Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

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Knesset Constitution Committee approves Reasonableness Standard Bill

Knesset Constitution Committee approves bill limiting use of reasonableness ahead of its second and third readings in the Knesset.

Knesset Constitution Committee approves Reasonableness Standard Bill

Shouting match breaks out between Ministers Ben-Gvir and Gallant

The two ministers came clashed over administrative detention warrants. Prime Minister Netanyahu also got involved.

Shouting match breaks out between Ministers Ben-Gvir and Gallant

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'Your heart is closed off to the people, it's not too late'

The National Unity party chairman called on the Prime Minister to stop the judicial reform legislation and return to the negotiation table.

Benny Gantz: 'Your heart is closed off to the people, it's not too late'

Likud minister:

Likud minister: 'We have an Attorney General who supports the protest'

Min. David Amsalem slams AG Baharav-Miara, says 'she's Attorney General for the protest, not for the government.'

Likud minister: 'We have an Attorney General who supports the protest'

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Ben-Gvir scolds Smotrich: 'You can't talk to the PA'

Ben-Gvir attacked Smotrich for not voting against the cabinet's decision to preventing the collapse of the Palestinian Authority.

Ben-Gvir scolds Smotrich: 'You can't talk to the PA'

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: 'Unthinkable that group in military should threaten elected government'

PM Netanyahu: 'In a democracy, the military is subject to the government, in a military regime, the government is subject to the army.'

PM Netanyahu: 'Unthinkable that group in military should threaten elected government'

Ben-Gvir: 'Remove the shackles from police and soldiers'

The Ministerial Committee approved a bill to avoid prosecuting police officers and soldiers for actions taken while protecting IDF bases.

Ben-Gvir: 'Remove the shackles from police and soldiers'

Ben Gvir's proposed bill - and Gallant's warning against it

Defense Minister warns against bill that would allow National Security Minister to order administrative arrests for criminal suspects.

Ben Gvir's proposed bill - and Gallant's warning against it

Ahead of US trip:

Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's two red lines to Herzog ahead of his US trip

Netanyahu and Herzog discuss a host of issues, chief among them the Iranian nuclear threat and Iran's activities to destabilize the region.

Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's two red lines to Herzog ahead of his US trip

MK Rothman announces:

MK Rothman announces: Votes on Reasonableness Standard Bill to begin on Monday

Constitution Committee chairman informs committee members that the final day of discussions on the law will be this coming Sunday.

MK Rothman announces: Votes on Reasonableness Standard Bill to begin on Monday

Finance Minister announces: Customs-free milk imports

Finance Min. Smotrich says he will sign temporary order canceling import tax on milk, to relieve shortage.

Finance Minister announces: Customs-free milk imports

Netanyahu takes credit for Bennett's decision

PM Netanyahu claimed that his gov. decided to classify the YAMAM as the national counterterrorism unit, but Bennett gov. signed it.

Netanyahu takes credit for Bennett's decision

Minister Silman to protesters:

Minister Silman to protesters: Don't engage in a discourse of silencing

Environmental Protection Minister fires back after activists disrupt her speech at a conference in Tel Aviv.

Minister Silman to protesters: Don't engage in a discourse of silencing

In first reading:

Knesset approves reduction of reasonableness cause in first reading

Knesset approves first reading of law to reduce the reasonableness cause by a majority of 64 to 56.

Knesset approves reduction of reasonableness cause in first reading

Watch: Protesters try to storm Knesset

Knesset security ordered the closing of the guest stand and an inspection of protest signs hung throughout the day on the building doors.

Watch: Protesters try to storm Knesset

Netanyahu to Ben-Gvir:

'Relax, no discussions on concessions to PA today'

Ben-Gvir said he had heard about concessions to the PA. Netanyahu responded that no such moves would be made - 'not today.'

'Relax, no discussions on concessions to PA today'

Weapons reform:

Weapons reform: Civilian who neutralizes terrorist won't have weapon taken

Min. Itamar Ben Gvir and Israel Police agree on new policy allowing civilians who neutralize active terrorists to maintain their weapons.

Weapons reform: Civilian who neutralizes terrorist won't have weapon taken

Shilo Amir's last journey:

Soldier murdered near Kedumim laid to rest in Jerusalem

Hundreds of friends and family members taking part in the funeral procession of Sgt. Shilo Yosef Amir on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Soldier murdered near Kedumim laid to rest in Jerusalem

Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to Hamas' threats

Finance Minister responds to attack in Kedumim and a threat against him by Hamas.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to Hamas' threats

Ruckus in the Knesset:

Ruckus in the Knesset - MK Ayman Odeh: 'Long live Jenin!'

The Knesset approved a bill to prosecute anyone who publishes words of praise, sympathy, or encouragement for terrorists.

Ruckus in the Knesset - MK Ayman Odeh: 'Long live Jenin!'

Ben Gvir:

Ben Gvir to citizen who neutralized terrorist: You are a hero, you saved people's lives

National Security Minister speaks to Israeli who neutralized terrorist in Tel Aviv: I am going to give you public backing.

Ben Gvir to citizen who neutralized terrorist: You are a hero, you saved people's lives

Opposition MKs express support for IDF operation in Jenin

'We are all one front against terror,' MK Benny Gantz says of Jenin counterterror operation.

Opposition MKs express support for IDF operation in Jenin

Ethics Committee determines:

Knesset Ethics Committee determines: Rothman will not be punished for snatching megaphone

Knesset's Ethics Committee determines no sanctions will be imposed against MK Simcha Rothman following incident in New York last month.

Knesset Ethics Committee determines: Rothman will not be punished for snatching megaphone

Detainees' families up fight:

Detainees' families up fight: 'The US wants victims so our son is a victim without trial'

Families of terror victims' friends who are in administrative detention call on government members to boycott votes.

Detainees' families up fight: 'The US wants victims so our son is a victim without trial'

Ben Gvir slams Netanyahu:

Ben Gvir slams PM: 'Caving to those burning highway, calling for civil disobedience'

Judicial reform is 'cornerstone' necessary to create governance, National Security Min. Ben Gvir says.

Ben Gvir slams PM: 'Caving to those burning highway, calling for civil disobedience'

Far-left MK banned from Knesset committees

Among other incidents, the Ethics Committee cites an incident where MK Cassif told the friend of a terror victim, 'May it happen to you.'

Far-left MK banned from Knesset committees

Defense Minister Gallant:

Defense Minister Gallant: Settlers are law-abiding citizens, rioters are not from the area

Minister Yoav Gallant called recent violent riots by Jews in Judea and Samaria a "dangerous social phenomenon that has to be fought."

Defense Minister Gallant: Settlers are law-abiding citizens, rioters are not from the area

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Netanyahu expected to make 4th visit to China, assures members of Congress that alliance between Israel and US is 'key' and 'irreplaceable.'

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Otzma Yehudit MK:

Otzma Yehudit MK: An Arab driver cut me off and almost caused a fatal accident

MK Almog Cohen reports that a Skoda-type vehicle cut him off while driving at a high speed near Rahat.

Otzma Yehudit MK: An Arab driver cut me off and almost caused a fatal accident

Netanyahu partially caves to Druze leaders' demands

PM Netanyahu accepts advice from NSC chief, Shin Bet chief, and Police Commissioner, decides to pause work on turbines in Golan.

Netanyahu partially caves to Druze leaders' demands

Minister Goldknopf in Evyatar:

Minister Goldknopf in Evyatar: There will be 1,000 residents here, I am one of you

Minister of Construction and Housing visits Evyatar, seeks to encourage residents.

Minister Goldknopf in Evyatar: There will be 1,000 residents here, I am one of you

Eli terror attack:

Parents of attack victim: 'Nachman was with us for 16 years, G-d decided he needed to go'

Chaim and Ora Mordoff eulogized their 15-year-old son, who was murdered in the terror attack.

Parents of attack victim: 'Nachman was with us for 16 years, G-d decided he needed to go'

MK Orna Barbivai to run for mayor of Tel Aviv

Former Economy Minister seeks to replace Ron Huldai: I believe he will show responsibility and not run again.

MK Orna Barbivai to run for mayor of Tel Aviv

Nachman Shmuel Mordoff, teen terror victim, is laid to rest

'My heart is shattered to pieces, he only wanted to do good,' mother of 15-year-old terror victim says.

Nachman Shmuel Mordoff, teen terror victim, is laid to rest

Min. Strock at scene of attack:

Minister Strock at scene of attack: The situation is unreasonable and unfathomable

Minister of National Missions and Settlement Affairs at scene of massacre near Eli: This is unreasonable and intolerable.

Minister Strock at scene of attack: The situation is unreasonable and unfathomable

Moving:

Moving: Terror victims' family meets organ donation recipients

The family of Hallel and Yagel Yaniv met the patients who received the boys' corneas.

Moving: Terror victims' family meets organ donation recipients

Senior Likud MK defends peer:

Senior Likud MK defends younger peer: 'She doesn't understand coalition discipline'

Min. Miri Regev defends MK Tally Gotliv: 'She's an excellent MK, but she's still young and doesn't understand what coalition discipline mean

Senior Likud MK defends younger peer: 'She doesn't understand coalition discipline'

Israeli minister recites prayer for Moroccan king

Interior and Health Min. Moshe Arbel arrives in Morocco on official visit, recites prayer for Morocco's King Mohammed VI.

Israeli minister recites prayer for Moroccan king

MK Rothman to INN:

MK Rothman to INN: US and EU help Palestinian Authority undermine Oslo Accords

MK Rothman says foreign-sponsored illegal Palestinian construction threatens peace in the region.

MK Rothman to INN: US and EU help Palestinian Authority undermine Oslo Accords

MK Edelstein in Binyamin:

MK Edelstein in Binyamin: 'Palestinians causing damage for future generations here'

MK Yuli Edelstein spoke with INN during the Knesset Land of Israel Caucus tour of the Binyamin Region.

MK Edelstein in Binyamin:  'Palestinians causing damage for future generations here'