Naftali Bennett

Parties on the Right, put your egos aside and unite!

Smotrich: I was not involved in firing of Bennett, Shaked

National Union leader says he wants to replace Ayelet Shaked as Justice Minister now despite knowing is is just a transitional government.

Naftali Bennett: New Right will be running for 22nd Knesset

Ex-Education Minister Naftali Bennett announces he will run as part of the New Right 'a little wiser, more seriously and more modestly.'

Netanyahu to replace Shaked and Bennett within 48 hours

Prime Minister to name new Justice and Education ministers, replacing Ayelet Shaked and Naftali Bennett, by Tuesday.

500 million shekels to right a terrible wrong and secure Israel

What's behind Netanyahu's decision to fire Bennett and Shaked?

Union of Right-Wing Parties looks to receive Justice and Education Ministries, following termination of Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked.

Netanyahu fires ministers Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked

New Right party's Justice Minister and Education Minister fired as Netanyahu moves to strengthen Likud in transitional government.

'Jerusalem Day - a holiday of national unity'

Education minister arrives at cabinet meeting following prolonged absence. 'Now, more than ever, we need unity, not polarization.'

The surprising political comeback

Naftali Bennett is planning a joint run with Rafi Peretz, Bezalel Smotrich and even Moshe Feiglin under the name 'United Right Front.'

Could new rightist alliance unite Bennett, Feiglin, and Peretz?

New Right chief Naftali Bennett reportedly making overtures to Zehut, Jewish Home, National Union, Otzma Yehudit for rightist alliance.

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Bennett and Feiglin considering running in 'technical bloc'

New Right chairman and Zehut chairman reportedly held a "long and good" meeting this week.

Bennett and Shaked likely to run on separate lists

Shaked intends to become a Likud member. Bennett intends to run as head of New Right but will try to join other parties.

First publication:

Rabbi Peretz tried to oust Shaked and Bennett

United Right looked into possibly firing ministers Bennett and Shaked and replacing them with serving Knesset members, but was rejected.

New Elections:

Bennett meets with Shaked ahead of Knesset dissolution vote

New Right leaders meet in Naftali Bennett's office amid talk of possible run with Likud, as Israel inches towards new elections.

Nir Barkat to Naftali Bennett: Join the Likud

'Small right-wing parties hurt the nationalist camp,' says ex-Jerusalem Mayor-turned MK Nir Barkat. 'Do what Kulanu did and join the Likud.'

'Bennett was a kind of insulation, I miss him'

Political analyst: Shaked is joining Likud, she's got support. United Right's Religious Zionism is more religious and less liberal.

New Right officials: We'll run if new elections held

Sources in New Right say party will run if new elections are held - even if Ayelet Shaked leaves.

'Naftali Bennett will definitely return to politics'

Retired Col. Matan Kahana, former candidate of the New Right, says that outgoing Education Minister Naftali Bennett is a true leader.

Naftali Bennett:

'I did my best; I'll never stop giving to the people of Israel'

Education Minister at Israel Prize ceremony: 'Those who can't allow themselves to fail in a big way will never be brave enough to win big.'

'Israel must act to save Jews from assimilation, anti-Semitism'

Minister Bennett delivers remarks at International Bible Quiz. 'We have a duty to ensure that we will be sovereign and united forever.'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz:

'I spoke with Bennett and Shaked, I regret the results'

Jewish Home chairman calls leaders of New Right, expresses his regret over the results they achieved in the elections.

Caroline Glick to Arutz 7:

'Hard to feel defeated when Trump, Netanyahu adopt my policies'

American-Israeli journalist who ran on New Right ticket explains her party's defeat - and why she's believes its policies won out.

Bennett admits defeat

New Right leader takes responsibility for election loss after a week of arguing over voting irregularities.

Only one invalid New Right ballot located

Minister Bennett, representatives of New Right, examine protocols of the double envelopes, find only one invalid ballot.

Bennett's Last Hope:

New Right's vote recount request approved

With just 1,344 votes between New Right and the Knesset, Election committee approves request for partial recount.

Retrospect Heroes: You disgust me

From beginning I thought Bennett's resignation, establishing New Right was mistake, but those attacking in hindsight are disgusting. Opinion

Bennett: Praying and fighting for every vote

New Right chairman addresses ongoing counting of soldiers' votes, as his party hovers around the electoral threshold.

Bennett: He who dares - can fail

New Right chairman addresses situation of his party, which currently fails to cross threshold. 'The credit belongs to the man in the arena.'

Bennett: We won't give up a single vote

'We need about 5% from soldiers, compared to 3% we had nationally. It's possible, but borderline,' says New Right chairman.

Bennett looks to soldiers' votes to push New Right over the top

Despite initial results showing the New Right failing to enter the Knesset, Bennett remains hopeful that soldiers' votes will close the gap.

'We look out for soldiers, the soldiers will look out for us'

New Right chairman hopes his party will enter the 21st Knesset: We are certain in the justice of our path.

Bennett: These elections boil down to one thing

Education Minister arrives to vote in Raanana. 'We will remove excess legalization and defeat the enemy. We will be strong and united.'

Bennett: 'Only Shaked and I will guard the land'

Bennett doesn't understand why PM siphons from his party, 'perhaps because he doesn't want to deal with Supreme Court and defeat Hamas.'

A shameful election display

We'll all be glad when it's over.

Bennett: We've proven we can turn the world around

'Time to end the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria,' says New Right Chairman Naftali Bennett Arutz Sheva interview.

Bennett 'educates left' on how to make peace

New Right leader releases campaign video with white dove detailing left's mistakes in how it sought peace.

Bennett: Every vote for Feiglin brings the bulldozer closer

Education Minister Bennett warns settlers not to vote for Zehut, promises to restore quiet to southern Israel.

Bennett on Hamas: We cannot continue this crazy situation

Education Minister says he will take care of Hamas as defense minister, blasts Blue and White leaders over past mistakes in Gaza.

Watch: Minister Naftali Bennett plays the piano

During filming of new clip, Education Minister finds piano in studio.

'War isn't a movie that's over in two hours'

Jewish Home MK Yogev slams New Right's Naftali Bennett, says he's not fit to be Defense Minister.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'The Gantz-Bogie approach is unacceptable'

New Right chairman criticizes Netanyahu for failing to convene the cabinet: Do not be afraid of aggressive and creative plans.

'Residents of the south cannot be hostages to elections'

Minister Bennett accuses PM Netanyahu of 'abandoning' residents of the south to Hamas following cancellation of cabinet meeting.

Response to Bennett's demand? Cabinet meeting canceled

Cabinet meeting planned for Wednesday canceled after Bennett calls on AG to instruct PM to immediately convene cabinet.

Bennett demands Cabinet meet to discuss security situation

Education Minister demands Attorney General force PM Netanyahu to allow ministers to have a say in response to Hamas attacks.

Bennett: Religious people are held back in the IDF

'There's a problem here and we have to correct it,' Bennett says.

Bennett and Shaked: We'll vote against surrendering to Hamas

'Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar should just leave this world instead of prancing around like a proud peacock,' Bennett says.

Ya'alon's attack on Bennett

Blue and White candidate criticizes behavior of Minister Naftali Bennett in the cabinet, calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to dismiss him.

Bennett presents: Operation 'Burning the Chametz'

Minister Bennett outlines program for dealing with Hamas. 'With regard to Gaza, there is something that can be done.'

Bennett blasts EU: 'Shame on you'

'We'll keep defending West against Islamic terror - even though you don't deserve it.' Bennett rips EU over refusal to recognize Golan.

Rabbi Peretz: Cut off the terrorists' hope

Jewish Home chairman criticizes government's response to latest rocket fire.

Naftali Bennett:

'Give IDF order to defeat Hamas'

Education Minister slams PM's security policy: 'Cease-fire would cost us blood; as Defense Minister I'll shake system, stop bombing dunes.'

Bennett: 'Nonsense' to bomb empty buildings

Education Minister: 'Bombing an empty building and then feeling good as if this is what is deterring Hamas is nonsense - it does not work.'

'A ceasefire is a tailwind for terrorism'

Minister Naftali Bennett says Israel would make a mistake if it agrees to a ceasefire after Hamas imposed an escalation.

Bennett: Hamas will pay for what they did

Education Minister calls on gov't to use 'full force' of IDF to punish Hamas terrorist organization for rocket attack on central Israel.

'The fact is, soldiers are afraid to shoot'

Education Minister Bennett blames Blue and White leaders for abduction of IDF soldiers, says firing orders were 'not to shoot.'

Bennett cancels AIPAC speech

New Right leader cancels scheduled address to AIPAC next week due to proximity to the elections.

I wish I could endorse New Right

I see no other leadership that understands power and what to do with it once it is in your hands besides Meretz and the New Right. Opinion.

Bennett demands: Deny 'Hitler expert' entry to Poland

Diaspora Affairs Minister Bennett calls on Poland to deny entry to Holocaust denier.

Education Minister eulogizes murdered Rabbi Ahiad Ettinger

'Standing at your grave I say, Jewish blood will no longer be considered cheapest commodity in Middle East.'

Netanyahu and Bennett clash during Cabinet meeting

New Right chairman criticizes Netanyahu who agreed to increase the amount of Qatari money entering Gaza: Capitulation to terrorism.