Hezki Baruch

At site of 2008 massacre

Netanyahu listens to Megillah at Merkaz Harav

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife, Sara, and son, Yair, attend a Purim Megillah reading at Merkaz Harav Yeshiva library, where a terrorist murdered eight students.

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Hundreds attended the funeral of the three Biton siblings killed by an Iranian missile in Beit Shemesh. Their grandmother Lillian called them “pure children" and urged unity, saying, “We must be united and trust the Torah to save us."

Wife of rocket victim:

Wife of rocket victim: 'Noam will bury his father instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah'

Pnina Cohen recounts the Iranian missile strike that claimed the lives of her husband and mother-in-law.

Once in a generation opportunity:

Once in a generation opportunity: Netanyahu speaks to Iranian nation in Farsi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video in Farsi directly addressing the Iranian people, urging them to seize a “once-in-a-generation opportunity" to take action and overthrow the regime.

Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to media following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Javier Milei to light torch on Mt. Herzl?

Transportation Minister Miri Regev intends to propose to Argentine President Javier Milei to light a torch on Israel's Independence Day.

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Watch: US Embassy begins service in Judea and Samaria for the first time ever

Yesha Council Head Yisrael Ganz presents Amb. Huckabee with "honorary citizenship" in thanks for the decision to open consular services for Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

It could be cheap here:

It could be cheap here: Smotrich bypassed the vote and signed a new order

After the Knesset plenum rejected the order to expand the VAT exemption to $150, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a new order raising the exemption to $130, which will take effect at midnight.

Insubordination in Likud increases

Arutz Sheva has learned that after shooting down Min. Smotrich's VAT exemption order, Likud MKs warned that they will not vote for the conscription law either.

Yisrael Beytenu MK criticizes Gantz: He’s wasting votes for the change bloc

MK Evgeny Sova rules out a minority government in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News and explains why Benny Gantz could pave the way for a right-wing victory in the next elections.

Defeat for coalition

Defeat for Netanyahu and Smotrich: Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

MKs from Likud and Otzma Yehudit vote against the measure, while many ministers are absent during the vote on expanding the VAT exemption law, dealing the coalition a defeat.

Likud MKs against Smotrich's bill

Likud MKs promise to vote against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's order raising exemption ceiling for personal imports to $150.

Bereaved Father:

Bereaved Father: 'Judge Kabub must be killed!'

A bereaved father denounced the security considerations keeping some information classified and called for the death of a Supreme Court judge.

Screenshot battle and blame game between Netanyahu and Gantz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Naftali Bennett and Benny Gantz on social media, claiming that with the formation of the Bennett-Lapid government, the transfer of funds to the Gaza Strip was renewed and increased.

AG, State Attorney walk out of Cabinet meeting

The Attorney General and State Attorney left the government meeting after their demand to allow the head of the Investigations and Intelligence Division, Superintendent Boaz Balat, to participate in the discussion was denied.

Illegal construction:

Residents of Har Hevron warn: 'Do not risk our lives'

Regavim calls for a halt to illegal infrastructure work in the Hevron Hills, including paving roads, installing power poles, and connecting them to the power grid, near a closed military zone.

Bennett backtracks: Ben Gvir has no place in my government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett retracts 'unity government' statements, clarifying that he will not sit with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

The law that saved 600 million shekels

During a meeting with soldiers from the Nahshon Unit, MK Simcha Rothman presented the Visual Conferencing Law, which served as a temporary provision during the war and saved approximately 600 million shekels.

Tensions with Iran:

Home Front Command on high alert due to tensions with Iran

Knesset committee hears from Major General Shai Klapper on Israel’s preparedness for multi-theater scenarios, focusing on protection systems, plans for full coverage in a decade, and accurate population alerts.

Bereaved Mother:

Bereaved Mother: 'May all your colleagues end up on a gallows'

A bereaved mother addressed Arab opposition members present in a committee meeting today, accusing them of supporting terror and denying the massacre.

Confrontation in Knesset

Confrontation in Education Committee: Why won't you condemn the massacre?

MK Tzvi Sukkot criticizes MK Sameer Bin Said, demanding he condemn the October 7th massacre during a discussion regarding inciting teachers within the education system.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Next term goal - abolish Oslo, encourage Arab emigration from Judea and Samaria

The Religious Zionist Party holds an event marking the "Settlement Revolution," which includes the establishment of dozens of new outposts and the strengthening of Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

At Idan Amedi concert

Rom Braslavski takes stage at Idan Amedi's concert: I am here thanks to you

Former hostage Rom Braslavski thanks IDF soldiers during a tribute evening at an Idan Amedi concert, moving the audience. "I salute you."

Smotrich: Set a new policy for returning hostages

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Bring the Law to Adopt the Conclusions of the Shamgar Committee to the Cabinet for Decision."

Shikma Jail:

MKs visit Bezalel Zini in the Shikma Jail

MK Zvi Sukkot visited Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini, at Shikma Prison. Zini is being held on suspicion of involvement in a cigarette smuggling affair to Gaza.

Government approves:

Government approves: Supplementary airport to be built in the Negev

Decision aims to prevent aviation bottlenecks and strengthen emergency preparedness as air traffic continues to surge.

Ahead of Ramadan:

Ahead of Ramadan: Ben Gvir visits terrorists' cells

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir conducted a tour of Ofer Prison this morning with the Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, Kobi Yaakobi. "From the 'all-inclusive hotel' to real prisons."

Worrying surge in violence against bus drivers

A new report warns that 77% of drivers experienced verbal abuse and 54% were physically attacked just since the beginning of 2026.

Regev to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Regev to Arutz Sheva: An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran

Transportation Minister Miri Regev speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump, which will focus on the Iranian threat.

Minister Miri Regev:

Minister Miri Regev: '60% of road accidents in Arab sector'

Transport minister outlines tougher traffic penalties and public transportation expansion plans.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present to President Trump Israel's position on the negotiations with Iran during his trip to the USA.

Split of Arrangements Law

Split of Arrangements Law approved: Shas and Degel HaTorah support, Agudat Yisrael opposes

Despite requests from the Arab parties to turn the vote into a confidence vote in the government, MKs Goldknopf, Porush, Maoz, and Tessler oppose.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'Destroy the Iranian regime, there is no other way'

Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich said in an interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News that Israel cannot tolerate the continued existence of Iran’s current regime.

MK Succot pops into Gush Etzion school

MK Tzvi Succot arrives at Gush Etzion school for surprise visit, to examine emergency preparedness.

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, to meet in Washington to discuss US-Iran negotiations.

Smotrich's revolution continues

Smotrich's revolution in Judea and Samaria continues: 5 settlements officially regularized

Recognition has been granted to five new settlements, joining 20 others that were recently regularized. Smotrich: "We are killing the idea of a Palestinian state."

Netanyahu: 'Bennett always opposed conquering Gaza'

In closed meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar forged documents.

Bereaved parents:

Bereaved parents: 'Stop Hamas supporter from building a hotel in Jerusalem'

Bereaved parents' plea to the Mayor of Jerusalem: 'Do not allow the businessman who supported Hamas to build a hotel in the Old City.' Municipality removes plan pending completion of a 'thorough review.'

Judges beware:

MK Tally Gotliv vows to defy High Court over Ben Gvir

Talking to Arutz Sheva, MK Tally Gotliv said that Itamar Ben Gvir is the Minister of National Security, and he will remain so, despite the High Court order.

Proposed Bill: One Chief Rabbi for Israel

MKs from Yisrael Beytenu have submitted a bill to amend the Chief Rabbinate Law, with the aim of abolishing the division between th Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi and Sephardic Chief Rabbi.