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Yesha Council to send delegation to Trump inauguration

The delegation is also expected to participate in other events during the inauguration and meet key figures in the American Jewish community.

Due to increasing threats:

Security for Minister Amichai Eliyahu beefed up due to increasing threats

First publication: Following the recommendation of officials from the Israel Security Agency the security detail for Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu has been raised to the highest level.

Deputy Knesset Speaker:

Deputy Knesset Speaker: 'Everyone must serve, it's not about haredim'

MK Evgeny Sova criticizes the broad conscription law, labeling it as a 'draft evasion law' that disrespects soldiers and is irrelevant in light of the war.

Yesha Council CEO:

Yesha Council CEO: We must act quickly and decisively

After murderous attack in Samaria, Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim demands action: Iran seeks to establish a foothold within Judea and Samaria.

IDF chief opens up about the fall of Assad's army

Northern Command chief Ori Gordin speaks about the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, says officers in Assad's military 'simply took off their uniforms and disappeared.'

MK Limor Sohn Har-Melekh:

MK Limor Sohn Har-Melekh: 'Treat terrorists in Judea and Samaria like those in Rafah'

MK Limor Sohn Har-Melekh talks about her brother-in-law's injury in today's fatal attack in Samaria and calls on the IDF to take a tougher stance against terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

Finance Committee approves compensation for southern Israel

The temporary finance committee, chaired by MK Moshe Gafni, approved the extension of compensation payments to affected businesses due to recent conflicts in the south.

Minister Karhi to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Karhi to Arutz Sheva: We're used to crises, Ben Gvir issue will be resolved too

Minister Shlomo Karhi unfazed by the coalition crisis and Otzma Yehudit's vote against the budget: "The government is expected to fulfill its term."

Mother of Slain Hostage:

Mother of Slain Hostage: 'Hannukah will always be Yotam's holiday'

Iris Haim, the mother of hostage Yotam who was tragically killed by IDF fire after escaping Hamas captivity, spoke at a Knesset event about women's bravery in the war.

Senior Gov. official:

'Haredim and Ben Gvir are going to bring down the government'

A senior government official expresses concern about Agudat Yisrael's threats to join Otzma Yehudit MKs and vote against some of the state budget laws.

35 haredi officers join Israel Police

In the shadow of significant concerns regarding haredim enlisting in the IDF, a new course of haredim have been certified for a variety of roles in the Israel Police.

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: No to an irresponsible deal

Eliyahu Libman, whose son Elyakim was murdered on October 7, explains his opposition to the hostage release deal in its current form.

Bereaved father warns:

Bereaved father warns: Releasing terrorists will result in the deaths of more Israelis

Herzl Hajaj, father of Lieutenant Shir Hajaj who was murdered in a terrorist attack, warns in a conversation with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News: Releasing terrorists as part of a hostage deal will have serious consequences.

Permissible to kidnap soldiers?

Permissible to kidnap soldiers? Police investigate MK Tibi for incitement

MK Ahmad Tibi's statement that kidnapping women and children is wrong but kidnapping soldiers is different to be investigated.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Gantz, who can't help, should at least not hurt'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's staff have denounced the accusations that he is deliberately hampering a hostage deal.

Bill barring teachers who studied in PA from teaching in Israel advances

Ministerial Committee for Legislation advances bill barring teachers who got their degrees in the PA despite opposition for Attorney General.

Smotrich in Metula:

Smotrich in Metula: We will continue to invest in the rehabilitation of the north

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Metula with the leadership of the Finance Ministry: We are committed to a thorough reconstruction of the entire region.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'No appointments before investigation'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has set an ultimatum for Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, stating he will not approve new generals in the IDF until investigation reports for October 7 are presented.

Interceptor fragment found outside Knesset building

Routine searches reveal two interceptor fragments outside Knesset building; no damage caused.

With toilet paper

With toilet paper | Watch: Protest held outside home of justice who visited terrorists

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen, following Ronen's visit to Nukhba terrorists in Ofer Prison. 'Winter clothes for terrorists? What about the hostages?'

Attack on Houthis:

Smotrich on the IAF's strike on Houthis: 'Very good things were done last night in Yemen'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich prays at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva as its hundreds of students celebrate a return to their city, praises IAF strike on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva: We need to act wisely, not hastily, on issue of A-G

MK Kathrin Shitrit criticizes behavior of Otzma Yehudit when it voted against the first reading of the budget: It only played into the hands of the opposition.

Yesh Atid to cover Gallant's absence in Knesset votes permanently

Yesh Atid sees that Gallant getting closer to its ranks serves it politically. 'When there's a chance of the government falling - Gallant will participate fully.'

Defense Minister Katz comes full circle: 'It was a very moving moment'

Defense Minister Israel Katz, a former paratrooper, shared the moment he came full circle during a visit to the peak of Mount Hermon.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Deal would be 'serious mistake,' now's the time to crush Hamas

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams proposed prisoner swap deal, stressing that it won't bring back all the hostages. 'Hamas is at its lowest point, this is not the time to throw them a lifeline.'

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF:

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF: Prepare to stay at summit of Mount Hermon until end of 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs IDF to prepare to remain in Syrian Golan Heights until Syria's political-security situation stabilizes.

Communications Min.:

Communications Min.: News and current affairs won't be funded by the public

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi presents new plan for public broadcasting, including cancellation of news and current affairs, dedicating a channel to Israeli productions.

Minister of Culture:

'Revoke budget from dance troupe that raised Palestinian flag during performance'

Culture Minister Miki Zohar calls on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to revoke budget from Batsheva Dance Company after it raised a Palestinian flag during performance.

Judges explain:

Judges explain: Netanyahu's testimony was canceled due to trip to Syrian Hermon

Judges in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's court case explain that his testimony was cancelled due to stormy weather forecasts later in the week.

Initiative:

Initiative: Caucus promotes law to prevent Palestinian state

Land of Israel Caucus promoting new law to require special majority of at least 80 MKs to approve an agreement for the transfer of territories - including Judea and Samaria.

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva: The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength

Likud MK Tally Gotliv expresses support for Minister Ben Gvir and criticizes the coalition's conduct, calling for regular meetings between the leaders of the parties in the coalition.

Netanyahu on Mt. Hermon:

Netanyahu on Mt. Hermon: 'IDF will remain here until another arrangement is found'

Netanyahu reviews IDF's deployment on Mount Hermon and sets deployment rules. Minister of Defense Katz emphasizes that the IDF must complete its ground entrenchment.

Proposed bill:

Proposed bill: Freedom of movement for Israelis in Gaza

New bill seeks to lift the ban on Israelis entering the Gaza Strip. "The entry ban is reminiscent of dark periods in Jewish history."

Gush Etzion:

Gush Etzion: Palestinian banquet hall at site where terror attack took place

Regavim Movement demands immediate enforcement regarding illegal banquet hall that was constructed at Al-Khader junction in Gush Etzion, where a 12-year-old was murdered in a shooting attack last week.

Budget approved, despite Ben Gvir-Smotrich dispute

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacks Minister Smotrich over state budget debate; and Otzma Yehudit threatens not to vote with coalition.

Ben Gvir threatens:

Ben Gvir threatens: 'We will operate independently of coalition'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to operate independently following cancellation of meeting to discuss dismissal of State Attorney, negotiations for hostage deal, and dispute with Treasury over budget.

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'Sinwar attacked because of judicial reform'

'Renewing discussions on parts of the judicial reform is playing into the enemies' hands,' says Chairman of the National Unity party, MK Benny Gantz.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Vast majority will support a deal, we're closer than ever

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms prisoner swap deal with Hamas 'closer than ever,' stresses that 'it's better to speak less.'

Itamar Ben Gvir to enlisting son:

Itamar Ben Gvir to enlisting son: 'Don't keep score, don't get confused'

Shuvael Ben Gvir, son of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, enlists in an elite unit. 'With G-d's help, you and your generation will lead us to victory.'

Anti-Israel policy:

Following anti-Israel policy, Israel is closing its embassy in Ireland

Following the Irish government's extreme anti-Israel policy, Israel has decided to close its embassy in Dublin.