Naftali Bennett

Bennett: Next Time, One Chief Rabbi

Wednesday may be the last time Israel gets two new Chief Rabbis, Religious Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett said.

Shas Backpedals on Religious Zionists as ‘Amalek’

Shas party Spiritual Leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef tries to minimize damage from a charge labeling religious Zionist rabbis as ‘Amalek.’

Bennett: Keep Building During Negotiations

Housing Minister: there will be no construction freeze, I'll use my authority to enlarge housing supply

Bennett: Talks Based on '49 Lines? We're Out

Bayit Yehudi will not be a partner, “even for one second,” in government that negotiates based on pre-1967 borders

Ministers Warn: Rein in EU or We'll Trip Up Kerry

Bennett and Elkin say they will sabotage efforts to restart talks with PA if EU boycott is not cancelled

Bennett: EU Boycott is 'Economic Terrorism'

The EU's boycott of Israeli bodies located beyond the 1949 Armistice lines is nothing short of economic terrorism, says Economy Minister.

Naftali Bennett Slams Hareidi Incitement

Bayit Yehudi leader reacts strongly to Shas rabbi's incendiary statements, demands Rabbi Ovadia Yoseph denounce them.

Bayit Yehudi Chairman to Oppose Terrorist Release

Habayit Hayehudi chairman Naftali Bennett says he’ll oppose the release of terrorists as a good will gesture for the Palestinian Authority.

Senior Shas Rabbi Attacks Religious Zionists as ‘Amalek’

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett slammed Shas leaders Sunday after a sermon in which a senior rabbi called religious Zionists 'Amalek.'

Bennett, in China, Connects between Marx and Zuckerberg

Economics Minister explains secrets of Israeli ingenuity with a tale about rockets and intestinal disease.

Bennett: The Chinese Don't Care About the 'Occupation'

Economy Minister says there are great business opportunities in China and the Chinese do not care about any political issues.

Bennett Defends Hareidi Community: Don’t Blame Everyone

Naftali Bennett denounces attack on hareidi soldier, but warns that condemning all hareidi Jews is no less dangerous.

Bennett: Free Trade Deal With China on the Way

China is Israel's largest Asian trading partner. A free trade agreement between the two countries could increase that, officials said

Bennett: Senator McCain is An 'American Hero'

Economy Minister express his appreciation for U.S. Senator John McCain after meeting him.

Naftali Bennett: Who’s the Burden, Again?

Bennett reveals settlers’ contributions to the state, and asks, are these people "a burden?"

Bennett Defends his Record: This is a Good Government

Naftali Bennett stands up to critics on Judea and Samaria building, Torah studies. ‘We’ve done what nobody else could do.’

‘Not Everything Has a Solution’

Naftali Bennett warns: Last attempt to force a solution to the Israel-PA conflict left over 1,000 dead.

Bayit Yehudi Chairman Slams Pre-Talks Concessions to PA

Naftali Bennett says ‘good will’ concessions to the Palestinian Authority ahead of final status talks make no sense.

Bennett: We won't Allow 'Maniacal' Iranian Regime with Nukes

Regarding Palestinian state, Bennett tells Washington Post: “Should I commit suicide in order to appease everyone?”

Bennett: We'll Continue to Care for Gush Katif Expellees

Minister Naftali Bennett notes that over half of the Gush Katif expellees still live in temporary homes, despite government promises.

Lapid: Bennett is Wrong on Palestinian State

Finance Minister Yair Lapid says he disagrees with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett about the idea of a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu: Bennett's Comments Are His Own Opinion

Netanyahu distances himself from Bennett's comments on Palestinian state, says he favors "a negotiated settlement".

Ketzaleh: Bennett and Lapid will Unite

Arutz Sheva CEO says he may return to politics, because current leadership lacks vision.

Bennett: Palestinian State? Get Over It

Minister says: “The attempt to establish a Palestinian state within our land has ended.”

Bennett: Tel Aviv ‘Magnetism’ is a National Disaster

Economics Minister says Israel must make the north, Negev more appealing, suggests kibbutz communities as a model.

Bennett: It's Time to Put an End to Discourse of Hate

The hareidi-religious community is concerned over being drafted into the army and it must be done gently, says Minister Naftali Bennett.

Min. Bennett: Middle East is Falling Apart

"I see no peace on the horizon. We know the truth,” said Economic Minister and Bayit Yehudi head.

Bennett: Keep High Tech in Jerusalem, and PA Out

Jerusalem needs more high-tech industry - and fewer PA institutions - in order to ensure its stays strong, and Israel, Naftali Bennett said

Bennett: We Didn't Foil Kahlon's Appointment

Economy Minister Naftali Bennett denies his party former Minister Moshe Kahlon’s appointment to head the Israel Lands Administration.

Feiglin Camp: Bennett's Idea was Actually Feiglin's

Longtime Feiglin associate Shmuel Sackett notes the Likud MK has been touting 'one chief rabbi' idea for months.

Bennett Proposes Bill: One Chief Rabbi, not Two

Bayit Yehudi head sees no need for separate Ashkenazi and Sephardic chief rabbis.

'Israel is Sliding Into Total Dependence on the PA'

Factory owners: PA deliberately cuts taxes so that Israeli industry can't compete; Bennett must intervene.

Bennett: Mark 'Settler' Products 'Made in Peace Zone'

Economics minister has novel idea regarding labeling of products manufactured in Judea and Samaria.

Livni's Revenge: No Women, No Reforms

Justice Minister exacts political price for Bayit Yehudi's opposition to reforming selection of chief rabbis.

Bayit Yehudi Voters Unhappy over Issues

Poll shows people who voted for the party are not pleased with its handling of key questions.

Bennett: Israel Belongs to the Jews, Period

The only way to fight anti-Semitism is “to call a spade a spade”, says Minister Naftali Bennett at Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism.

Bennett Vows Crackdown on Terrorism

Bayit Yehudi head has asked prime minister for urgent cabinet session on Judea and Samaria terrorism.

Bennett: "This is our Land, and it's not for Sale"

Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett speaks out in response to President Peres' remarks in Jordan.

Bennett: Peres is Wrong about 'Peace'

Economics Minister says a majority of Israelis do not want to retreat to 1967 lines.

Jewish Home Split over Rabbinate Vote

Frustration in Jewish Home party as support split between Rabbi Ariel, Rabbi Stav.

Bennett Working for Ariel-Amar Deal

Arutz Sheva learned that Bennett met Netanyahu, Lieberman and Piron in attempts to get their support.

Zionist Yeshivas Angry with Bennett

Zionist yeshivas absorbed a 40% budget cut and warned they will soon be unable to pay salaries.

Bennett: Decision on Ports Is 'Historic'

Finance Minister: we must break monopolies and not allow unions to monopolize us.

Schalit Blessing on His Release

Sgt. Gilad Schalit says blessing said by those who are delivered from danger for first time since his release.

Livni: I won't Let Bennett Decide on Kotel

Gender war in the Cabinet? Justice Minister says she won't allow Minister of Religion to decide on Women of Wall.

Bennett: I Won't Let Peretz Damage Hesder Yeshivas

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett said that he would not allow Hesder yeshivas to be damaged by proposed changes in requirements

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Endorses Rabbis Amar, Ariel

Rabbis Shlomo Amar and Ya'akov Ariel were endorsed in their elections bids for Chief Rabbi by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Bibi under Attack for Leaving Bennett out of China Trip

Netanyahu ordered double bed on jet that took him to Britain, at cost of about 500,000 shekels

Bennett: Take Offensive in Judea and Samaria

Economics Minister says he met with security chiefs and is "closely monitoring" terror situation.

Bennett: 100% Behind Lapid, No Matter What

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday expressed full support for Finance Minister Yair Lapid

Bennett: No One Has the Right to Split Jerusalem

Ministers, MKs and rabbis gathered at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva for the annual Jerusalem Day celebration. March to Kotel in early morning.

Bennett: I Am the 'Plumber' Who Will Clear Bureaucratic Holdups

Bureaucracy is killing Israeli small business, MInister of Industry and Trade told business forum on Monday

Bennett’s ‘Red Phone’ to Help Threatened Industries

Minister unveils new procedure for responding quickly to economic crises.

Lieberman: Referendum a Bad Idea

Yisrael Beyteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman said that he opposed holding a referendum on withdrawal from Judea and Samaria

Bennett: Cost of Living Already Coming Down

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday was named as chairman of a ministerial committee to reduce the cost of living in Israel

Bennett: Put Sephardi Heritage on Israel’s Bills

Bennett wants Israeli currency to showcase Sephardi heritage, too.

Bennett: Government Passed its First Test with 'Open Skies'

The government passed its first test Sunday with the Open Skies agreement, Bennett says.

Bayit Yehudi: Not Only for Observant

Bayit Hayehudi launched the opening of its secular branch Thursday evening; party is "for all of Am Yisrael," says MK Bennett.

Bennett: The Threat of a Strike Should be Used Wisely

Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett is opposed to the planned strike by Israel’s airlines, supports Open Skies program.

Bennett achieves his aim

Yaalon Transfers 60M Shekels to Reservists, as Bennett Asked

Min. Naftali Bennett thanks defense minister for cancelling cut in Pillar of Defense reservists' bonus.