Naftali Bennett

Report: Yesh Atid to Block Vote Over Funds to Judea, Samaria

Finance Minister Yair Lapid reportedly to withhold funds as 'revenge' against Jewish Home for vetoing same-sex marriage bill.

Bennett: with my $145M, Do I Need State Funding for Travel?

Economics Minister reacts to headline accusing him of 'traveling the world at taxpayers' expense.'

Lapid-Bennett Tension at 'Peak Level'

Newspapers report the pact between secularist Yesh Atid, religious Zionist Jewish Home, is in danger.

Bennett: Annex Jewish Areas of Judea and Samaria

Economics Minister says a deal with the PA whilst Hamas controls Gaza is like 'discussing the purchase of a car with only half its owners'.

Bennett: We Have to Watch Our Own Back

Bennett responds to Obama speech: history teaches us that we cannot rely on others for protection.

Bennett: Diskin Wrong - History Proves It

In Facebook post, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett attacks former Shin Bet chief over public calls to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Liberman and Bennett Unite to Torpedo Prawer Plan

Agreement between 2 charges that relevant info has been hidden from MKs in debates over plan to organize Bedouin Negev settlement.

Bennett: No Need for Criminal Penalties on Hareidi Refuseniks

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are having a disagreement on how to deal with hareidim who refuse to serve in the IDF

Shai Nitzan Appointment Approved, Jewish Home Opposes

Nitzan wins overwhelming support from ministers despite controversy over appointment as State Prosecutor.

Livni: Shai Nitzan Appointment Not One-Sided

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni rejects Ministers' claims that government rushed approval of Shai Nitzan; Bennett fires back with criticism.

Bennett: Likud to Decide on Jail for Hareidi Draft Dodgers

Bennett: Likud will ultimately decide whether hareidi draft-dodgers are sent to jail, or receive economic sanctions instead.

Bennett Warns: Iran Deal Could Cause Nuclear Attack on US

In response to breaking news of deal between world powers, nuclear Iran, Bennett issues warning of long-term implications.

A clear warning

Bennett: Bad Iran Deal Makes Strike Likelier

Bayit Yehudi head and Security Cabinet member: if Iran is able to break out to nuclear weapons in six weeks, 'we cannot sit quietly.'

Bennett to Herzog: I Expect Us To Work Together

Jewish Home leader congratulates Herzog on Labor party primary win, emphasizes need for inter-party unity amidst calls for coalition change.

Natfali Bennett: Talks 'Aint Going Nowhere'

In wide-ranging interview, Jewish Home head restates his opposition to a Palestinian state, says Tehran primarily concerned with survival.

Livni on Bennett's Coin: Don't Live in the Past

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni dismisses the 2,000-year-old coin used by Minister Bennett, says it doesn't hold water diplomatically.

Leftist Organizations Against Bennett's Coin

Left-wing organizations attack Naftali Bennett for his use of ancient coin in CNN interview, claim removing it from Israel against law.

Bennett: Leaving Gaza Cost 1,000 Times More than Staying

Bennett answers question about the cost of Israeli settlement, warns of 'fateful days' regarding Iran.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Bennett on Iran: Clicking 'Pause' not Good Enough

Minister says his mission in US is to achieve a good deal in P5+1 talks with Iran.

Bennett: One Cannot Occupy His Own Home

Economy Minister responds to CNN's Christiane Amanpour who asked about Israeli construction in the "occupied West Bank."

Bennett: Bad Deal with Iran Will 'Lead to War'

"A bad deal with Iran will lead to a war, and a good deal with actually prevent war," Economy Minister tells CNN.

Bennett: Era of Chaos May Last 50 Years

Video: Minister of Economics in lecture at Brookings Institution: "Real deterrence is when you hit back after one small push.”

Israel May Have to Settle for 'Less Bad' Deal

Economics Minister says a deal that defines "precise parameters” would be “an extraordinary achievement.”

Obama Refuses to Speak to Netanyahu

In latest twist in public US-Israel relations fallout, Obama has been forwarding all of Netanyahu's calls to John Kerry.

Israeli, US Reps Continue Public Fight for Support in Iran Deal

Jewish Home representatives continue to visit US in lobby to Congress over Iran deal; Shapiro rallies Israeli support through Israeli media.

Bennett In Washington: Don't Ease Up on Iran

During trip in US to stop Iran deal Bennett says Iranian nuke threatens whole world, stresses Israel will do what it must to survive.

Kerry’s Fear: Naftali Bennett

Kerry advice to senators to ‘ignore Israel’ part of desperate attempt to counter Bennett’s pro-sanctions campaign.

Bennett in US for Media Blitz on Iran

Bayit Yehudi head will meet leaders in Congress, Jewish leaders, to press home Israel's position.

Porush: Fewer Rabbis? Try Fewer Politicians

Hareidi MK not pleased by suggestion to elect just one chief rabbi.

Livni and Bennett Call for One Chief Rabbi

Livni and Bennett distribute memorandum for bill calling for only one Chief Rabbi and separating Rabbinic Court system from Chief Rabbinate.

Bennett: Iranian Nuclear Weapon a Threat to the West

In an interview with Fox News, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett says Iran must be stopped from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Bennett on Iran: 'We Will Never Outsource Our Security'

Minister of Economy and Diaspora Affairs Naftali Bennett pens open letter reiterating Israeli preparedness to 'go it alone' on Iran.

Bennett Responds to Kerry's 'Threats'

United Jerusalem under Israeli rule “will not be an excuse for threats on the state of Israel,” says Economics Minister.

Ahmed Tibi: Bennett ‘Thinks With his Backside’

In latest foul-mouthed tirade, Tibi attacks Economic Minister over speech praising Israeli start-ups.

Bennett: Israel An 'Economic Light to the Nations'

If we can't agree on politics, we can agree that 'Israel is a light in the global economic storm,' said Economics Minister Naftali Bennett

88% of Bayit Yehudi Supporters Back Current Leadership

Poll shows 88% of Bayit Yehudi supporters back Naftali Bennett's actions so far; party's popularity rising despite public attacks.

Bayit Yehudi: We Must Vet All Legislation on Religious Matters

Any government decisions having to do with religion will have to be vetted by the Bayit Yehudi party, MKs decided in a meeting

The Banana, the Chimp and the Terrorist Release

Bayit Yehudi: Steinitz Shouldn't Preach to Bennett

Bayit Yehudi responds to criticism by Likud minister who said that Bennett was privy to the decision to free terrorists.

PM: Releasing Terrorists One of My Most Difficult Decisions

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu appeals for "unity and responsibility", in the wake of his government's decision to release 26 terrorists.

Haaretz: Bennett 'Dangerous and Uninhibited'

Leftist publication accuses Bayit Yehudi head of "ingratitude and political vandalism."

Bennett: Attacks Won't Shut Us Up

Bayit Yehudi head Naftali Bennett says neither he nor his MKs will be intimidated into keeping quiet, despite attacks on the party.

Man, 66, Arrested for Threatening Naftali Bennett

The suspect said he would murder the minister if he didn't find him a job.

Bennett: Bill isn't about Current Terrorist Release

Bayit Yehudi chairman says the bill against terrorist releases does not pertain to the current "gesture".

Bennett: Students Should Learn Technology, Not Law

The government is investing large sums of money to expand technology education programs

Bennett: United we Stood, Divided we Fell

Bayit Yehudi head says party’s successes and failures in local elections are a lesson to the Religious Zionist community.

Bennett: Israel Must 'Reinvent' its Relationship with Diaspora

"Perpetuation of the Jewish people is what I live for" Minister tells WJC; says Israel must do more to reach out to Diaspora Jewry.

Bayit Yehudi Victorious in Municipal Elections

"We are Israel's social party", says Bennett after two Bayit Yehudi candidates win mayoral posts in the periphery.

Min. Bennett: Courts Shouldn't Govern

Bayit Yehudi chairman calls to make the courts “balanced,” and “select judges in the right way.”

Bennett: Nuclear Iran is a Danger to the Entire World

Minister Naftali Bennett tells Fox News that Iran's nuclear program is "not an issue of Israel. This is an issue for the entire world."

Bennett: Stop the 'Creeping Third Intifada'

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett says Israel must do everything it can to prevent the third intifada, which he said was "creeping" along.

Bennett: Rabbi Yosef’s Death United the Jewish Nation

Naftali Bennett pays a condolence call to the family of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. ‘His light will be with us,’ Bennett says.

Bennett: Oslo Caused Huge Damage, Sorrow, Grief

Economics Minister: "One can denounce Rabin's murder, yet disagree with his political path."

Bennett Takes On Café Price-Fixing

Minister of Economy reacts to report that Israeli coffee chains agreed not to lower prices in face of competition.

'Women of the Wall' Back Down Over Western Wall

The 'Women of the Wall' organization are set to announce that they will hold future prayers at a new site made at Robinson's Arch.

Bennett: We'll Make Sure Torah Study Thrives

Organization of Higher Yeshivas congratulated the Bayit Yehudi party for its efforts in securing funding for member institutions.

Nationalist MKs Denounce Terror Attack, Demand End to Talks

The government must stop releasing terrorists, says MKs from the Likud and Bayit Yehudi following Psagot terror attack.

Ketsaleh: Netanyahu 'a Sheep in Wolf's Clothing'

Accusing the PM of weakness, former National Union party leader also attacks Naftali Bennett's alliance with Yair Lapid.

Bennett and Ariel Talking About Permanent Union

Ministers Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel have agreed to begin talks on a permanent union between the Bayit Yehudi and Tekuma.

Bayit Yehudi Promises to Fight for Yeshiva Funding

Minister Bennett promises to fight to bring back the budget for yeshiva students from abroad.