Naftali Bennett

Strategic goals, not headlines, define response to Hamas

Did National Security Council, rabbi stop Bennett resignation?

Head of NSC reportedly visits Rabbi Chaim Druckman, who contacted Jewish Home leader to tell him not to resign.

'IDF soldiers fear no one'

PM Netanyahu slams Minister Bennett for saying IDF soldiers more afraid of military prosecutor than Hamas leader.

'Bennett, Shaked stuck to their seats at any cost'

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman slams Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked, and PM Netanyahu as unconcerned with security.

No apology from Bennett

Education Minister rebuffs criticism of remarks that IDF soldiers more concerned with military prosecutor than with Hamas terrorists.

'Jewish Home ministers did the right thing'

Likud leaders praise Bennett, Shaked for remaining in coalition. Ex-Defense Minister Liberman and left-wing MKs blast decision.

Coalition Crisis:

Jewish Home to remain in Netanyahu government

Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked say they will remain in Netanyahu's government despite his refusal to appoint Bennett as Defense Minister.

Bennett, Shaked expected to resign on Monday

Jewish Home senior ministers reportedly set to resign from government Monday morning after Netanyahu refuses demand for Defense Ministry.

Netanyahu: I will serve as Defense Minister

Prime Minister announces plans to keep Defense Ministry portfolio following departure of Avigdor Liberman, despite Jewish Home ultimatum.

Amsalem: We're going to elections because of Bennett

Coalition Chairman says Israel headed to elections because of Jewish Home leader. 'He insulted Liberman for the past 8 months.'

Kahlon: I don't have a problem with Bennett as Defense Minister

Finance Minister denies rejecting the idea of Naftali Bennett being appointed defense minister.

Jewish Home rises to 10 seats in new poll

Majority of the public doesn't want to see Bennett as defense minister while Likud reverses slide in a new survey.

Bennett: It's time for elections

Jewish Home leader says impossible to continue government, 'Liberman destroyed government when he pulled out'.

Netanyahu scrambles to prop up coalition

After Jewish Home to leave coalition if Bennett not appointed defense minister, PM says Kahlon holds the key to prevent elections.

Likud and Bennett face off

Likud goes to war against Jewish Home head over the demand to be appointed defense minister. 'Right-wing camp will not forgive him.'

PM in last ditch effort to avert early elections

Netanyahu is speaking by phone with heads of coalition parties, asking them to avoid potentially 'disastrous' election.

Shaked: Bennett will bring back Israel's deterrence

'It's essential to appoint Naftali Bennett as defense minister. We can't let the situation continue the way it has down south.'

Netanyahu allies say new elections on the way

Ministers Tzachi Hanegbi, Yariv Levin predict that coalition will fall apart, say that Israel is going to elections.

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet Friday

Naftali Bennett to reiterate his demand while meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu that he will resign if not appointed defense minister.

Bennett: I'll make Israel win again

As coalition crumbles, Jewish Home head says he wants to defense minister to stop deterrence from continuing to erode.

'Bennett will restore deterrence, strengthen the right'

Jewish Home MK Nissan Slomiansky says Education Minister Bennett right to demand defense ministry, will end building freeze.

Report: Jewish Home planned on leaving gov't before Liberman

Jewish Home faction allegedly planned on mass resignation from gov't only to be preempted by Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu.

Netanyahu will meet with Bennett over his demand

Officials in prime minister's office say Netanyahu will meet with Bennett within context of meetings with all heads of coalition factions.

Minister Ariel: 'Bennett is best candidate for defense minister'

Jewish Home minister calls on government to fulfill forgotten promise to Bennett. 'We demand the defense portfolio.'

Cabinet debate: Bennett, Liberman oppose Netanyahu

About half of Security Cabinet ministers reportedly reject PM's push for cease-fire, preventing vote on motion.

'The way the funds were transferred was like protection money'

Bennett attacks transfer of Qatari funds to Hamas in Gaza, explains why Jewish Home requested another hearing on the 'Sa'ar Law.'

Bennett: I urge Macron not to offer excuses for Nazi supporters

'Marshal Pétain facilitated the mass-murder of Jews. It is unacceptable to suggest that previous deeds mitigate such atrocities.'

Israel and US Jews post-Pittsburgh

What is happening to the complex and sensitive relationship between Israelis and American Jews in the wake of the massacre in Pittsburgh?

Rivlin: 'One can love Ariel without deriding academia'

President speaks at Seventh Higher Education Conference, addressing Bennett's criticism of university establishment for opposing Ariel U.

Bennett to Liberman: Bring security or move aside

Leader of the Jewish Home Party, Minister Naftali Bennett, attacks the Minister of Defense and his policy

Netanyahu okays 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Following pressure from Bennett, PM gives green light to bill making it easier for terrorists convicted of murder to be executed.

Bennett: I'm the only one who holds Rabin's view

After mass rally at Rabin square, heckling of Likud minister, Jewish Home chairman says: 'Rabin was adamantly opposed to Palestinian state.'

Bennett: Rabin memorial a disgrace

After Likud MK Tzachi Hanegbi loudly booed during speech, Bennett says memorial rally deteriorated into a 'shameful leftist demonstration'.

Ex-ADL chief blasts Bennett, Dermer, for Pittsburgh response

Abraham Foxman says Israeli officials should not have supported President Trump following Pittsburgh massacre.

Leon says he doesn't need Jewish Home's support in Jerusalem

Responding to reports that Jewish Home will support rival Ofer Berkovich, Moshe Leon says his 'only deal is with Jerusalem residents'.

Jewish Home to advance bill deporting families of terrorists

Bennett: 'Terrorism has become lucrative to Palestinians and their families.'

Left-wing Jewish group bashes Bennett for defending Trump

J-Street accuses Israeli minister of giving cover to Trump to 'spread hate', after minister says Trump not to blame for synagogue shooting.

Bennett: Using anti-Semitic massacre to attack Trump is unfair

Jewish Home chairman criticizes those who have been using Pittsburgh massacre to attack US President.

Bennett - 'Trump is a great friend of the Jewish People'

Israeli Minister of Education, Naftali Bennett, comes out in support of President Trump while overseas supporting Pittsburgh community.

Pittsburgh is where I lived. Synagogue is where I'm home.

Bennett: The charade has ended

Jewish Home chairman after PLO calls to cancel recognition of Israel: The Palestinians are not interested in peace and never have been.

From Pittsburgh:

'The main message is We Stand United'

Minister Naftali Bennett speaks to Arutz Sheva from Pittsburgh, emphasizes unity and pledges Israel's support.

Bennett at Pittsburgh vigil: We will prevail

Minister Bennett addresses memorial vigil held for the 11 victims of the shooting attack in Pittsburgh.

Bennett on Fox News:

'We stand together with the United States'

Diaspora Minister describes Pittsburgh attack as “devastating” and “cowardly”, praises local leadership.

'The People of Israel share one heart'

Minister Bennett visits Pittsburgh Jewish community after gunman massacres 11 worshipers during Shabbat services.

Bennett to visit Pennsylvania after Shabbat massacre

Diaspora Affairs Minister to visit the scene of Shabbat bloodbath after 11 Jews killed. 'May the memory of the murdered be blessed.'

Synagogue shooter identified as 46 year-old Robert Bowers

Bowers used AR-15 and pistol to kill 11 in synagogue shooting, reportedly yelled during shooting that "All Jews must die".

US and Israeli officials respond to synagogue shooting

Israeli officials horrified after Synagogue massacre. Netanyahu following updates while Rivlin says 'our hearts of with the families'.

'Universities irrationality discriminating for no reason'

Ariel University students thank Education Minister Bennett for supporting the school, blasts other colleges for discrimination.

Bennett: Stop the anti-religious fearmongering

Jewish Home head writes that the left is running well-funded campaign demonizing religious Jews.

'102 terrorist homes still standing - that's a disgrace'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett calls for the government to ramp up home demolitions during meet-up with family of Barkan attack victim.

Bennett: First security, then we can talk about a ceasefire

Education minister says Israel must ensure security for southern residents before worrying about any ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Bennett demands equal representation for Ariel University

Education Minister says government may cease working with Committee of University Heads if it discriminates against Ariel University.

Liberman: Bennett has no idea where Khan al-Ahmar is

Defense Minister accuses Jewish Home leader of using illegal Bedouin village for political purposes.

Israeli cabinet votes to delay eviction of illegal Bedouin town

Despite Jewish Home's protests, cabinet votes to push off demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment for several weeks.

Religious Zionist Rabbi: Bennett turning us into Reform

Yeshivat Har HaMor Dean attacks Education Minister in lecture; says Bennett weakening party's religious character.

Bennett: Khan al-Ahmar will be evacuated

Education minister responds to PM's decision to postpone evacuation. 'Law is enforced even with opposition from international community.'

Bennett attacks prominent judge for Nazi Germany comparison

Bennett blasts former Supreme Court Chief Justice Aharon Barak. 'Israel will never carry out genocide or anything like it.'

Bennett in Amichai:

'In the face of B'Tselem's lies - we built'

Jewish Home chairman tours community established for former residents of Amona. 'You have proven that the spirit cannot be broken.'

Defying Bennett, J-lem's Jewish Home branch endorses Moshe Lion

Disobeying party leader Naftali Bennett, Jerusalem's Jewish Home branch supports Lion and not Zeev Elkin. 'Bennett is making a mistake.'