Naftali Bennett

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.

Liberman: Talks about annexation aren't helpful

Defense Minister criticizes calls by Naftali Bennett to annex Maaleh Adumim, saying they do not help Israel.

Student protesters block Bennett speech

Student protesters interrupt speech by Education Minister at Tel Aviv University to demand return of Israeli held by Hamas.

Bennett on Fox News: 'UN ridiculous body fighting free world'

Naftali Bennett defended calls to reign in UN for its warped approach in condemning Israel while condoning ruthless dictatorships.

If Azariya is not acquitted, he should be pardoned

Minister Naftali Bennet: “If Elor Azariya is not acquitted, I think he needs to be given an immediate pardon and not sit in prison.”

'Apply sovereignty now or face a terrorist state'

Jewish Home leader calls for application of Israeli law to Ma'ale Adumim and other areas, says a terrorist state will be forced on Israel.

Bennett: We'll propose law to annex Ma'ale Adumim

Education Minister promises Jewish Home will submit proposal for Ma'ale Adumim annexation by end of January.

Bennett: How dare anyone call the land of Israel occupied?

Education Minister clarifies on CNN: Jews have lived in Judea and Samaria for thousands of years, and they aren't going anywhere.

Watch: Bennett's message to the UN from Mount Hermon

"Israel will stay here forever. No speech and no Security Council resolution will change that fact."

Bennett on BBC: ''UN vote gives tailwind to terror attacks'

Bennett on BBC: 'UN vote gives tailwind to terror attacks in Berlin, Brussels or Orlando'

Ehud Barak: 'Majority of Israelis' agree with Kerry

Forner prime minister Ehud Barak praised John Kerry's speech Wednesday, stating that Netanyahu is 'being dragged after messianic stream.'

Bennett tells Kerry: Pick up your Bible and Read it

Education Minister Naftali Bennett responded to Secretary of State Kerry's call for a 'viable two-state solution.

'Organizations harming IDF soldiers will not enter schools'

New bill seeks to curb subversive educational activity in Israeli schools.

Bennett at Western Wall: It's time for sovereignty

Education Minister visits Western Wall, says UN resolution presents both danger and opportunity.

Bennett: Time to annex Ma'ale Adumim

Jewish Home Chairman addresses proper response to UN's recent anti-Israel resolution.

Bennett: Apply Israeli law in Judea and Samaria

Education Minister says terrorists view UN resolution as approval of terror attacks.

Ministers blast 'Guinness world record in hypocrisy' at UN

Ministers Hotovely and Bennett blasted UN vote to condemn Israeli construction.

Bennett and Sharansky mark 'Diaspora Jewry Week' with students

Education Min. and Jewish Agency Head meet with students from around the world to promote ties between Israeli and Diaspora Jewish students.

Left-wing author: Time to give up on Palestinian statehood

Long-time advocate of two-state solution adopts 'Bennett plan' proposed by Jewish Home.

Security Cabinet commission issues its recommendations

A special commission charged with examining the work of the Security Cabinet has submitted its recommendations to the Prime Minister.

Bennett to Jewish Home MK: You may have to retire

Jewish Home chief tells MK he will be forced to leave party if sexual harassment accusations are proven.

'Take revenge on Bennett with no mercy'

22-year old Jewish man arrested over allegedly encouraging murder of Education Minister and Jewish Home chairman.

Bennett gets beefed up security amid threats

The security forces protecting Minister Naftali Bennett have been increased recently in light of the Amona issue.

Israel to approve 15,000 work permits for PA Arabs

Government to approve 15 thousand permits for PA Arabs to work in Israel. Bennett: We support the move.

Bennett: Regulation Law 'gives security to 500,000 residents'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett(Jewish Home) shocked that journalists recorded army officers, convinced Regulation Package the best move

Netiv Ha'avot residents: Don't forget us

Residents of Netiv Ha'avot ask Naftali Bennett not to forget their plight after Coalition agreement fails to save their homes.

Bennett: The Right has regained its power

Education Minister says agreement on Regulation Law a 'revolution' for the Right, first step towards sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Kerry: Bennett's ideas are 'profoundly disturbing'

Secretary of State Kerry slams Israeli government, says majority of ministers oppose Palestinian state.

'They sold us out!'

Amona residents blast Jewish Home over deal to relocate community, abandon demands to retroactively apply Regulation Law.

Amona residents: We will not be evacuated in stages

Amona residents oppose Attorney General's suggestion to move Amona to neighboring hill and allow residents to leave on their own.

Bennett: The Regulation law will pass

Education Minister confident Regulation Law will be passed without modification by Knesset this week, as Amona evacuation deadline looms.

Bennett: I will continue to be a nuisance

Education Minister Naftali Bennett responded to Likud critics saying:'In matters of importance to our country, it is forbidden to concede'.

'Jewish Home may revolt against Coalition over Regulation Law'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett threatened that his party would not abide by coalition discipline if the Regulation Law is not passed.

'Don't blink on regulation law!"

220 members of the Jewish Home party's central committee called on Naftali Bennett to stand firm and pass the Regulation Law.

Bennett: This is an act of terror, we will win

Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett visits Neve Tzuf, says for each home burned, several more will be built.

'Now is the time to get Trump on our side'

Education Minister says Trump transition represents unique opportunity to shift American policy away from two-state solution.

Bennett lobbies Trump administration to ditch two-state solution

In closed-door meeting, Jewish Home chief urges Trump officials to reject two-state solution.

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Bennett: Submarine purchase essential to Israel's security

Education Minister blasts accusations against Prime Minister, says submarine deal was proper, necessary for security of Israel.

'Netanyahu would never sell out Israel's security'

Jewish Home chief defends Prime Minister from accusations of graft related to purchase of submarines from Germany.

'Bennett shoots inside the APC'

Likud sources say that the Prime Minister led the push to pass the Amona Law, and that Bennett opposed the law until it benefited him.

'No negotiations and no compromises, we're going all the way'

Jewish Home insists Regulation Law will be brought to a vote on Wednesday - with no compromises.

Bennett: Regulation Law is only solution

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett says Regulation Law is the only solution for thousands of people in Judean and Samarian communities.

'The right has to tread carefully'

Defense Minister says it is irresponsible to pass the Regulation Law before Trump takes office, worries right could damage itself.

Bennett to Herzog: Stop smearing the entire right-wing

Opposition leader uses speech memorializing Yitzhak Rabin to attack Prime Minister, prompting Bennett to accuse him of dividing nation.

Ministers unanimously back Regulation Law

Bill intended to save Amona, other Yesha towns passes major hurdle, gaining official backing of coalition.

Netanyahu: Don't speculate on Trump's Mideast policies

Prime Minister orders cabinet members not to make public declarations about implications Trump victory may have in Israel.

Amona residents prepare for forced eviction

A decade after violence marred the demolition of 9 homes in Samarian town, residents say they won't leave willingly as confrontation looms.

'Don't encourage religious girls to join the army'

Religious Zionist rabbis sign petition calling on Education Ministry to not encourage religious girls to serve in the IDF.

Bennett insists on presenting Normalization Law

Education Minister Naftali Bennett insisted on presenting the Normalization Law to the cabinet's legislative committee Sunday.

Netanyahu to request postponement for Normalization Law

Prime Minister Netanyahu will ask Jewish Home ministers to postpone presenting the Normalization Law next week.

'We can't waste this historic opportunity'

Bennett asserts that Trump's US victory and upheaval in the Arab world create a rare chance for Israel to take control of its own destiny.

Bennett: Trump's election ends 'epoch' of Palestinian state

Education Minister Naftali Bennett (Jewish Home) hopes that Trump's election constitutes the death knell for a Palestinian state.

Jewish Home touts Trump victory as sign of change

Education Minister congratulates President-elect, calls for end to talk of Palestinian statehood.

War on Amona

'Pass law to save Amona!'

MKs in Ofra call on Prime Minister and government to act to pass Normalization Law to save Amona and other Jewish towns.

Bennett: Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right

Jewish Home chairman blasts Herzog over a tweet attacking Netanyahu and blaming him for the Rabin assassination.

Bennett: Legislators should legislate, judges should adjudicate

Education Minister Bennett lent his support to Justice Minister Shaked, stating that 'legislators should legislate, and judges adjudicate.'

'Don't fret about world opposition, annex Judea and Samaria now'

'Now is the time to extend Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria', declares Education Minister.

Bennett: Time for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria

Education Minister calls for Israel to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Prime Minister undermines Jewish Home's efforts to advance law normalizing Amona, pushes off vote for one week.