Tishrei 28, 5778, 10/18/2017
Naftali Bennett 'I don't flip-flop on the issues'Education Minister continues attacks on PM: 'I don't say that I'm against a Palestinian state, then say that I'm in favor of it.' Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with buildingAyoub Kara rips Education Minister, says Netanyahu is acting properly and without attracting unnecessary attention. 'Bennett is attacking his own decisions'Dep. Foreign Minister rips Jewish Home chief's criticism of PM. 'You're part of the cabinet, you approved this decision as well.' Likud: Bennett is the last one who should preachLikud officials fire back after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu over missed opportunity on U.S.-Israel relations. Bennett: PM missed a big opportunityJewish Home head rips Prime Minister: 'Instead of putting out alternatives, like Jewish sovereignty, we've gone back to two-state solution'. 'Trump could be registered in history books''Embassies are always located in the capital and our capital is Jerusalem- not Tel Aviv,' said Minister Naftali Bennett at AIPAC conference. Will Shaked challenge Bennett?Poll shows Jewish Home would perform better under Shaked, amid speculation she may pursue premiership in the future. 'PM behind articles criticizing a minister? Unprecedented'Professor Avi Diskin estimates that despite tensions the coalition is not falling apart. 'No party has a real interest in elections.' Likud MK: Stop the craziness in the GymnasiumLikud MK slams Education Minister Bennett, says Bennett should have Gymnasium principal transferred to Ramallah school. Bennett meets with Trump envoy in the White HouseEducation Minister sits down with special White House envoy Jason Greenblatt as Trump administration looks to define its policy on Israel. Bennett slams Smotrich: The IDF is usJewish Home leader slams own MK for article calling on religious pre-military programs to delay enlistment of students in IDF. MKs and party activists to release letter of support for BennettAs vote for Jewish Home party leadership approaches, letter of support to be published by week's end endorses Naftali Bennett. 'We're all a 'handful,' and we're all one proud nation'Education Minister Bennett responds to leftist artist's accusations that a 'handful' rule the country. Bennett: Liberman is trying to harm Religious ZionismEducation Minister Bennett sharply attacked Defense Minister Liberman for his ultimatum against Eli academy, calls on PM to 'restrain' him. 'Purim supervisory checks were a mistake'Education Minister Bennett admits mistake, promises replacement supervisory checks for haredi yeshivas. Coalition Crisis: No IBA worker will be abandonedFinance Minister says he will make sure all 1,000 IBA employees who stand to lose their jobs are taken care of. City of David activist to be awarded Israel PrizeBe'eri wins prize for turning City of David into site of heritage, education, national, and international tourism of highest order. Liberman: Bennett acting out of narrow political considerationsDefense Minister says Naftali Bennett acting against interest of pre-military school by defending rabbinic leader. Likud Minister: Bennett trying to gain political capitalDeputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely attacks Education Minister: 'Shame such an important subject became a populist and political debate.'Bennett dismisses Liberman's 'political prattle' over EliEducation Minister Naftali Bennett and the Eli paramilitary academy responded emphatically to Liberman's letter firing Rabbi Levinstein. 'Jewish Home party has abandoned its values'Jonathan Baranski, a candidate for the leadership of the Jewish Home party, says the party has lost its way and become a dictatorship. Jonathan Baransky to contest Jewish Home leadershipColonel (Res.) Jonathan Baransky announced Tuesday his candidacy for head of the Jewish Home party. 'Eliminate Haniyeh before you close Eli academy'Naftali Bennett rejected Defense Minister Liberman's demand to stop funding Eli academy. 'Our candidate for prime minister'Deputy Defense Minister Eli Ben Dahan welcomes early Jewish Home internal elections, says Bennett is party's candidate for premier.Bennett preparing for national leadership with Likud mergerNaftali Bennett intends to merge with Likud before election in order to thwart Yair Lapid's rise in the polls. Bennett visits hunger striking Amona residentsEducation Minister makes surprise visit to hunger striking residents to show support for their struggle to have new homes built. Bennett increases pressure on PMJewish Home leader calls on PM to fulfill promise to Amona residents to build a new town for them without delay. Bennett reconnects with his rootsEducation Minister receives family tree from Diaspora Museum detailing his family lineage dating back over 200 years. Only Bennett demanded the destruction of terror tunnelsState Comptroller writes government failed to take tunnel threat seriously, withheld essential information from ministers. Amona HQ announces hunger strike'Demolition follows demolition.The promises are meaningless,' say Amona leaders disappointed by government's failure to fulfill commitments. Deri: Schools which flout the rules will not receive fundsMinisters Bennett and Deri present new directives for haredi schools. Arab teacher threatened over photo-op with BennettArab teacher who posted photo of herself with Education Minister faces harassment and threats. Arab school in Jerusalem closed for incitementElementary school affiliated with Hamas closed over incitement in curriculum: 'Our sovereignty in Jerusalem begins.' Bennett: Shaked has achieved the unbelievableJewish Home leader Naftali Bennett responded Wednesday to the appointment of four new judges to the Supreme Court. 'Israel's security requires immediate pardon for Azariya'Politicians react in different ways to Azariya sentence. Some demand immediate pardon, others to respect court sentence.Bennett revokes decision of previous Education MinisterEducation Minister Naftali Bennett has reversed a decision by his predecessor concerning the number of subjects studied by pupils. 'Textbook teaches Christian, not Jewish connection to Jerusalem'The Hotam organization criticizes the Education Ministry for introducing textbook presenting Jerusalem as equally holy to three religions. Bennett: My solution is annexationIsrael's Education Minister speaks to Conference of Presidents, says he's 'sure Netanyahu will keep his word.''We can't build without coordinating with the U.S.'Defense Minister warns urges all those talking about annexation to "calm down". Bennett to Netanyahu: You have to keep your promisesPrime Minister reportedly 'reconsidering' agreement to build new town for Amona expellees after meeting with Trump. Left-wing MK plans bill to annex Area CZionist Union MK plans to submit bill to annex all of Area C to force coalition to act on its declarations instead of empty postures.Bennett: What restraint are we talking about?In light of Netanyahu's comments indicating openness to restraint in building, Bennett calls for clarification. 'The world respects countries that protect their land'Bennett addresses Jerusalem Conference: 'Battle not over Palestinian statehood, but whether there will be third Palestinian state.' Likud ministers attack Bennett for 'lecturing' NetanyahuLikud ministers back Netanyahu, say no need for Bennett to lecture on importance of upcoming Trump-Netanyahu meeting. 'Bennett wants to drag the entire country into a war'Yisrael Katz slams Naftali Bennett for criticizing things 'to gain political points' and trying to escalate situation with Gaza. Bennett: Our choice is to live, and we will winEducation Minister speaks at memorial ceremony marking 20 years since 'Island of Peace' Massacre. 'Peace comes through strength.''Next round of fighting not a question of 'if' - only of 'when'Minister Bennett calls for crushing victory against Israel's enemies at memorial for Sderot girl murdered shielding brother from rocket. Regulation Law likely to pass on MondayDespite effort by Netanyahu to delay vote, Regulation Law appears poised to be passed by full Knesset on Monday. 'We expect Bennett to take up the reins'Rosh Yeshiva of Beit El Yeshiva says he expects Education Minister to pass Regulation Law and establish Israeli sovereignty. Netanyahu: Bennett's ultimatum a bluffPM dismisses accusations by Education Minister over request to delay vote on Regulation Bill, says he is focused on meetings in UK and US. Bennett rejects Netanyahu's request to delay Regulation Law voteJewish Home leader refuses PM's request to push off Regulation Law vote until after his trip to visit UK Prime Minister Theresa May. Bennett and Shaked: Obligated to the Regulation LawMinisters Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked visit Ofra, assure residents they're committed to passing the Regulation Law. Bennett: We lost the battle, but we'll win the war'We lost Amona, but the residents' sacrifice will help save thousands of other homes.' Likud MK: Bennett needs to quit over AmonaMK Oren Hazan meets Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich in Amona, says Jewish Home should be ashamed of themselves, Bennett should quit. Former MK Ketzale: Bennett can make or break AmonaAccording to Ketzale, Bennett will deserve all the credit for saving Amona, or all the blame for its demolition when he could have acted. Regulation Law vote postponedDespite pledge to pass Regulation Law ahead of Amona evacuation, Knesset pushes off vote on bill. Giuliani to Bennett: Let's strengthen tiesJewish Home chairman meets visiting former NYC Mayor, highlights Israel's leadership in the fight against terror. |
