Naftali Bennett

Video: Party Representative on Election Night Broadcast

Watch the pre-recorded interviews with members of Likud, Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua and Yesh Atid. As featured on our special live broadcast.

Netanyahu Meets Lapid for 2.5 Hours, Puts Bennett on Back Burner

Prime Minister was quick to call other potential coalition partners, but extra-slow to call Bayit Yehudi head Bennett.

Netanyahu Able to Avoid ‘A Jump to the Left’

The jockeying for position has begun with attempts to force out PM Binyamin Netanyahu. But he can likely avoid "a jump to the left."

Bennett in Post-Election Speech: Jewish Home is for Everyone

“Today we set up a new home that knows how to protect its residents with martial prowess and power," says Jewish Home chairman.

Jewish Home Celebrates ‘Historic Achievement’

The Jewish Home party reacts to exit polls. ‘We’re back on center stage,’ Bennett declares.

Naftali Bennett Votes: We're Starting Something New

Bayit Yehudi chairman and his wife vote in Raanana. Bennett: We are uniting the nation of Israel.

Hareidi Group Pushes, Insults Bennett at Kotel

Jewish Home Party leader Naftali Bennett was attacked by a large group of hareidi Jews on a visit to the Western Wall Monday

Bennett Most Popular on Wikipedia

Wikipedia reveals the most-searched people and parties in the 2013 elections.

Bayit Yehudi's Bennett: ‘We Must Be Doing Something Right'

Bayit Yehudi (Jewish Home) Chairman Naftali Bennett says a flurry of attacks from everyone means “We must be doing something right."

Rabbi Ovadia Slams Jewish Home: They Uproot the Torah

Shas's Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, seeing Shas losing ground, launches an unprecedented attack on Naftali Bennett's Jewish Home party.

Livni Attacks Bennett in Heated Elevator Argument

Emotional incident indicates chances of coalition between the two parties are not great.

Bennett: We Want to be the Second Largest Party

"The Likud has stopped being the Likud. We want to lead the nationalist camp," says Jewish Home chairman.

Bayit Yehudi Answers Attack from Otzma Leyisrael

Bayit Yehudi clarifies position on tearing down outposts. Gimpel: "We will fight for the government to accept the Edmond Levy report."

Bennett: Expelling Jews would Kill the Economy

A withdrawal from Judea and Samaria would mean economic collapse, Naftali Bennett tells opponents.

Bennett: Yigal Amir Endorsement is Attempt to Intimidate Voters

Bennett responded to reports that Yigal Amir, PM Yitzhak Rabin's assassin, endorses his party and is encouraging others to vote as well.

Bennett: Destroy Jewish Towns on Arab Land

Jewish Home party head says he favors demolishing Jewish towns built on private Arab land – as happened in Migron.

Elections Surprise: Arab Support for Jewish Home

The Jewish Home party finds allies in Bedouin and Druze communities, takes votes from Labor.

Bennett on Criticism from US: We Will Do What's Good For Israel

"We will listen to the Americans, but we will do what is good for Israel," wrote Bennett amid US concern over his party's influence.

Report: White House 'Concerned' About Bennett

The White House is closely following the Israeli elections and is "concerned" over the growing strength of the Jewish Home.

Likud Official: Netanyahu Prefers Lapid

Netanyahu would prefer a coalition with Lapid and Livni over the Jewish Home, a senior Likud official tells Arutz Sheva.

Lapid: 'Settlers' Taking Money from Middle Class

Yesh Atid chairman tells Bennett: "You turned the communities in Judea and Samaria into another extortionate sector."

Yesh Atid's Rabbi Piron: Bennett's Annexation Plan 'Delusional'

Rabbi Piron said Bennett's plan "denies international assumptions regarding a two-state solution and leads us to danger."

Bennett Addresses Divisiveness in Israel: Stop the Hate Speeches

A campaign party in the Negev set the stage for calls by Bennett to ignore political and religious affiliations and face the real issues

Bennett: We'll Recommend Netanyahu for PM

Bayit Yehudi chairman says Rabbi Ben Dahan was fired because he fought for women whose husbands refused them halakhic divorces.

Ya'alon Slams Bennett and Lapid: Don't Criticize Us

Those who have never held public positions should not criticize those who have, says Minister Ya'alon.

Bennett on Shas Ad: Russians Are Not a 'Separate Sector'

Jewish Home chairman meets Russian-speaking immigrants after Shas ad, tells them he sees them as being part of Israeli society.

Bennett: Likud Must Stop its 'Dirty Campaign' Against Us

Naftali Bennett slammed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for negative campaign tactics against Bayit Yehudi

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Naftali Bennett To Anglos: "Join the 'Jewish Spring'"

What are the Bayit Hayehudi party ideals and plans, and to what does its leader, Naftali Bennett, attribute his meteoric rise?

Bennett Memes are the New Hit

Humorous memes regarding Bennett's "superman" qualities are the latest Facebook fad.

Lapid Takes Jabs at Bennett and Netanyahu on Equal Burden

"It's not complicated. Everyone should enlist...I'm not asking them to do anything I do not ask of my children or of myself," said Lapid

Min. Erdan: Netanyahu Wants Nationalist Gov't

Likud minister denies Naftali Bennett's claim that Netanyahu seeks leftist partners.

Bennett: Netanyahu wants a Leftist Coalition

Bayit Yehudi head notes that Tzipi Livni is not ruling out sitting in Netanyahu coalition.

French-Speaking Jews Connect to Bayit Yehudi

Habayit Hayehudi (Jewish Home) is gaining popularity among olim from France, who are finding "a home in the Jewish Home".

Bennett: Left's Anti-Likud Bloc is Not Serious

The Jewish Home will recommend Netanyahu as Prime Minister no matter what, says Naftali Bennett.

Bennett Interviewer Was Too Tough, Says Govt. Watchdog

Naftali Bennett was clearly mistreated by Nissim Mishal in a recent interview, a government ombudsman said

Poll: Likud/Beiteinu Weaker, Bennett Stronger

The Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu continues to weaken and Bayit Yehudi continues to strengthen, a new poll shows

Holocaust Ad Sparks Complaint, Creator Not Sorry

The Jewish Home party complains over an anti-Bennett ad with Holocaust imagery. The ad's creator says he is not sorry.

Holocaust Imagery in 'Likud' anti-Bennett Ad. Likud: It's Not Us

In another apparent blunder, pro-Likud "grassroots" ad has yellow star, says Bayit Yehudi is taking religious Jews "back to the ghetto."

Bennett Reminds Peres: Oslo ‘Peace’ Killed 1,600 Israelis

Jewish Home chairman Bennett tells President Peres “enough, already” with “peace process” talk. “Oslo murdered 1,600 Israelis.”

Bennett: IDF Radio Misquoted Me

Bayit Yehudi chairman says he did not say he would evict people from Jewish communities.

Livni Blames Bennett for Violence. Bennett: Huh?

Tzipi Livni says Bennett wanted soldiers to refuse orders at outpost. Bennett: What are you talking about?

Hero's Family Upset with Rivlin over Bennett Remark

Knesset Speaker criticized Naftali Bennett at memorial for Bennett's comrade, Emanuel Moreno.

Poll: Bayit Yehudi a Solid Third, Now Closing in on Labor

Bayit Yehudi is now polling as the third largest party in the Knesset, and is closing in to become the second largest, a new poll said

Rivlin: Likud's Attack on Bennett Was Wrong

"The intensity of the criticism against Bennett raised him up a few levels," says Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.

Heads of Yesha AuthoritiesThrow Their Support Behind Netanyahu

"We are aware that the PM is under pressure from abroad and from home but we believe that he will do everything for the Yesha communities."

Bennett More Popular Than Ever, in Polls and on Facebook

Naftali Bennett's Facebook page has now achieved 100,000 “likes." And, it's the second most popular among all Israeli politicians

Bennett Fears Realized: Report Says PM, Livni Discuss Coalition

Sources close to Tzipi Livni say she was in preliminary talks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on plans for a post-election coalition

Likud Group to Bibi: Stop Attacking Bayit Yehudi

Internal criticism against Netanyahu after second poll shows Likud weakened by attack on Bennett.

Bennett: Netanyahu Planning Leftist Coalition

Bennett responds to Likud's attacks on his remarks, charges Netanyahu with planning to form a coalition with Livni and Lapid.

Poll: Attack on Bennett Strengthened his Party

Bayit Yehudi would receive 13 seats if elections were held today, according to a Panels poll.

Sixty-Two Combat Soldiers in Pro-Bennett Petition

"We are dumbfounded by the Likud's organized offensive against Bayit Yehudi chairman."

Ben-Ari: Leadership Means No Expulsion of Jews

Otzma candidate Ben-Ari backs refusing orders, says Bennett talks like Bibi. “Real leadership is telling soldiers not to expel Jews.”

IDF Fighters to Netanyahu: Stop Attacking Bennett

62 soldiers, fighters and officers stand up for Naftali Bennett after he is constantly attacked by members of the Likud.

Ben-Ari: Bennett Should Embrace Refusing Orders

Bayit Yehudi chairman Naftali Bennett shouldn't be afraid to say that soldiers should disobey orders to evict Jews, MK Michael Ben-Ari said

Critics: Netanyahu Interviews Caused Mass Sabbath Desecrations

Binyamin Netanyahu kicked off his campaign for reelection, as well as a mass desecration of the Sabbath, critics said.

Bennett Takes It on the Chin for ‘Refusal’ Remarks

Political leaders have a field day mocking Bennett for his remarks on refusing IDF orders. The next polls will reveal the damage, if any.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Yes or No, will You Order More Expulsions?

"I never called for refusal of orders," said Bayit Yehudi chairman, and accused Likud of playing a dangerous game.

Likud on Offense against Bennett for Statement on Expelling Jews

Bayit Yehudi chairman to hold press conference regarding his position on orders to evict Jewish homes.

Netanyahu: No 'Refusers' in My Government

Netanyahu indicates he won't include Bayit Yehudi chairman in his coalition because of Bennett's remarks on refusing orders.

Bennett: I Won't Evict Jews from Their Homes

Bayit Yehudi chairman says he would not agree to evict Jews; rival parties slam him, claim he advocates that soldiers refuse to obey orders.