Naftali Bennett

Minister Bennett:

'Enemy shouldn't know our intentions'

Jewish Home Chairman responds to criticism of his remarks: 'Terrorists shouldn't hear what we did or didn't intend, terrorists should die.'

'Bennett is right, the IDF should speak more reservedly'

Justice Minister says Education Minister correctly criticized IDF spokesman, notes democracy allows such criticism; discusses investigation.

Houston Jewish leaders thank Israel for hurricane aid

Diaspora Minister Bennett meets leaders of Houston Jewish community after Israel donates $1 million to community for hurricane relief.

Hazan on destruction of tunnels: Foolish slip of the tongue

MK Oren Hazan says IDF stating that deaths of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists were unintentional makes light of intelligence success.

Bennett stands firm:

'Israel will not apologize for killing terrorists'

Education Minister unaffected by criticism of his response to death of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in destruction of terror tunnels.

Liberman slams Bennett for 'harming Israel's security'

Defense Minister calls Bennett's rebuke of IDF spokesman for apologetic tone a 'blatant attack on the IDF and its commanders.'

'Why should Israel apologize for eliminating terrorists?'

Jewish Home chief blasts statement from IDF claiming killing of terrorists during terror tunnel demolition was 'unintentional'.

1st pre-army Mechina for religious citizens from Israel & abroad

Minister Bennett during ceremony: 'We must learn from Diaspora Jewry on strengthening inner dialogue between different streams of Judaism.'

'This isn't politics - it is human life'

Naftali Bennett visits protest tent outside Prime Minister's resident, calls on government to boost security in Judea, Samaria.

Meretz removes 'Zionism' from its platform

Left-wing party says it intentionally dropped the word 'Zionism,' as party with Jews and Arabs by definition cannot be Zionist.

'There is a campaign to destroy Judaism'

Bennett: 'There is a group of people here who want to erase Jewish identity from the face of the earth.'

'Supreme Court is striking down laws left and right'

Jewish Home chief slams 'judicial revolution' and activist Supreme Court, claims court has gotten used to running roughshod over Knesset.

Bennett: Supreme Court overstepped its authority

Jewish Home Chair Naftali Bennett marks main goal of faction in winter session: Returning government power to government.

'More engineers, fewer attorneys'

Education Minister opens academic year at cabinet meeting praising new trend: 'We have fewer new lawyers and more engineers.'

'For about two years I didn't wear a kippah'

Naftali Bennett shares details of his personal life, including his decision to leave - then rejoin - the religious community.

Hamas slams Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt

Terror organization blasts US Envoy Jason Greenblatt after he says Hamas must disarm, abide by Quartet decisions, recognize Israel.

US in agreement with Israel on PA-Hamas reconciliation

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says Hamas must disarm, abide by Quartet decisions, recognize Israel.

'Iran can either have an economy, or pursue nuclear weapons'

Jewish Home's Education Minister Bennett speaks about Iran, says Iran must be forced to choose between viable economy and nuclear weapons.

Security Cabinet:

'No negotiations until Hamas disarms'

Israeli government refuses to negotiate with organization dedicated to Jewish State's destruction.

'The Palestinian Authority is a terrorist entity'

Amidst PA-Hamas reconciliation, Minister Bennett says Israel must not negotiate with an entity that relies on Hamas.

Report: Bennett to demand PM cut ties with Palestinian Authority

Education Minister Bennett plans to demand PM Netanyahu cancel agreements, cut ties with PA following its agreement with Hamas.

Bennett: Israel cannot accept PA-Hamas reconciliation agreement

Education Minister Bennett says Israel cannot accept whitewashing Hamas, must halt all payments to terrorists.

'Israel giving money to Hamas is like funding ISIS'

Education Minister blasts Hamas-PA rapprochement, demands Israel halt payments to PA.

Hearing for Umm al-Fahm principal over 'Palestine' song

Principal in Arab school summoned by Education Ministry after school has students sing about being 'Palestinians.'

Can Netanyahu's promise to Hevron ever be fulfilled?

PM allows building permits for new construction in Hevron - without allocating land, effectively blocking construction.

'The time to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is now'

Minister Bennett speaks at jubilee event held in Gush Etzion. 'Israeli public understands that the land of Israel won't be divided again.'

Bennett willing to give speech time to Opposition

At Jewish Home Conference held in Ramat Gan, Bennett calls on Opposition not to boycott Wednesday's Judea/Samaria jubilee celebration.

Bennett and Deri demand Netanyahu build in Hevron

Bennett and Deri demand that Prime Minister Netanyahu build more houses for Jews in Hevron. Netanyahu promised to advance plans shortly.

'Kahlon hasn't even seen the bill yet'

Naftali Bennett blasts Kahlon's announcement that he will oppose attempts at judicial reform.

'Haredi - Jewish Home alliance a great boon for the settlements'

Health minister lauds work between haredi factions and Jewish Home party, says both sides benefit from cooperation.

'Supreme Court has overstepped its authority - this must stop'

Education Minister lays out plan to curtain judicial activism by Supreme Court, restore balance to Israel.

'Constitutional law will restore faith in Supreme Court'

Education Minister Bennett says new proposal won't harm Supreme Court, slams Labor leader Gabbay for not reading plan's details.

Left outraged over Bennett and Shaked's 'constitutional plan'

Knesset members from the left blast Bennett and Shaked plan to rein in the Supreme Court.

Constitutional Revolution:

Bennett, Shaked take on Supreme Court

Jewish Home ministers plan constitutional reforms to end Supreme Court activism and judicial supremacy, restore Knesset authority.

Bennett only Security Cabinet member attending IDF drill

As other Cabinet members turn down invitation to IDF simulation of war with Hezbollah, Jewish Home chairman attends alone.

'Nuclear Iran is the greatest threat to Israel'

Education Minister says a nuclear Iran would not result in a Cold War but would prevent Israel from serving as a safe haven for Jews.

Government approves funds for Houston's Jewish community

The government approved Naftali Bennett's proposal to give $1 million to the Jewish community in Houston devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

Scandal: Government requires work on Shabbat

'Bennett-Gafni-Deri government will require soccer players to work on Shabbat.'

Official: Bennett trying to make political gains

Senior political official claims Bennett knew for a while that construction plans for Judea and Samaria would be approved.

Unprecedented aid to Houston's Jewish community

Israeli government donates $1 million to aid recovery of Houston Jewish community.

PM to Bennett: Housing permits coming this month

Netanyahu tells Bennett new housing permits for Judea and Samaria will be approved within weeks, including for Migron evictees.

PA ire at Minister Bennett

Remarks by Jewish Home Chairman against establishment of Palestinian state provoke PA fury, claim 'Palestinians' original owners.

Beit El celebrates 40 years

'It's not 40 years in Beit El.  It's 4000 years from the time of Abraham.'

Bennett presents new English studies program

After upgraded mathematics program, Education Minister presents new goal: 70% of high school students to take English matriculation exam.

Bennett in Beit El:

'The vision - one million residents in Judea and Samaria'

Knesset Speaker and Education Minister celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Beit El.

Bennett dismisses 'anti-religionization' campaign

Education Minister: Israeli children should know who Natan Sharansky and Maimonedes are.

Jewish Home MK: There is LGBT terror and dangerous brainwashing

MK Bezalel Smotrich slams Education Minister, spokesperson, for trying to appear 'enlightened.'

Israeli leaders offer support for Spain

Israeli leaders condemn terrorist attack in Barcelona in which 13 people were murdered.

'Bennett must stop pandering to Tel Aviv hipsters, LGBT couples'

Minister blasts Bennett for 'moving to the center', warning he will alienate party's base. 'Bennett will be left bald from both sides'.

Eminent religious-Zionist Rabbi quits Jewish Home leadership

Jewish Home party presidium member Rabbi Yisrael Rosen announces leaving party because Bennett employs SSA spokeswoman.

Sa'ar at Mount Hevron: 'Region is a historical gem'

Gideon Sa'ar opens visit in ancient Susya, meets with residents. 'All Israeli students deserve to visit Mount Hevron.'

'Nasrallah will destroy Lebanon'

Education Minister responds to Hezbollah leader, warns that Lebanon, not Israel, will suffer if Hezbollah launches new war on Israel.

Parents of lone soldiers to get free trips to Israel

Naftali Bennett wants to offer free flights to Israel for parents of lone soldiers who would not be able to afford it otherwise.

'Iranian empire is being established - and the US does nothing'

Education Minister Bennett warns West is ignoring looming Iranian threat, calls for concerted strategic action to block 'Iranian empire'.

'Netanyahu cannot tell his side of the story'

Enviromental Protection Minister Ze'ev Elkin backs Prime Minister Netanyahu, urging the public not to jump to conclusions.

Majority of Israelis believe Prime Minister guilty

2/3 of Israelis say PM must resign if indicted; just 27% believe he is innocent. Who will replace Netanyahu if he does resign?

'The Prime Minister is presumed innocent until proven guilty'

Jewish Home chief defends Netanyahu, following revelations police are investigating PM for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Naftali Bennett second most popular politician on social media

New survey shows Naftali Bennett is second most popular Israeli politician on social media after Netanyahu, and ahead of Lapid.

Altering the Defense Ministry's DNA

DM Avigdor Lieberman disappoints almost entirely. One person in the coalition can make necessary changes to the important office. Opinion.

Netanyahu calls for pardoning Elor Azariya

Israeli politicians respond to rejection of Azariya appeal, call for family to seek pardon rather than pursue further appeals.