Naftali Bennett
News and updates about Naftali Bennett

Treachery
Knesset uproar as Arab MKs meet terrorists' families
Netanyahu promises repercussions, Liberman calls to expel 'terrorist' MKs from Israel, while Bennett says 'Arab public better than them.'

Bennett: Im Tirtzu campaign 'degrading and unnecessary'
Jewish Home politicians denounce Im Tirtzu for video campaign attacking left-wing Israeli artists as 'foreign agents.'

2015 Anti-Semitism report presented to government
Main focus highlights spread of radical Islam, refugee crisis and immigrants, calls for Israeli boycott and rise of the extreme right.

Heavy fallout over Ya'alon's eviction of Hevron Jews
Ya'alon defends action against 'squatters' - Jews who bought 2 homes, coalition members in uproar, Bennett told to act.

Jewish Home calls out Bennett on Hevron eviction
Party's Samaria members ask 'is this government right-wing or leftist?,' demand Bennett take some action.

'A terrorist should end up with a bullet between the eyes'
Likud MK Yoav Kish attacks Bennett for criticism of Defense Minister, asserts terror wave won't be solved with military operation.

Bennett: Israel needs 'an in depth conversation' about security
Bennett responded to accusations leveled against him for comments yesterday; 'we need an in depth conversation.'

Bennett: Ya'alon is a 'failed defense minister'
In move analysts see as attempt to assert himself as right-wing alternative, Bennett accuses PM of flowing along with Ya'alon's failings.

Netanyahu associates accuse Bennett of stealing ideas
Following Jewish Home chair's remarks at INSS conference Tuesday, sources close to PM say his ideas were taken from Cabinet meetings.

Defiance, hope as Bennett visits community struck by terror
Watch: Education Minister dedicates two new kindergartens in Otniel, days after murder of Dafna Meir; 'We will keep building!'

Bennett: Real threat to Israel is leaders' complacency
Education Minister at INSS conference: F35 planes don't help against Hamas digging tunnels. What good are guns when your hands are tied?

Bennett: 'So much light' snuffed out by Arab 'darkness'
Education Minister: 'We are facing human monsters. If we were not so sad, we would pity them.'

Foreign Ministry workers threaten Naftali Bennett
Jewish Home head angers Foreign Ministry workers with hint they're not patriotic. They respond: 'We won't work with Bennett.'

Bennett: ‘Extremists want to take us down with them’
Naftali Bennett gave a lecture at the Peres Academic Center. ‘Sane forces need to step up and lead - both on the right and left’

'Chief of Staff is trying to reduce rabbis' influence'
Survey finds national-religious Israelis expect Jewish Home party to support Jewish identity in IDF.

Is the coalition headed towards another crisis?
Kahlon and Bennett reportedly oppose Netanyahu's plan to appoint two more Likud ministers.

Weizmann Institute 'worried' by Bennett's 'meddling'
In letter to Education Minister, Weizmann professors tell Bennett they are worried by his meddling in Council of Higher Education.

Which minister are Israelis most satisfied with?
Special Channel 2 poll discovers what Israelis think about the job the current government ministers are doing.

Ministers under fire for implying accidents worse than terror
Leftist politicians accuse Bennett and Erdan of using rampant car accidents to 'justify' government's failure in dealing with terrorism.

Bennett emerges victorious in battle for Hesder Yeshiva budget
In ongoing battle with haredi party UTJ, Bennett emerges with 40 percent increase over 2012 budget.

Bennett calls on Tel Aviv parents to send children to school
The Minister of Education asked parents in Tel Aviv to send their children to school today, even though Melhem has not been apprehended.

Bennett jogs through Tel Aviv: ‘Terrorism will not stop us’
Minister of Education ran three miles through the streets of Tel Aviv, reaching the scene of the shooting attack on Dizengoff Street.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Arabs aren't to blame for terror, we are
Jewish Home chair condemns Netanyahu's criticism of Arab sector after Tel Aviv shooting, says 'the state has failed the Arabs.'

Bennett to lead public anti-terror jog in Tel Aviv tonight
Education Minister will show Jews cannot be cowed, by jogging through city as terrorist manhunt goes on. Public is invited to join.

Education Ministry backs away from ban of Jewish-Arab love novel
Education Ministry says Dorit Rabinyan's novel can now be studied in advanced literature classes, but not as part of general curriculum.

Controversial poet: Bennett is a 'moron'
Israeli authors associated with the Left in a fury over Education Ministry's decision to ban novel depicting Arab-Jewish love story.

Left outraged as Bennett backs ban of pro-assimilation novel
Leftist MKs condemn Education Ministry's ban of novel depicting Arab-Jewish love. Minister Bennett: I back the professional echelon.

Bennett to party leaders: 'Thank you for your support'
Jewish Home hosts heads of party branches. Bennett: 'You are religious Zionists, not terrorists from Duma.'

Jewish Home MKs: Justice for Shaked
MKs call to dismiss, rebuke HUJI professor for calling Justice Minister a 'neo-Nazi.'

Labor MK says 'Jewish terrorist' serving as Bennett aide
Yoel Hasson blasts Jewish Home chairman for inconsistency, calls on him to condemn 'Jewish terror' closer to home.

Security around Bennett beefed up
Personal security for Jewish Home chairman increased following his remarks against the Duma arson suspects.

Watch: Bennett participates in educational archaeological dig
Education Minister joins teenagers for an educational archaeological dig. "This is the real youth of Israel."

'There is no justification for sadism, Bennett'
Lawyer Keidar criticizes Jewish Home head, noting he has first-hand evidence of torture in Duma case, Shin Bet never denied using violence.

Attorney tells 'naive' Bennett: 'Talk to released detainees'
Ben-Gvir calls not to outright accept Shin Bet briefings, talk to released suspects who 'are now on sedatives.'

Bennett: Duma suspects 'tried to dismantle Israel'
Jewish Home leader defends Shin Bet interrogation of suspects, says they prevented 'Duma 2.'

Naftali Bennett backs ISA over Duma arson allegations
Duma arsonists 'terrorists' trying to undermine the State, Bennett says, gives ISA benefit of the doubt over abuse allegations.

Bennett establishes 'first Arab college' in Israel
At Jewish Home meeting, Education Min. announces academic college to 'keep leading' the work for Arab sector from his last gov't role.

Haredi rabbi slams 'impudent' Bennett for Conservative visit
Popular lecturer says as Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett should oppose, not condone, Conservative movement.

Bennett bans 'Breaking the Silence' from Israeli schools
Education Minister bars extremist anti-IDF NGO from schools, days after Defense Ministry imposes similar ban on entering IDF premises.

Bennett provides support to students affected by terror wave
Education Minister Naftali Bennett takes 2,500 students from towns hit in the current wave of terror out for stimulating activities.

Bennett: I'm working hard to increase security
'Traveling on the roads in Judea & Samaria has become dangerous' wrote Bennett following attack near Avnei Hefetz.

Chief Rabbi slams Bennett for Conservative school visit
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau criticizes Jewish Home head for 'recognizing a path that distances Jews from the Jewish people.'

Regev: Bennett has no right to give out Jewish culture awards
A seemingly innocent project - giving out awards to artists for their work in Jewish culture - has generated an inter-ministry dispute.

Bennett resigns as minister, in order to return to Knesset
Jewish Home Chairman steps down as minister so that he can rejoin the Knesset, following Yinon Magal's resignation.

Bennett will return to the Knesset
Avi Wortzman forgoes opportunity to return to Knesset after Magal resignation, paving way for Jewish Home chairman to retake his seat.

Watch: How the West can learn from Israel to beat ISIS
Israeli Education Min. Naftali Bennett says western powers must first genuinely believe they can win - and then take tough action.

'With terrorists, kill or be killed - there's no middle ground'
Jewish Home party leader weighs in on the West's fight against Muslim terrorism.

Ariel demands Bennett set 'red lines' for Netanyahu
Agriculture Minister asks Jewish Home chairman to present Netanyahu with “red lines” in the wake of reported gestures to the PA.

Ya'alon blasts Bennett's 'hollow slogans'
Defense Minister appears to take a shot at Education Minister who called for Israel to launch an extensive against Palestinian terrorism.

Bennett thanks wounded soldiers for 'dedication' and 'strength'
In honor of Appreciation Day for IDF's wounded, Education Minister visits schools and rehabilitation facilities in Tel Aviv.

Bennett roots out Islamic Movement from academia
Following radical group's ban, Education Minister orders institutions of higher education to shut down any Islamic Movement activity.

Bennett: We'll respond to terror with more settlement
Education Minister visits Gush Etzion following terrorist attack, vows that Israel will not let terrorism win.

Islamic State understands one thing: Force

Report: Obama 'weighing' allowing Pollard to leave for Israel
Under pressure from Netanyahu, Obama considers allowing convicted spy to move to Israel; Bennett says Israel must do all it can.

Arutz Sheva exclusive
Jewish Home behind Jerusalem building thaw
Naftali Bennett, Uri Ariel presented ultimatum to Netanyahu, Arutz Sheva has learned - to lift freeze in exchange for vote on budget.

Video: Bennett tells Zoabi 'we should've killed more terrorists'
Education minister gets behind Knesset podium to reply to MK Zoabi, who accused him of boasting about killing Arabs.

Crackdown on Islamic Movement
Bennett on Islamic Movement: We've gone from words to action
Jewish Home Chairman says he not impressed by warnings that outlawing the Northern Islamic Movement will 'make things worse.'

Bennett: In Judea and Samaria, it's either Israel or ISIS
Education Min. blasts rivals for supporting Palestinian state, derides calls for Israeli concessions; 'Will France give up half of Paris'?

Jewish Home threatens to walk over budget
After learning 200 million shekels would be cut from education budget, Naftali Bennett warns Jewish Home could vote against state budget.
