At a cabinet meeting ahead of the new school year, Benjamin Netanyahu urged students to study the Bible and their Jewish heritage. ‘Our objective is to carry out an education revolution,’ he said. ‘This will be based on two things: excellence and Zionism. Excellence, to enable every child to realise their potential, and Zionism, based on the study of the Bible and Jewish heritage, to understand why the Jews are in Israel. First of all, the study of the Bible. We must make a major effort - this is the basis for why we are here, why we have returned here, why we stay here.’ Education Minister Naftali said, ‘We need to highlight our national values, Zionism, love of country and service to the state, and the strengthening of our shared Jewish roots. Knowledge is a critical word.’