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. |