Naftali Bennett

Bennett expected to be released from hospital tomorrow

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett, hospitalized at Sheba Hospital following neck pain: 'It went well. I'll be released tomorrow please G-d.'.

Naftali Bennett hospitalized

Yamina party chief undergoes series of medical examines at Sheba Hospital after complaining of neck pains.

Rabbi Rafi Peretz blasts Yamina

Jerusalem Affairs Minister blasts the Yamina party after it voted in favor of a non-confidence motion against the government.

Likud instructs MKs to attack Bennett

Likud party says Bennett chose Lapid and Tibi after Yamina votes in favor of no-confidence motion.

Bennett: Lockdown the result of failure

Yamina chairman criticizes government's handling of coronavirus crisis. 'Lockdown destroying a generation of entrepreneurs.'

Tibi: Between Bennett and Netanyahu, we choose Netanyahu

Joint List MK does not hesitate to say who he would choose between current PM, Yamina chairman.

Bennett: I saw people fighting for their lives

Yamina leader visits Rambam Hospital in Haifa to see coronavirus ward, speak with patients and doctors.

Joint List MK: 'Bennett's rise is alarming'

MK Aida Touma-Sliman wants the PM replaced, "but not by Netanyahu on steroids"

Likud: We're used to the left-wing media inflating Bennett

Likud dismisses new Channel 12 News poll, says it is an attempt to harm Netanyahu.

Poll: Netanyahu falls to 26 seats, Bennett rises to 23

New poll shows Yamina party becoming second largest party if elections were held today.

From Crisis to Prosperity: How to beat COVID-19

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Naftali Bennett: Let's stop fighting

"We're all in this together. If we fight - we will lose. If we stay together - we will win."

'Netanyahu put his own interests above the virus'

Yamina chairman blasts Netanyahu, says he will not join government even if asked.

'Nothing will happen if we pause protests for a few weeks'

'It wasn't easy to pray outdoors on Yom Kippur, but it can be done - and restricting protests can and should be done too."

'We are on the brink of disaster, stop blaming each other'

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett: Nothing will happen to democracy if there are no huge demonstrations for two weeks. Wake up.

Will Prof. Gabi Barbash join Yamina?

The former director-general of the Health Ministry is one of the "big names" party leader Naftali Bennett would like to recruit.

Haaretz editor-in-chief: Anyone but Bennett

Aluf Benn writes that Bennett is 'the most impressive politician' to emerge in the last 10 years, and that makes him dangerous.

Bennett: Whoever doesn't wear a mask is stupid and selfish

Former Defense Minister: Wearing a face mask can reduce the viral load a person receives by up to 95%.

Bennett in Ashdod: A great miracle happened here

MK Bennett near scene of rocket fall in Ashdod: It is possible to create a different reality here.

Gantz, Bennett, praise Bahrain-Israel agreement

'When Arab neighbors understand that the nation of Israel will never leave, regional stability and peace become possible,' Bennett says.

Naftali Bennett: 'Criminal negligence by Netanyahu government'

Yamina Chairman responds to coronavirus commissar statement that Israel will reach 100,000 tests per day by November.

'We are also allowed to enjoy Naftali Bennett'

Mayor of Beitar Illit praises former Defense Minister for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Bennett: 'Exemplary conduct' by the haredi public

"The government needs to stop playing petty politics and start providing real solutions for real people."

Bennett: Government not functioning, Netanyahu failed

Former defense minster says holding new elections now in the middle of the coronavirus crisis would be "a disaster."

Bennett: I'll say who I think should lead before the elections

Yamina chairman slams government handling of coronavirus crisis, says there are 2 cults, the 'only Bibi' and anyone but Bibi' cults.

Naftali Bennett:

'Netanyahu's head isn't in state affairs'

Yamina Chairman attacks PM Netanyahu, accusing him of being busy with his private affairs, not running country and coronavirus crisis.

Bennett: Netanyahu, Gantz destroying Israel's deterrence

Former Defense Minister criticizes government for failing to respond to Nasrallah's vow to kill Israeli soldier, continued balloon terror.

Shaked: Bennett should be a candidate for prime minister

Former Justice Minister says Yamina party is positioning itself to be an alternative to the Likud party.

'Netanyahu did not implement my plan because he is afraid of me'

Yamina chairman: People are suffering from anxiety because this entire government puts personal matters at the top of their priorities.

'Stop talking, take action'

Yamina chairman responds to attack in which Rabbi Shai Ohayon was killed. "I don't want to hear words from our leaders, but to see actions."

'Removing Bennett's guard - outrageous and irresponsible'

The Movement for the Quality of Government claimed Bennett was stripped of personal security arrangements for political reasons.

Gideon Levy's nightmare: Naftali Bennett as PM

Haaretz columnist predicts Yamina chairman will replace Netanyahu as prime minister. 'A man who wears a kippah would represent a new image.'

Naftali Bennett:

'Health Ministry leadership destroyed Israel's economy'

'From day one they were set on having a lockdown and shot down mass testing,' ex-Defense Minister says of former Health Ministry officials.

Former Defense Minister Bennett loses security protection

All other outgoing Defense Ministers receive five years' protection; Bennett gets just three months.

Naftali Bennett's new book

Among those recommending book: Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, head of INSS Institute, Prof. Gabi Barbash, and Dov Moran, high-tech entrepreneur.

MK Matan Kahane: 'I'd recommend Bennett to be prime minister'

MK Kahane announces 'next person I'd recommend to be prime minister is Naftali Bennett,' stressing this is not official Yamina position.

Bennett: Hard to find workers because they're on unpaid leave

Naftali Bennett meets with Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem shop owners: 'In fact, government encourages people not to go to work.'

Will reality star join Bennett's campaign?

Bennett met with reality star and businesswoman Naama Kasry. At the end of the meeting, Kasry hinted at continued cooperation.

Bennett: Netanyahu missed a once-in-a-century opportunity

Yamina leader welcomes peace agreement with UAE, says sovereignty will come from source other than Netanyahu.

Poll: Netanyahu down as support for Bennett climbs

Blue and White is down to just eight, Yesh Atid still in second with 19, while Joint List remains at 15.

Bennett to govt: Have you gone mad? Get to work

Yamina chairman accuses government of dithering while people die due to economic cost of coronavirus closures.

After Netanyahu: Who will be Israel's next Prime Minister?

Which candidate is most likely to succeed Netanyahu as premier? A plurality of Israelis say Naftali Bennett will probably be the next PM.

Bennett asks Yifat Shasha-Biton to join Yamina

Yamina chairman asks Knesset Coronavirus Committee chair to leave Likud for his party after coalition chairman tries to fire her.

Poll: Bennett closing gap with Netanyahu

Among right-wing voters, 33% still want Netanyahu to lead national camp, while 25% want Bennett to lead the camp.

Bennett:

COVID-19 handling 'failure of Yom Kippur War dimensions'

Former Defense Minister asks why it took almost four months to adopt his exact plan to deal with coronavirus.

MK Naftali Bennett:

'Am I sure to recommend Netanyahu? Absolutely not'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks government and its leader: 'Government is terrible on all fronts - it should be cast to the winds.'

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'We need to crush this pandemic'

'A million Israelis are suffering through a terrible economic situation while Netanyahu and Gantz waste time,' says ex-Defense Minister.

Poll: Bennett rises to 16 seats, Likud drops to 31

New poll shows Yamina party tripling in strength at Likud's expense as discontent grows over government's handling of coronavirus crisis.

Bennett: We must focus on 'the head of the octopus'

Yamina chair says efforts should be focused on fighting Iran rather than its proxies Hezbollah and Hamas.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Don't shut down

Yamina chairman says government must wait until at least next Monday to declare any new coronavirus restrictions.

Bennett welcomes Barbash appointment: 'He's the right person'

Yamina chairman praises appointment of Professor Gabi Barbash to lead fight against coronavirus.

Bennett barrage:

'I accuse this dysfunctional government'

Yamina Chairman attacks government in Knesset, compares failure to manage coronavirus to security chaos.

Bennett forms civil group 'Israelis defeat the coronavirus'

Yamina leader says Israelis must take fight against coronavirus into their own hands due to failure of the current government.

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Why are Israel's skies still closed?

Other countries have reopened their airports with 2-step testing, but the Health Ministry refuses to back such a step in Israel.

'Our pressure worked, tomorrow's stupid lockdown is cancelled!'

Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett celebrates news that lockdown won't be imposed this weekend, calls plan 'stupid'.

Bennett:

'Imposing a broad lockdown now is destructive and illogical'

Former Defense Minister rips government plan to impose weekend lockdowns. 'The government is panicking and shooting in all directions.'

Naftali Bennett:

'I offered to be COVID-19 coordinator, Netanyahu's ignoring me'

Yamina Chairman says regarding coronavirus struggle he approached PM to help with crisis, but requests remain unanswered.

'Citizens' Coronavirus Cabinet:' Gov't wasting millions

Group calls announcement of aid packages to families waste of 'titanic proportion.'

Poll: Bennett best choice to bring Israel out of COVID-19 crisis

Survey finds Israelis trust Yamina chairman to handle coronavirus crisis over PM Netanyahu by 34%-24%.