Naftali Bennett

Bennett: 'Whom do you want to see as Defense Minister?'

DM Bennett emphasizes: 'Largest party matters less than largest bloc, vote Yamina.'

Bennett: 'Netanyahu needs strong party to the right'

Bennett said he was tired of religious right being used as "whipping boy," only Yamina would prevent another disengagement.

Watch: Bennett prays at Western Wall

Ahead of elections, DM Bennett arrives at Kotel, where he recites the prayers for the State and for IDF soldiers, and speaks with passersby.

Where exactly does Yamina stand on Judaism issues?

Take a look at the facts before accusing the religious Zionist parties of ignoring Judaism.

Bennett: 61 seats are within reach

Defense Minister visits Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market, calls on voters to vote for Yamina on election day.

Bennett to Lapid: Who needs you?

Naftali Bennett said Lapid should be ashamed of himself and called on Gantz to distance himself from Lapid's attack on MK Rafi Peretz.

Construction of 741 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

In a move backed by Naftali Bennett, construction of 741 housing units in Judea and Samaria was approved today.

Bennett on Gaza escalation: We are preparing something

Defense Minister delivers implicit threat to terror organizations in the Gaza Strip following latest round of rocket attacks.

Settlement leaders: 'Netanyahu seems trying to steal credit'

Senior settlement officials refer to PM announcement to connect certain communities to water and electricity: 'Empty promises'.

'We're preparing something, I want it to be on our terms'

Defense Min. Bennett says he's committed to Israelis living on Gaza border, but wants Israeli action to be 'on our terms, at our time.'

'Nothing more humane than working to bring home our sons'

DM Bennett responds to left-wing criticism, says 'nothing more humane' than bringing kidnapped Israelis home.

"No place where Israeli sovereignty more justified than Hebron"

Bennett announces plans for new project in Tomb of the Patriarchs, stating that Hebron will receive Israeli sovereignty.

Left rips Bennett for "inhuman" retrieval of terrorists' remains

The Defense Minister responded by accusing his critics of immorality.

Bennett: My enemy is Hamas, not Netanyahu

Defense Minister says he will not attack fellow leaders in the right-wing bloc - even if they attack him.

Watch: Army bulldozers collect body of terrorist

Amid clashes, IDF collects body of terrorist who tried to place bomb earlier. Islamic Jihad manages to retrieve second terrorist's body.

Bennett bans PA construction in Area B

Bennett bans Palestinians from continuing construction in an area near the Shiloh Valley of the Binyamin Region

Bennett approves 1,900 residential units in Judea and Samaria

Civil Administration's Planning Office to approve more than 1,900 housing units in the heart of the Binyamin region.

'We're holding the bodies of terrorists'

DM Bennett says Israel is using 'carrot and stick' with Gaza, working towards release of Israelis held by Hamas.

'The nation of Israel is here to stay'

Defense Minister Bennett visits Jerusalem’s Midreshet Lindenbaum, saluting growing role of women in military service.

Netanyahu resumes attacks on Yamina

PM expresses hope that Bennett "will remain loyal to his voters", claims Yamina "had contacts with Blue and White."

Bennett: Eli will be regulated

Defense Minister praises High Court for rescinding 6-year-old interim order which halted approval of construction in Eli.

Bennett: 'Painful spring' is in store for Hamas

DM Bennett says plan the result of which would be "sustainable quiet and prevention of the enemy's ability to grow stronger" in the works.

Yamina threatens to reveal 'dirt' on United Torah Judaism

Following accusations of Smotrich allowing WOW to set up tefilin stand, Yamina threatened to implicate UTJ of cooperation with Arab MKs

Bennett: Without us there will be no sovereignty

Yamina leader says if his party does not receive enough seats unity government will be formed which will not apply sovereignty 'on 1 inch.'

Foreign Minister Katz: I trust Bennett

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz does not join the attacks on Defense Minister Bennett: I trust the entire system, including him.

Bennett asks, Likud will stop attacking

Yamina chairman sends messages to Netanyahu's associates saying he wants to avoid a confrontation with the Likud.

Bennett: ‘I won’t sit with Gantz’

Yamina chairman says his party would prefer to be in the opposition rather than support a Blue and White-led government.

Bennett:

'Since I assumed office, we eliminated 30 terrorists'

Defense Minister Bennett on the situation in Gaza: We are bombing Hamas bases in retaliation for balloon attacks.

Gantz rejects Smotrich, but not Bennett and Shaked

Blue and White chairman rules out coalition with Joint List and "those who are racist and radical like Smotrich".

Galant continues verbal attacks on Bennett

Aliyah and Integration Minister blasts Defense Minister in interview with i24NEWS. Yamina: How about dealing with the problems of the olim?

Did Netanyahu downplay Bennett's role?

In radio interview, PM appears to downplay Defense Minister's role in his government.

Shin Bet officials slam Bennett

Officials tell media defense minister pandering to right after Bennett ends administrative detention of right-wing activist.

Bennett: Zero chance we'll join Gantz-led government

Yamina chairman vows to back Netanyahu. 'Even if they promise me to retain Defense Ministry, I won't help remove Netanyahu from office.'

Jewish youth detained by Shin Bet minutes after release by court

19-year-old Elia Ben-David arrested in order signed by DM Bennett. His lawyer: "Law enforcement has reached a new low."

Likud minister: 'Bennett is childish, he doesn't understand'

Min. Yoav Galant blasts DM Bennett, says campaign for sovereignty is 'childish' even for a political campaign.

Bennett: Everyone is targeting us in their campaigns

Yamina chairman and Defense Minister discusses why the other parties are targeting religious Zionist voters in their election campaigns.

Towers of Babble?

Bennett reads out embarrassing B&W quotes from Protective Edge

Blue and White heads exit Knesset plenum as DM reads protocols that include unintelligible Gantz statement under pressure of Gaza operation.

ANALYSIS:

Bennett changing the equation in war against Israel’s foes

Taking a page from President Trump's book, Defense Minister Bennett applying maximal pressure to the PA to end its support for terrorism.

Bennett:

'Hamas leaders' conduct brings us closer to deadly action'

DM Bennett: “The action will be very different from those that preceded it - no one will be immune.”

'Without sovereignty, we'll have a Palestinian terror state'

Defense Min. Bennett urges immediate vote on sovereignty, says 'there'll never be a better time' to do it.

Galant blasts Bennett over Gaza escalation

Minister Yoav Galant chides Defense Minister over failure to deal with incendiary balloon and rocket attacks on the south.

DM Bennett meets with US Defense Secretary over Iranian threat

Israeli Defense Minister meets with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in Washington to discuss removal of Iranian forces from Syria.

Bennett to ask US for advanced weapons

During working meeting with US Sec. of Defense Esper, DM Bennett is expected to request advanced weapons to combat Iranian entrenchment.

Bennett to Yesha Council: Apply sovereignty

Defense Minister meets Yesha Council members, briefs them on efforts to promote sovereignty following publication of US peace plan.

'Bennett is planning major military action in Gaza'

'Response to explosive balloons is same as response to rockets,' Yamina MKs say.

Bennett visits Washington to discuss Iranian threat

Defense Min. Bennett leaves for Washington, to discuss Iranian aggression and the 'deal of the century.'

Bennett stops imports of PA agricultural produce

Imports of PA agricultural products to stop as of Sunday at 6:00 a.m.

Bennett responds to Iranian Foreign Minister

Defense Minister fires back after Mohammad Javad Zarif describes US peace plan as "Highway to Hell".

Bennett: How can A-G humiliate PM while he is abroad?

Defense Minister slams A-G Mandelblit for filing indictments against Netanyahu while PM is meeting President Trump in Washington.

'Israel won't be deterred by Palestinian threats'

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett holds security assessment on Judea and Samaria with IDF chief of staff ahead of Trump peace plan release.

Bennett on Trump Plan:

"We won't allow even a centimeter of land to be surrendered"

Defense Minister Bennett says he will back Trump peace plan if it includes annexation, but won't support establishment of Palestinian state.

Bennett: We will not allow creation of Palestinian state

Defense Minister responds to reports Trump Administration to release peace plan soon. 'Yamina party will remain vigilant.'

Bennett: Don't miss opportunity for sovereignty

Defense Minister praises Bezalel Smotrich's proposal to apply sovereignty in the Jordan Valley. 'Zionist parties cannot miss 1-time chance.

Bennett: Not demonstrators, but rioters

Defense Minister responds to criticism of his decision to ban members of anarchist organization from Judea and Samaria.

'The circus is over, we'll act harshly with home-grown enemies'

DM Bennett orders IDF and security forces to issue restraining orders banning anarchist leftist activists from Judea and Samaria.

Bennett meets with his Greek counterpart

Bennett and Greek Defense Minister discuss regional tensions and future collaborations.

Bennett: 'True unity, not political bloc'

Despite Otzma maneuver, Bennett says 'I'm proud to lead a movement that connects the entire ideological Right and all of religious Zionism.'

Netanyahu holds emergency meeting with Bennett, Peretz

PM meets leaders of right-wing parties in last-ditch attempt to unify right-wing list.

Ben Gvir: I will remove picture of Baruch Goldstein

Otzma Yehudit leader calls on Ministers Bennett, Smotrich, to 'show responsibility' and run with him after he announces removal of picture.

Bennett: I will not include anyone who honors a mass murderer

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett refuses to bow to pressure from Likud to run with Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben Gvir.