Naftali Bennett

Bennett: Kill Terrorists, Don't Talk to Them

Newly chosen Jewish Home chairman upset by report that Israel plans talks with Hamas.

Bennett in Post-Election Interview: Onward to Unity

Naftali Bennett shares his goals for religious-Zionist politics, including his social platform and the candidates he most supports.

Poll Gives United Religious Zionist List 13 MKs

Religious parties would receive 32 seats, more than 25% of the total.

Bennett's Parents: Hope He Can Make Israel an Even Better Place

"He's given a few years of his life to get to this," said Merna Bennett, on the night that her son became Jewish Home's newest chairman.

'Warm' Netanyahu-Bennett Talk Heralds Anti-Obama Pact?

Newly elected Jewish Home head to meet Netanyahu soon. He may become part of Netanyahu's next coalition.

Bennett: We Need to be United With a Jewish Soul

At one of his first stops as newly elected chair, Naftali Bennett expressed the need for unity at Itamar beit midrash Mishkan Ehud.

Bennett Welcomes All Zionists to Join United Party

Naftali Bennett, new chairman of the HaBayit HaYehudi (Jewish Home) party, calls on all Zionists to join a united Zionist party.

Bennett in Victory Speech: Tomorrow Something New Begins

The new chairman of the Jewish Home party, Naftali Bennett, makes a victory speech. "It's time to restore the Jewish soul to the people."

Bennett Wins Jewish Home Primaries

Bennett wins Jewish Home primaries, achieves 67% of the votes. Final results to be announced on Wednesday.

Voting Day in Israel – for Nationalist Party Leader

Americans are not the only ones voting Tuesday. In Israel, 54,000 party members can vote for the leader of the Jewish Home party.

Orlev Admits Fake Anti-Bennett Email Came from his HQ

E-mail message was faked to look as if it came from My Israel, a group created by Bennett.

Polls: Orlev Beats Bennett, Bennett Beats Orlev

A day after poll shows Bennett up by 28%, a new poll has him down by 4%. Source: "There hasn't been an objective poll in this race."

‘Bibi Likes Religious Parties Weak and Submissive’

Former Netanyahu aide Naftali Bennet explains why the Prime Minister would want to interfere in the Jewish Home party’s primaries.

Hershkowitz, Orlev to Share Party Leadership

Science and Technology Minister Daniel Hershkowitz announced that he would not seek to lead the Habayit Hayehudi party in the elections.

Jewish Home Primaries to be Held a Week Apart

Votes for chairman, Knesset list will be held separately, despite MK Orlev's wishes.

Orlev Wants Primary Votes Held on Same Day

Two other candidates for heading Jewish Home oppose Orlev's initiative. Sources: he's trying to avert defeat.

Jewish Home Primaries Postponed

Primaries for the Jewish Home party are delayed in order to check voters’ information. Polls show Bennet with strong lead.

Polls Show Bennett Leading in Jewish Home

With the vote one month away, polls shows newcomer leading the pack, but the numbers differ wildly.

Poll Gives Religious Zionists 9 Knesset Seats

Kadima is down to a meager 4 seats, while journalist Lapid's party is at 11.

Criticism Flies as Jewish Home Hopefuls Go Head to Head

Three of the top Jewish Home candidates went head to head this week. Attacks, counterattacks over weak leadership.

'Ketzaleh' Signs Unity Pact with Jewish Home Candidate

National Union and Jewish Home contender Naftali Bennett agree to form joint list for the next Knesset.

Orlev Says 30,000 Support Him, Rivals Laugh

The numbers floated by the candidates do not add up. Abramowitz: "If they're all correct, we rival Likud in size."

Feiglin Tells Jeremy and Ari: I'll Debate Bennett, Not You

Moshe Feiglin accepted Gimpel and Abramowitz's challenge to a debate – but named Naftali Bennett as rival.

Likud MK: Annex All Yesha, Not Just 'C Areas'

MK Tzipi Hotovely says plan for annexing 'Area C' first means recognition of Oslo framework.

Jewish Home Seeks Compromise on Hareidi Enlistment

Newcomers to the religious-Zionist party Jewish Home primaries list work for compromise on hareidi enlistment.

Bennett: Apply Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria

Former Yesha Council chairman Naftali Bennett: We need to do what's right for Israel. The world has bigger things on the agenda.

Orlev Livid over Rival's Claim He Enabled Disengagement

Responding to critics in Jewish Home, secular candidate Ayelet Shaked says kippah wearers like MK Orlev made expulsion possible.

Campaign Calls on Likud Voters to ‘Come Home’

The Jewish Home party is calling on Likud voters who identify with the right to “come home.” More switch as Regulation Bill fails.

'Leave the Likud' Application

Following the Knesset's vote against the regulation law, Jewish Home says the Likud's historic role is at an end.

Bennett Offers 'Safety Net' for Fired Ministers

Naftali Bennett offers “safety net” in the Jewish Home party to any ministers who may be fired for voting in favor of the Regulation Law.

MK Orbach: I Support Bennett

MK Uri Orbach (Jewish Home) calls news conference to endorse Naftali Bennett for NRP head.

Jewish Home 'Happy' with Bennett's Decision

Jewish Home / NRP leaders Hershkovitz, Orlev, say they are pleased that Naftali Bennett is joining the party.

U-Turn: Naftali Bennett to Run for Mafdal Leader

Two weeks after announcing he would form his own party, rising political star opts for less divisive option.

New Zionist Party – Welcome Change, or Wrong Move?

A group headed by a former Netanyahu bureau chief is planning to launch a new Zionist party. Ketzaleh: This is the last thing we need.

Former Netanyahu Chief of Staff: 'PM Reports to U.S.'

Naftali Bennett says "Netanyahu doesn't have the courage to place Efrat under Israeli sovereignty."

Political Activism Returns With Vigor to Bar Ilan University

Until recently, any 'scent' of political programming was prohibited at Bar Ilan. Now, students seek to return Jewish, Zionist values.

"You Don't Use a Neutron Generator to Make Popcorn"

Former Chief of Staff to PM Netanyahu: Iran's headed for nuclear weapons. Devastating sanctions are needed now.

Naftali Bennett on Obama's Speech: Need Action, not Words

Netanyahu's former chief of staff, Naftali Bennett: We need paralyzing sanctions against Iran, right now.

Video: Ex-Netanyahu Chief of Staff Tells Fox: Let Israel Attack

“How can Israel not attack Iran?” asks former Netanyahu aide Bennett on Fox News. Iran is an “octopus of terror.”

Video: How to Solve the Israeli-Arab Conflict

Naftali Bennett, Director-General of the Yesha Council, presents his vision for Arab-Israeli co-existence.