Naftali Bennett

Bennett Surpasses Netanyahu in Campaign Donations

Data reveals Bennett has received more money in donations than Netanyahu - and from more donors.

This Election, Will Right-Wingers 'Come Home' from the Likud?

Why Dani Dayan's candidacy for the Jewish Home could mark a turning point in the party's quest to lead the nationalist camp.

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Beit El residents threaten to file petition in High Court for Justice over oversight; ministers play blame game, point to Finance Ministry.

Bennett Hails Tekuma-Jewish Home Unity

Jewish Home party leader praises last night's decision by Tekuma party members to remain united, ending rumors of a split.

Livni: Netanyahu Should Thank Me for Turning to Kerry

Livni insists she was working in Israel's 'best interests' by turning to Kerry over PA UN bid, says she was doing PM's job for him.

MKs Fire Back at Livni's 'Leftist Subversion' in Kerry Appeal

Naftali Bennett: Livni has reached 'rock-bottom' after she allegedly asked US to veto PA UN bid for the sake of the Left in elections.

Report: Bennett Unconcerned Over Jewish Home-Tekuma Tensions

Bennett allegedly says in private conversations that Tekuma-Yachad list would help right-wing bloc; Tekuma to decide Saturday on split.

Bennett at INSS: Israelis Must Stop 'Groveling'

Naftali Bennett says he will not apologize for his 'no apologies' PR campaign, Israel should 'blame itself' for poor world relations.

Bennett Bested Indyk and Buried the 2-State-Solution

Stern Slams Bennett: You Have Plenty to Apologize For

MK Elazar Stern attacks Bennett over his election campaign, claims he has to apologize for his "extremist" views on religion.

Tekuma Explains Religious Divide Threatening Jewish Home Split

National Union charges Jewish Home trying to remove religious Zionist 'Torah core' from party, 'belligerent' Bennett using them as 'pawns.'

Netanyahu Demands EU Place Hamas Back on Terrorism List

Netanyahu joins outpouring of ministers and MKs criticizing removal of Hamas from terror list; EU message is 'kill Israelis, get a state.'

Watch: Bennett, Feiglin Kick Off Campaigns on YouTube

Viral videos show politicians dealing with Israeli 'first world problems' ahead of primaries.

National Union Says There Are Still Gaps with Bennett

Uri Ariel's National Union/Tekuma rejects reports that a unity agreement with the Jewish Home is close.

Shaked: 'No Logic' in Jewish Home Running with Likud

MK Ayelet Shaked denies claims that Jewish Home will run with Likud in March. 'There is absolutely no logic in that,' she argues.

Dani Dayan Joins Jewish Home

Former Yesha Council leader pledges support for Bennett's party over Likud, indicates differences with Netanyahu over peace talks, Livni.

Bennett Fires Back at Nasty Pundit, Warns Leftist Elites

Nahum Barne’a says Jewish Home voters are ‘xenophobes, benighted slaves to racist rabbis.’ Bennett says old elites are on their way out.

Ya'alon: Netanyahu Didn't Promise Bennett the Defense Ministry

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says that PM Netanyahu denied rumors that he offered the post to Jewish Home chairman.

Poll Puts Labor Top, But Public Wants Rightist Government

28% want right-hareidi coalition vs. 19% for left; Labor gets 24 over 20 to Likud; 60% want Ya'alon as Defense Minister, just 21% Bennett.

Bennett's Heroes: King David and Ben Gurion

Jewish Home leader says Israeli public has moved dramatically rightward in the aftermath of the Disengagement.

Vice President of Yesha Council to Run for Jewish Home

Naftali Bennett welcomes Yigal Dilmoni's candidacy for the Jewish Home list, says he is a 'worthy candidate' for MK.

Bennett on MSNBC: If Someone Shot at You, You'd Shoot Back

Jewish Home chairman explains that it was Hamas, not Israel, that made a mistake by placing missiles in schools and hospitals.

Ya'alon Confronts Netanyahu: Did You Promise Bennett My Post?

In a phone conversation with PM, Defense Minister Ya'alon demands answers about rumors that Netanyahu promised his position to Bennett.

Bennett Asks Indyk: How Many Need to Die Before You Wake Up?

At Saban Forum, Bennett says 'I believe that last summer 10% of Israeli moved from left to center, and from center to right.'

Bennett: Netanyahu and I Agreed Not to Attack Each Other

Jewish Home chairman reveals he agreed with Likud that the two parties won't attack each other during the election campaign.

Jewish Home crisis

Ariel Admits to an Ideological Rift with Bennett

Ariel says unity efforts continue, but maintains that primaries are corrupt and divide continues - amid talk of Yishai partnership.

Bennett and Ariel Trying to Maintain Jewish Home Unity

Jewish Home Chairman and Tekuma Chairman hold positive meeting amid reports that Ariel may form a new party with Shas's Yishai.

Crisis Averted? Jewish Home Unity Talks 'Positive'

Talks between Bennett, Ariel over finalizing merger between their two factions went well, as Ben-Dahan considers bolting National Union.

Analysis

Make No Mistake: Bennett Called This Election

Analysis: only one politician has an interest in these elections, and his fingerprints are all over them. Enter the next defense minister.

Bennett: Challenge Now is Elections, Not Faction Politics

Jewish Home chairman and Economics Minister Naftali Bennett praises Arutz Sheva - and appealed for party unity.

Bennett, Ariel at Odds Over Future of Jewish Home

Argument erupts in Jewish Home faction meeting over whether to add Tekuma members to the list, leading to rumors of split.

Bennett to Left: We Will Not Be Silent Anymore

Naftali Bennett tells Left to 'keep calm' after demonstrations against nationalists Saturday night erupt in incitement.

Bennett Signs Chinese 'Water City' Agreement

Economy Minister in Shaoguan promotes Israeli business in Chinese market, says he misses Israel.

Peretz Submits Bill to Prevent Bennett from Becoming PM

MK Amir Peretz submits bill to revert to direct prime ministerial elections - specifically to prevent 'extremist' Bennett from becoming PM.

Bennett to US: Jewish State Law is Our Problem, Not Yours

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett fires back at US criticism, saying they 'have no right to interfere' in internal affairs.

Bennett in China to Help Build 'City of Water'

Israeli companies hold a pilot for water technology in Chinese city, as Economics Minister urges Israelis to enter Chinese market.

Bennett: Time to Stop Blaming Ourselves and Fight Terror

Jewish Home chairman says that it's time for Israel to fight terror instead of protecting itself from terrorism.

Ex-MK Calls Knesset's Bluff: You Don't Hire Arabs Either

Bennett's '99.9% Arab loyalty' claim and Netanyahu's indignation face an inconvenient fact Ben-Ari noticed during his years in the Knesset.

Interior Minister Opens Investigation into Ashkelon Mayor

Gilad Erdan warns decision to lay-off Arab workers as 'security precaution' discriminatory, could further tensions.

Bennett: 99.9% of Israeli Arabs are Loyal Citizens

Economics Minister says he won't tolerate discrimination, following Ashkelon mayor's move to lay off Arab workers after Tuesday attack.

Exclusive

A Candid Interview with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett

Bennett speaks to Arutz Sheva about terrorism, deterrence, Temple Mount, Lapid, upcoming elections, and relationship with Uri Ariel.

Sending a message

Stunned Worshippers Return to Har Nof Synagogue

MKs join residents and wounded victims praying in Jerusalem synagogue one day after the lethal terror attack.

Bennett Censured After Showing Victim in BBC Interview

Minister reprimanded on air after taking on international coverage of synagogue massacre.

Ariel Warns Bennett: We Won't Sell Out for Mandates

Unity deal in further jeopardy as Ariel speaks of 'red line' principles stopping a union with Jewish Home's push for political 'center.'

Coalition Crisis?

Jewish Home Party Declares War on Livni's 'Dirty Tricks'

Naftali Bennett says his party will no longer support any bills sponsored by Hatnua after 'dirty' attempt to thwart Jewish State bill.

Bennett Cancels Grant for Israeli Film Billed as 'Palestinian'

What's in a name? Grant rescinded to Israeli Arab director over film 'Villa Touma,' after she presented it as 'Palestinian' at festivals.

Report Confirms IDF Tunnel Operations Were Bennett's Initiative

Investigative report vindicates Jewish Home leader, says Yaalon tried to avoid launching attack on Hamas tunnels.

MK Tibi Calls Naftali Bennett 'Racist Anti-Semitic Jew'

In his latest rant against the Bennett, Tibi says 'This man, shrapnel went into his head,' and accuses him of seeing Arabs as monkeys.

Signs of schism?

Jewish Home Unity Deal Draws Criticism

Bennet presents unity deal for Jewish Home and Ariel's Tekuma; is promptly slammed by Tekuma and Jewish Home's secular branch.

Ya'alon: MKs Who Visit Temple Mount Fuel Incitement

Defense Minister calls MKs to maintain the "sensitive status quo" and refrain from visiting the Temple Mount.

Feiglin Criticizes Jewish Home for 'Abandoning Roots'

Likud MK accuses Bennett's party of shortcomings, and presents his plan to end the 'silent intifada' in Jerusalem.

Bennett Blames His Own Government's Laxness for Terror

Economics Minister says Abbas is 'addicted to terror,' and that a government that hides behind concrete barriers has no right to exist.

Bennett Bans Firecracker Imports for 60 Days

Naftali Bennett said he would bar the import of firecrackers - the newest 'weapon' used by Jerusalem rioters - but for only 60 days

Bennett: Concrete Blocks at the Light Rail - Reward to Terrorism

Jewish Home chairman says it's time for deterrence, not self-defense, in response to terrorism.

Bennett Final Status Plan: Area C to Israel, PA Rule in A & B

In an op-ed in the New York Times Wednesday, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett laid out his vision for the future of Judea and Samaria.

Aharonovich at Attack Scene Warns: 'It's Not the Last'

Interior Security minister says security can't be achieved by given time limit, Bennett: 'Abbas drove the death car in Jerusalem.'

Bennett: 'From Now On, Terrorists Will Die in Prison'

Jewish Home Chairman lauds 'life without parole' bill approval, saying 'Israel's security policy is returning to sanity.'

Stormy Cabinet Meeting Erupts Over Glick Shooting

MKs rip into Internal Security Minister, Police Commissioner for Glick shooting, violence in J'lem, and incitement in stormy hearing.

Bill: Expand Hesder Track Active Service to Two Years

Labor MK behind bill seeks to right 'historic distortion' of soldiers' rights, he claims, by scaling back state support for Torah study.

Bennett to Sky News: Don't Sit in London and Call Us Apartheid

Watch: Interviewed on Sky News, Economy Minister says calling Israel an "apartheid state" is a blatant lie.