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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.

Watch: 'Trump has a huge opportunity here'

Cabinet approves gestures to PA - despite Jewish Home opposition

Bennett, Shaked blast plans to allow expanded Arab construction in Area C, but proposal passes ahead of Trump visit.

Cabinet approves gestures to PA - despite Jewish Home opposition

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

Netanyahu to push 'incentives' package for PA Arabs including building in Area C, Jewish Home ministers 'trying to form bloc opposing it.'

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

Bennett's demands for peace negotiations

Jewish Home party says negotiations with PA must not include one-sided concessions, freeing terrorists; emphasize willingness to negotiate.

Bennett's demands for peace negotiations

Report: White House furious with Bennett

Trump officials say Jewish Home chief is a 'marked man' after he said PM needs to make Trump understand embassy must be moved.

Report: White House furious with Bennett

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.

Bennett: Stones kill

'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.

'A public institution needs to honor the state that supports it'

Bennett to Yisrael Beyteinu:

'I haven't noticed that you assassinated Haniyeh today...'

Yisrael Beytenu party attacks Jewish Home in Knesset plenum. Bennett: 'Turn your militancy on Hamas in Gaza, not religious Zionism.'

'I haven't noticed that you assassinated Haniyeh today...'

Bennett: No personal argument with Prime Minister

Jewish Home Chairman responds to attack after calling on Prime Minister to abandon idea of 'two states'.

Bennett: No personal argument with Prime Minister

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Likud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations.

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

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.

Reporter calls Bennett a 'blithering idiot'

Bennett Demands:

'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.

'Trump must understand that the embassy needs to be moved'

'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.

'Time for Israel to present its own vision'

Bennett:

'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.

'The Holocaust is the price we paid for not having a state'

Bennett:

'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.

'Trump determined to make deal: We don't know what it'll be.'

'We should tell the truth: There will be no Palestinian state'

Jewish Home chairman says Israel should welcome peace negotiations but refuse preconditions.

'We should tell the truth: There will be no Palestinian state'

Shaked: Since we came, the government learned how to govern

Jewish Home party leader attacks Likud, says 'for dozens of years, they were in charge, but were afraid to govern.'

Shaked: Since we came, the government learned how to govern

'The Bible belongs to everyone'

Education Minister visits winner of Bible contest, says Tanach belongs to all Jews, not just the religious.

'The Bible belongs to everyone'

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.

Bennett: 'We were here before the UN and we'll be here forever'

'Their strength gives us all hope'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett addressed bereaved families during Memorial Day ceremony in Holon.

'Their strength gives us all hope'

'The heroism of Yanai'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks of heroism of soldier who died protecting people during terrorist attack in a supermarket.

'The heroism of Yanai'

Bennett wins Jewish Home primaries

Minister of Education to continue to lead Jewish Home. "We are embarking on a journey that will lead us to the leadership of Israel."

Bennett wins Jewish Home primaries

Bennett: Give me the strength to stand up for religious Zionism

Jewish Home leader asks party members to stand by him as party primaries get underway.

Bennett: Give me the strength to stand up for religious Zionism

'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.

'Jewish Home leadership consults with top rabbis'

Bennett supports Netanyahu's ultimatum

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett endorses Netanyahu's decision not to meet German FM if he meets with anti-Israel left-wing NGOs.

Bennett supports Netanyahu's ultimatum

'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.

'Listen to the survivors and remember their names'

Bennett with Torah scroll saved from Holocaust

Education Minister Bennett holds Torah scroll that survived Holocaust, says Holocaust survival testimony to Israel's greatness.

Bennett with Torah scroll saved from Holocaust

Bennett joins March of the Living

Education Minister says social media, aging of survivors makes Holocaust denial easier than ever.

Bennett joins March of the Living

'Liberman abusing Eli yeshiva'

Jewish Home officials say Defense Minister seeking to harm yeshiva where rabbi made controversial statements while Bennett is in Poland.

'Liberman abusing Eli yeshiva'

Channel 10 airs false accusations against Education Minister

Channel 10 digs up book approved by leftist former Education Minister, blames current Education Minister for 'brainwashing.'

Channel 10 airs false accusations against Education Minister

Prayers on the way to the 'March of the Living'

Education Minister, bereaved parents, pray together on flight to Poland.

Prayers on the way to the 'March of the Living'

'Bennett is much more dangerous than Hezbollah'

Author of diatribe against religious Israelis reduces scope of article, insists Jewish Home leader worse than leader of terrorist group.

'Bennett is much more dangerous than Hezbollah'

'Ha'aretz newspaper surprises with new low'

Minister of Education Naftali Bennett responds to article condemning national religious public as 'more dangerous than Hezbollah'.

'Ha'aretz newspaper surprises with new low'

'You are the leaders of the next generation'

Education Minister attends event celebrating 50 years of a united Jerusalem, tells participants to always try to help their country.

'You are the leaders of the next generation'

Bennett: We have reached record levels of influence

Jewish Home leader addresses party members and activists at pre-Pesach celebration,states that Jewish Home is 'leading the State of Israel.'

Bennett: We have reached record levels of influence

Bennett urges cabinet meeting over Syrian chemical attack

Education minister says Syria chemical attack requires renewed security thinking by Israel.

Bennett urges cabinet meeting over Syrian chemical attack

Hotovely: The settlement enterprise is forever

Deputy Foreign Minister sees Trump era as 'a real window of opportunity for new political thinking - also for thinking about sovereignty.'

Hotovely: The settlement enterprise is forever

'I don't flip-flop on the issues'

Education Minister continues attacks on PM: 'I don't say that I'm against a Palestinian state, then say that I'm in favor of it.'

'I don't flip-flop on the issues'

Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with building

Ayoub Kara rips Education Minister, says Netanyahu is acting properly and without attracting unnecessary attention.

Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with building

'Bennett is attacking his own decisions'

Dep. Foreign Minister rips Jewish Home chief's criticism of PM. 'You're part of the cabinet, you approved this decision as well.'

'Bennett is attacking his own decisions'

Likud: Bennett is the last one who should preach

Likud officials fire back after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu over missed opportunity on U.S.-Israel relations.

Likud: Bennett is the last one who should preach

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

Jewish Home head rips Prime Minister: 'Instead of putting out alternatives, like Jewish sovereignty, we've gone back to two-state solution'.

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

'A worthy arrangement, the test will be in implementation'

Bennett addresses the policy agreements reached with the US administration regarding building in Judea and Samaria.

'A worthy arrangement, the test will be in implementation'

'Trump could be registered in history books'

'Embassies are always located in the capital and our capital is Jerusalem- not Tel Aviv,' said Minister Naftali Bennett at AIPAC conference.

'Trump could be registered in history books'

Will Shaked challenge Bennett?

Poll shows Jewish Home would perform better under Shaked, amid speculation she may pursue premiership in the future.

Will Shaked challenge Bennett?

'PM behind articles criticizing a minister? Unprecedented'

Professor Avi Diskin estimates that despite tensions the coalition is not falling apart. 'No party has a real interest in elections.'

'PM behind articles criticizing a minister? Unprecedented'

Likud MK: Stop the craziness in the Gymnasium

Likud MK slams Education Minister Bennett, says Bennett should have Gymnasium principal transferred to Ramallah school.

Likud MK: Stop the craziness in the Gymnasium

Bennett meets with Trump envoy in the White House

Education Minister sits down with special White House envoy Jason Greenblatt as Trump administration looks to define its policy on Israel.

Bennett meets with Trump envoy in the White House

Bennett slams Smotrich: The IDF is us

Jewish Home leader slams own MK for article calling on religious pre-military programs to delay enlistment of students in IDF.

Bennett slams Smotrich: The IDF is us

MKs and party activists to release letter of support for Bennett

As vote for Jewish Home party leadership approaches, letter of support to be published by week's end endorses Naftali Bennett.

MKs and party activists to release letter of support for Bennett

'We're all a 'handful,' and we're all one proud nation'

Education Minister Bennett responds to leftist artist's accusations that a 'handful' rule the country.

'We're all a 'handful,' and we're all one proud nation'

Bennett: Liberman is trying to harm Religious Zionism

Education Minister Bennett sharply attacked Defense Minister Liberman for his ultimatum against Eli academy, calls on PM to 'restrain' him.

Bennett: Liberman is trying to harm Religious Zionism

'Purim supervisory checks were a mistake'

Education Minister Bennett admits mistake, promises replacement supervisory checks for haredi yeshivas.

'Purim supervisory checks were a mistake'

Coalition Crisis: No IBA worker will be abandoned

Finance Minister says he will make sure all 1,000 IBA employees who stand to lose their jobs are taken care of.

Coalition Crisis: No IBA worker will be abandoned

'I call on everyone to act responsibly and prevent elections'

Education Minister Bennett calls on coalition members to prevent new elections which would 'harm Israel's economy.'

'I call on everyone to act responsibly and prevent elections'

City of David activist to be awarded Israel Prize

Be'eri wins prize for turning City of David into site of heritage, education, national, and international tourism of highest order.

City of David activist to be awarded Israel Prize

Liberman: Bennett acting out of narrow political considerations

Defense Minister says Naftali Bennett acting against interest of pre-military school by defending rabbinic leader.

Liberman: Bennett acting out of narrow political considerations

Likud Minister: Bennett trying to gain political capital

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely attacks Education Minister: 'Shame such an important subject became a populist and political debate.'

Likud Minister: Bennett trying to gain political capital

Bennett dismisses Liberman's 'political prattle' over Eli

Education Minister Naftali Bennett and the Eli paramilitary academy responded emphatically to Liberman's letter firing Rabbi Levinstein.

Bennett dismisses Liberman's 'political prattle' over Eli

'Jewish Home party has abandoned its values'

Jonathan Baranski, a candidate for the leadership of the Jewish Home party, says the party has lost its way and become a dictatorship.

'Jewish Home party has abandoned its values'