Tags

Naftali Bennett

News and updates about Naftali Bennett

Blocking the division of Jerusalem

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

Blocking the division of Jerusalem

Education Minister pilots open-book exams

Naftali Bennett floats idea on Twitter with predictable response: Students jubilant, teachers skeptical.

Education Minister pilots open-book exams

Liberman: Bennett and Shaked's statement is surprising

Defense Minister rejects Jewish Home's criticism of plan to build in Qalqiliya.

Liberman: Bennett and Shaked's statement is surprising

'We have to promote our own interests - not those of the PA'

Bennett and Shaked slam approval of 14,000 housing units for Arab residents of Area A which will be in Area C.

'We have to promote our own interests - not those of the PA'

Left-winger gives Bennett Nazi salute at Haaretz conference

Education Minister called a Nazi for not supporting two-state solution.

Left-winger gives Bennett Nazi salute at Haaretz conference

'Better that Jerusalem remain united than to have a peace deal'

Jeers as Education Minister talks about his vision of peace during Haaretz-hosted Israel Conference for Peace.

'Better that Jerusalem remain united than to have a peace deal'

Bennett: Working to prevent academic suppression

Education Minister refers to storm surrounding ethics code: 'We favor academic freedom, oppose advancing political agendas in academia.'

Bennett: Working to prevent academic suppression

Netanyahu in 2014: Allow Jews to remain in Palestinian state

Haaretz report claims that PM called for peace provision allowing for Jews to remain in future Palestinian state which was later withdrawn.

Netanyahu in 2014: Allow Jews to remain in Palestinian state

Politicization of academia

Minister Naftali Bennett rejects criticism from left on ethical code: 'Lecturer will not use position to promote political agenda.'

Politicization of academia

Bennett: Delaying embassy move harms prospects for peace

Education Minister slams decision to defer relocation of US Embassy to Jerusalem: 'This will damage prospects for peace.'

Bennett: Delaying embassy move harms prospects for peace

Watch: Hevron celebrates 50 years since liberation

Thousands join Rami Kleinstein and Amir Benayoun for concert and light show celebrating 50 years since liberation of Hevron.

Watch: Hevron celebrates 50 years since liberation

'Together with Trump, we can make right-wing peace'

Education Minister says with Trump in the White House, Israel can pursue 'peace through strength' at home and abroad.

'Together with Trump, we can make right-wing peace'

Bennett

'We will not divide the land with our enemies'

Education Minister slams report US asked Israel to transfer parts of Area C to Area B and give them to the PA.

'We will not divide the land with our enemies'

Bennett: President Trump's speech 'nearly unprecedented'

Education Minister praises friendly tone of President Trump's speech. Public Security Minister says speech was 'very moving.'

Bennett: President Trump's speech 'nearly unprecedented'

Naftali Bennett

'Trump, make history'

Education Minister calls on President Trump to emulate Harry Truman and be first world leader to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'Trump, make history'

Bennett's mid-handshake message to Trump: Recognize Jerusalem

Education Minister uses tarmac meet-and-greet with Trump to call for US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. How did Trump respond?

Bennett's mid-handshake message to Trump: Recognize Jerusalem

Gestures - or concessions?

Jewish Home slams goodwill package to PA presented as 'gesture' to President Trump. 'This is a free lunch for the PA,' says Bennett.

Gestures - or concessions?

Watch: 'Trump has a huge opportunity here'

Jewish Home chief calls on President Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, rejects push for gestures to Palestinian Authority.

Watch: 'Trump has a huge opportunity here'

Cabinet approves gestures to PA - despite Jewish Home opposition

Bennett, Shaked blast plans to allow expanded Arab construction in Area C, but proposal passes ahead of Trump visit.

Cabinet approves gestures to PA - despite Jewish Home opposition

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

Netanyahu to push 'incentives' package for PA Arabs including building in Area C, Jewish Home ministers 'trying to form bloc opposing it.'

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

Bennett's demands for peace negotiations

Jewish Home party says negotiations with PA must not include one-sided concessions, freeing terrorists; emphasize willingness to negotiate.

Bennett's demands for peace negotiations

Report: White House furious with Bennett

Trump officials say Jewish Home chief is a 'marked man' after he said PM needs to make Trump understand embassy must be moved.

Report: White House furious with Bennett

Bennett: Stones kill

'We need to support the victim, not the murderous barbarians who tried to slaughter him,' says Bennett after man attacked by lynch mob.

Bennett: Stones kill

'A public institution needs to honor the state that supports it'

Minister Bennett speaks with Hebrew University President following news that national anthem won't be played at graduation ceremony tonight.

'A public institution needs to honor the state that supports it'

Bennett to Yisrael Beyteinu:

'I haven't noticed that you assassinated Haniyeh today...'

Yisrael Beytenu party attacks Jewish Home in Knesset plenum. Bennett: 'Turn your militancy on Hamas in Gaza, not religious Zionism.'

'I haven't noticed that you assassinated Haniyeh today...'

Bennett: No personal argument with Prime Minister

Jewish Home Chairman responds to attack after calling on Prime Minister to abandon idea of 'two states'.

Bennett: No personal argument with Prime Minister

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Likud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations.

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Reporter calls Bennett a 'blithering idiot'

Yediot Ahronot reporter attacks Education Minister for demanding PM make Israel's position on embassy location clear to US administration.

Reporter calls Bennett a 'blithering idiot'

Bennett Demands:

'Trump must understand that the embassy needs to be moved'

Education Minister calls on PM to make Israel's position clear to President Trump, that US embassy needs to be in Jerusalem.

'Trump must understand that the embassy needs to be moved'

'Time for Israel to present its own vision'

Jewish Home chairman says Israel needs to initiate its own vision instead of the two-state solution.

'Time for Israel to present its own vision'

Bennett:

'The Holocaust is the price we paid for not having a state'

Bennett tells Atlanta Friends of IDF gala that Memorial Day is the price for having a state, but the price for not having one is greater.

'The Holocaust is the price we paid for not having a state'

Bennett:

'Trump determined to make deal: We don't know what it'll be.'

Education Minister says deal with Erdogan was mistake, he does not oppose negotiations with PA under President Trump.

'Trump determined to make deal: We don't know what it'll be.'

'We should tell the truth: There will be no Palestinian state'

Jewish Home chairman says Israel should welcome peace negotiations but refuse preconditions.

'We should tell the truth: There will be no Palestinian state'

Shaked: Since we came, the government learned how to govern

Jewish Home party leader attacks Likud, says 'for dozens of years, they were in charge, but were afraid to govern.'

Shaked: Since we came, the government learned how to govern

'The Bible belongs to everyone'

Education Minister visits winner of Bible contest, says Tanach belongs to all Jews, not just the religious.

'The Bible belongs to everyone'

Bennett: 'We were here before the UN and we'll be here forever'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett spoke at a memorial ceremony for Elhai Taharlev, murdered in a ramming attack a month ago.

Bennett: 'We were here before the UN and we'll be here forever'

'Their strength gives us all hope'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett addressed bereaved families during Memorial Day ceremony in Holon.

'Their strength gives us all hope'

'The heroism of Yanai'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks of heroism of soldier who died protecting people during terrorist attack in a supermarket.

'The heroism of Yanai'

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 wins Jewish Home primaries

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.

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

'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.

'Jewish Home leadership consults with top rabbis'

Bennett supports Netanyahu's ultimatum

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett endorses Netanyahu's decision not to meet German FM if he meets with anti-Israel left-wing NGOs.

Bennett supports Netanyahu's ultimatum

'Listen to the survivors and remember their names'

Education Minister Bennett speaks at March of the Living, urges parents to ensure their children meet survivors, learn their stories.

'Listen to the survivors and remember their names'

Bennett with Torah scroll saved from Holocaust

Education Minister Bennett holds Torah scroll that survived Holocaust, says Holocaust survival testimony to Israel's greatness.

Bennett with Torah scroll saved from Holocaust

Bennett joins March of the Living

Education Minister says social media, aging of survivors makes Holocaust denial easier than ever.

Bennett joins March of the Living

'Liberman abusing Eli yeshiva'

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

'Liberman abusing Eli yeshiva'

Channel 10 airs false accusations against Education Minister

Channel 10 digs up book approved by leftist former Education Minister, blames current Education Minister for 'brainwashing.'

Channel 10 airs false accusations against Education Minister

Prayers on the way to the 'March of the Living'

Education Minister, bereaved parents, pray together on flight to Poland.

Prayers on the way to the 'March of the Living'

'Bennett is much more dangerous than Hezbollah'

Author of diatribe against religious Israelis reduces scope of article, insists Jewish Home leader worse than leader of terrorist group.

'Bennett is much more dangerous than Hezbollah'

'Ha'aretz newspaper surprises with new low'

Minister of Education Naftali Bennett responds to article condemning national religious public as 'more dangerous than Hezbollah'.

'Ha'aretz newspaper surprises with new low'

'You are the leaders of the next generation'

Education Minister attends event celebrating 50 years of a united Jerusalem, tells participants to always try to help their country.

'You are the leaders of the next generation'

Bennett: We have reached record levels of influence

Jewish Home leader addresses party members and activists at pre-Pesach celebration,states that Jewish Home is 'leading the State of Israel.'

Bennett: We have reached record levels of influence

Bennett urges cabinet meeting over Syrian chemical attack

Education minister says Syria chemical attack requires renewed security thinking by Israel.

Bennett urges cabinet meeting over Syrian chemical attack

Hotovely: The settlement enterprise is forever

Deputy Foreign Minister sees Trump era as 'a real window of opportunity for new political thinking - also for thinking about sovereignty.'

Hotovely: The settlement enterprise is forever

'I don't flip-flop on the issues'

Education Minister continues attacks on PM: 'I don't say that I'm against a Palestinian state, then say that I'm in favor of it.'

'I don't flip-flop on the issues'

Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with building

Ayoub Kara rips Education Minister, says Netanyahu is acting properly and without attracting unnecessary attention.

Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with building

'Bennett is attacking his own decisions'

Dep. Foreign Minister rips Jewish Home chief's criticism of PM. 'You're part of the cabinet, you approved this decision as well.'

'Bennett is attacking his own decisions'

Likud: Bennett is the last one who should preach

Likud officials fire back after Bennett criticizes Netanyahu over missed opportunity on U.S.-Israel relations.

Likud: Bennett is the last one who should preach

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

Jewish Home head rips Prime Minister: 'Instead of putting out alternatives, like Jewish sovereignty, we've gone back to two-state solution'.

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

'A worthy arrangement, the test will be in implementation'

Bennett addresses the policy agreements reached with the US administration regarding building in Judea and Samaria.

'A worthy arrangement, the test will be in implementation'