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'Imagine the march of return along Israel's main highway'

Education Minister asks supporters of the two-state solution to imagine 30,000 Gazans protesting Israel's existence along main highway.

'Imagine the march of return along Israel's main highway'

Bennett attempts to solve Independence Day speech impasse

Bennett says Netanyahu can speak instead of him at Israel Prize ceremony in order to solve tensions over speech at official state event.

Bennett attempts to solve Independence Day speech impasse

Bennett: I'm religious thanks to Chabad

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says Chabad responsible for bringing him and his family closer to Judaism.

Bennett: I'm religious thanks to Chabad

How many 'Lost Jews' are there worldwide?

Gov't report claims there are close to 100 million 'lost Jews' or 'crypto-Jews' around the world. Will Israel reach out to them?

How many 'Lost Jews' are there worldwide?

Former Mossad heads warn of leadership crisis in Israel

6 ex-directors of Israeli intel agency say Israel in critical condition. 'Something bad happened to leadership.' Minister Bennett disagrees.

Former Mossad heads warn of leadership crisis in Israel

Controversial ethical code for universities adopted

Higher Education Council adopts ethics code forbidding lecturers from supporting BDS, turning classes political.

Controversial ethical code for universities adopted

Bennett honors 'the world's best soldier'

Naftali Bennett speaks about legendary soldier Emmanuel Moreno at a ceremony dedicating a street after him.

Bennett honors 'the world's best soldier'

Bennett:

'I will be Defense Minister next time around'

Jewish Home chief vows to take Defense portfolio, currently held by Liberman, after next election. 'We need to acted decisively.'

'I will be Defense Minister next time around'

Bennett: I want haredim in the Jewish Home

Jewish Home chairman says he would like to see haredim running for the Knesset on the Jewish Home list.

Bennett: I want haredim in the Jewish Home

Is Abbas anti-Semitic? You decide

US Amb. Friedman responds to PA Chairman Abbas' claim that he is 'the son of a dog' an a 'settler.'

Is Abbas anti-Semitic? You decide

'I'm not a man who gets excited, but this is exciting'

Israel Prize winner Natan Sharansky recalls the conversation with Minister Bennett in which he was informed he won the prize.

'I'm not a man who gets excited, but this is exciting'

Bereaved mother wins Israel Prize

Miriam Peretz, mother of fallen soldiers Uriel and Eliraz, wins Israel Prize for strengthening the Jewish-Israeli spirit.

Bereaved mother wins Israel Prize

Former Likud minister David Levy wins Israel Prize

Naftali Bennett announces that former Foreign Minister David Levy wins Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement.

Former Likud minister David Levy wins Israel Prize

Bennett: Common sense prevailed

Education Minister praises agreement to avoid early elections.

Bennett: Common sense prevailed

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Netanyahu, don't topple your own government'

Jewish Home chairman tells Arutz Sheva his party is working to stabilize coalition, prevent early elections.

'Netanyahu, don't topple your own government'

Bennett slams 'fake leadership'

Jewish Home Chairman attacks Liberman, Lapid's leadership, asserting that Draft Law crisis was 'fake.'

Bennett slams 'fake leadership'

'IDF can't handle so many haredi soldiers at once'

Education Minister Bennett says coalition crisis is 'hollow,' no reason to push for immediate draft of all haredi yeshiva students.

'IDF can't handle so many haredi soldiers at once'

Minister Shaked:

'Recruitment crisis solved. Everything's in Netanyahu's hands'

'We've reached a plan haredim can live with, even if not easily. The PM will decide whether to stabilize government or go to elections.'

'Recruitment crisis solved. Everything's in Netanyahu's hands'

'Bennett is working to topple Netanyahu'

Likud hits back after Naftali Bennett accuses Netanyahu of seeking to bring down the government for his own benefit.

'Bennett is working to topple Netanyahu'

Bennett hints he will challenge Netanyahu for prime minister

Bennett says he will run against Prime Minister Netanyahu if 'elections are declared for personal reasons'.

Bennett hints he will challenge Netanyahu for prime minister

Bennett:

'In the era of Trump, time is no longer on Palestinians' side'

Jewish Home chief tells Politico President Trump's Jerusalem declaration altered peace equation, says time no longer on PA's side.

'In the era of Trump, time is no longer on Palestinians' side'

Bennett: Next time, I'll demand the defense portfolio

Education Minister: Under PM Netanyahu, I'll insist on defense portfolio. If Netanyahu steps down, I'll run for PM.

Bennett: Next time, I'll demand the defense portfolio

'No shortcuts to leadership'

MK Smotrich at National Union conference sends message to Jewish Home Chair: 'If Bennett wants to, he can solve the crisis in ten minutes.'

'No shortcuts to leadership'

Washington:

Congressman DeSantis discusses US Embassy move with Min Bennett

'You're going to go down in history as someone who really made a meaningful difference for the Jewish People.'

Congressman DeSantis discusses US Embassy move with Min Bennett

Coalition crisis:

Bennett 'very optimistic'

Bennett: 'Next week we'll be able to solve Draft Law crisis.' Gafni: 'I could solve this within 10 minutes.'

Bennett 'very optimistic'

Bennett's 'diplomatic marathon' in Washington

'In the past two days, I have met with Republican and Democratic congressmen to advance Israel's security and political interests.'

Bennett's 'diplomatic marathon' in Washington

'It would be unforgivable to topple a right-wing government'

Education Minister working hard from Washington to end coalition crisis over the draft law.

'It would be unforgivable to topple a right-wing government'

'Middle East is in a dangerous regional arms race'

Education Minister Bennett warns that a nuclear Middle East is a threat to the entire world.

'Middle East is in a dangerous regional arms race'

Ministers Bennett and Shaked seeking solution to draft crisis

Two ministers working from Washington to convince haredi factions and Kulanu to approve draft law in preliminary reading only.

Ministers Bennett and Shaked seeking solution to draft crisis

'We need to know America has our back'

On Fox News, Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks about PM Netanyahu, Iran, the Taylor Force Act, Hezbollah, and more.

'We need to know America has our back'

'A new town in Judea and Samaria - thanks to the far-left'

Ministers thank Supreme Court for delaying demolition of Netiv Ha'avot homes.

'A new town in Judea and Samaria - thanks to the far-left'

'Breaking the Silence Law' passes first reading

Law to ban 'Breaking the Silence' from entering Israeli schools passes first Knesset reading.

'Breaking the Silence Law' passes first reading

CEO of Israeli news site admits: I was told to attack Bennett

CEO of Walla! admits he was told to attack Education Minister Bennett 'hard.'

CEO of Israeli news site admits: I was told to attack Bennett

Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace

Israeli politicians blast Abbas remarks at UN. Bennett: I advise Abu Mazen to focus on creating a practical future.

Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace

'We must wage a campaign against the head of the octopus - Iran'

Ed. Minister Bennett speaks at Arutz Sheva's conference in J'lem, addressing recent incidents in southern Israel.

'We must wage a campaign against the head of the octopus - Iran'

'Holocaust Day studies should focus on Holocaust denial'

Zionist Union MK Broshi calls on Education Minister Bennett to focus this year's Holocaust Remembrance Day studies on Holocaust denial.

'Holocaust Day studies should focus on Holocaust denial'

'A new town for every house the Supreme Court demolishes'

Ministers look to normalize embattled Gush Etzion neighborhood, vow that 'for every demolished house, we'll approve another town.'

'A new town for every house the Supreme Court demolishes'

Bennett: Israel stamds in grief with Florida and all of America

Diaspora Affairs Minister sends condolence letter to families of Florida shooting victims.

Bennett: Israel stamds in grief with Florida and all of America

'Don't create a conflict of loyalty for our daughters'

Leading Religious Zionist women insist Education Minister rescind decision to support groups guiding religious girls to army enlistment.

'Don't create a conflict of loyalty for our daughters'

Minister Bennett:

'A leader shouldn't accept gifts from billionaires'

'Prime Minister runs affairs of state in proper manner; would never harm Israel's security for a foreign cause.'

'A leader shouldn't accept gifts from billionaires'

'We don't always have to accept the US position'

Minister Bennett says he will clarify coordination with US over 'sovereignty.' 'US is our greatest friend, but it doesn't have veto power.'

'We don't always have to accept the US position'

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Syria is just a tentacle of Iran - Tehran is the real threat'

Education Minister says Israel must engage in multi-pronged campaign to challenge growing Iranian hegemony in the Mideast.

'Syria is just a tentacle of Iran - Tehran is the real threat'

Bennett: We will lead the government when Netanyahu's time is up

Education Minister Bennett says the government won't collapse, no reason to hold elections over police recommendation.

Bennett: We will lead the government when Netanyahu's time is up

'With remarks like this, the left will never return to power'

MK enraged after decorated reserve general alleges that renewed tensions with Syria were engineered by PM to distract from police probe.

'With remarks like this, the left will never return to power'

Bennett: Those who act against us pay a price

Minister, member of Political Security Cabinet hints Russia cannot be relied upon in Syria. 'We'll protect ourselves with our own forces.'

Bennett: Those who act against us pay a price

Minister promises: Terror victim's hometown will triple in size

Education Minister Bennett promises to work to triple size of terror victim's hometown, turn it into a city.

Minister promises: Terror victim's hometown will triple in size

Terror victim would give up his break for his students

Jewish Home chairman speaks about Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal and how he would work with students during his recess.

Terror victim would give up his break for his students

Poland gets back at Bennett

Poland penalizes Education Minister for statement in which he tells Poles 'the past can not be rewritten'; upcoming state visit cancelled.

Poland gets back at Bennett

Bennett plans Poland visit to challenge Holocaust law

Education Minister to travel to Poland, vows to 'speak the truth' about Polish crimes against Jews during the Holocaust.

Bennett plans Poland visit to challenge Holocaust law

Bennett debates PA spokesman on Trump's Jerusalem declaration

Watch: Jewish Home chief debates veteran PA spokesperson Saeb Erekat, defends Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.

Bennett debates PA spokesman on Trump's Jerusalem declaration

Poll: Right-wing, religious bloc opens up 18-seat lead over Left

Labor, Arab Joint List plummet as coalition factions expand majority to 69 seats. Netanyahu set to become longest-serving PM in history.

Poll: Right-wing, religious bloc opens up 18-seat lead over Left

Bennett on submarine affair:

'Netanyahu is innocent, would never harm Israel's security'

'I'm convinced Prime Minister would never harm Israel's security for foreign purposes. I believe he'll emerge completely vindicated.'

'Netanyahu is innocent, would never harm Israel's security'

'IDF should avoid pursuing agendas not related to security'

Naftali Bennett weighs in on dust-up between IDF and prominent Religious Zionist rabbis over expansion of mixed-gender units.

'IDF should avoid pursuing agendas not related to security'

Naftali Bennett:

'For Israel, equation is clear: Hezbollah equals Lebanon'

'In Lebanon, you must understand civilians will suffer. Shiite residents with rockets at home won't be able to say that they didn't know.'

'For Israel, equation is clear: Hezbollah equals Lebanon'

Could Israeli guides at Auschwitz be arrested under new law?

Israeli tour guides worry that new law will cause them to be imprisoned for discussing Polish involvement in Holocaust.

Could Israeli guides at Auschwitz be arrested under new law?

'Israel's schools will address Polish law about death camps'

Education Minister orders Israeli schools to cover the role of European nations in Holocaust. 'Many nations helped the Nazis murder Jews.'

'Israel's schools will address Polish law about death camps'

Refusal to recognize terror victim's town 'unbelievable'

Havat Gilad founder, Samaria Council Head, respond to government's decision not to approve town after terror attack.

Refusal to recognize terror victim's town 'unbelievable'

Government won't discuss legalization of Havat Gilad outpost

Despite promises, the government will not debate the legalization of Havat Gilad outpost. 'The time for excuses is over.'

Government won't discuss legalization of Havat Gilad outpost

Introducing the 'Anti-Semitism Cyber Monitoring System'

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Diaspora Affairs Ministry reveals new and unique platform to combat online anti-Semitism.

Introducing the 'Anti-Semitism Cyber Monitoring System'

Bennett to Netanyahu: 'No more excuses'

Education Minister demands PM bring Defense Minister's proposal to normalize Havat Gilad to a vote at next cabinet meeting..

Bennett to Netanyahu: 'No more excuses'