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Bennett and Deri demand Netanyahu build in Hevron

Bennett and Deri demand that Prime Minister Netanyahu build more houses for Jews in Hevron. Netanyahu promised to advance plans shortly.

Constitutional Revolution:

Bennett, Shaked take on Supreme Court

Jewish Home ministers plan constitutional reforms to end Supreme Court activism and judicial supremacy, restore Knesset authority.

Shaked: Don't hire illegal immigrants - hire Palestinian Arabs

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked calls on restaurant owners to refrain from employing infiltrators, instead hire PA Arabs with work permits.

'Bennett must stop pandering to Tel Aviv hipsters, LGBT couples'

Minister blasts Bennett for 'moving to the center', warning he will alienate party's base. 'Bennett will be left bald from both sides'.

Jewish Home fighting Liberman's plan to finish separation fence

The Jewish Home fears that Liberman's plan to finish building separation fence would isolate Etzion Bloc.

Likud surges to double-digit lead in latest poll

Netanyahu would easily win reelection, says latest poll, showing big gains for Jewish Home. Shas in danger of failing to enter next Knesset.

In Israel's Knesset, who is the most liberal of them all?

Israeli Freedom Movement releases annual Liberty Index rating parties, MKs from the most to the least liberal. The results may surprise you.

Jewish Home to hold 'conceptual conference'

Jewish Home central committee to discuss key issues in the Jewish Home platform in upcoming conference.

Jewish Home to Netanyahu: Stop capitulating

Jewish Home unimpressed by Netanyahu's right-wing statements, urges him to take action instead of talking.

'Machpelah House' residents receive political backing

Ministers and MKs congratulate families who entered Machpelah House in Hevron.

Jerusalem Law passes initial vote

Law requiring 80-vote supermajority to divide Jerusalem in future negotiations passes first vote.

Efforts to prevent demolition of Gush Etzion neighborhood

Jewish Home trying to prevent or at least postpone the demolition of 16 homes in the Netiv Ha'Avot neighborhood of Gush Etzion.

Gafni: Bennett makes an effort to treat us fairly

MK Moshe Gafni explains why he asked to postpone vote on Jewish Home's Jerusalem Law.

Jerusalem law hearing postponed by week

MK Gafni requests heads of coalition factions postpone vote on bill by a week. Request is accepted.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'I agree to primaries but I want a religious party'

MK Bezalel Smotrich says the unity between the National Union and Jewish Home won't fall apart over primaries.

Bennett: National Union should run in our primaries

Jewish Home leader asks, 'Why shouldn't Tekuma faction members run for party head?'

Sexual harassment case against Jewish Home MK to be closed

Police to close case after none of the women who accuse Jewish Home MK of sexual misconduct agree to testify or to appear in court.

A gloomy picture:

'Israel is strengthening Arab grip on Yesha with its own hands'

Judea and Samaria Forum of Jewish Home party blasts Civil Administration's quiet advancement of Arab foothold over Area C.

Israel looks to end crisis with Diaspora Jews

Bennett, Shaked intensify efforts to find compromise, prevent break between Israel and American Jewish leaders.

National Union to Bennett: It is a mistake to abandon us

Party allied with Jewish Home warns Education Minister against abandoning the rightists to court votes from the center.

Blocking the division of Jerusalem

Jewish Home advances amendment of Basic Law which seeks to protect against future diplomatic agreements dividing the capital.

'Shas is bleeding, I will bring party more seats'

Ex-Shas MK tells Arutz Sheva party dying because it has become like an Ashkenazi haredi party, investigations against Aryeh Deri.

Bennett bottom line:

Yes to financial incentives, no to diplomatic concessions

Jewish Home finds Netanyahu plan to change status quo and make concessions while allowing PA to continue funding and inciting terror.

Jewish Home primaries: View the full results

How many people voted, how many votes did each candidate receive, and where did Bennett receive the highest percentage of votes?

Baransky: I'll run for a spot on Jewish Home list

Col. (res.) Jonathan Baransky, who lost to Bennett in Jewish Home primaries, to seek spot on party's Knesset list.

Bennett wins Jewish Home primaries

Minister of Education to continue to lead Jewish Home. "We are embarking on a journey that will lead us to the leadership of Israel."

Bennett: Give me the strength to stand up for religious Zionism

Jewish Home leader asks party members to stand by him as party primaries get underway.

'Jewish Home leadership consults with top rabbis'

Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan dismisses claims by Bennett's opponents that he is not religious enough.

'Liberman abusing Eli yeshiva'

Jewish Home officials say Defense Minister seeking to harm yeshiva where rabbi made controversial statements while Bennett is in Poland.

Jewish Home primaries next week

The only religious Zionist party in the current Knesset has early primaries slated for next week.

'We've neutralized threat against settlements'

Jewish Home MK praises cancellation of orders against homes in Judea and Samaria, cites newly-passed Regulation Law.

'The Jewish Home will always find something to complain about'

Coalition Chairman Bitan says Kahlon needs to compromise, slams Jewish Home for causing additional instability.

MKs and party activists to release letter of support for Bennett

As vote for Jewish Home party leadership approaches, letter of support to be published by week's end endorses Naftali Bennett.

'Jewish Home party has abandoned its values'

Jonathan Baranski, a candidate for the leadership of the Jewish Home party, says the party has lost its way and become a dictatorship.

Likud seeks to delay annexation bill

Coalition chairman asks Jewish Home to postpone vote on sovereignty over Maaleh Adumim.

Date set for Jewish Home primaries

'We invite the public to join and be a part of shaping the party that will lead Israel after the next election.'

Prime Minister Ayelet Shaked?

'It could definitely happen,' says Justice Minister.

Zionist Union MK: Investigate Smotrich

MK Stav Shafir demands the Attorney General look into the legality of the construction process of MK Bezalel Smotrich's home.

Jewish Home Youth support the periphery

Jewish Home Youth tour Haifa, Acre, learn about problems faced by mixed cities.

MKs welcome approval of Regulation Law

MKs from Likud and Jewish Home welcome the passing of the Regulation Law, which passed its second and third readings.

'We didn't even wait for the Supreme Court ruling'

Justice Minister calls fact government didn't wait for Supreme Court to approve Amona draft plan 'absurd.'

'No more excuses, Bennett, keep your promises!'

Senior Religious Zionist figures slam Jewish Home chairman over impending destruction of Amona, failure to pass Regulation Law.

Jewish Home voters reject Reform Prayer at Western Wall

Survey shows Jewish Home voters and haredim overwhelmingly reject granting prayer space to Reform movement at Western Wall.

Poll: Bennett leading right-wing candidate

A new poll published by Ma'ariv indicates that Naftali Bennett would lead the country if elections were held today - and he ran under Likud.

28,000 register with Jewish Home party

28,000 people register as members of Jewish Home party to vote on Knesset list at the end of the year.

Poll: Lapid on top, Netanyahu trailing

Latest poll shows Yesh Atid retaining 3-seat lead over Likud, as Jewish Home passes Joint List to be 3rd largest party.

'Jewish Home to blame for UN's anti-Israel resolution'

Former Justice Minister says passage of Regulation Law for Yesha towns responsible for anti-Israel UN resolution.

Amona leaders meet with Jewish Home MKs

Amona leaders met with Jewish Home ministers and MKs at the home of Rabbi Haim Druckman to discuss solutions for residents of Amona.

Shaked: This is a victory for the outposts

Justice Minister hails deal to pass Regulation Law, but concedes Amona residents will pay a price.

MK Mualem: I cannot act based on rumors

Chairperson of the Jewish Home Knesset faction says she cannot act against MK accused of sexual assault based solely on rumors.

'Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty'

Deputy Defense Secretary refuses to speculate on allegations of sexual assault by MK from Jewish Home, says that is for police to determine.

Jewish Home MK denies allegations of sexual assault

Naftali Bennett spoke with MK accused of assaulting women, who denies allegations. Bennett called on victims to turn to authorities.

'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.

'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.

National Union kicks off with first ideological conference

National Union party holds first ideological conference, Minister Naftali Bennett attends as honored guest.

Challenger emerges for Jewish Home party leadership

Rabbi Yitzchak Hai Zaga has joined Jewish Home and will challenge Naftali Bennett for the party leadership.

Jewish Home demands haredi party condemn 'execution' caricature

Activists demand Health Minister Litzman condemn offensive caricature portraying Deputy Defense Minister executing yeshiva students.

Complaint filed over caricature of Deputy Defense Minister

Jewish Home representatives file police complaint over cartoon in haredi newspaper depicting Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan as a hangman.

Jewish Home minister: Beard crisis is 'our job'

"Matters such as these are painful and infuriating," said Minister Uri Ariel. "There is no place for them in the IDF."

Will Ofra be destroyed?

One of the largest cities in Binyamin, Ofra, recently lost its zoning permit for large swaths of the city. Arutz Sheva went to find out why.