Naftali Bennett

'We oppose a ceasefire dictated by Hamas'

Minister Bennett, a member of the cabinet, says agreement to a ceasefire will lead to further escalation.

Bennett: Restraint creates escalation

Jewish Home chairman: The formula whereby Hamas dictates the ceasefire is a grave mistake.

Provocation in Tel Aviv

Secular party up for municipal elections tells stores to advertise themselves as being 'Open for business on Tisha B'Av'.

Generation's mission: Connect all world's Jews

First-ever conference for leading Jewish schools attended by over 150 principals from 31 countries.

Jewish Home offers compromise for Nationality Law

Jewish Home party offers alternative for section of Nationality Law allowing Jewish communal settlements to refuse to accept non-Jews.

Bennett to Arab MKs: You are blessed to be Israeli

Education Minister slams Arab MKs after bill to remove Jewish character of State voted down.

Increasing matriculation rate measured last year

Approximate 3% increase in diplomas with 5 mathematics units. 0.4% more win outstanding certificate.

Bennett outlines possible fix to Poland Holocaust bill crisis

Education Minister says Israel and Poland should formulate new joint declaration, insist historical issues be discussed by historians.

Bennett: Joint statement with Poland a disgrace

Education minister slams joint statement between Israel and Poland on Polish role in the Holocaust. 'It is full of lies and distortions.'

Bennett: Second Lebanon War was just - but mismanaged

Memorial for fallen of 2006 Lebanon war on Mt. Herzl. President Rivlin: We won't allow Iranian consolidation in Lebanon or Syria.

Matriculation exams eased for Gaza-area residents

Education Minister Naftali Bennett instructs Ministry to grant half hour extension to all Gaza-area students on matriculation exams.

'Restraint leads to escalation'

Minister Bennett says Israel erred when it did not eliminate the first kite and balloon terrorists.

Education minister: We've saved Israel

Education Minister Bennett says campaign to raise number of students doing five points in math 'saved' the startup nation.

Bennett to Netanyahu: We will not allow this

Education Minister says law to combat PA terror payments cannot be allowed to be gutted by Likud amendments.

Bennett: Mass draft of haredim by force could backfire

Education Minister takes swipe at latest draft law aimed at yeshiva students, says haredi enlistment numbers rising even without new law.

Bennett:

'We will study the peace plan out of respect for the US'

Minister Bennett addresses US administration's peace proposal. 'We will study any proposal in depth, but will insist on Israel's interests.'

Bennett welcomes Herzog's appointment as Jewish Agency head

Jewish Home leader says Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog a great choice to lead Jewish Agency to try to mend relations with Diaspora.

Congratulations to Bennett: Son celebrates Bar Mitzvah at Kotel

Yoni, Education Minister's eldest son, celebrates Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall today. 'The most Jewish place."

'Only deterrence will prevent escalation'

Education Minister's speech calling for IDF to fire on those who launch terror kites interrupted. 'I will not be silenced in a democracy.'

'Kite terrorists aren't little children'

MKs argue over whether Israel should fire at kite terrorists, MK Bennett insists kite terrorists are not children and should be eliminated.

Bennett proposes world Jewish singles' gathering

Education Minister devises new way to combat intermarriage.

Bennett: Go after terror kite flyers

Education Minister calls on IDF to open fire at those who launch incendiary kites and balloons at Israeli territory.

IDF fires at terrorists launching arson balloons

Israeli forces respond to terror groups launching incendiary devices to burn Israeli land.

Bennett: Incendiary balloon is the same as a Qassam

Minister Bennett addresses increased kite and balloon terror in southern Israel. 'One who launches incendiary balloon should be shot.'

Bennett, Liberman, or Kahlon to join the Likud?

Transportation Minister: Only those who have not left the party can lead the Likud.

Confrontations during evacuation of Netiv Ha'avot

Confrontation between youths and security forces in destruction of homes in Netiv Ha'avot; At least three arrested.

Bennett to Cabinet:

'Terrorists using kites no better than terrorists with rockets'

Cabinet discusses plan to use Sinai to provide humanitarian, economic aid to Gaza.

Bennett on Gaza: No free lunches

'We should not give gifts for free. Humanitarian aid in exchange for humanitarian aid.'

Infiltrators riot at old Tel Aviv central bus station

Bus window smashed during confrontation as result of stone-throwing, massive police forces return order to scene - until next incident.

Bennett: The brain is Iran and the hands are Hamas

'Israel in focused battle against octopus head in Iran maneuvering tentacles in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to harm State of Israel.'

'Israel doesn't want war'

Naftali Bennett, member of Israel's security cabinet, denies reports of ceasefire.

'Don't preach to us'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett slams Israel's 'armchair critics' following wave of mortar attacks on Israeli towns.

Bennett at Gaza:

'Rehabilitate Gaza - provided the boys return home'

Minister Bennett tours Gaza perimeter, refers to negotiations on possible 'hudna' and issue of Overrule Clause.

Victory for Bennett:

Universities will pass ethical code

Code establishes, among other things, that lecturers may not advocate a political position unnecessary to teach the subject of the course.

Iran to Pompeo: We don't take orders from you

Senior Iranian official responds to US Secretary of State speech and US conditions: 'We don't need permission to operate in Middle East.'

Vandals hit yeshiva: 'Kahane is dead, what about Bennett?'

Apparent hate-crime as national-religious yeshiva in Tel Aviv targeted by vandals suggesting Education Minister be assassinated.

Bennett responds to satirical TV show: I am a proud Jew

Jewish Home Chairman responds to skit on 'Eretz Nehederet': 'Proud to be among the mezuzah-kissers and tefilin-layers.'

Bennett: Share the Truth on Gaza

Education Minister slams UN for holding moment of silence for rioters killed in Gaza after Hamas revealed 50 of the dead were its members.

Bennett: Boycott Turkey

Education Minister calls on government to recognize Armenian Genocide following Turkey;s expulsion of Israeli ambassador.

Bennett: we will never even discuss dividing Jerusalem

Education Minister tells critics of US embassy in Jerusalem to 'get over it' in interview with CNN.

Bennett:

'Jerusalem is our capital forever'

Jewish Home chairman calls on world leaders: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's official capital.

'We expect you to support us in our fight against Iran'

Bennett tells foreign diplomats that Israel expects them to side with the Jewish state in the war against Iran.

English matriculation exam upgrades

Alfie, a virtual image, will replace examiner; students will record answers on computer. What will English-language oral exam look like?

Bennett:

'Israel's policy: If one rises to kill you, kill him first'

'We are stronger and more determined than Iran,' Education Minister tells National Youth Council.

Bennett: The Persian people want to lead good lives

Education and Diaspora Affairs Minister at Arutz Sheva Conference: I back PM Netanyahu on every action he's taken vis-a-vis Iran in Syria

Bennett accuses:

'Iran sends others to die for it'

Education Minister warns Hezbollah will destroy Lebanon if it attacks Israel, vows to go after 'head of octopus' in Tehran.

Jewish Home answers:

Netanyahu hindering Overrule Clause

PM accuses party ministers of obstructing law. Jewish Home responds: Meanwhile our proposal only practical solution.

Bennett: I know of no other solution

Jewish Home Chair Minister Naftali Bennett addresses Overrule Clause, rejects claims legislation is 'extreme'.

Override Clause passes unanimously

Bill to curb power of Supreme Court passes unanimously in Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Netanyahu tells ministers: We will support 'Override Clause'

PM explains at Likud ministers' meeting that he sought to postpone vote on clause to gain backing from all coalition factions.

Likud ministers will vote for 'Override Clause'

Despite PM's request to postpone vote for another week, Likud ministers expected to vote for legislation promoted by Bennett.

Netanyahu against immediate passage of Overrule Clause

PM asks Bennett, Shaked, not to bring bill allowing Knesset to override Supreme Court for a vote.

Bennett insists High Court override bill will advance

Despite PM ordering Bennett, Shaked, to shelve High Court override bill, Bennett insists legislation will be voted on as planned.

Peace Now enraged over 'Bennett Regime'

Left furious at Finance Committee decision to transfer NIS 61 million for Judea and Samaria communities.

Minister Bennett: Do not lose direction, we must continue ahead

Naftali Bennett, the leader of the Israeli Right, talks about Iran, Syria and the possibility of early elections.

Bennett denies he ate non-kosher food

Education Minister clarifies he did not eat non-kosher food after allegations on social media caused a firestorm.

'A special figure who walked among us'

Minister Bennett: Rabbi Hadari brought up countless students who will continue his unique path connecting the Torah, nation, land of Israel.

New Coalition Crisis?

Jewish Home issues ultimatum

Education Minister warns PM his party will drop support for coalition in Knesset if Override Clause limiting Supreme Court not advanced.

'Likud promised to back Supreme Court Override Law'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says Likud signed agreement explicitly promising to advance his bill restricting judicial activism.

'The Supreme Court has taken over Israeli government'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett blasts Supreme Court for judicial activism, says court now dominates executive branch.