Naftali Bennett

Bennett: We'll Recommend Netanyahu for PM

Bayit Yehudi chairman says Rabbi Ben Dahan was fired because he fought for women whose husbands refused them halakhic divorces.

Ya'alon Slams Bennett and Lapid: Don't Criticize Us

Those who have never held public positions should not criticize those who have, says Minister Ya'alon.

Bennett on Shas Ad: Russians Are Not a 'Separate Sector'

Jewish Home chairman meets Russian-speaking immigrants after Shas ad, tells them he sees them as being part of Israeli society.

Bennett: Likud Must Stop its 'Dirty Campaign' Against Us

Naftali Bennett slammed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for negative campaign tactics against Bayit Yehudi

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Naftali Bennett To Anglos: "Join the 'Jewish Spring'"

What are the Bayit Hayehudi party ideals and plans, and to what does its leader, Naftali Bennett, attribute his meteoric rise?

Bennett Memes are the New Hit

Humorous memes regarding Bennett's "superman" qualities are the latest Facebook fad.

Lapid Takes Jabs at Bennett and Netanyahu on Equal Burden

"It's not complicated. Everyone should enlist...I'm not asking them to do anything I do not ask of my children or of myself," said Lapid

Min. Erdan: Netanyahu Wants Nationalist Gov't

Likud minister denies Naftali Bennett's claim that Netanyahu seeks leftist partners.

Bennett: Netanyahu wants a Leftist Coalition

Bayit Yehudi head notes that Tzipi Livni is not ruling out sitting in Netanyahu coalition.

French-Speaking Jews Connect to Bayit Yehudi

Habayit Hayehudi (Jewish Home) is gaining popularity among olim from France, who are finding "a home in the Jewish Home".

Bennett: Left's Anti-Likud Bloc is Not Serious

The Jewish Home will recommend Netanyahu as Prime Minister no matter what, says Naftali Bennett.

Bennett Interviewer Was Too Tough, Says Govt. Watchdog

Naftali Bennett was clearly mistreated by Nissim Mishal in a recent interview, a government ombudsman said

Poll: Likud/Beiteinu Weaker, Bennett Stronger

The Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu continues to weaken and Bayit Yehudi continues to strengthen, a new poll shows

Holocaust Ad Sparks Complaint, Creator Not Sorry

The Jewish Home party complains over an anti-Bennett ad with Holocaust imagery. The ad's creator says he is not sorry.

Holocaust Imagery in 'Likud' anti-Bennett Ad. Likud: It's Not Us

In another apparent blunder, pro-Likud "grassroots" ad has yellow star, says Bayit Yehudi is taking religious Jews "back to the ghetto."

Bennett Reminds Peres: Oslo ‘Peace’ Killed 1,600 Israelis

Jewish Home chairman Bennett tells President Peres “enough, already” with “peace process” talk. “Oslo murdered 1,600 Israelis.”

Bennett: IDF Radio Misquoted Me

Bayit Yehudi chairman says he did not say he would evict people from Jewish communities.

Livni Blames Bennett for Violence. Bennett: Huh?

Tzipi Livni says Bennett wanted soldiers to refuse orders at outpost. Bennett: What are you talking about?

Hero's Family Upset with Rivlin over Bennett Remark

Knesset Speaker criticized Naftali Bennett at memorial for Bennett's comrade, Emanuel Moreno.

Poll: Bayit Yehudi a Solid Third, Now Closing in on Labor

Bayit Yehudi is now polling as the third largest party in the Knesset, and is closing in to become the second largest, a new poll said

Rivlin: Likud's Attack on Bennett Was Wrong

"The intensity of the criticism against Bennett raised him up a few levels," says Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.

Heads of Yesha AuthoritiesThrow Their Support Behind Netanyahu

"We are aware that the PM is under pressure from abroad and from home but we believe that he will do everything for the Yesha communities."

Bennett More Popular Than Ever, in Polls and on Facebook

Naftali Bennett's Facebook page has now achieved 100,000 “likes." And, it's the second most popular among all Israeli politicians

Bennett Fears Realized: Report Says PM, Livni Discuss Coalition

Sources close to Tzipi Livni say she was in preliminary talks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on plans for a post-election coalition

Likud Group to Bibi: Stop Attacking Bayit Yehudi

Internal criticism against Netanyahu after second poll shows Likud weakened by attack on Bennett.

Bennett: Netanyahu Planning Leftist Coalition

Bennett responds to Likud's attacks on his remarks, charges Netanyahu with planning to form a coalition with Livni and Lapid.

Poll: Attack on Bennett Strengthened his Party

Bayit Yehudi would receive 13 seats if elections were held today, according to a Panels poll.

Sixty-Two Combat Soldiers in Pro-Bennett Petition

"We are dumbfounded by the Likud's organized offensive against Bayit Yehudi chairman."

Ben-Ari: Leadership Means No Expulsion of Jews

Otzma candidate Ben-Ari backs refusing orders, says Bennett talks like Bibi. “Real leadership is telling soldiers not to expel Jews.”

IDF Fighters to Netanyahu: Stop Attacking Bennett

62 soldiers, fighters and officers stand up for Naftali Bennett after he is constantly attacked by members of the Likud.

Ben-Ari: Bennett Should Embrace Refusing Orders

Bayit Yehudi chairman Naftali Bennett shouldn't be afraid to say that soldiers should disobey orders to evict Jews, MK Michael Ben-Ari said

Critics: Netanyahu Interviews Caused Mass Sabbath Desecrations

Binyamin Netanyahu kicked off his campaign for reelection, as well as a mass desecration of the Sabbath, critics said.

Bennett Takes It on the Chin for ‘Refusal’ Remarks

Political leaders have a field day mocking Bennett for his remarks on refusing IDF orders. The next polls will reveal the damage, if any.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Yes or No, will You Order More Expulsions?

"I never called for refusal of orders," said Bayit Yehudi chairman, and accused Likud of playing a dangerous game.

Likud on Offense against Bennett for Statement on Expelling Jews

Bayit Yehudi chairman to hold press conference regarding his position on orders to evict Jewish homes.

Netanyahu: No 'Refusers' in My Government

Netanyahu indicates he won't include Bayit Yehudi chairman in his coalition because of Bennett's remarks on refusing orders.

Bennett: I Won't Evict Jews from Their Homes

Bayit Yehudi chairman says he would not agree to evict Jews; rival parties slam him, claim he advocates that soldiers refuse to obey orders.

On the Agenda: Annex Area C, Says Jewish Home's Bennett

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett will propose to the Knesset that Israel annex Area C and offer citizenship to some 50,000 Arabs.

Netanyahu: I Never Ruled Out Bennett

Report: Prime Minister says his alleged anti-Bennett position is in fact spin produced by Bennett himself.

Will Gimpel be First U.S.-Born MK since Kahane?

Bayit Yehudi appeals to Anglo voters in new video as polls show Gimpel is in a realistic slot.

Poll Predicts Bayit Yehudi Will be Third Largest Party

If elections were held today, Naftali Bennett's party will win 12 seats and be the Knesset's third largest party, finds Channel 2 poll.

Shas to Attack Bayit Yehudi, as Bennett Challenges

Shas has decided to attack Bayit Yehudi and its chairman, Naftali Bennett, in the hope that it can sway dithering voters

Naftali Bennet: Let’s End the Hate, Work Together

Naftali Bennet calls to end blame and incitement, warns that Israel has failed in its most basic role.

Report: Netanyahu Doesn't Want Bennett in Coalition

Channel 10: Netanyahu wants a centrist government, not one with a hawkish image.

Bennett: Likud's Weakness Led to PA 'Statehood' Success

Bayit Yehudi chairman says Netanyahu made "historic mistake" when he voiced support for PA state.

Bayit Yehudi to Supporters: You Run the Campaign for Us

The Bayit Yehudi party announced that it would be relying on members to produce videos and commercials for the party.

E1 Construction Because of Bennett, Says Senior Minister

Senior cabinet minister says the announcement about building in E1 is tied to Netanyahu's fear of losing votes to Bennett's Bayit Yehudi.

Govt: Hareidi Men's Enrollment in Nat'l Service a Positive Move

Govt. officials praised a decision to admit 1,300 young hareidi men to the National Service program, while critics slammed the decision.

Top Leftist Journalist: Sarah Netanyahu Runs the Country

Ben Caspit, fired from Maariv, says Prime Minister's wife is the most powerful person in Israel.

Bennett: Nothing Unusual about New Construction

The construction of homes near Jerusalem is a natural move, not a punishment, says Jewish Home party head.

Merger Between Jewish Home, Tekuma Approved

The central conference of the Habayit Hayehudi (Jewish Home) party approves the agreement that merges the party with Tekuma.

Bennett: 2 States 'Like Cutting a Crumb into Two'

Bayit Yehudi head explains to the world just how tiny Israel is compared to the Arab world.

Bayit Yehudi: We'll Keep Likud from Favoring Hareidi Parties

Senior Jewish Home activist explains why religious Zionist people should vote for religious-Zionist party.

Bennett: UN Mess a Result of Israel's 'Schizophrenic' Policies

Jewish Home leader denies a quote attacking Moshe Feiglin that was attributed to him.

Nationalists Buoyed by Barak's Resignation

Bennett: Barak's exit marks the end of old-style politics that let down the South last week.

Gimpel Heads Jewish Home's Anglo Campaign

Naftali Bennett taps Jeremy Gimpel to woo Anglo vote. Gimpel buoyed by polls.

Poll: Ceasefire Weakens Likud, Strengthens Bennett & Ben-Ari

Likud Beytenu receives 33 seats in Panels poll, Bennett's Jewish Home 13, Ben Ari's Power to Israel gets 4.

Bennett Under Fire in Ashdod: Topple Hamas

As Hamas missiles rain down on Ashdod, Bayit Yehudi Chair. Naftali Bennett says: Israel must topple Hamas.

Naftali Bennett: We won't Give In

Newly elected Jewish Home head faces off successfully with CFR's Ed Husain on CNN.

Bennett: Jewish Home Has a 'Big Mission'

"We now need to work hard to become the second biggest party in the next government,” says Jewish Home chairman.