Elul 24, 5776, 9/27/2016
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Naftali Bennett Radio host loves Bennett'The Bible is the cultural and religious DNA of most of humanity, at least until the Chinese and the Indians eat us all.' Challenger emerges for Jewish Home leadershipRabbi Yitzchak Hai Zaga has joined Jewish Home and will challenge Naftali Bennett for the party leadership. Bennett: Judaism is more important than mathEducation Minister: We may be a high-tech superpower, but we must also export spiritual ideas to the world. Watch: Bennett and singer Ishai Ribo sing togetherDuring a concert in Caesarea, singer Ishai Ribo invited Minister Naftali Bennett to sing "Shir Hama'alot" with him. Our security might not be PC, but works darn wellAt counter-terrorism summit, Education Minister Naftali Bennett compares modern challenges to problems at the dawn of internet banking. Poll: Netanyahu still top choice for PM25% of Israelis prefer Netanyahu remain as PM, while 15% favor Yair Lapid. Zionist Union leader in distant seventh place. 'Tel Aviv school won't be transferred to migrants'After Tel Aviv mayor planned to shut down Tel Aviv high school, use building for migrant children, Bennett intervenes on school's behalf. Netanyahu visits Arab townPrime Minister and Education Minister Bennett welcome students to their first day of school an elementary school in the Arab town of Tamra. 'In the Jewish State, of all places - to desecrateBennett reiterated national importance of Shabbat in light of recent debates surrounding work on the railway on Shabbat. 'Shabbat is just as important to me as to haredim'The Head of the Jewish Home Party clarified his stance on enforcement of Shabbat observance in light of recent coalition crisis. 'Haredim are our allies, I won't betray them''The haredi public is right-wing,' says Bennett. 'We have a firm, lasting alliance with them.' PM fails to break pact between Bennett, haredimIn the face of the PM's call to break his pact with Bennett, Litzman refuses to betray his 'covenant of brothers.' Millions will go to Jewish outreach worldwide'For the first time, Israel understands that it is the State of all Jews the world over.' Watch: Bennett marks 11 years since Gush KatifSpeaking to Arutz Sheva, Minister Naftali Bennett shares his feelings over the Disengagement, which changed Israel's history, 11 years ago. Approved unanimously: Biannual budget passedOn the cusp of calling new elections, the government has finally passed a new budget. Education Minister: Government truly values education. 'We can't let things deteriorate'"The Disengagement brought upon us a human, Zionist, and security tragedy, and the warnings proved to be true." Bennett: Germans are not just NazisNaftali Bennett plans for students in Israeli schools to learn about modern German culture - if Germany will teach about the real Israel. 'This government desperately needs a vacation'Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon gives exasperated prescription to cure the ills of internally feuding government. 'Bennett and Shaked are the darlings of the left'War of words between Jewish Home, Likud heats up. 'Netanyahu is attacking us because he wants to bring in Labor'. Minister warns Netanyahu will throw Bennett outIn an off-the-record interview with Arutz Sheva, a Cabinet minister warned that Education Minister Bennett's jibes come with a high price. 'Moving to the Likud? Nonsense'Justice Minister Shaked denies rumors she is planning to bolt Jewish Home for Likud. 'Bennett and I will enlarge party as much as possible.' Conference celebrates Biton ReportBennet: "It's not a favor to Mizrachim, it's a favor to all the nation of Israel." Bennett: Netanyahu hid terror tunnels from usEducation Minister Naftali Bennett harshly accuses PM Netanyahu, in the aftermath of Operation Protective Edge and the recent terror wave. Netanyahu fires back at BennettNetanyahu: Those who talk about freedom of the press tried to shut down the Israel Hayom newspaper. Bennett: I won't let anyone harm the Eli academyEducation Minister pledges to maintain full funding for Bnei David academy, prevent attempts to undermine institution. Bennett: 'I worry about the future of free speech'Minister Bennett criticizes decision to postpone transition to new Broadcasting Corporation, says it reflects interference with press. Shuli Rand wins Lifetime Achievement AwardHaredi singer and actor, known for film 'Ushpizin', recognized for contributions to Jewish theater.Bennett: We need leverage against terroristsJewish Home chairman suggests Israel could kidnap terrorists as leverage against terror groups. 'Arab neighborhoods will surround Malha mall'Jewish Home chief blasts housing plan, warns it will leave Jewish neighborhoods encircled. Liberman to Bennett: Stop asking so many questionsDrama in Cabinet meeting; Defense Minister, angry at Bennett's critical questions, tells officers to stop answering him. Bennett: We must make sure terrorism doesn't payEducation Minister lauds new measures adopted by Security Cabinet to counter spread of 'viral terror', emphasizes need for targeted action. Cabinet orders counter-terror measuresIn 5-hour meeting, National Security Cabinet passes new measures to counter terrorist incitement. Bennett presents plan to stop terror waveBennett calls to demolish illegal Arab homes, disconnect Facebook in Hevron and stop Palestinian traffic on Highway 60 as terror continues. Netanyahu: Ministers knew of Turkey negotiationsSources close to Netanyahu reject claims that the cabinet was kept in the dark about the reconciliation deal with Turkey. Jewish Home ministers slam Turkey dealEducation, Justice ministers join Defense Minister in opposing deal. Agreement likely to come up for ratification on Wednesday. Gov't ministry to strengthen worldwide Jewish tiesConnecting Jews in Israel and the Diaspora is the aim of a new campaign launched by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Shas leader clarifies rhetoric against Jewish Home'I love all Jews; everything I said was out of love', Rabbi Cohen tells Bennett during Shiva visit. 'A right-wing government will not destroy Amona''There are solutions for Amona', says Bennett. 'A right-wing government will not be responsible for destroying a Jewish town.' 'If we stand our ground, world will stand with us'Naftali Bennett: The world respects nations which respect themselves; current focus on two states bad for Israel. Bennett blasts 'self-flagellating' ex-generalsJewish Home leader criticizes former defense ministers for attacking gov't at Herzliya conference, challenges them to put up or shut up. Herzog mocks 'Batman Bennett', 'Popeye Liberman''The government is now entirely right-wing,' says Herzog, 'you can't blame us on the left anymore'.Bennett: We won't let the gov't swing to the leftJewish Home chief warns national-religious against passivity. 'When we were quiet they gave away Hevron.' Coalition chair: 'Bennett is playing with fire'Likud MK warns Bennett's attacks on PM could spell end of coalition, saying, 'either we have elections or we replace Jewish Home.' Liberman tells Bennett to relax, end feud with PMNew Defense Minister insists army will not interfere with construction of special unit in house of wounded soldier in Yesha. Likud blasts Bennett over criticism of NetanyahuOfficials in the Likud outraged after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu for supporting a Palestinian state. Bennett: 'Israel is ours, even after elections'Education Minister Naftali Bennett gives Jerusalem Day speech, emphasizes need to insist on our rights to our land. Bennett: We'll topple gov if it offers concessionsEducation Minister warns that he 'will do anything to stop' expanded government from giving up any land to Palestinians.'No Palestinian state as long as we're around'Jewish Home chairman says he will work to bring down the government if it works towards establishing a Palestinian state. Watch: Bennett leads march through JerusalemArutz Sheva joins Education Minister as he leads hike in the footsteps of the fighters who united Jerusalem in 1967. Ariel condemns Bennett for 'achieving nothing'Jewish Home minister slams party head for crisis with PM: 'what achievement, that the Security Council will do its job? All for headlines.'Bennett supports limiting PM to two termsJewish Home chairman says bill that would limit the tenure of a Prime Minister to two terms is "a welcome step".Netanyahu accepts Litzman's compromiseNetanyahu accepts Health Minister's compromise in the coalition crisis with Jewish Home, which will in turn support expansion of coalition. Hotovely warns Bennett: Don't topple right-wingDeputy FM calls on Bennett not to bring down 'most nationalist govt. in years,' warns of repeat of right-wing disunity that led to Oslo. Netanyahu rejects coalition crisis compromiseMinister Litzman suggests compromise on Security Cabinet standoff, but while Bennett agrees to it, PM dismisses the proposal. Elders' Forum of Rabbis endorses BennettDeputy Defense Minister meets with Elders' Forum of National Religious Rabbis who expressed support for Bennett's demands to Netanyahu. Bennett warns: We'll fight from the oppositionJewish Home party keeps up pressure on prime minister, says 'human life is more important than government portfolios.' Shaked: 'We're ready for elections'Justice Minister demands Netanyahu fully embrace reforms of security cabinet - or else prepare for new elections. |
