Naftali Bennett

Bennett declares emergency situation on home front

Defense Minister delcares 48-hour emergency within 50 miles of Gaza as rocket fire continues.

Holed up in command bunker, Bennett takes position as DM

New defense minister met with Chief of Staff, head of Shin Bet, receiving updates on operation to eliminate senior Islamic Jihad terrorist.

Bennett to be sworn in as Defense Minister Tuesday

Incoming Defense Minister Naftali Bennett to formally assume his position Tuesday - without the traditional honor guard reception.

'I won't be able to sleep at night'

MK Yair Golan, formerly Deputy IDF Chief of Staff, concerned about the appointment of Naftali Bennett as Defense Minister.

After Liberman and Bennett, what coalition options are left?

Analysis: Now that the New Right has joined the Likud, and Liberman has made an ultimatum, what kind of coalitions can be formed?

Hevron Jews urge Bennett to approve new housing project

One year ago, Supreme Court ruled that Hevron market land could be transferred to the city's Jewish community for housing.

DM Bennett to IDF Chief: Be prepared for every scenario

Newly-appointed Defense Minister speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, says military must be prepared for every possible scenario.

Cabinet approves appointment of Bennett as defense minister

Minister Galant only one to oppose appointment, which does not need Knesset approval.

Likud activists: Add Bennett and Shaked to the Likud

Land of Israel Loyalists call for union between the Likud and the New Right parties.

'This is right for the State of Israel'

New Right chairwoman Ayelet Shaked welcomes appointment of Naftali Bennett as Defense Minister.

Netanyahu blasted for appointing Bennett as Defense Minister

Blue and White, Democratic Union criticize agreement between Netanyahu and Bennett which will see Bennett serving as Defense Minister.

Bennett refuses Netanyahu offer for spot on Likud list

New Right chairman rejects PM's proposal to receive safe spot on the Likud list if new elections are held.

Bennett: High chance of new elections

In first podcast session, MK Bennett discusses political deadlock, dangers of new elections.

Netanyahu offers Bennett ministerial position

New Right leader turns down offer of ministry, says not necessary to secure his commitment to right-wing bloc.

Bennett requests unity from Gantz and Netanyahu

New Right Party head speaks at memorial event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, implores Netanyahu and Gantz who attended to form unity government.

Bennett: New elections would crush the right

New Right leader says if Netanyahu needs to form unity government without right-wing bloc, so be it.

Will Netanyahu reappoint Bennett as a minister?

A news report says that PM Netanyahu may reappoint former Education Minister Naftali Bennett as a minister.

'New elections would be terrible news for Shaked and Bennett'

Political pundit Amit Segal: Bennett's overtures to the Likud should be interpreted in the context of what a new election will bring about.

Israeli politicians and the sin of foolishness

Many politicians have what to apologize for, and there's no time to do so like the days after Yom Kippur.

Bennett and Shaked didn't sign the right-wing pledge

The two refrained from signing pledge formulated by Likud, emphasizing that doing so would be unnecessary.

'An immoral political trick'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett warns against possible formation of left-wing minority government, relying on Arab support.

Bennett: There's a good compromise on the table

Former Education Minister says he is willing to pay 'personal price' if it means government formed, no third round of elections.

Report: Netanyahu interested in merging with New Right

Likud officials say possibility of merging with New Right is being examined following polls that indicated the move would benefit the party.

Bennett: New Right stands by Netanyahu

Former Education Minister Naftali Bennett says New Right party committed to broad unity government led by Netanyahu.

'Lapid, stop the boycotts'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett attacks Yair Lapid: True leaders unite the people.

Bennett: We won't abandon Smotrich and the haredim

Yamina leader Naftali says Blue and White needs to accept that 'it also did not win,' promises to remain loyal to agreement with haredim.

'People of the national camp, hold your heads high!'

Right-wingers, hold your heads high! The public largely elected the right-wing parties or parties that presented themselves as center-right.

'We are on the road to disaster: Wake up!"

Yamina leaders Bennett and Shaked warn voters to turn out or else residents of the center will need to be within 15 seconds of bomb shelters

Bennett 'special message to Anglo community in Israel'

Yamina candidate English message: 'The next minute will be one of the most important of entire election.'

Bennett: Ground should shake over peace plan

Yamina candidate warns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria will be abandoned.

Bennett: Gantz isn't fit to be Prime Minister

Naftali Bennett says that Benny Gantz said in 2014 that there was no need to worry about the terror tunnels from Gaza into Israel.

Bennett: This is the Deal of the Century map - 'a nightmare'

Senior Yamina member presents map showing expected danger to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria after peace plan.

Bennett: A national humiliation

Former Minister comments on footage of Netanyahu being taken off stage in Ashdod due to rocket attack.

What would an Israeli victory look like?

How should Israel go about achieving a victory over her enemies, from Hamas in the south to Hezbollah in the north?

Bennett:

'Defeat terrorism while it's still small'

'Experience teaches that 'carrots' are nice but don't prevent terror. There's no connection between welfare and terrorism,' says Bennett.

Bennett: For right-wing government - vote Yamina

Bennett says polls conducted by Netanyahu indicate Otzma and Noam won't get into Knesset. "They're about to waste two-and-a-half seats."

Bennett: We won't sit in Gantz-Lapid government

Ex minister unimpressed by Gantz's openness to including Shaked and himself in Blue and White-led gov't. "No way we'd sit in that gov't."

Bennett: Netanyahu adopting sovereignty plan shows we succeeded

Yamina leader says PM has finally adopted his plan to apply Israeli sovereignty over Area C, but strong Yamina required to implement it.

Bennett: No peace with human animal terrorists

Bennett following terror attack: They won't accept us in this country. It is not the ‘occupation’ that bothers them, but our existence here.

Yamina: Attacking Ayelet Shaked only brings us more votes

Yamina leaders Min. Smotrich, Naftali Bennett, praise chairwoman Shaked, promise party will only gain from Left's criticism.

Education Min.: Nazis also persecuted North African Jews

Persecution of North African Jewry under Nazi occupation now part of Israeli schools’ mandatory curriculum.

Bennett: Enough defense, Israel should go on offense

Yamina leaders visit scene of student's murder, call on govt. to take tougher approach to terrorists.

Watch: Naftali Bennett holds Facebook Live chat - in English

Former Education Minister Naftali Bennett of the Yamina party answers questions during Facebook Live chat session in English.

Bennett: We'll nominate Netanyahu for PM

Ex-Education Minister says Yamina will definitely endorse Netanyahu for premiership after elections. 'We're not playing games like Liberman'

'Peretz shouldn't be allowed to turn Israel into Venezuela'

Former Minister Naftali Bennett fierce attack on Labor-Gesher economic plan: 'Good intentions sometimes lead to disasters.'

Bennett: The State of Israel will do everything for Pollard

"This is an extraordinary humanitarian case, which requires Israel to do everything possible."

Bennett: I did not torpedo alliance with Otzma - it's a lie

Bennett rejects claims that he was behind failure of alliance with Otzma Yehudit, and attacks Liberman. "He will bring leftist government."

Ben-Gvir: Bennett is blocking alliance - we'll run alone

Otzma Yehudit party to run separately, accuses Naftali Bennett of torpedoing alliance with United Right.

Is Likud behind anti-Bennett campaign?

Unsigned political campaign asserting "Bennett is again dismantling the Right" appears on several sites for religious public.

'Every effort being made to bring the Right together'

Naftali Bennett says New Right making 'every effort' to form alliance with United Right, will then turn to Zehut to expand right-wing bloc.

Report: Rabbi Peretz rejects meeting with Bennett

New Right accuses Jewish Home leader of not wanting to unify ahead of upcoming elections.

Bennett to meet Rabbi Peretz on Sunday

New Right, United Right, leaders to meet Sunday for last-ditch effort at unity talks.

Netanyahu strategy to obstruct New Right

PM summons Jewish Home Chair Peretz, pressing him to close deal with Otzma Yehudit in attempt to foil Shaked/Bennett Knesset comeback.

'PA is stealing our land and Israel is doing nothing to stop it'

New Right to push for crack-down on Arab land grabs in Judea and Samaria, says Bennett. 'PA is stealing our land and we're not stopping it.'

'Bennett didn't give anything up - he didn't have anything'

Likud's MK Bitan says claims of what people 'gave up' need to be taken in proportion. 'You can't give up what you don't have.'

Bennett: We need a unified Right

Ex-Education Minister hints at decision to step aside, allow Shaked to lead the New Right, with plans for alliance with United Right.

Bennett, Shaked meet to decide whether to run together again

Naftali Bennett wants to run with 'liberal' right-wing parties, Shaked to run with larger United Right list.

Smotrich: Bennett and Shaked haven't learned their lesson

Trans. Min. Smotrich warns: If the New Right runs separately and a left-wing government forms, the public won't forgive them.

Bennett: 'I'll put my ego aside if Shaked joins me'

10 days before closing the lists for the 22nd Knesset, New Right chairman Bennett says that he's open to merging with anyone on the right.

Yair Netanyahu to Bennett: 'You're preparing a coup'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett faces criticism after declining to commit to recommending Binyamin Netanyahu for prime minister.