Naftali Bennett

Yesh Atid Minister Kills 'Life Sentence for Terrorists' Bill

Yaakov Perry files appeal against bill enforcing life sentences for terrorist prisoners. Jewish Home outraged.

Bennett: Yes, We Have to Tie our Own Hands

Economics Minister says his party's bill will prevent Israeli government from releasing terrorists, even if it wants to.

No more terrorist prisoner releases?

Bennett Optimistic About Sunday Bill to Stop Terrorist Releases

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett vows to 'put an end to' the practice of releasing terrorist murderers, as two bills up for debate Sunday.

Bill: Life Sentence without Parole for Terrorists

Jewish Home Chairman vows to vote for bill, which is already being threatened with an appeal by Tzipi Livni. 'We will not relent,' he says.

'Israel's Mission: Tikkun Olam - Make the World a Better Place'

Minister releases heartfelt, if quirky, address for Independence Day - bridging ancient heritage and modern marvels.

'We Should Not Be Afraid of Her Killers - They Should Fear Us'

Naftali Bennett pays condolence call to the Dadon family. Bennett: 'Murderers should not be released, they should be in jail.'

Wounded Soldier Inspires at Jerusalem Memorial Day Ceremony

"Always move forward," says Ahiya Klein, who nearly lost his sight in a clash with terrorists in Gaza.

Tribute to Israel's Fallen Heroes

'If Not For These Soldiers We Could Not Live Our Lives'

In national address on the eve of Memorial Day, Economics Minister pays tribute to Israel's fallen.

Intel Announces Nearly $6 Billion Investment in Israeli Hi-Tech

Economics Minister hails computer chip giant's decision as perhaps the biggest investment in Israel history.

Bennett 'Would Have Acted the Same Way' as Disciplined Soldier

As social media campaign gains steam, Jewish Home head says soldier filmed clashing with Arab youths in Hevron acted properly.

Intel to Invest 5-6 Billion Dollars in Israeli Plant

Ministers welcome plan to upgrade Intel's Kiryat Gat plant, which involves a reciprocal investment in the Israeli economy.

Bennett: 'Realistic Era' Replacing 'Oslo Era'

Jewish Home head tells reporters it's time to accept there is no peace in sight, calls for sovereignty move, 'autonomy on steroids.'

Yesh Atid Minister Blames Jewish Home For Talks Failure

Minister Yaakov Peri attacks Jewish Home 'sabotage' of talks, says pact is over and Jewish Home won't 'decide if we sit in government.'

Bennett Orders 'Don't Attack Livni' To Save Coalition

Jewish Home members reportedly get text message telling them 'not to celebrate too much' and let Lapid and Livni do the talking.

Analysis

Could a Compromise Deal see Israeli-Arab Terrorists Released?

Official tells Arutz Sheva Bibi taking Jewish Home threats to leave coalition seriously - but would taking the bait cost Bennett dearly?

Bennett Derides Abbas for Seventh 'Suicide Threat' to Disband PA

Bennett notes recycled threat that if Israel doesn't give in to demands, Abbas 'will commit suicide'; jokes 'he needs a better incentive.'

Feeling the heat?

Likud Ministers Warn Bennett – Don't Topple Coalition

Likud officials urge Jewish Home MKs to disobey party leader, who has threatened to leave coalition over prisoner release.

Report: Prime Minister Unwilling to Torpedo Coalition Over Talks

Netanyahu 'unwilling to turn the world upside down' for Bennett. But what does that actually mean?

Arutz Sheva Interview

'As Soon as Terrorists Board the Bus, I Will Resign'

Deputy Minister Danny Danon reiterates intent to resign if prisoner deal goes through, calls coalition tensions 'test' for Bennett, Likud.

MK Feiglin: Bennett Won't Quit Govt.

Likud MK Moshe Feiglin says that he expects Jewish Home and Naftali Bennett to remain in the government, despite his threats.

Bennett: Have We No Red Lines?

Economy Minister keeps hammering at proposed deal, says: 'The world despises a country that releases the murderers of children.'

Likud Minister Says Partners Just 'Flexing Muscles'

Minister Steinitz reprimands Jewish Home, other Coalition partners, over threats to leave the Coalition.

Minister Ariel: Releasing More Terrorists a 'Slippery Slope'

Members of the National Union-Tekuma faction of the Jewish Home party discussed the possibility of a release of Israeli Arab terrorists.

'Terrorist Release Deal Hurts Israeli Arabs More Than Anyone'

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett publishes open letter to Israeli Arabs saying deal would turn them into second-class citizens.

Report: 'Israeli-Arab Terrorists Releases or No Deal'

Senior government officials say the controversial releases are key to continuing peace talks, despite 'zero chance' of success.

Minister Threatens to Leave 'Extreme Right' Government

Environmental Affairs Minister Amir Peretz slams Bennett for making Israel 'extreme right', calls to end sanctions against PA.

Minister Says Livni Should Leave the Government

In special interview, Uri Orbach calls HaTnua 'fictitious,' slams Livni for blaming Israel over talks - which he has 'no problem' reviving.

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Agree to Talk to Us?'

Chairman of Bnei Akiva notes that deal to free more terrorists, enact building freeze, 'would hurt our people the most.'

'Only Peace Talks Less Credible Than Bennett's Threats'

Far-left Meretz chairwoman slams Bennett's threat to leave govt. over Israeli-Arab terror release. MK Stern: 'they want to leave, fine.'

MK Insists Jewish Home Won't Remain in Coalition 'At Any Cost'

Housing Minister Uri Ariel reiterates that the likelihood of Jewish Home leaving the government is high.

Poll: Jewish Home Stands to Gain, Not Lose, From New Elections

Likud has challenged Bennett to follow through on his threats to leave the government; but poll says Jewish Home stands to gain.

Likud to Bennett: Want to Quit? Go Ahead

Likud officials respond to Bennett's threats to leave the coalition, say that no one is forcing him to be in the government.

Bennett: Release Arab Israeli Terrorists and We're Out

"The Jewish Home will resign from the government if Israeli Arab terrorists are released," declares Minister Naftali Bennett.

'There Has Never Been a Palestinian State - That's a Lie'

In an animated CNN interview, Jewish Home head Naftali Bennett reiterates his calls for a 'new approach', rejects 'two-state solution'.

Livni Calls Bennett 'Defiant Child' Over Annexation Letter

Justice Minister makes sarcastic comments over bid to annex Judea-Samaria: 'Let's just make Yitzhar boys rulers of Israel.'

Time for 'Plan B'?

Bennett Calls on Government to Annex 'Settlement Blocs'

Minister drafts letter to Netanyahu demanding sovereignty over settlement blocs, after PA scuppers negotiations.

Bennett Tells Kerry Jerusalem Building 'No Poof'

Bennett fires back at Kerry, no apology for building in Jerusalem, which 'is no poof, it's Zionism.'

Police Forces Demolish Four Homes in Yitzhar

Tensions in Yitzhar escalate as police forces demolish more homes. Was it retaliation for 'price tag' attacks?

Minister Claims PA 'Uninterested' in Palestinian State

Uri Orbach calls out Ramallah for playing the victim in talks, calls Israel 'an island of realism in an ocean of obsessives.'

Bennett Calls to Bring PA to Hague Over War Crimes

Economics Minister, in manifesto, turns the tables on Ramallah's bid for international legitimacy.

Housing Minister Says Livni Looking for a Scapegoat

Uri Ariel responds to Livni's accusations of 'torpedoing' talks with building plans, attacks 'crocodile tears' over plans known in advance.

Bennett Warns Abbas is in Israel's 'Legal Crosshairs'

'Go to the UN – I will buy you a plane ticket. But expect a personal lawsuit for war crimes,' the minister says.

Bennett: 'Here's a Commitment – You'll Never Get Jerusalem'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett keeps it snappy in a reply to Palestinian Authority's list of 7 demands.

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Deputy Defense Minister calls on Jewish Home chairman to declare that he will resign if Israel agrees to release Israeli-Arab terrorists.

Economics Ministry Behind Hi-Tech Project in the Negev

Park for Science and Technology attracts several companies, praise from senior MKs - including Naftali Bennett.

'Get Me the Votes and I'll Annex Judea and Samaria'

Economics Minister says he needs 40 Knesset seats to annex Judea-Samaria; 'We're not going to disappear to satisfy their desires'.

Corruption Convictions

Bennett: Israel Less Corrupt, More Jewish After Olmert Decision

The conviction of Ehud Olmert has a silver lining, says Economics Minister Naftali Bennett - it will make Israel more moral and more Jewish.

Bennett: Israel Hayom is Not a Newspaper, It's Pravda

Jewish Home chairman criticizes Sheldon Adelson's Israel Hayom newspaper, refers to it as "Pravda".

Baruch Marzel: PM Doesn't Care What Bennett Says About Releases

Naftali Bennett can rail all he wants against upcoming releases of terrorists - Binyamin Netanyahu doesn't care, says veteran activist.

Bennett: Let Abbas Go to the UN Already; He'll Lose Out, Not Us

Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett is tired of Mahmoud Abbas' threats to 'go to the UN.' Let him, said Bennett.

Employers Prejudiced Against Hareidi Men, Arabs, Working Mothers

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission survey reveals gender, religious discrimination. But is it due to change?

PA: Israel Offered to Free 400 Terrorists; Bennett: No Way

PA officials claim that Israel offered to release 400 terrorists so that peace talks continue. Jewish Home chairman: That won't happen.

Bennett doesn't Believe US Offer on Pollard

'I'm very skeptical,' says Bayit Yehudi head. 'I still haven't seen the US put its hand in its pocket on Pollard.'

Danon Snubbed at Likud Presidium Conference

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu claims decision is not about ideology, as tensions between the two escalate.

Naftali Bennett Lauds Defense Minister for Speaking Out

Jewish Home Chairman defends Ya'alon for criticizing the US, noting 'his mouth and heart are the same' and in Israel's best interests.

Analysts Declare Bennett the 'Victor' of Legislative Marathon

Analysts: Jewish Home party came out ahead after week of controversial law-making, including hareidi enlistment and 'referendum law'.

Shas MK Says Bennett Dragging Jewish Home after Lapid

MK Ze'ev argues Bennett acting against majority of his own party, slams ramming through of three controversial laws.

Tension in the South

Bennett: Goverment Will 'Strike Fast, Strike Hard'

Minister urges firm response to rocket fire while visiting families in Sderot, in southern Israel.

Bennett Praises 'Historic Law' in Video Statement

Jewish Home Chairman hails new law for easing hareidi entrance to job market and army.

Rabbi Eliyahu Questions Jewish Home 'Dictatorship'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi asked Bennett to give his faction members freedom to vote as they wish on Enlistment Law.