Naftali Bennett

Bennett presents plan to stop terror wave

Bennett calls to demolish illegal Arab homes, disconnect Facebook in Hevron and stop Palestinian traffic on Highway 60 as terror continues.

Netanyahu hits back at Bennett: Ministers knew of Turkey deal

Sources close to Netanyahu reject claims that the cabinet was kept in the dark about the reconciliation deal with Turkey.

Jewish Home ministers slam Turkey reconciliation deal

Education, Justice ministers join Defense Minister in opposing deal. Agreement likely to come up for ratification on Wednesday.

Government ministry seeks to strengthen worldwide Jewish ties

Connecting Jews in Israel and the Diaspora is the aim of a new campaign launched by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

Shas leader clarifies 'Amalek' comment against Jewish Home

'I love all Jews; everything I said was out of love', Rabbi Cohen tells Bennett during Shiva visit.

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Bennett: 'A right-wing government will not destroy Amona'

'There are solutions for Amona', says Bennett. 'A right-wing government will not be responsible for destroying a Jewish town.'

Bennett: If we stand our ground, the world will stand with us

Naftali Bennett: The world respects nations which respect themselves; current focus on two states bad for Israel.

Bennett blasts 'self-flagellating, cynical' ex-defense ministers

Jewish Home leader criticizes former defense ministers for attacking gov't at Herzliya conference, challenges them to put up or shut up.

Herzog: 'Batman Bennett' and 'Popeye Liberman' won't stop terror

'The government is now entirely right-wing,' says Herzog, 'you can't blame us on the left anymore'.

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Bennett: We won't let the government swing to the left

Jewish Home chief warns national-religious against passivity. 'When we were quiet they gave away Hevron.'

Coalition chair warns 'Bennett is playing with fire'

Likud MK warns Bennett's attacks on PM could spell end of coalition, saying, 'either we have elections or we replace Jewish Home.'

Liberman tells Bennett to 'relax,' end feud with Netanyahu

New Defense Minister insists army will not interfere with construction of special unit in house of wounded soldier in Yesha.

Likud blasts Bennett over criticism of Netanyahu

Officials in the Likud outraged after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu for supporting a Palestinian state.

Bennett: 'Land of Israel is ours, even after elections'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett gives Jerusalem Day speech, emphasizes need to insist on our rights to our land.

Bennett: We'll topple government if it offers concessions

Education Minister warns that he 'will do anything to stop' expanded government from giving up any land to Palestinians.

Bennett: No Palestinian state as long as we're around

Jewish Home chairman says he will work to bring down the government if it works towards establishing a Palestinian state.

Watch: Bennett leads nighttime march through Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva joins Education Minister as he leads hike in the footsteps of the fighters who united Jerusalem in 1967.

Ariel condemns 'bragging' Bennett for 'achieving nothing'

Jewish Home minister slams party head for crisis with PM: 'what achievement, that the Security Council will do its job? All for headlines.'

Bennett supports limiting prime ministers to two terms

Jewish Home chairman says bill that would limit the tenure of a Prime Minister to two terms is "a welcome step".

Coalition crisis over as Netanyahu accepts Litzman's compromise

Netanyahu accepts Health Minister's compromise in the coalition crisis with Jewish Home, which will in turn support expansion of coalition.

Hotovely warns Bennett: Don't topple the right-wing

Deputy FM calls on Bennett not to bring down 'most nationalist govt. in years,' warns of repeat of right-wing disunity that led to Oslo.

Netanyahu rejects coalition crisis compromise

Minister Litzman suggests compromise on Security Cabinet standoff, but while Bennett agrees to it, PM dismisses the proposal.

Elders' Forum of Rabbis endorses Bennett's ultimatum

Deputy Defense Minister meets with Elders' Forum of National Religious Rabbis who expressed support for Bennett's demands to Netanyahu.

Bennett warns: We'll fight from the opposition if need be

Jewish Home party keeps up pressure on prime minister, says 'human life is more important than government portfolios.'

Jewish Home threatens new elections over security cabinet reform

Justice Minister demands Netanyahu fully embrace reforms of security cabinet - or else prepare for new elections.

Bennett: Our demand is that the Cabinet stop being blind

Jewish Home chairman elaborates on his demand to improve the Security Cabinet, stresses he will not back down.

Jewish Home party rejects Netanyahu cabinet 'spin'

PM's nod to demand by Education Min. Naftali Bennett to overhaul Security Cabinet rejected by Bennett's party as mere spin.

Return of the alliance? Lapid backs Bennett

Lapid throws his weight behind erstwhile ally's ultimatum on military secretaries for Cabinet members.

Will Bennett be fired for opposing Liberman appointment?

Political officials reportedly working on convincing Jewish Home to back Liberman's appointment as Defense Minister.

The 'strange saga' of Bennett's security demands

Elkin puzzled by ultimatum to media on cabinet matters; security source reveals Bennett had access to info but didn't pick it up.

Bennett refuses to back down on Security Cabinet demand

Jewish Home chairman determined to ensure Cabinet members updated on IDF affairs after experiences during Protective Edge.

Coalition agreement 'just hours away', Bennett threatens to walk

With coalition negotiations on the verge of a final agreement, Jewish Home demands changes in security cabinet operations.

Bennett demands Netanyahu fix Security Cabinet flaws

As part of coalition agreement, Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett demands changes to Security Cabinet.

Bennett gives up on Foreign Ministry

In response to source saying Yisrael Beytenu's entry will see Bennett as FM, Jewish Home announces it won't change any portfolios.

Jewish Home says Liberman talks were planned in advance

MKs celebrate possible removal of Yaalon from Defense Ministry, claim Wednesday's political drama was planned in advance.

Watch: 800 Jewish mothers gather for Israel mega event

Hundreds of Jewish mothers from 10 difference countries join Women’s Renaissance Project Mega Event with Lori Palatnik, Naftali Bennett.

Education Minister: Let's stop denigrating ourselves

Naftali Bennett makes veiled reference to controversial comments by senior IDF officer, says 'time for self-loathing is over'.

'There are some people who want us to be victims'

Naftali Bennett assures that the Jews stand behind the 'iron wall of the State of Israel' against the current wave of anti-Semitism.

Livni: Zionist Union negotiating terms of unity government

Talks underway to bring Zionist Union into coalition. But Naftali Bennett warns offering party may bolt if Justice Ministry given to Labor.

Bennett: Likud against Jewish presence in Judea-Samaria

Jewish Home chairman implies his party the only one to support full sovereignty in the region, despite alleged right-wing government.

Bennett: Netanyahu doesn't scare me

Jewish Home chief pledges to keep up the fight to maintain IDF presence in major Palestinian Authority cities, despite threats by Netanyahu.

Will Bennett be the next Prime Minister?

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked predicts Bennett will replace Netanyahu, adds ambition to chair Jewish Home.

Officials recount 'unprecedented' Bibi-Bennett Cabinet clash

Netanyahu 'absolutely furious' with Bennett as relations between PM, Bennett, 'reach new low'.

IDF maintains right to enter Area A 'at any time'

Cabinet meeting clarifies that, even in the event of a withdrawal, the IDF will be able to enter the PA on an as-needed basis.

Netanyahu threatens to fire Bennett

Prime Minister lashes out at Bennett, threatens to fire him from government. 'You don't decide anything here', Netanyahu tells Bennett.

Herzog, Bennett spar over 'loving, hating Arabs'

Zionist Union chairman claims other parties stealing votes because people believe that he 'loves Arabs.'

Bennett: Hamas planning 'Yom Kippur War-type' surprise attack

Bennett says discovery of new terror tunnel from Gaza underlines Hamas efforts to stage multi-pronged attack; warns gov't being complacent.

Future teachers will undergo personality test

Minister of Education approves new condition that all future educators must pass a personality test.

Bennett: Arabs, too, are created in the Image of God

Jewish Home party leader criticizes MK's opposition to treating Jewish and Arab women in the same ward; 'The Right doesn't hate Arabs.'

Haredi leader attacks Bennett: You're a swine, ditch the kippah

In vicious attack, Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch compares Bennett to a pig, calls on him to throw away his kippa. 'It would be a great mitzva'.

Bennett: Some of our leaders have lost it

Jewish Home chairman: Don't jump to conclusions while investigation into soldier who shot a terrorist is ongoing.

Ya'alon ramps up barrage against soldier 'who transgressed'

Family of soldier who shot wounded terrorist angry at Defense Minister's 'conviction campaign,' as he warns Knesset against 'bestial army.'

Israel recruiting new nuclear scientists for 'national needs'

Gov offers scholarships for promising grad students. Bennett: 'They will help developments in numerous fields that are better left unsaid.'

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Bennett: Bibi wants to please B'Tselem by sacrificing soldiers

Jewish Home head accuses Prime Minister, Defense Minister of harming soldiers in order to please B'Tselem, world media.

Coalition drama

Ya'alon attacks Jewish Home's 'unprecedented abandonment'

Political football on shooting continues, as Defense Minister charges Bennett's party with 'populist, political campaign of incitement.'

Tempers flare as Bennett faces off against Netanyahu, Ya'alon

Bennett slams comments by PM, defense minister regarding soldier who killed terrorist in Hevron. Netanyahu: Don't lecture me.

'Israel will always be a home for you'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Bennett visits Argentinian Jewish kids, compares bombings that struck in 90s and terror attacks in Israel.

Israeli academics boycott 'settlements'

In an unprecedented move, over a thousand school faculty members boycott Ariel University 'since it's not in Israel.'

Israel’s “right-wing” government

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Bennett: Israel can weather the 'Islamic Winter' - and win

But Naftali Bennett warns the 'startup nation' risks being rendered powerless by its foes, unless it innovates strategically, and quick.