Naftali Bennett

Jewish Home leader: We will open our party to everyone

Education Minister Bennett aims to break stereotype that PM can't be religious, emphasizes he won't encourage early elections.

'We are only gaining in the polls'

Jewish Home chairman says his party will support the haredi Supermarket Law in order to preserve the status quo.

Religious Women's Noga Dance Troupe awarded Minister's prize

Orot College: Pioneers in opening Dance Dep't in a religious college, pioneers in forming dance troupe, first to receive coveted prize.

'According to Liberman we should give Jaffa to the Arabs'

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan dismisses Defense Minister Liberman's call to boycott Israeli Arabs.

Jewish Home leader: I will run for prime minister one day

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says he'll run for Prime Minister when PM Netanyahu is finished serving in the role.

Bennett: Jerusalem was our capital before London even existed

Watch: Education minister tells BBC that Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is simply acknowledgement of an obvious fact.

'President Trump, Mazel Tov!'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett congratulates US President for resisting pressure not to recognize Jerusalem.

'Peace in the Middle East means a lack of war'

Education Minister Bennett says recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is a 'drastic' step towards peace in the Middle East.

'Better to have a united Jerusalem than be loved by Turkey'

Chairman of Jewish Home party not impressed by Turkish president's threat to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over US recognition of J'lem.

'Shabbat cannot become just another shopping day'

Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman clash at coalition meeting over the Supermarket Law. 'Herzl didn't keep Shabbat.'

'Complete disregard for bereaved families'

Bereaved families call for New Israel Fund Israeli director's resignation following 'disgusting comment' on Twitter.

'The Jewish people experienced a quiet disaster'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett announces that he will add NIS 50 million for a program aiming to strengthen Diaspora Jewry.

Bennett: We won't be in the same government as Gabbay

Jewish Home chairman rules out his party being part of a government headed by Labor chairman.

'Your message spread like wildfire'

Minister Naftali Bennett participates in event honoring Rabbi Yaakov Ariel in Ramat Gan.

What did Bennett suggest to Breaking the Silence spokesman?

Education Minister criticizes media's attempts to locate Arab allegedly beaten by Breaking the Silence spokesman, and has an idea for him.

Bennett: 'Our generation's mission is to save the Jews'

'It's now 50 years since we released Judea and Samaria.  It's time to recognize them as Israel. It's time for sovereignty.'

'Why is Israel subsidizing anti-IDF plays?'

MK Sharren Haskel calls on Education Minister to stop funding theater which shows anti-IDF propaganda.

Bennett orders review of play about Israeli 'conquest'

Education Ministry to review funding for play depicting IDF soldiers as murderers in 1948 War of Independence.

“If you are Jewish, you are welcome”

Watch Diaspora Minister Naftali Bennett's message to American Jews and Israeli-Americans at the IAC conference in Washington

Minister Bennett:

'Enemy shouldn't know our intentions'

Jewish Home Chairman responds to criticism of his remarks: 'Terrorists shouldn't hear what we did or didn't intend, terrorists should die.'

'Bennett is right, the IDF should speak more reservedly'

Justice Minister says Education Minister correctly criticized IDF spokesman, notes democracy allows such criticism; discusses investigation.

Houston Jewish leaders thank Israel for hurricane aid

Diaspora Minister Bennett meets leaders of Houston Jewish community after Israel donates $1 million to community for hurricane relief.

Hazan on destruction of tunnels: Foolish slip of the tongue

MK Oren Hazan says IDF stating that deaths of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists were unintentional makes light of intelligence success.

Bennett stands firm:

'Israel will not apologize for killing terrorists'

Education Minister unaffected by criticism of his response to death of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in destruction of terror tunnels.

Liberman slams Bennett for 'harming Israel's security'

Defense Minister calls Bennett's rebuke of IDF spokesman for apologetic tone a 'blatant attack on the IDF and its commanders.'

'Why should Israel apologize for eliminating terrorists?'

Jewish Home chief blasts statement from IDF claiming killing of terrorists during terror tunnel demolition was 'unintentional'.

1st pre-army Mechina for religious citizens from Israel & abroad

Minister Bennett during ceremony: 'We must learn from Diaspora Jewry on strengthening inner dialogue between different streams of Judaism.'

'This isn't politics - it is human life'

Naftali Bennett visits protest tent outside Prime Minister's resident, calls on government to boost security in Judea, Samaria.

Meretz removes 'Zionism' from its platform

Left-wing party says it intentionally dropped the word 'Zionism,' as party with Jews and Arabs by definition cannot be Zionist.

'There is a campaign to destroy Judaism'

Bennett: 'There is a group of people here who want to erase Jewish identity from the face of the earth.'

'Supreme Court is striking down laws left and right'

Jewish Home chief slams 'judicial revolution' and activist Supreme Court, claims court has gotten used to running roughshod over Knesset.

Bennett: Supreme Court overstepped its authority

Jewish Home Chair Naftali Bennett marks main goal of faction in winter session: Returning government power to government.

'More engineers, fewer attorneys'

Education Minister opens academic year at cabinet meeting praising new trend: 'We have fewer new lawyers and more engineers.'

'For about two years I didn't wear a kippah'

Naftali Bennett shares details of his personal life, including his decision to leave - then rejoin - the religious community.

Hamas slams Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt

Terror organization blasts US Envoy Jason Greenblatt after he says Hamas must disarm, abide by Quartet decisions, recognize Israel.

US in agreement with Israel on PA-Hamas reconciliation

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says Hamas must disarm, abide by Quartet decisions, recognize Israel.

'Iran can either have an economy, or pursue nuclear weapons'

Jewish Home's Education Minister Bennett speaks about Iran, says Iran must be forced to choose between viable economy and nuclear weapons.

Security Cabinet:

'No negotiations until Hamas disarms'

Israeli government refuses to negotiate with organization dedicated to Jewish State's destruction.

'The Palestinian Authority is a terrorist entity'

Amidst PA-Hamas reconciliation, Minister Bennett says Israel must not negotiate with an entity that relies on Hamas.

Report: Bennett to demand PM cut ties with Palestinian Authority

Education Minister Bennett plans to demand PM Netanyahu cancel agreements, cut ties with PA following its agreement with Hamas.

Bennett: Israel cannot accept PA-Hamas reconciliation agreement

Education Minister Bennett says Israel cannot accept whitewashing Hamas, must halt all payments to terrorists.

'Israel giving money to Hamas is like funding ISIS'

Education Minister blasts Hamas-PA rapprochement, demands Israel halt payments to PA.

Hearing for Umm al-Fahm principal over 'Palestine' song

Principal in Arab school summoned by Education Ministry after school has students sing about being 'Palestinians.'

Can Netanyahu's promise to Hevron ever be fulfilled?

PM allows building permits for new construction in Hevron - without allocating land, effectively blocking construction.

'The time to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is now'

Minister Bennett speaks at jubilee event held in Gush Etzion. 'Israeli public understands that the land of Israel won't be divided again.'

Bennett willing to give speech time to Opposition

At Jewish Home Conference held in Ramat Gan, Bennett calls on Opposition not to boycott Wednesday's Judea/Samaria jubilee celebration.

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.

'Kahlon hasn't even seen the bill yet'

Naftali Bennett blasts Kahlon's announcement that he will oppose attempts at judicial reform.

'Haredi - Jewish Home alliance a great boon for the settlements'

Health minister lauds work between haredi factions and Jewish Home party, says both sides benefit from cooperation.

'Supreme Court has overstepped its authority - this must stop'

Education Minister lays out plan to curtain judicial activism by Supreme Court, restore balance to Israel.

'Constitutional law will restore faith in Supreme Court'

Education Minister Bennett says new proposal won't harm Supreme Court, slams Labor leader Gabbay for not reading plan's details.

Left outraged over Bennett and Shaked's 'constitutional plan'

Knesset members from the left blast Bennett and Shaked plan to rein in the Supreme Court.

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.

Bennett only Security Cabinet member attending IDF drill

As other Cabinet members turn down invitation to IDF simulation of war with Hezbollah, Jewish Home chairman attends alone.

'Nuclear Iran is the greatest threat to Israel'

Education Minister says a nuclear Iran would not result in a Cold War but would prevent Israel from serving as a safe haven for Jews.

Government approves funds for Houston's Jewish community

The government approved Naftali Bennett's proposal to give $1 million to the Jewish community in Houston devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

Scandal: Government requires work on Shabbat

'Bennett-Gafni-Deri government will require soccer players to work on Shabbat.'

Official: Bennett trying to make political gains

Senior political official claims Bennett knew for a while that construction plans for Judea and Samaria would be approved.

Unprecedented aid to Houston's Jewish community

Israeli government donates $1 million to aid recovery of Houston Jewish community.

PM to Bennett: Housing permits coming this month

Netanyahu tells Bennett new housing permits for Judea and Samaria will be approved within weeks, including for Migron evictees.