Naftali Bennett

Jonathan Baransky to contest Jewish Home leadership

Colonel (Res.) Jonathan Baransky announced Tuesday his candidacy for head of the Jewish Home party.

'Eliminate Haniyeh before you close Eli academy'

Naftali Bennett rejected Defense Minister Liberman's demand to stop funding Eli academy.

'Our candidate for prime minister'

Deputy Defense Minister Eli Ben Dahan welcomes early Jewish Home internal elections, says Bennett is party's candidate for premier.

Bennett preparing for national leadership with Likud merger

Naftali Bennett intends to merge with Likud before election in order to thwart Yair Lapid's rise in the polls.

Bennett visits hunger striking Amona residents

Education Minister makes surprise visit to hunger striking residents to show support for their struggle to have new homes built.

Bennett increases pressure on PM

Jewish Home leader calls on PM to fulfill promise to Amona residents to build a new town for them without delay.

Bennett reconnects with his roots

Education Minister receives family tree from Diaspora Museum detailing his family lineage dating back over 200 years.

State Comptroller report

Only Bennett demanded the destruction of terror tunnels

State Comptroller writes government failed to take tunnel threat seriously, withheld essential information from ministers.

Amona HQ announces hunger strike

'Demolition follows demolition.The promises are meaningless,' say Amona leaders disappointed by government's failure to fulfill commitments.

Deri: Schools which flout the rules will not receive funds

Ministers Bennett and Deri present new directives for haredi schools.

Arab teacher threatened over photo-op with Bennett

Arab teacher who posted photo of herself with Education Minister faces harassment and threats.

Arab school in Jerusalem closed for incitement

Elementary school affiliated with Hamas closed over incitement in curriculum: 'Our sovereignty in Jerusalem begins.'

Bennett: Shaked has achieved the unbelievable

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett responded Wednesday to the appointment of four new judges to the Supreme Court.

'Israel's security requires immediate pardon for Azariya'

Politicians react in different ways to Azariya sentence. Some demand immediate pardon, others to respect court sentence.

Bennett revokes decision of previous Education Minister

Education Minister Naftali Bennett has reversed a decision by his predecessor concerning the number of subjects studied by pupils.

'Textbook teaches Christian, not Jewish connection to Jerusalem'

The Hotam organization criticizes the Education Ministry for introducing textbook presenting Jerusalem as equally holy to three religions.

Bennett: My solution is annexation

Israel's Education Minister speaks to Conference of Presidents, says he's 'sure Netanyahu will keep his word.'

Liberman:

'We can't build without coordinating with the U.S.'

Defense Minister warns urges all those talking about annexation to "calm down".

Bennett to Netanyahu: You have to keep your promises

Prime Minister reportedly 'reconsidering' agreement to build new town for Amona expellees after meeting with Trump.

Left-wing MK plans bill to annex Area C

Zionist Union MK plans to submit bill to annex all of Area C to force coalition to act on its declarations instead of empty postures.

Bennett: What restraint are we talking about?

In light of Netanyahu's comments indicating openness to restraint in building, Bennett calls for clarification.

'The world respects countries that protect their land'

Bennett addresses Jerusalem Conference: 'Battle not over Palestinian statehood, but whether there will be third Palestinian state.'

Likud ministers attack Bennett for 'lecturing' Netanyahu

Likud ministers back Netanyahu, say no need for Bennett to lecture on importance of upcoming Trump-Netanyahu meeting.

'Bennett wants to drag the entire country into a war'

Yisrael Katz slams Naftali Bennett for criticizing things 'to gain political points' and trying to escalate situation with Gaza.

'Binyamin Netanyahu's biggest test'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett publicizes article titled, 'Binyamin Netanyahu's biggest test; we stand behind you.'

20 years since massacre

Bennett: Our choice is to live, and we will win

Education Minister speaks at memorial ceremony marking 20 years since 'Island of Peace' Massacre. 'Peace comes through strength.'

'Next round of fighting not a question of 'if' - only of 'when'

Minister Bennett calls for crushing victory against Israel's enemies at memorial for Sderot girl murdered shielding brother from rocket.

Regulation Law likely to pass on Monday

Despite effort by Netanyahu to delay vote, Regulation Law appears poised to be passed by full Knesset on Monday.

'We expect Bennett to take up the reins'

Rosh Yeshiva of Beit El Yeshiva says he expects Education Minister to pass Regulation Law and establish Israeli sovereignty.

Netanyahu: Bennett's ultimatum a bluff

PM dismisses accusations by Education Minister over request to delay vote on Regulation Bill, says he is focused on meetings in UK and US.

Bennett rejects Netanyahu's request to delay Regulation Law vote

Jewish Home leader refuses PM's request to push off Regulation Law vote until after his trip to visit UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

Bennett and Shaked: Obligated to the Regulation Law

Ministers Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked visit Ofra, assure residents they're committed to passing the Regulation Law.

Bennett: We lost the battle, but we'll win the war

'We lost Amona, but the residents' sacrifice will help save thousands of other homes.'

Likud MK: Bennett needs to quit over Amona

MK Oren Hazan meets Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich in Amona, says Jewish Home should be ashamed of themselves, Bennett should quit.

Former MK Ketzale: Bennett can make or break Amona

According to Ketzale, Bennett will deserve all the credit for saving Amona, or all the blame for its demolition when he could have acted.

Regulation Law vote postponed

Despite pledge to pass Regulation Law ahead of Amona evacuation, Knesset pushes off vote on bill.

Netanyahu: Approve Regulation Law

Government official: Netanyahu wants to pass Regulation Law this week.

Giuliani to Bennett: Let's strengthen ties

Jewish Home chairman meets visiting former NYC Mayor, highlights Israel's leadership in the fight against terror.

Bennett: We will not form an alternative government

Jewish Home leader says party would not support new Prime Minister if Netanyahu resigns, would support new elections.

Bennett: Time to advance the Regulation Law

Nafatali Bennett calls on committee chairman  Slomiansky to approve Regulation Law following failure to provide housing for Amona residents.

'Haredi' journalist lashes out at Bennett

'Haredi' journalist Benny Rabinovich attacks Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett, calling him "insolent and evil"

'Imagine an Israel without checkpoints from Jenin to Jerusalem'

Bennett calls for a 'Marshall Plan' for Judea and Samaria, including a 'free tourism zone' between Israel and Palestinian Authority.

'No more excuses, Bennett, keep your promises!'

Senior Religious Zionist figures slam Jewish Home chairman over impending destruction of Amona, failure to pass Regulation Law.

PM to Bennett: This is not the time for knee-jerk reactions

PM responds to Jewish Home leader's call for immediate annexation of Maaleh Adumim, says opportunity requires acting responsibly.

Bennett: This is the time for action, not excuses

Education Minister calls on PM to act now to annex Maaleh Adumim and to take advantage of an opportunity which may not come again.

Amona residents: Government violated agreement

Amona residents say government has not started construction on new housing, say they will restart campaign unless regulation law enacted.

Is Netanyahu making excuses?

Israeli official says Trump administration not pressuring Netanyahu on Ma'ale Adumim sovereignty.

Netanyahu: Don't push for Ma'ale Adumim sovereignty yet

Israeli PM asks Jewish Home ministers not to push Trump to agree to sovereignty.

Bennett congratulates Trump, responds to Netanyahu

Israel's Education Minister congratulates US President Trump on inauguration, responds to Israeli PM's Saturday night Facebook post.

Poll: Bennett leading right-wing candidate

A new poll published by Ma'ariv indicates that Naftali Bennett would lead the country if elections were held today - and he ran under Likud.

Bennett on BBC: PA envoy to US a Holocaust denier

Education Minister Naftali Bennett faces off against PA envoy who called Holocaust a hoax, demands he retract statement

Ma'ale Adumim sovereignty law submitted to Knesset committee

A proposal to apply Israeli law to Maale Adumim will be submitted to Ministerial Legislative Committee on Sunday.

'No to Palestine: Yes to sovereignty'

Jewish Home Chairman says choice is between sovereignty in Area C or Arab State on 1949 lines flooding Israel with refugees.

'Bennett and other 'messianists' leading the country to ruin'

Former Mossad directer blasts 'messianic' calls to annex parts of Judea and Samaria, says Israel must create new Arab state or become one.

Bennett: Study Torah for at least a year before enlisting

Naftali Bennett told twelfth-graders to invest at least a year in meaningful Torah study before they enlist in the army.

Likud Minister eyeing Bennett's job?

Gila Gamliel looking to step up to Education Ministry.

Paris leaders to call on Netanyahu to disassociate from Bennett

Israel gearing up for new diplomatic battle at Paris Conference where participants will call on Netanyahu to disassociate from Bennett.

Legislation Committee to vote on 'Breaking the Silence Bill'

Coalition, opposition support bill banning Breaking the Silence from entering Israeli schools.

Bill to ban IDF-bashing organizations from schools submitted

A proposal to prevent organizations critical of the IDF from entering educational institutions will be submitted to a ministerial committee.

Bennett: Pardon Azariya immediately

Jewish Home chief calls for Sgt. Elor Azariya to be granted pardon following manslaughter conviction on Wednesday.