Elul 23, 5776, 9/26/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
Naftali Bennett Will Bennett be fired?Political officials reportedly working on convincing Jewish Home to back Liberman's appointment as Defense Minister. The 'strange saga' of Bennett's security demandsElkin puzzled by ultimatum to media on cabinet matters; security source reveals Bennett had access to info but didn't pick it up. Bennett won't back down on Security Cabinet demandJewish Home chairman determined to ensure Cabinet members updated on IDF affairs after experiences during Protective Edge. Negotiators claim coalition deal nearWith coalition negotiations on the verge of a final agreement, Jewish Home demands changes in security cabinet operations. Bennett demands Netanyahu fix cabinet flawsAs part of coalition agreement, Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett demands changes to Security Cabinet. Bennett gives up on Foreign MinistryIn response to source saying Yisrael Beytenu's entry will see Bennett as FM, Jewish Home announces it won't change any portfolios. Jewish Home says Liberman talks were planned aheadMKs celebrate possible removal of Yaalon from Defense Ministry, claim Wednesday's political drama was planned in advance. Watch: 800 Jewish mothers gather in IsraelHundreds of Jewish mothers from 10 difference countries join Women’s Renaissance Project Mega Event with Lori Palatnik, Naftali Bennett.Education Minister: Let's stop bashing ourselvesNaftali Bennett makes veiled reference to controversial comments by senior IDF officer, says 'time for self-loathing is over'. 'There are some people who want us to be victims'Naftali Bennett assures that the Jews stand behind the 'iron wall of the State of Israel' against the current wave of anti-Semitism. Zionist Union 'negotiating terms of unity gov't'Talks underway to bring Zionist Union into coalition. But Naftali Bennett warns offering party may bolt if Justice Ministry given to Labor.Bennett: Likud against Jews in Judea-SamariaJewish Home chairman implies his party the only one to support full sovereignty in the region, despite alleged right-wing government. Bennett: Netanyahu doesn't scare meJewish Home chief pledges to keep up the fight to maintain IDF presence in major Palestinian Authority cities, despite threats by Netanyahu. Will Bennett be the next Prime Minister?Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked predicts Bennett will replace Netanyahu, adds ambition to chair Jewish Home. Bibi-Bennett Cabinet clash 'unprecedented'Netanyahu 'absolutely furious' with Bennett as relations between PM, Bennett, 'reach new low'. IDF maintains right to enter Area A 'at any time'Cabinet meeting clarifies that, even in the event of a withdrawal, the IDF will be able to enter the PA on an as-needed basis. Netanyahu threatens to fire BennettPrime Minister lashes out at Bennett, threatens to fire him from government. 'You don't decide anything here', Netanyahu tells Bennett.Herzog, Bennett spar over 'loving, hating Arabs'Zionist Union chairman claims other parties stealing votes because people believe that he 'loves Arabs.'Bennett warns: Hamas planning surprise attackBennett says discovery of new terror tunnel from Gaza underlines Hamas efforts to stage multi-pronged attack; warns gov't being complacent. Future teachers will undergo personality testMinister of Education approves new condition that all future educators must pass a personality test. Bennett: The Right doesn't hate ArabsJewish Home party leader criticizes MK's opposition to treating Jewish and Arab women in the same ward; 'The Right doesn't hate Arabs.' Haredi leader to Bennett: Ditch the kippahIn vicious attack, Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch compares Bennett to a pig, calls on him to throw away his kippa. 'It would be a great mitzva'.Bennett: Some of our leaders have lost itJewish Home chairman: Don't jump to conclusions while investigation into soldier who shot a terrorist is ongoing. Ya'alon attacks soldier 'who transgressed'Family of soldier who shot wounded terrorist angry at Defense Minister's 'conviction campaign,' as he warns Knesset against 'bestial army.' Israel recruits new nuclear scientistsGov offers scholarships for promising grad students. Bennett: 'They will help developments in numerous fields that are better left unsaid.'Bennett: Bibi, Ya'alon wants to please B'TselemJewish Home head accuses Prime Minister, Defense Minister of harming soldiers in order to please B'Tselem, world media. Ya'alon vs Jewish Home: 'Unprecedented abandon'Political football on shooting continues, as Defense Minister charges Bennett's party with 'populist, political campaign of incitement.' Bennett faces off against Netanyahu, Ya'alonBennett slams comments by PM, defense minister regarding soldier who killed terrorist in Hevron. Netanyahu: Don't lecture me. 'Israel will always be a home for you'Diaspora Affairs Minister Bennett visits Argentinian Jewish kids, compares bombings that struck in 90s and terror attacks in Israel. Israeli academics boycott 'settlements'In an unprecedented move, over a thousand school faculty members boycott Ariel University 'since it's not in Israel.' Israel’s “right-wing” governmentIs Israel's government right-wing or is it not? A look at facts on the ground.Bennett: We can fight the Islamic Winter, and winBut Naftali Bennett warns the 'startup nation' risks being rendered powerless by its foes, unless it innovates strategically, and quick. Despite terror, Israel to let in more PA workersTop security official confident plan to significantly increase number of PA Arab workers in Israel will be quickly approved. Labor MK doubles down on Sinai claimMK Stav Shafir insists Naftali Bennett was wrong when he said Jewish history began in Jerusalem. MK claims Israelis came from EgyptLabor MK Stav Shaffir tweeted that Bennett doesn't know history when he said that Israel began in Jerusalem.Government issues Ariel University financial boostFinance Ministry allocates 86 million NIS, for an additional 110 million NIS to flagship Samaria institution since elections. Rabbi Piron: Good for you, Naftali Bennett'Dealing with culture basket is right, proper. It gives weight, status to managers, allows cultural diversity,' says former Ed Min.Bennett claims IDF head backs Talmudic 'slogan'In second attempt defending Eizenkot, Bennett 'backs' self-defense maxim - even though he said 'IDF can't talk in such slogans.' Six members of Council for Higher Education resignSix members of the Council resigned on Sunday morning, in protest against dismissal of the Hagit Messer Yaron.Bennett: Eizenkot ‘Talmudic’ comment misunderstoodEducation Minister backs embattled IDF Chief of Staff following controversial comments on army's open-fire policies. Bennett: Israel isn't VegasJewish Home minister promises to fight against Netanyahu's plan to build a casino in Eilat. Shaked: Bennett demands cabinet take polygraphFollowing accusations that he had been leaking cabinet secrets, Bennett calls for entire cabinet to take polygraph. Bennett backs prize for 'terror settlers' leftistBennett gives support for Israel Prize winner 'despite his opinions' - which include vows to obstruct IDF, barbs at 'poisonous occupation.'Bennett: Far-left activist is Israel Prize winnerProf. Shulman, senior activist in radical Ta'ayush whose members admitted to getting Arab land sellers executed, gets prestigious prize.Bennett calls for 'autonomy on steroids'Jewish Home leaders says Israel must annex Area C, enact a radical 'paradigm shift' in thinking to defeat enemies. Bennett slams Netanyahu for fence-buildingJewish Home chair attacks PM's plan to surround Israel with fences, asserting Zionism should be based on Judaism not survival. Labor coming together, though disagreements remainMK Yossi Yonah welcomes Amir Peretz's return, still doesn't understand Herzog's vision, praises Bennett's education plan. Bennett plan to act against tunnels rejectedEducation Minister reportedly demanded that Israel take action against Hamas's terror tunnels, but Netanyahu and Ya'alon refused. Student IDF reservists to receive new benefitsMKs Ya'alon and Bennett approve benefits for students in reserve duty, including an increase for scholarships.Bennett: We came to leadBennett says religious Zionism must form the government, says 'we need everyone' including left-wing, haredim. Bennett's solution: Double Arab entry permitsBennett calls on Cabinet to add 100,000 Arab workers, claiming financial incentives will quell terror and those with permits don't attack. Herzog: Bennett would love to kill two-state ideaOpposition chairman attacks government as Labor convention approves his separation plan. Uproar as Arab MKs meet terrorists' familiesNetanyahu promises repercussions, Liberman calls to expel 'terrorist' MKs from Israel, while Bennett says 'Arab public better than them.' Bennett: Im Tirtzu campaign 'degrading'Jewish Home politicians denounce Im Tirtzu for video campaign attacking left-wing Israeli artists as 'foreign agents.' 2015 Anti-Semitism report presented to governmentMain focus highlights spread of radical Islam, refugee crisis and immigrants, calls for Israeli boycott and rise of the extreme right. Fallout over Ya'alon's eviction of Hevron JewsYa'alon defends action against 'squatters' - Jews who bought 2 homes, coalition members in uproar, Bennett told to act. Jewish Home calls out Bennett on Hevron evictionParty's Samaria members ask 'is this government right-wing or leftist?,' demand Bennett take some action. |
