Yamina

Haredi newspaper: Lapid prefers haredim to Bennett

Hamodia newspaper slams Yamina chief Bennett for 'blackmail,' says Yesh Atid chief would prefer an agreement with the haredi parties.

Right-wing party leaders to meet with PM today - without Bennett

Netanyahu reportedly wants right-wing leaders to promise not to negotiate with 'bloc of change.'

Shaked: Bennett did everything to form a right-wing government

Former Justice Minister responds to attacks on Yamina leader by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

UTJ officials: Yamina leading us into the abyss

Senior figures in United Torah Judaism blame Yamina for not helping Benjamin Netanyahu form a government.

Yamina to support direct elections for PM

Yamina party to support fast-tracking bill to hold direct election for PM as alternative to fifth elections.

Shaked in leaked recordings:

'We won't go with the left, Netanyahu is like a dictator'

Yamina MK heard in recordings talking about the political picture, the Prime Minister and former partner Bezalel Smotrich.

Ayelet Shaked: In a few days, things will be more clear

MK Ayelet Shaked urges prayers for injured in Meron disaster, says party is working to form 'good and stable government.'

Yamina demands Justice Ministry for Shaked

Bennett reportedly demanding that Ayelet Shaked be appointed Justice Minister in "bloc of change's" government.

Report: New Hope and Yamina to merge

MKs Gideon Sa'ar, Naftali Bennett, in talks to merge their parties, report says.

Report: Internal disagreement in Yamina

Senior members of "bloc of change": Bennett fears that two members of Yamina will not support government led by Bennett and Lapid.

Bennett: We're leaving no stone unturned to avoid 5th elections

Yamina chairman tells party the odds are against the formation of a government in the next week, but he will spare no effort.

Yamina faction remains united behind Bennett

Party reiterates support for leader's efforts to form government, avoid fifth round of elections.

Yamina won't support anti-Netanyahu bill

Yamina officials clarify: Party won't support anti-Netanyahu legislation, because it is 'personal.'

'Sa'ar, Smotrich stopping Bibi from forming govt, not Bennett'

Political commentators puzzled by Likud's obsession with attacking Yamina when other parties bear greater blame for coalition impasse.

Likud, Yamina reach agreement on Arrangements Committee

At last minute, Yamina agrees to support Likud proposal for committee arrangement, in return for one of the Likud's seats on the committee.

MK Zohar's 'loyalty test' for Yamina

Likud faction chairman says Yamina must support his proposal for Arrangement Committee or it has joined the left-wing bloc.

Report: Yamina offered Defense, Foreign Ministries

Significant progress made in negotiations between Likud and Yamina.

Coalition Talks:

Likud, Yamina negotiating teams met in secret

Netanyahu and Bennett keeping in close contact over last few days, with coalition negotiations beginning in secret on Sunday.

Shaked: Regulating young settlements a priority in negotiations

Young Settlement Forum heads meet Yamina MKs to discuss efforts to ensure regulation of their communities.

Yamina to decide fate of anti-Netanyahu legislation

Likud, left-wing bloc at odds over makeup of Knesset Arrangements Committee, which will decide fate of bills to ban Netanyahu from being PM.

Bennett's conditions for Lapid

Yamina party demands to have final vote in government to ensure government would remain right-wing.

Netanyahu's tempting offer to Bennett

New report hints at content of three-hour meeting between PM Netanyahu and Yamina chairman.

Report: Yamina leaning towards supporting PM Netanyahu

New report says Yamina chair MK Bennett is leaning towards supporting PM Netanyahu - but has not yet made a final decision.

'Lapid wants a hard Left government backed by Arab parties'

Yamina officials say Yair Lapid is not interested in 'reconciliation coalition', but instead wants to build far-left government.

Bennett meets faction leaders

Yamina chairman holds preliminary round of talks with all the leaders of the Zionist parties.

Bennett: We'll wait for final results and act responsibly

Yamina chairman tells party members he will decide on how to proceed after final votes are tallied.

Bennett: I will promote the values of the right

Yamina chairman: I promise one thing - any government that is formed will take care of all the citizens.

Bennett answers Arutz Sheva reader questions

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett spends the eve of elections answering questions submitted by readers of the Arutz Sheva website.

Bennett: It is doubtful that Sa'ar will pass the threshold

Yamina chairman claims New Hope party has just 5-6 seats.

Bennett: I will not lend a hand to a government headed by Lapid

Yamina chairman signs a document in which he commits not to sit in a government under Yair Lapid.

Will Likud and Yamina unite after the election?

Likud reportedly makes offer to Yamina which would allow Bennett to succeed Netanyahu as leader of the Israeli Right when he steps down.

The differences between Israel’s 2020 and 2021 elections

Polls show that the election is Netanyahu’s to win or lose, although one should always expect the unexpected in Israeli politics. Op-ed.

'Netanyahu is afraid'

Alon Davidi from Yamina explains why his party is not ready to run jointly with others.

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu's campaign is unreliable

MK Ayelet Shaked clarifies which government Yamina Party aspires to form, attacks negative campaigns conducted by other Rightist parties.

Bennett: We will replace Netanyahu from within the right

Yamina leader responds to new poll showing his party is now the second-largest right-wing party.

Yesh Atid MK on Bennett: A little modesty never hurt anyone

MK Orna Barbivay: Bennett's party is non-existent and he's already crowning himself Prime Minister.

'Lapid tore the mask off the bluff'

Religious Zionist Party responds after Yesh Atid chairman says that he may permit another party to head an alternative government.

New Hope candidate: 'We'll form a government with Yamina'

'If Yamina had agreed to replace PM Netanyahu, we might have been able to run together in these elections,' New Hope's Ze'ev Elkin says.

Shaked: Only Yamina has the courage to regulate the settlements

Yamina faction members tour isolated farms in Samaria and the Jordan Valley, promise to support settlement movement if elected.

Shai Maimon: Religious Zionism is a combination, not a gathering

Get to know # 10 on Yamina list.

Yamina Party: 'This is old politics, not New Hope'

Yamina responds to New Hope Party announcement to election committee that it is behind publications against Naftali Bennett and his party.

'Opportunity to flank Netanyahu on Right'

Michal Waldiger calls Yamina party to adhere to Rightist line, estimates upcoming elections are opportunity to form national government.

Shaked: This time we will take seats from the Likud

Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked hold Zoom meeting with members of the Jewish Home Party.

Bennett: I will regulate young settlements first thing as PM

Yamina leader tours Gush Etzion, vows to ensure no Israelis are treated as second class citizens if elected prime minister.

MK Matan Kahane:

'Without Bennett, Palestinian state would have arisen here'

Yamina MK: 'I don't move an inch on religion and state without close rabbinical guidance. No one will teach us what religious Zionism is.'

Bennett heaps praise on member of his party

Yamina chairman praises MK Matan Kahana and quips: He's more religious than I am.

Shaked to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu is not right-wing

MK Shaked responds to the campaigns of the Likud, New Hope and Religious Zionism against Yamina.

Bennett: I'll never give up 1 centimeter of Israeli land

Yamina chairman says if elected he will place Israel first, make his intentions clear to the Americans, and never give up Israeli land.

Liberman slams Bennett: Time for you to remove the mask

Yisrael Beytenu chairman demands Yamina chairman reveal his position on a number of issues Liberman supports.

Survey: Likud strengthens, Sa'ar weakens

Poll says Yamina led by Naftali Bennett receives 10 seats, while Religious Zionism led by Smotrich receives 5 seats.

Yamina launches 'livelihood caravan'

MK Naftali Bennett meets business owners in Be'er Sheva, says government must do more to help businesses during COVID crisis.

Bennett

'Netanyahu's career is on life support'

Yamina leader Bennet takes aim at Netanyahu and Sa'ar.

MK Kahane:

'Lawbreakers enter IDF bases and steal property'

Yamina MK Matan Kahane blames government for lawlessness in south: 'After six Likud Internal Security Ministers, reality is complete chaos.'

Jewish Home vs Religious Zionists: 'You don't represent sector'

Jewish Home files petition with election committee against party headed by Smotrich. Response: 'Strange move, frivolous petition.'

Shaked: This time we will do better than the polls project

MK Ayelet Shaked feels there is positive momentum for Yamina: The vast majority of religious Zionism feels at home in Yamina.

'Sa'ar is under pressure, so he's starting to tell lies'

Vying for top spot, Yamina, New Hope, parties trade barbs.

Jewish Home to support Yamina, not run in elections

After saying it would run alone, Jewish Home signs agreement with Yamina, will support Bennett for PM in exchange for ministry

Jeremy Saltan: Yamina is the natural home for Anglos

Jeremy Saltan joins Yamina list in 16th spot. 'Vote Yamina and make Naftali Bennett Israel’s next Prime Minister.

Poll: Likud weakens, Sa'ar stable, Smotrich doesn't pass

Netanyahu bloc, along with Yamina, receives only 54 seats according to poll. Union of Smotrich, Hagit Moshe, Ben Gvir would receive 6 seats.

Bennett: I was brought up to lead all of Israel

Yamina party leader says that he intends to represent the entire nation, not just one faction.