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Exclusive:

Exclusive: Ben-Gvir orders cancellation of PA conference in Jerusalem

The Minister of National Security signed an order prohibiting the conference planned to take place in Wadi Joz.

During talks with Hamas

During talks with Hamas: Netanyahu's commitment to bereaved families on the war

Members of the Hagvura Forum board met with the Prime Minister and urged him not to end the war without meeting all the goals and before Hamas is completely defeated.

Ben Gvir opposes deal: We will not accept Hamas

Minister of National Security to oppose hostage deal over release of hundreds of terrorist murderers. In meeting with Prime Minister, he will draw a red line.

50 Arabs attack Jews near Carmel in Southern Hebron Hills; Four injured

Around 50 Arabs violently attacked six Jews near Carmel in the Southern Hebron Hills. Four Jews were hospitalized with head injuries; IDF forces restored order and made arrests.

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Watch: Injured soldier pulls off prosthetic leg in statement to Netanyahu

Injured IDF soldier Ophir Engelsman demands War against Hamas continue to victory. 'We were not wounded in vain; we did not lose limbs — arms, legs — for us to go and surrender to the enemy.'

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Watch: Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen sings Psalm 121

Shortly after the terrorist who commanded the attack on the shelter from which he was abducted was eliminated, Eliya Cohen sang the moving Psalm with Israeli singer Yonatan Razel.

Yehoshua Shani to Netanyahu:

Yehoshua Shani to Netanyahu: 'Don't compromise or yield to Trump'

Gevura Forum chairman Yehoshua Shani calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu not to yield to American pressure for a deal that would harm Israel's interests.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: You have no mandate to end the war without defeating Hamas

National Security Minister Ben Gvir in a post on X after Shabbat: “Mr. Prime Minister, you have no mandate to end the war without a complete defeat of Hamas.”

Judea, Samaria leaders head to US:

Yesha Council delegation heads to US: Netanyahu must make a historic decision

An unprecedentedly large emergency delegation departs for New York to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with President Trump.

Opposition leaders:

Opposition leaders: We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.

Escalation in Judea and Samaria:

Escalation in Judea and Samaria: Dozens of rockets found in Ramallah, terror cell arrested

Security forces conduct Ramallah-area raid, arresting terror cell which produced rockets intended for use against Judea and Samaria communities.

Over 1,000 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Hundreds of housing units and a new industrial zone in settlements were approved, and the Supreme Planning Council has advanced over 25,000 units since the start of the year.

Religious Zionist party cancels party primaries

Temporary provision to pass responsibility for choosing candidates to 150-member forum instead of party-wide elections. Smotrich to remain chairman, guaranteed spots on list.

Be'er Sheva residents prevent incitement display

A demonstration planned by far-left groups in central Be'er Sheva was canceled after right-wing activists published its location.

Smotrich planning to cancel party primaries

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to bring proposal to kill party members' ability to choose representatives, hand control to a small forum instead.

MK Saada to Arutz Sheva:

MK Moshe Saada to Arutz Sheva: Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway

MK Moshe Saada insists a ceasefire is only justified if all hostages return and slams aid transfers that he says strengthen Hamas.

MK Sukkot:

MK Sukkot: 'Airborne smuggling of weapons on Egyptian border - an existential threat'

During a tour of the Paran Brigade, MK Zvi Sukkot warned about hundreds of smuggling operations of armed drones every month and called for an appropriate response to the threat.

Security concern:

Security concern: Rocket located recently near Route 443

A rocket was detected in the village of Niama near Route 443. Palestinian security forces arrested the terrorists but have not yet handed them over to the IDF.

Jerusalem:

Jerusalem: Swastikas drawn on religious youth movement headquarters

Swastikas and anti-Bnei Akiva graffiti were discovered on the movement’s Jerusalem HQ. Deputy Mayor Arieh King demanded police action, linking it to last week’s Ramot terror attack.

Tel Aviv outrage:

Tel Aviv Storm: Police announcement sparks criticism from community leaders

Tel Aviv community leaders strongly attack police announcement that special requests must be submitted for approval of 'sensitive prayers' over the High Holidays, 'Mayor Huldai has pushed Tel Aviv to the extreme.'

Police commissioner, Ben-Gvir tout cooperation at toast

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Daniel Levi dismissed reports of tensions between them at a shared Rosh Hashana toast.

32 years later:

32 years later: The bill that will undo the Oslo Accords

MK Tzvi Succot's new bill seeks to grant the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee the power to determine if an agreement is being violated and to annul it.

Ministers criticize AG

Ministers criticize AG: 'Next political assassination only a matter of time'

During the government’s ceremonial meeting marking 50 years of the YAMAM unit, ministers—including the Prime Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Yoav Kisch—attacked the Attorney General.

Netanyahu hints: Attempt on Hamas leaders in Doha failed

Following strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at strike's failure, writing that 'getting rid of' Hamas leaders will remove 'main obstacle' to ending war, freeing hostages.

Terrorist neutralized using a belt and chair

Off-duty police officer and civilians who were guests at a hotel in Tzuba recount how they worked together to neutralize a terrorist who began stabbing guests.

Footage from court:

In court: Younger brother of man suspected of harming terrorist bursts into tears

Supreme Court holds hearing on Saar Ofir, who has been held for nine months without trial on suspicions of harming a terrorist.

'The great loss hasn't set in'

Jerusalem attack victim Sarah Mendelson is laid to rest

Hundreds gathered in Jerusalem to mourn Sarah Mendelson, Bnei Akiva staff member murdered in Jerusalem terror attack. Family and friends celebrated her life and leadership in a moving funeral.

Minister Ben Gvir:

Minister Ben Gvir: 'Easing conditions for terrorists increases terror'

Minister of National Security praises those who neutralized the terrorists in the Ramot Junction attack, 'Have your weapons on you at all times, this saved lives today.'

MDA Jerusalem Director:

MDA Jerusalem Director: 'Scene was very difficult, it was hard to reach there'

Magen David Adom Regional Director, Uri Shaham, spoke with Israel National News at the scene of the terrorist attack in the capital and described the first moments after receiving the news of the shooting.

Yesha Council:

Yesha Council: Most Likud ministers support broad sovereignty

Most Likud ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, support applying sovereignty over most of Judea and Samaria.

Meets Gadi Eisenkot

Liberman meets Eiseknot, continues to push 'guidelines for the next government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman meets with Gadi Eisenkot as part of ongoing efforts to establish a unified Zionist platform for a future government.

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Disgusting political abuse of our children'

Itzik Bonzel, father of Sgt. Amit Bonzel who fell in Gaza, removed a political poster with names of fallen soldiers from main street in Jerusalem.

MK Forer at Khan al-Ahmar

MK Forer at Khan al-Ahmar: 'Netanyahu inaction is not sovereignty but abandonment'

MK Oded Forer and young members of Yisrael Beytenu demonstrated at Khan al-Ahmar to protest what he described as Netanyahu’s government preventing the evacuation and failing to implement Israeli sovereignty.

Idan Shtivi's father:

Idan Shtivi's father: 'My prayers were not wasted, they went to the other hostages'

Idan Shtivi, who was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and whose body was recovered last week, was laid to rest.

'Policy is binding': Ben Gvir rejects AG's position

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara's letter, rejects claims over roadblock policy.

Chief of Staff to Cabinet:

Chief of Staff to Cabinet: 'You want blind obedience? Find someone else'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir fumes at Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting, urging, 'There's a deal on the table, we need to take it.'

Jerusalem fundraising event for Gaza canceled - 'Funds may find their way to Hamas'

Following a complaint by the Btsalmo organization, the police deemed an event organized by the far-left Standing Together in central Jerusalem as illegal.

Father of hostage:

Father of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal: The world must pressure Hamas, not Israel

At a press conference in Tokyo with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Ilan Gilboa-Dalal criticizes the international community for pressuring Israel instead of Hamas.

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.