Naftali Bennett

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.

Jewish Home to hold 'conceptual conference'

Jewish Home central committee to discuss key issues in the Jewish Home platform in upcoming conference.

Jewish Home to Netanyahu: Stop capitulating

Jewish Home unimpressed by Netanyahu's right-wing statements, urges him to take action instead of talking.

Bennett: Expect an increase in violence

'We live in the toughest neighborhood in the world. When they smell weakness, they hold their heads high.'

'United Jerusalem Law' passes first reading

'The State of Israel will not allow the establishment of a Palestinian state whose capital is eastern Jerusalem.'

Bennett: Arab MKs guilty of blood libel against Jews

Education Minister accuses Arab MKs of lying to incite Arab population against Jews over Temple Mount.

Bennett: The Salomons are a 'heroic family'

Education Minister recounts heroism of members of Salomon family during barbaric terror attack in which 3 family members were killed.

Jewish Home ministers vote against removal of metal detectors

Jewish Home Ministers Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked join Zeev Elkin in opposing PM's plan to remove metal detectors from Temple Mount.

Bennett: This is the time for unity

Education Minister calls on opposition to show unity with government as riots and terror attacks continue.

Bennett: Death penalty for Halamish terrorist

Jewish Home Chairman calls on military prosecution to seek death penalty for terrorist. 'No need for legislation, only a request.'

Bennett: We must unite against terror

Jewish Home chairman visits site of Neve Tzuf attack.

Bennett on BBC: Read my lips - Temple Mount is open

Jewish Home chairman explains why Israel must keep the magnetometers at the entrance to the Temple Mount.

'This is a test - we cannot back down'

Minister Bennett praises preliminary passage of J'lem Law, calls on PM not to cave to Arab pressure and remove Temple Mount magnetometers.

'Jerusalem Bill' advances

Bill seeking 80-MK supermajority as a condition for dividing Jerusalem approved in Legislation Committee.

Greenblatt meets Bennett

U.S. Special Envoy meets Jewish Home chairman after earlier meetings with PM, opposition leader.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva

'The expansion of Qalqiliya is a reward for terrorism'

Education Minister says plan to double size of Arab city rewards terrorism because it is a spawning ground for terrorists.

Bennett saves religious Zionist yeshiva high school

Heavy pressure exerted by Education Minister leads to meeting in which decades-old yeshiva high is saved from Defense Ministry closure.