Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett's Father, Jim, Passes Away at 73

Jim Bennett, an ardent Zionist who made aliyah after the Six-Day War in 1967, passes away after a long battle with an illness.

Livni, Bennett Squabble Over School Year Ideals

As children return to school, the political rivals find it hard to agree over the most basic values.

Teachers Won't Strike, But Parents Will Over Safety Issues

Education Minister Naftali Bennett managed to avert a teachers' strike this year - but he hasn't been able to prevent a parents' strike.

Bennett: Leadership Must Pursue National Objectives

Both Education Minister and former president stress the importance of students well-skilled in math for Israel's technological future.

Public Approves of Bennett's Performance as Education Minister

New poll finds that most Israelis are satisfied with Education Minister's work, but not so much with Finance Minister Kahlon.

Bennett Corrects Troll in Twitter Smackdown

Newly-appointed Education Minister makes the best of an incitement-laced post, correcting the poster's grammar.

Bennett Dismisses Demands by 'Clueless' Artists

Education Minister says his decision to remove Culture Basket Committee chair for promoting pro-terror play is final.

'Why Wait 67 Years to Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten?

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says the program to teach Arab students Hebrew starting in kindergarten will help co-existence.

Bennett's Initiative: Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten

Minister unveils new $7.9 million plan starting next year, aiming to boost Hebrew to give Arabs better jobs and economic power.

Bennett: High Court 'Tying Our Hands' over Illegal Infiltrators

Jewish Home chairman is unhappy with verdict shortening detention period for infiltrators, says judges eroding the public's trust in them.

Bennett Doubles Gay Youth Budget

Organization will receive almost NIS 1M. Education Minister 'rejects with disgust' MK Smotrich's statement about 'abomination parade.'

State Comptroller Accuses Bennett of Misusing Campaign Funds

State Comptroller says Jewish Home head illegally used campaign contributions to help others in the party primaries.

Bennett Supports Death Penalty for Jewish Terrorists As Well

After two Jewish activists put under administrative arrest, Bennett says there must be equal punishment for Jewish and Arab terrorists.

Meretz MK: Jewish Home Brought Threats On Itself

MK Tamar Zandberg claims Naftali Bennett's complaint over threats to his safety are 'victimization.' Double standard?

Bennett: 'Discrimination Of Any Kind Unacceptable'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday met with organizations representing Israel's gay community.

Gay Pride March Ban 'Saved Bennett from Himself'

Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich opines that the rally in Tel Aviv was incitement to violence against the Right.

Jewish Home MK: LGBT Rally Specifically Excluded the Right

The organizers of the LGBT rally in Tel Aviv Saturday night intimated MK Yinon Magal would be 'attacked' if he attended, he says.

Bennett Greatly Expands Budget for Gay Youth

Jewish Home chairman responds to gay parade stabbing 'with action not just words,' despite his party's past conservative positions.

Bennett: No Connection Between Iran Deal, Pollard

Reports of Jonathan Pollard's release are due to the time passed since his arrest - not a ploy to mend US-Israel relations, Bennett says.

Lapid Predicts New Elections by 2016

Yesh Atid chair plans to run for prime minister when the current government fails; adds that Jewish Home chose 'settlements over Judaism.'

Bennett: Israel Advocacy Requires Strong Jewish Identity

At sendoff for religious-Zionist emissaries to Diaspora, Naftali Bennett says fight for Jewish identity key in saving world Jewry.

Report: Bennett May Give Up Knesset Seat

Naftali Bennett may resign from the Knesset if the “Norwegian Law” is passed, making way for Shuli Muallem to take a vacant Jewish Home seat

Bennett Promises to 'Bring Pollard Home'

Jewish Home chair emphasizes Pollard's potential release unrelated to Iran deal, says Israel doing everything right for his return.

Bennett to Arutz Sheva: Iran Deal a 'Mortal Threat'

'We're giving them billions of dollars, sending them to buy weaponry, then making them immune to future attacks,' Education Minister fires.

Bennett Slams Lapid, Defends Netanyahu on Iran

Education Minister Naftali Bennett defended Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu from barbs being issued by Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid.

Bennett, Beit El Protestors Face Off At Meeting

Tensions surfaced in Jewish Home, as a loud shouting match broke out between Naftali Bennett and party members from Beit El.

Bennett Calls to Dissolve Culture Committee

Education Min. bemoans people 'deciding what art our children are exposed to;' says plays from Samaria theaters won't stand a chance.

Bennett on CNN: We'll Do Whatever We Need to Defend Ourselves

Education Minister warns against "terrible deal" with Iran, says Israel "is prepared for any eventuality".

Bennett Takes on Sneering BBC Anchor: Iran Deal is a Farce

In remarkably hostile interview, Education Minister Naftali Bennett exposes the gaping holes in Iran nuclear deal.

Bennett: Iran Deal 'International Hara-Kiri'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett compares Iran deal to Japanese suicide ritual, urges MKs to unite before disastrous deal is signed.

Bennett: Gaza Eviction Was Intended to Destroy the Right

The Oslo Accords and the Disengagement were designed to cause the collapse of religious Zionism, charges Jewish Home head.

Family of Israeli Held by Hamas Accepts Apology of PM's Envoy

Mengistu's family 'brushes off' threats by Lotan, who gets backing from Bennett, and postpones meeting with Netanyahu.

Bennett Makes Israeli Schools Teach German

Education minister signs agreement with German officials to have the language added to schools, including a German diploma.

Minister Bennett: Reform Jews Are Jews, Period

In backlash at Shas minister's statements against non-Orthodox Jews, Jewish Home minister releases a terse tweet.

Bennett: Bedouin Teachers Who Joined ISIS 'Crossed a Red Line'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Education Minister denounces behavior of Bedouin teacher who spread ISIS teachings in schools.

Bennett Warns: You Can't Run From Terror

Education Minister meets students at Gush Katif Center in message against expulsion of Jews.

Will Bennett Face Bibi, Flex Muscles over Civil Administration?

2.5 months into government's term, Defense Minister still won't hand over authority despite coalition agreement.

Naftali Bennett Supports Gaza Reconstruction

Jewish Home party chairman advocates trading military aid in for rice - reducing Hamas's need for warfare.

'B'Tselem? Our B'Tselem? It Can't Be'

Naftali Bennett slams leftist organizations for contributing to 'war crimes' allegations in UN report.

'UN Report Has Jewish Blood on its Hands'

Israel quickly responds to 'biased' and 'prejudicial' UN report alleging it committed war crimes during Operation Protective Edge.

'The UN Has Never Been Honest'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett reaffirms Israel's humaneness after the UN claims Israel deliberately made Gazan children suffer.

Bibi's Net Worth: $11M; Bennett's is $8M

Prime Minister beats out Barack Obama, who is worth $5-7M. Most of the wealth is in real estate.

Piron Attacks Both Right and Left in Facebook Hissy Fit

Both extreme leftists and right-wingers have 'lost their minds' in present culture war, MK Shai Piron writes in bid for unity.

Bennett Tells Bereaved Family: 'Your Son Was Murdered Twice'

Education Minister assures family of Moshe Tamam schoolchildren will no longer view play honoring their son's terrorist killer.

'Don't Abandon Our Children'

Education Ministry cuts leave children in the Gaza area without crucial psychological counseling; MK Haim Yellin fights back.

Artists Blast 'Non-Democratic' Ban on Pro-Terror Play

Slamming Bennett and Regev for sanctions against Israeli-Arab theaters, group of artists promise to fight censorship.

Culture Committee Furious at Cut in Funding for Pro-Terror Play

'We won't be rubber stamp for the Minister's decisions,' committee asserts after Bennett removes terror-inspired play from its repertoire.

Livni Defends Actor Who Boycotted 'Settlement'

Zionist Union MK blasts Culture Minister who threatened action against the Arab actor.

'Terror Play' Saga Continues

Victim's Family Demand Their Voice be Heard

Family of Moshe Tamam push to attend emergency meeting on freedom of speech, after Bennett cut funding for play on Tamam's killer.

Bennett to Liberman: Stop the Nonsense, Join the Coalition

Jewish Home chairman urges Yisrael Beytenu head to “stop the nonsense” and join the coalition.

Bennett Cuts Funding For Terror-Glorifying Play

Education Minister makes good on threats to cut funding to play glorifying murderer of IDF soldier at Arab theater in Haifa.

Bennett: Do Not Hand Over More Territory

Education Min. opens up about reforms and thoughts on renewed Gaza fire, but refuses to disclose if he will support student trips to Hevron.

Bennett: Boycott the Boycotters

Education Minister warns those trying to boycott Israel that "the boycott is a double edged sword".

Bennett: The World Needs to Recognize the Golan is Ours

Education Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday announced his new plan to ensure Israel's security.

Bennett to Israelis: Don't Drop Orange Cellphone Service

Education Minister Naftali Bennett urged Israelis not to drop their service with Orange, despite its CEO's desire to 'dump' Israel.

Family Fights Release of Terrorist Glorified in Haifa Play

Members of the Tamam family discovered that Walid Daka, the terrorist glorified in the play 'A Parallel Time," is seeking early release.

Bennett: Children Will Not See Terror Glorified Under My Watch

Responding to reports the theater committee will disobey him, Bennett threatens to remove terrorist play from the Culture Basket himself.

Students Hold 'Unity Day' in Memory of the Three Teens

Yeshiva students run memorial service, open dialogue with secular peers across Israel to honor memories of Eyal, Gilad, and Naftali.

Bennett Visits Arab School Despite Threats

Leaflets in Arabic fail to deter Education Minister, who notes Israel is 'the only country in the world where a 5 year-old has seen 2 wars.'

Arab Town Cries 'Racist' in Protest Against Bennett

Education Minister Naftali Bennett scheduled to visit Arab town's elementary school during war drill, Arabic leaflets say he is not welcome.