Iyar 12, 5778, 4/27/2018
Naftali Bennett 'United Jerusalem Bill' not deadEducation Minister, Jerusalem Affairs Minister to work on revised bill to be resubmitted next week. Netanyahu freezes Conversion Law for six monthsPrime Minister says implementation of Conversion Bill will be frozen until a team appointed by him formulates recommendations. 'Ariel medical school will strengthen Israel'PM, Education Minister participate in cornerstone-laying ceremony for medical school donated by Sheldon and Miriam Adelson. 'University lecturers call to harm the State'Ben-Gurion University students call on Education Minister to intervene in 'serious politicization of university.' Israel looks to end crisis with Diaspora JewsBennett, Shaked intensify efforts to find compromise, prevent break between Israel and American Jewish leaders. Bennett: American Jews are our brothersIsrael's relationship with American Jews is in trouble, says Education Minister: 'They feel like they've been slapped in the face'. Bennett: Reform already have a place to pray at the Western WallDiaspora Affairs Minister explains that despite freeze on Western Wall deal, a place for mixed services already exists at the Kotel.'Not one refugee will cross the Jordan'Education Minister attacks idea to allow descendants of Arab refugees to settle Judea and Samaria, says they won't stop at Israeli border. National Union to Bennett: It is a mistake to abandon usParty allied with Jewish Home warns Education Minister against abandoning the rightists to court votes from the center. Is Liberman zigzagging again?Yisrael Beytenu MK Robert Ilatov comes out against the statements of Defense Minister showing readiness to allow Arab absorption into Yesha. Liberman: Allow 'Palestinian refugees' to live in PA areasDefense Minister suggests “Palestinian refugees” could be allowed to return to Judea and Samaria. Bennett: We will not allow it. Bennett: We fought for the residents of AmonaEducation Minister says those hurt by expulsions can 'choose to sink into despair, or to choose life.' Netanyahu: Bennett prefers Lapid as PMPrime Minister claims President Rivlin looking to 'settle score' with him, help Yair Lapid become Prime Minister. Bennett: I'll work to shorten school vacationsEducation Minister promises to find solutions for discrepancy in number of parents and kids' vacation days; says ethics code is 'mandatory.' Blocking the division of JerusalemJewish Home advances amendment of Basic Law which seeks to protect against future diplomatic agreements dividing the capital. Education Minister pilots open-book examsNaftali Bennett floats idea on Twitter with predictable response: Students jubilant, teachers skeptical. Liberman: Bennett and Shaked's statement is surprisingDefense Minister rejects Jewish Home's criticism of plan to build in Qalqiliya. 'We have to promote our own interests - not those of the PA'Bennett and Shaked slam approval of 14,000 housing units for Arab residents of Area A which will be in Area C.Left-winger gives Bennett Nazi salute at Haaretz conferenceEducation Minister called a Nazi for not supporting two-state solution. 'Better that Jerusalem remain united than to have a peace deal'Jeers as Education Minister talks about his vision of peace during Haaretz-hosted Israel Conference for Peace. Bennett: Working to prevent academic suppressionEducation Minister refers to storm surrounding ethics code: 'We favor academic freedom, oppose advancing political agendas in academia.' Politicization of academiaMinister Naftali Bennett rejects criticism from left on ethical code: 'Lecturer will not use position to promote political agenda.'Bennett: Delaying embassy move harms prospects for peaceEducation Minister slams decision to defer relocation of US Embassy to Jerusalem: 'This will damage prospects for peace.' Watch: Hevron celebrates 50 years since liberationThousands join Rami Kleinstein and Amir Benayoun for concert and light show celebrating 50 years since liberation of Hevron. 'Together with Trump, we can make right-wing peace'Education Minister says with Trump in the White House, Israel can pursue 'peace through strength' at home and abroad. 'We will not divide the land with our enemies'Education Minister slams report US asked Israel to transfer parts of Area C to Area B and give them to the PA. Bennett: President Trump's speech 'nearly unprecedented'Education Minister praises friendly tone of President Trump's speech. Public Security Minister says speech was 'very moving.' 'Trump, make history'Education Minister calls on President Trump to emulate Harry Truman and be first world leader to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Bennett's mid-handshake message to Trump: Recognize JerusalemEducation Minister uses tarmac meet-and-greet with Trump to call for US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. How did Trump respond? Gestures - or concessions?Jewish Home slams goodwill package to PA presented as 'gesture' to President Trump. 'This is a free lunch for the PA,' says Bennett. Watch: 'Trump has a huge opportunity here'Jewish Home chief calls on President Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, rejects push for gestures to Palestinian Authority. Cabinet approves gestures to PA - despite Jewish Home oppositionBennett, Shaked blast plans to allow expanded Arab construction in Area C, but proposal passes ahead of Trump visit. Bennett attempts halt to Arab constructionNetanyahu to push 'incentives' package for PA Arabs including building in Area C, Jewish Home ministers 'trying to form bloc opposing it.' Bennett's demands for peace negotiationsJewish Home party says negotiations with PA must not include one-sided concessions, freeing terrorists; emphasize willingness to negotiate.Report: White House furious with BennettTrump officials say Jewish Home chief is a 'marked man' after he said PM needs to make Trump understand embassy must be moved. Bennett: Stones kill'We need to support the victim, not the murderous barbarians who tried to slaughter him,' says Bennett after man attacked by lynch mob. 'A public institution needs to honor the state that supports it'Minister Bennett speaks with Hebrew University President following news that national anthem won't be played at graduation ceremony tonight. Bennett: No personal argument with Prime MinisterJewish Home Chairman responds to attack after calling on Prime Minister to abandon idea of 'two states'. Justice Minister: They will not silence usLikud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations. Reporter calls Bennett a 'blithering idiot'Yediot Ahronot reporter attacks Education Minister for demanding PM make Israel's position on embassy location clear to US administration. 'Trump must understand that the embassy needs to be moved'Education Minister calls on PM to make Israel's position clear to President Trump, that US embassy needs to be in Jerusalem. 'Time for Israel to present its own vision'Jewish Home chairman says Israel needs to initiate its own vision instead of the two-state solution. 'The Holocaust is the price we paid for not having a state'Bennett tells Atlanta Friends of IDF gala that Memorial Day is the price for having a state, but the price for not having one is greater. 'Trump determined to make deal: We don't know what it'll be.'Education Minister says deal with Erdogan was mistake, he does not oppose negotiations with PA under President Trump. 'We should tell the truth: There will be no Palestinian state'Jewish Home chairman says Israel should welcome peace negotiations but refuse preconditions. Shaked: Since we came, the government learned how to governJewish Home party leader attacks Likud, says 'for dozens of years, they were in charge, but were afraid to govern.' 'The Bible belongs to everyone'Education Minister visits winner of Bible contest, says Tanach belongs to all Jews, not just the religious. Bennett: 'We were here before the UN and we'll be here forever'Education Minister Naftali Bennett spoke at a memorial ceremony for Elhai Taharlev, murdered in a ramming attack a month ago. 'Their strength gives us all hope'Education Minister Naftali Bennett addressed bereaved families during Memorial Day ceremony in Holon. 'The heroism of Yanai'Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks of heroism of soldier who died protecting people during terrorist attack in a supermarket.Bennett wins Jewish Home primariesMinister of Education to continue to lead Jewish Home. "We are embarking on a journey that will lead us to the leadership of Israel." Bennett: Give me the strength to stand up for religious ZionismJewish Home leader asks party members to stand by him as party primaries get underway. 'Jewish Home leadership consults with top rabbis'Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan dismisses claims by Bennett's opponents that he is not religious enough. Bennett supports Netanyahu's ultimatumJewish Home leader Naftali Bennett endorses Netanyahu's decision not to meet German FM if he meets with anti-Israel left-wing NGOs. 'Listen to the survivors and remember their names'Education Minister Bennett speaks at March of the Living, urges parents to ensure their children meet survivors, learn their stories.Bennett with Torah scroll saved from HolocaustEducation Minister Bennett holds Torah scroll that survived Holocaust, says Holocaust survival testimony to Israel's greatness. Bennett joins March of the LivingEducation Minister says social media, aging of survivors makes Holocaust denial easier than ever. |
