Naftali Bennett 'Don't promise us ministerial posts, apply sovereignty'Yamina chairman and former Defense Minister speaks at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, calls on PM to apply sovereignty as he promised. Is Netanyahu putting Bennett's life at risk for revenge?Ministerial committee headed by Netanyahu removes security from outgoing defense minister but not other previous defense ministers. Bennett: Iran leaving Syria, but could come back if Israel let's upOutgoing Defense Minister Naftali Bennett holds ceremony to mark turnover of ministry to Benny Gantz. Bennett: We are not bitter or vindictiveYamina chairman addresses supporters following Netanyahu’s decision to keep Yamina out of the coalition. The Yamina-Likud fiasco: A chance to rebuildSorry to disappoint Netanyahu's men, but dedicated public servants like Bennett, Shaked, and Smotrich won't be fading away so easily. Op-ed Bennett: Netanyahu discarded sovereignty form government agendaYamina leaders explain decision to sit in opposition. 'Netanyahu was threatened by the EU, PA, Gantz, and Ashkenazi. He surrendered.' Netanyahu to Bennett: This is the deal, there will be no changesPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks on phone with Yamina leader Bennett. No agreement reached. Further to DM's directive: Expropriation order signed to renovate Cave of PatriarchsProject to include constructing elevator near Cave of Patriarchs and access path to enable disabled access from parking lot to site plaza. Bennett: We will be a fighting opposition, support sovereigntyOutgoing defense minister says neither Likud nor Blue and White want Health Ministry despite its importance during coronavirus crisis. Israeli Defense Minister: 'Anyone who thinks of attacking us needs to think twice'Bennett touts demolition of home of terrorist responsible for murder of, Rina Shnerb. 'We settled the score with this disgusting terrorist.' Thinking out of the box - Naftali Bennett for Health MinisterSuccess requires a leader to think out of the box, pick the best man for the job, and not be influenced by personal issues. Opinion. Naftali Bennett 'This is Israel's Manhattan Project in war on the coronavirus'Israeli breakthrough with coronavirus antibodies is major step forward in fight against the pandemic, says Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.Netanyahu refuses Bennett's request for Health, Transportation MinistriesYamina leader Naftali Bennett tells Netanyahu his party would only join government if it has ability to make an impact.'Every breakthrough is a big step towards victory'Israeli researchers develop 'Shalom Corona antibody' designed to neutralize the coronavirus. President Rivlin lauds 'breakthrough'.Bennett asks for Health, coronavirus portfoliosDefense Minister says he asked PM Netanyahu to give him the Health Ministry so he can set up a national pandemic response system. Bennett: Thousands of new housing units to be built in EfratDefense Minister Bennett approves expansion of Efrat, paving the way for thousands of new housing units.Bennett: I didn't enter politics to be praisedDefense Minister Naftali Bennett says he would welcome becoming Health Minister to deal with coronavirus crisis. Iran reducing presence in SyriaBennett: We are more determined than Iran because for us it is a matter of life and death. Significant breakthrough in finding antibody to coronavirusDefense Minister visits Israel Institute for Biological Research, presented with antibody that attacks the virus and can neutralize it. Bennett: It doesn't make sense to force isolation in hotels on peopleDefense Minister calls working to overturn government's decision to send those coming from overseas to isolation in coronavirus hotels. Survey: Bennett top choice among politicians for Health MinisterPoll finds plurality of Israelis want health professional as next Health Minister, Naftali Bennett by far the top choice among politicians. Bennett: We are pushing Iran back in SyriaDefense Minister says Israel will no longer allow threats to grow beyond its borders, Israel's enemies have not reconciled to Jewish State. Bennett to bereaved families: Cemeteries closed to keep you safeDefense Minister visits Mt. Herzl prior to Memorial Day, regrets inability of bereaved families to visit the graves of their loved ones. Hours before Syria airstrikes, Defense Minister hinted at attackSyria reports airstrikes on Damascus - just hours after Israeli Defense Minister hints at upcoming operation. Bennett to Israeli Arabs: Look after yourselves during RamadanDefense Minister publishes urges Israeli Arabs to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus during Ramadan.Bennett calls to end coronavirus closures, reopen Israeli economy'Now the battle shifts from fighting the coronavirus to restoring the economy,' says Defense Minister Naftali Bennett. Veteran military correspondent: A good Defense Minister is going home"Naftali Bennett is one of the best defense ministers in the last 50 years," writes long-serving military correspondent Yisrael Katzover. Israel's Defense Minister Bennett takes the bull by the hornsNaftali Bennett (Yamina) won't be the defense minister for much longer, according to the coalition agreement, but he is using the time he has left to attain the maximum for the Israeli public. Bennett orders IDF to end coronavirus testing for GazansIDF's decision to test Gazans for coronavirus was not coordinated with Defense Ministry, report says. Yesha Council suggests Yamina be included in governmentYesha Council urgently calls on PM and Bennett: 'We see great importance in your joint meeting with next government to maintain settlement.' Prime Minister Netanyahu decides to reopen economy with restrictionsNetanyahu approves reopening of economy with restrictions Bennett's coronavirus exit strategy - quarantine only those at riskDefense Minister presents plan to reopen economy to near-100% while keeping those over 65 or at-risk home. Bennett's plan: Back to school business on SundayDefense Minister to present plan to begin process of return to normalcy to the Cabinet tomorrow. Bennett, Netanyahu clash on coronavirus closureDefense Minister opposes extension off lockdown past tomorrow morning as proposed by Health Ministry, Experts warn that coronavirus tests have high rate of false-negativesMany countries are relying on testing to get people back to work; research shows high rate of false-negatives makes testing unreliable. 'IDF soldiers come to Bnei Brak with big hearts'Defense Minister Bennett says haredi community not to blame for higher rates of coronavirus infection. 4,500 Bnei Brak senior citizens to be taken to 'Corona hotels'Ministers Bennett and Deri formulate plan to protect residents of Bnei Brak over the age of 80 from the coronavirus. Defense Minister Naftali Bennett tours Bnei Brak; calls residents 'exemplary'Bennett visits Bnei Brak, promises assistance: 'Bnei Brak situation is complex, but we see great response from residents to obey guidelines' Bennett: We're at warDM Bennett demands responsibility for coronavirus crisis be moved from Health Ministry to defense establishment. Shouts and accusations at Cabinet meetingTV report: Cabinet meeting in which strict coronavirus restrictions were approved included loud arguments among participants. 'There is light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel'DM tells press conference there is no exponential growth in infection rate and mortality, Israel is country with lowest mortality rate. Loud argument between Netanyahu and BennettPM and Defense Minister clash over coronavirus tests. Netanyahu: "We will now stop this argument and you can continue it on television."Bennett: Absolute prohibition on holding large Pesach sedersDefense Minister says holding of large seders for Passover would endanger lives of older family members during coronavirus crisis. 'Irresponsible to remove key players Bennett & Erdan at this time of crisis'Yediot Aharonot's military correspondent calls on PM to retain Bennett as Defense Minister, says replacing him now will be costly Likud may offer Foreign Ministry to YaminaBlue & White apparently not interested in Foreign Ministry, prefers Education portfolio. Bennett: There is light at the end of the tunnelDefense Minister: If the government takes the right actions, Israel will be able to reopen after Passover in a gradual manner. Watch: DM Naftali Bennett: 'We're going to hunker down'Defense Min. Bennett says Israelis have been 'remarkable' in understanding need to isolate, urges awareness of surface contamination. 260 Israelis to enter isolation at hotel near TiberiasMinister Bennett orders that Israelis returning from Italy be placed in isolation at Kinar Hotel near Tiberias. Bennett: Privacy is important, but living is paramountDefense Minister explains defense establishment's involvement in coronavirus response, says he supports government's moves to contain virus. Emergency Provisions Committee convenes for the first timeSpecial committee for emergencies meets for the first time as Israel continues to deal with coronavirus outbreak. Bennett calls up 2,500 reservists to deal with coronavirusDefense Minister approves additional call-up of IDF reservists to assist medical establishment in dealing with coronavirus outbreak. 'Welcome to Hotel Coronavirus: An oasis of pleasure and relaxation'Defense Minister at Dan Panorama Hotel: 'National goal is to suppress spread; hotels will be home to light carriers in coming months.'Bennett orders reduction in number of Arab workers entering IsraelClosure on Bethlehem and the Gaza Strip will continue. Kerem Shalom crossing will operate as usual.Isolation hotel project underway4 hotels throughout Israel to house coronavirus patients with mild symptoms beginning tomorrow. Bennett: Caring, responsibility the cure for coronavirusDefense Minister says Israeli government does not know how many actual cases of coronavirus infection there are. Bennett to Arab MK: You're a liar, anti-Semitic and contemptibleDefense Minister lashes out at MK Aida Touma Sliman who falsely accused IDF of spraying Palestinian Arabs.Bennett: Establish emergency govt. led by Netanyahu nowDefense Minister: Coronavirus does not care about political opinions. Unity now - arguments later. |
