Naftali Bennett

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.

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.