Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

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'No section for ending war':

'No section for ending war': Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

PM Netanyahu to present Min. Itamar Ben Gvir with draft of Biden ceasefire proposal, sources say.

'No section for ending war': Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu:

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu: Announce that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas

Right-wing organizations urge PM Netanyahu to reject Biden's ceasefire plan: Withdrawal from the Strip means canceling all the military achievements we achieved in the war.

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu: Announce that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas

Former Minister David Levy dead at 86

During his 36 years in politics, the Moroccan-born politician had served as Immigrant Absorption Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Minister, and Foreign Minister.

Former Minister David Levy dead at 86

Bereaved families:

Bereaved families: 'We will not agree to any capitulation to Hamas'

The Gevurah Forum demands an urgent meeting with the War Cabinet regarding the outline of the proposed deal with Hamas.

Bereaved families: 'We will not agree to any capitulation to Hamas'

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'I will back government in prisoner exchange deal'

Israeli President Herzog commented on the proposal presented by US President Biden to release hostages: "It is imperative to bring them home as part of a deal that maintains the security interests of the State of Israel."

President Herzog: 'I will back government in prisoner exchange deal'

Live:

Live: IDF not ready to recruit 3,000 haredim

A discussion is taking place at the on petitions demanding the recruitment of yeshiva students and the prevention of funding for institutions whose students do not enlist.

Live: IDF not ready to recruit 3,000 haredim

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten:

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten: We won't be part of gov't that agrees to Biden outline

The right blasts the hostage release deal presented by the US President. Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: We will disband the government if the outline is approved.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten: We won't be part of gov't that agrees to Biden outline

Danny Danon may be appointed as ambassador to the UN

Gilad Erdan will finish his role as the ambassador to the UN this summer, and it is becoming clear that his replacement will be senior Likud MK Danny Danon.

Danny Danon may be appointed as ambassador to the UN

After two weeks:

After two weeks: Netanyahu and Gallant hold private meeting

The meeting comes before the War Cabinet is set to convene and in the wake of threats by the ministers from the National Unity Party to resign from the government.

After two weeks: Netanyahu and Gallant hold private meeting

Staff Sergeant Eliya Hilel laid to rest

Eliya, who was murdered in a ramming attack in Samaria last night, remembered as one of the best soldiers who saved his comrades in Gaza.

Staff Sergeant Eliya Hilel laid to rest

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'Israel must go to war in Judea and Samaria'

Smotrich visits town of Bat Hefer: 'Anyone who talks about establishing a Palestinian state abandons the residents of Sharon and central Israel to death and endangers the existence of the State.'

Smotrich: 'Israel must go to war in Judea and Samaria'

'We'll advance alliance with Meretz'

Yair Golan wins Labor Party leadership primaries: We will advance the alliance with Meretz

Former MK Yair Golan elected to the position of chairman of the Labor Party after running against a slate of relatively unknown candidates.

Yair Golan wins Labor Party leadership primaries: We will advance the alliance with Meretz

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Fake news from the Ministry of Defense

In the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense has been issuing publications against the Minister of Finance, claiming that he is stopping the purchase of new ammunition for the IDF.

Smotrich: Fake news from the Ministry of Defense

Father of hostage reveals:

Father of hostage reveals: Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, reveals admission by Yesh Atid's MK Meir Cohen that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not preventing a prisoner swap deal from taking place.

Father of hostage reveals: Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

Nikki Haley lands in Israel, will meet with released hostages

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley was met at the airport by MK Danny Danon, and will tour communities near the Gaza border.

Nikki Haley lands in Israel, will meet with released hostages

Beit El demonstrates against Arab workers

The Beit El council explained to the residents that the use of Arab workers was intended to establish an educational building, stressing: 'The construction site is securely guarded by IDF soldiers.'

Beit El demonstrates against Arab workers

Because of Otzma Yehudit MK

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation because of Otzma Yehudit MK

Lapid refuses to sign proposed bill to commemorate victims of Hamas attack because it was initiated by Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer.

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation because of Otzma Yehudit MK

MK plays massacre video for hundreds in Nashville

MK Ohad Tal play the video of the abduction of surveillance post operators on October 7th for hundreds of supporters at a rally in Nashville, Tennessee.

MK plays massacre video for hundreds in Nashville

Murder at Binyamin Farm:

Murder at Binyamin Farm: Farm cameras spot terrorist with knife at gate to farm

Security camera footage taken just three hours after the murder of Binyamin Achimeir shows the terrorist at the gate to the farm where he worked, knife still in hand.

Murder at Binyamin Farm: Farm cameras spot terrorist with knife at gate to farm

Netanyahu against Barkat:

Netanyahu against Barkat: He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies

Prime Minister fires back after Minister Nir Barkat said that "Netanyahu and Gallant are cowards."

Netanyahu against Barkat: He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

'80% of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria support the terrible massacre of October 7, Palestinian state will try to repeat the massacre of October 7 again and again,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.

Netanyahu: Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

Preliminary reading

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev passes preliminary reading

According to the 1991 Negev Law communities of southern Mount Hebron and the town of Kiryat Arba geographically fall in the legally recognized Negev, but they have been excluded from the law.

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev passes preliminary reading

After ICC decision:

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA after ICC decision

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands Prime Minister Netanyahu take immediate measures against the PA for its activities against Israel.

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA after ICC decision

Former MK Eitan Cabel leaving the Labor Party

Former Labor MK says he decided to cancel his membership in the Labor Party after it refused to sign a letter condemning the ICC for equating Netanyahu and Hamas leadership.

Former MK Eitan Cabel leaving the Labor Party

Following uproar:

Following uproar: Israel to return equipment confiscated from AP news agency

After condemnation from the White House, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi orders to return equipment taken from Associated Press, even though the agency "transmitted broadcasts to Al Jazeera about the locations of our forces in the northern Gaza Strip."

Following uproar: Israel to return equipment confiscated from AP news agency

Minister Miki Zohar:

Minister Miki Zohar: Military control of Gaza will result in hundreds of casualties

Culture and Sports Minister urges fellow Likud lawmakers to think twice before calling for Israeli military control of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Minister Miki Zohar: Military control of Gaza will result in hundreds of casualties

Mother of hostage:

'No time for waiting around'

Einav Zangauker, mother of the hostage Matan Zangauker said to Minister Gallant: 'Matan was kidnapped alive, he is still alive now, but you want to abandon him to die.'

'No time for waiting around'

Shouting match in Likud meeting

Fellow members of the Likud denounced Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for not doing his job correctly.

Shouting match in Likud meeting

Gantz's ultimatum for the Prime Minister

Blue and White leader Minister Benny Gantz has set an ultimatum for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding that he create a strategic plan after the war is war.

Gantz's ultimatum for the Prime Minister

Until Erdoğan's rule ends

Import tax rate on Turkish goods to be raised to 100% until Erdoğan's rule ends

The decision by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich come in response to Erdoğan's decision to stop all Turkish exports to Israel, in violation of the free trade agreement between the countries.

Import tax rate on Turkish goods to be raised to 100% until Erdoğan's rule ends

Defense Min. on the Gaza border:

Defense Minister: Additional forces will join the operation in Rafah

'A number of tunnels in the area have already been destroyed – Hamas’ faucets are being shut,' Defense Min. Yoav Gallant says during visit to Rafah.

Defense Minister: Additional forces will join the operation in Rafah

Gush Etzion:

Arabs uprooted an orchard; the residents planted anew

Arabs from Za'atara uprooted an orchard near the settlement of Nokdim. The locals replanted there on Yom Ha'atzmaut with Israeli flags and a singing of Hatikvah.

Arabs uprooted an orchard; the residents planted anew

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law submitted by MK Gantz during the previous Knesset

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law approved in first Knesset reading in January 2022, calls on all parties which supported it then to stand behind it now as well.

PM Netanyahu revives Draft Law submitted by MK Gantz during the previous Knesset

Tel Aviv University:

Anti Anti-Israel protest against students celebrating Nakba Day

Dozens came to protest against students celebrating Nakba Day and wore kaffias. The police separated the two groups. MK Almog Cohen was attacked and called a “Nothing.”

Anti Anti-Israel protest against students celebrating Nakba Day

Netanyahu on UN resolution:

PM on UN resolution: ‘We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre’

Israeli government rejected UN decision to upgrade Palestinian Authority’s status. Netanyahu attacked: "We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre. We will not let them establish a terrorist state."

PM on UN resolution: ‘We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre’

Ben Gvir:

Minister Ben Gvir: 'They want us to send food to Gaza? Then give us Ariel and Kfir Bibas’

Ben Gvir joined the marchers in Sderot who demanded the resettling of the Gaza Strip and added that, ‘We must encourage the residents of Gaza to voluntarily leave.’

Minister Ben Gvir: 'They want us to send food to Gaza? Then give us  Ariel and Kfir Bibas’

US calls for action

Truck carrying aid to Gaza set on fire, US calls on Israel to take action

Protesters who blocked the trucks unload the supplies and throw them on the road. Two protesters detained and removed from the scene by the police.

Truck carrying aid to Gaza set on fire, US calls on Israel to take action

Knesset Speaker:

Knesset Speaker: The generation of the 2023/4 war has proven its true strength

Speaker Amir Ohana, to 120 outstanding female and male soldiers: ‘This is a generation that has not fallen short of any generation that came before it.’

Knesset Speaker: The generation of the 2023/4 war has proven its true strength

President’s House Project:

President’s House Project: Commemorating memories of the fallen and murdered in the war

President Isaac Herzog launched an emotional project in memory of the fallen and murdered in the Swords of Iron War.

President’s House Project: Commemorating memories of the fallen and murdered in the war

Cabinet meeting

Cabinet meeting | Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's tweet, Netanyahu laughed

Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's post in which he attacked President Biden. Ben-Gvir: 'There should be more Tweets like that, I expect you all to join me.'

Cabinet meeting | Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's tweet, Netanyahu laughed