of the hareidi religious community serving in National Service units will boycott an appearance by Naftali Bennett.