Education Minister and Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett exulted following Tuesday's municipal elections.

"The Jewish Home is the home of the Israeli public, " said Bennett. "In every city, town and village, and with patience and a true sense of mission, our representatives throughout the country have turned themselves into a true leadership.

"In recent months, we have worked energetically to strengthen the party and its candidates in various places. Today we see the results, and for this I want to send my thanks. Thank you for choosing us for another 5 years of doing. A strong Jewish home - a strong Jewish people."