Naftali Bennett

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.'

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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.

Despite terror, Israel to let in more PA workers

Top security official confident plan to significantly increase number of PA Arab workers in Israel will be quickly approved.

Labor MK doubles down on Sinai claim

MK Stav Shafir insists Naftali Bennett was wrong when he said Jewish history began in Jerusalem.

MK creates social media fracas claiming Israelis came from Egypt

Labor MK Stav Shaffir tweeted that Bennett doesn't know history when he said that Israel began in Jerusalem.

Government issues Ariel University large financial boost

Finance Ministry allocates 86 million NIS, for an additional 110 million NIS to flagship Samaria institution since elections.

Rabbi Piron: Good for you, Naftali Bennett

'Dealing with culture basket is right, proper. It gives weight, status to managers, allows cultural diversity,' says former Ed Min.

Eizenkot saga continues

Bennett claims IDF head backs Talmudic 'slogan'

In second attempt defending Eizenkot, Bennett 'backs' self-defense maxim - even though he said 'IDF can't talk in such slogans.'

Six members of Council for Higher Education resign

Six members of the Council resigned on Sunday morning, in protest against dismissal of the Hagit Messer Yaron.

Bennett: Eizenkot ‘Talmudic’ comments misunderstood

Education Minister backs embattled IDF Chief of Staff following controversial comments on army's open-fire policies.

Bennett: Israel isn't Vegas

Jewish Home minister promises to fight against Netanyahu's plan to build a casino in Eilat.

Shaked: Bennett demands cabinet take polygraph test

Following accusations that he had been leaking cabinet secrets, Bennett calls for entire cabinet to take polygraph.

Bennett backs prize for anti-'terror settlers' leftist

Bennett gives support for Israel Prize winner 'despite his opinions' - which include vows to obstruct IDF, barbs at 'poisonous occupation.'

Bennett names radical leftist activist as Israel Prize winner

Prof. Shulman, senior activist in radical Ta'ayush whose members admitted to getting Arab land sellers executed, gets prestigious prize.

Bennett calls for Palestinians to have 'autonomy on steroids'

Jewish Home leaders says Israel must annex Area C, enact a radical 'paradigm shift' in thinking to defeat enemies.

Bennett slams Netanyahu: Israel wasn't meant to be a shelter

Jewish Home chair attacks PM's plan to surround Israel with fences, asserting Zionism should be based on Judaism not survival.

MK Yonah: Labor is coming together, though disagreements remain

MK Yossi Yonah welcomes Amir Peretz's return, still doesn't understand Herzog's vision, praises Bennett's education plan.

Netanyahu, Ya'alon reject Bennett plan to act against tunnels

Education Minister reportedly demanded that Israel take action against Hamas's terror tunnels, but Netanyahu and Ya'alon refused.

Student IDF reservists to receive new benefits

MKs Ya'alon and Bennett approve benefits for students in reserve duty, including an increase for scholarships.

Bennett: We came to lead, next stop is to form government

Bennett says religious Zionism must form the government, says 'we need everyone' including left-wing, haredim.

Bennett's solution to terror: Double Arab entry permits

Bennett calls on Cabinet to add 100,000 Arab workers, claiming financial incentives will quell terror and those with permits don't attack.

Herzog: 'Messianic' Bennett would love to kill two-state idea

Opposition chairman attacks government as Labor convention approves his separation plan.