Foreign Affairs And Defense Committee

MK interrogated over alleged leak of committee protocols

MK Gilad Kariv interrogated by police over alleged leak of confidential protocols from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

MK Gilad Kariv summoned for questioning by police

MK Gilad Kariv summoned for questioning under caution next week on suspicion of leaking classified protocols from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Haredi soldiers:

'They threw stones and diapers at me'

Meir Shemtsov, a haredi who served in the IDF, called for haredi leaders to work against the stigma that drafting holds in haredi communities.

Senior intelligence officer:

Military action led to hostage release deal

Senior intelligence officer reports to Defense Committee on IDF's actions to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages, tensions in Persian Gulf.

Report:

Hamas has recruited thousands of terrorists during the ceasefire

Analysts believe that Hamas has recruited about 20,000 new terrorists since the beginning of the war and several thousand in the months of the ceasefire alone.

Rabbi Yaakov Meidan:

'Strive for equality, haredi society is alienated'

Rabbi Yaakov Meidan, dean of Yeshivat Har Etzion, criticizes evasion of IDF service. 'The burden is unbearable; rabbis should give students the choice if to serve.'

MK Evgeny Sova to Arutz Sheva:

'IDF should prepare for a law which drafts everyone'

MK Evgenny Sova speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel News about what he heard from the Chief of Staff during a meeting of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, and about the need to promote a law that drafts everyone into the army.

Edelstein announces:

'The committee I head will produce a true draft law'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Yuli Edelstein, met with IDF soldiers and promised to push the draft law, 'I am leading the draft law for our combat soldiers.'

Haredi MKs:

'Wake up, you invented the draft quotas'

A heated discussion took place today at the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee regarding the haredi draft law.

Defense Minister Katz:

'New law to include personal sanctions on draft dodgers'

Defense Minister Israel Katz today laid out the key points of the proposed haredi draft law, among them a list of economic penalties for failure to meet enlistment goals.

State Attorney confirms:

Preliminary investigation underway against Labor MK Gilad Kariv

State Attorney's Office confirms that investigation is underway against MK Gilad Kariv for leaking a document from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

IDF Spokesman apologizes for criticizing proposed law

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari apologized for his criticism of the 'Feldstein Law', admitting he overstepped his boundaries.

Anti-UNRWA bill facing final approval

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill against UNRWA in second and third reading; to be brought to a Knesset plenary vote shortly.

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor

The letter was delivered at the beginning of a Knesset committee meeting by MK Zvi Sukkot, calling for the Prosecutor to see the truth.

Break-in to Sde Teiman:

MK Sukkot insists: 'I was doing my job'

'I fully stand behind what I did': MK Zvi Sukkot does not regret breaking into the Sde Teiman base after reservists' arrest and says, 'I was doing my job.'

Gallant:

10,000 soldiers needed immediately

'The IDF is an institution that belongs to all of us and not to any political party. Unlike planes or bombs, soldiers cannot be brought from abroad, so we need to recruit more.'

Gallant abandons meeting with Foreign Affairs Comittee

The Defense Minister left a meeting with the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, who supervise the Defense Ministry, after disagreeing with their demands.

Gallant refuses to allow Intelligence Subcommittee to visit Gaza

The subcommittee members have criticized the decision, claiming that the Defense Minister is preventing them from carrying out their responsibilities.

Likud MK:

'Draft law must go through us'

Yuli Edelstein, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair, warns: 'Any attempt to circumvent the Knesset regulations and prevent the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee from handling the draft law will meet an appropriate response.'

Test-run for PA workers? ‘don't repeat mistake’

Likud outraged by PM’s remarks that a test-run was being held to bring back Palestinian workers to Israel. Netanyahu’s advisors claimed that this was only a one-time plan.

Knesset holds first debate on left-wing violence

MK Zvi Sukkot led a deliberation on left-wing activist violence, harassment, and vandalism. 'This is one step closer to victory,' he commented.

Knesset to hold meeting on left-wing violence

MK Tzvi Succot: 'The time has come to deal with those who do not live in Judea and Samaria and continually hamper the settlers.'

Netanyahu:

'The number of Oslo victims is the same as Oct. 7'

Netanyahu: The difference between Hamas and the PA is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now and the PA wants to do it in stages.

MKs demand demolition of homes of 'unsuccessful' terrorists

Several MKs are demanding a debate on the demolition of homes of terrorists who only wound victims instead of killing them.

Yuli Edelstein:

'Every attack on Israel has Iran's fingerprints on it'

The Foreign and Defense Committee Chairman met with counterparts from the Baltic states to discuss military and intelligence cooperation.

Opposition outraged:

Knesset committee quick to meet on illegal Arab outposts

Opposition livid that discussion on Palestinian outposts was scheduled within days, while young settlement waited six months.

Arab MK: 'It's my security and it's my foreign affairs'

Arab MK Mara'ana joins Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee 'to be on guard,' says option of Gaza war 'doesn't work.'

Iran escalation

Former MK Anat Berko: Israel will not allow a nuclear Iran

Former Head of the Cyber Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee stresses the importance of monitoring Iran closely.

MK Hauser: Gideon Sa'ar is Netanyahu's worst nightmare

The head of Israel's foreign affairs committee thinks that New Hope is headed for the top.

Gabi Ashkenazi to head Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

"This is a significant role with great importance to Israel's security. We must not allow a vacuum on the security-political issue."

Yogev warns: Anxiety up, fortitude down

Foreign Affairs & Defense Committee visits Gaza area: 'No doubt solution lies in occupying Gaza, destroying terror, return to normal life.'

The absence of Jewish outrage

Open Jew and Israel-haters are now in the US Congress

MK Haskel's new role

Likud MK to head subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee which deals with foreign policy and public relations.

'What hurt us is that they told us to keep quiet'

Mother of Avera Mengistu, held captive in Gaza, laments failure to bring back her son. 'My son would not be there if they acted right away.'

'End the disgrace'

IDF base: More than 50 thefts in one year

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discusses IDF battle against thefts from bases, fire zones; 'Armed soldiers robbed in broad daylight.'

Classified report: IDF isn't prepared to fight Syria

Likud MK refuses to sign report because it criticizes PM Netanyahu.

EU Parliamentarians visit Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

EU parliamentarians visited the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and heard security analysis from committee head Avi Dichter.

'It's time someone up there screams 'enough'!'

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee tours Har Hevron area after terror attacks, meets victims' relatives.

MK Yogev praises security forces in fight against terror

Jewish Home MK and other members of Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee visit Judea and Samaria communities.

Knesset invites foreign journalists to explain their reporting

Members of Foreign Press Association angered over Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee invitation over biased reporting.

Russia assures Israel: We're not passing weapons to Hezbollah

Following internal probe of its military, Russia tells Israel that it is not passing weapons on to Hezbollah.

Defense Ministry: Forcing haredim to serve in army backfires

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee prepares to update Draft Law according to haredi parties' demands.

Did Barak's Iran Divulgences Harm Israel's Security?

Foreign Affairs and Defense Comm. chair will investigate why military censor cleared information on possible Iran strike for publication.

Arab List Willing to Forego Sensitive Security Committee

Tibi says party willing to take financial influence instead of access to defense committee, heading off serious security concerns.

Arafat's adviser in charge?

'Buji Has Lost his Mind'

Nationalist MKs pounce on Labor head who won't rule out letting MK Ahmed Tibi into Knesset's sensitive Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

'Deep Concern' over Impact of Elections on Defense Budget

Israel needs over 1 billion shekels to return to the security level before Protective Edge, Elkin says.

Netanyahu's Statements Raise Fears of 'Disengagement'

PM 'doesn't want one state from Sea to Jordan, must separate from Palestinians,' after ruling out talks. MKs warn of unilateral steps.

Labor MK Suspended from Committees Over Media Leak

MK Omer Bar-Lev suspended from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for leaking a letter that should have been classified.

Netanyahu, Lapid End Portfolio War

A six-month standoff prevented the appointment of a permanent chairman to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Lapid Loses Battle for Key Knesset Committee

MKs Elkin and Levin will head the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Netanyahu Finally Decides on Chair of Key Knesset Committee

Ofer Shelah and Ze'ev Elkin to serve as rotating heads of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over Key Knesset Committee

Opposition leader files appeal in protest of delay in the appointment of a chairman to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Edelstein: No Agreement on Chairman for Knesset's Defense C'tee

Speaker Edelstein says Netanyahu, Lapid are not close to agreeing on a chairman for the key committee.

Report: Deri Foiled Yishai's Appointment to Head Key Committee

Shas chairman reportedly foiled an attempt to appoint rival Yishai as temporary head of Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee.

Lawmaker Admits: Likud’s Small Size a Challenge

The Likud party’s ‘unprecedented’ attempt to rule with just 1 of every 6 Knesset seats poses a challenge, says MK Levin.

Edelstein to Temporarily Head Most Important Committee

Knesset Speaker plans to appoint himself as temporary Chairman of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee due to coalition spat.

Lieberman: Another Prisoner X? Nonsense

Head of Defense Committee says Israel takes care of its prisoners.

Knesset Approves Call-Up of 70,000

Government approves expanding call-up to include 70,000 reservists in further sign of impending ground operation.

Call to Declare a 'Special Situation' in Israel's South

The powerful Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense committee is calling for a 'special situation' in Israel's south as rockets rain down.