Hezki Baruch

Government to advance independent commission of inquiry into October 7th Massacre

The government has decided to back an independent commission of inquiry into the events of October 7th, which will aim to receive widespread public trust.

October 7th massacre:

Ben Gvir: 'Investigate AG on October 7th massacre as well'

In a discussion on establishing a national inquiry committee, Minister Ben Gvir demanded to also investigate the Attorney General. The ministers prefer a non-political committee.

Gov to approve NIS 114 Million for Yeshivas, youth movements, and National Service

The new budget allocation will support Hesder yeshivas and higher yeshivas that encourage military service, youth movements, pre-military academies, the national service framework, student villages, Ofek preparatory programs, and local emergency response teams operating in the Negev and the Galilee.

'Path To Palestinian Statehood':

'Path To Palestinian Statehood': Ben-Gvir and Smotrich demand action from Netanyahu

The two demanded that Netanyahu oppose the U.S. statement at the UN, which said "to begin a process that offers a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and to the establishment of a state."

Yisrael Beyteinu MK demands funding to remove UNRWA facilities

MK Yulia Malinovsky demands immediate funding from the Finance Ministry for implementing the UNRWA laws after a prolonged delay in the actions required to apply the legislation.

MK Revivo

MK Revivo: 'PM will be acquited, no reason to seek a pardon'

Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo rejected President Trump’s call to ask President Isaac Herzog to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing confidence that Netanyahu will be acquitted.

Three Bedouins arrested after they threatened to murder Minister Ben-Gvir

Police arrested three Tel Sheva residents for threatening to murder Minister Ben-Gvir over demolitions; a taxi and camera were seized as the investigation continues.

Revealed:

Revealed: Military Censor authorized publication of Sde Teiman video

Deputy Chief Censor Meir Malka said the controversial Sde Teiman video was authorized for publication.

Ben Gvir

Ben Gvir: 'Terrorists who come to kill will only be released to hell'

Ben Gvir noted at a faction meeting that after the first reading of the death penalty for terrorists law in the plenum, the committee will begin accelerated discussions with the aim of quickly enacting the legislation.

Religious Zionist MK:

Religious Zionist MK to Arutz Sheva: Why Mamdani's victory is a good thing

MK Ohad Tal warns Mamdani’s win signals deep moral decline in US society but says it could spark a patriotic awakening to reclaim national values and direction.

Finance Minister declares:

Finance Minister declares: 0% tax for new immigrants

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer unveil groundbreaking initiative, offering new olim and returning residents major tax benefits.

Shin Bet data

Shin Bet data: 80% of terrorists released in Shalit deal returned to terror

In a confidential hearing of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, a Shin Bet representative said that 80% of the terrorists convicted of murder who were released in the Shalit deal returned to terrorism.

By a majority of 54 to 47

By a majority of 54 to 47: Communications Law passes first reading

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s bill, which includes broad regulatory reform, passes its first reading. Simultaneously, a bill to anchor the authority of rabbinical courts as arbitrators is approved as well.

Bill for death penalty for terrorists passes first reading

In confidential meeting, National Security Committee notes change in security bodies' positions, as bill to allow death penalty for terrorists passes first Knesset reading.

New bill proposes:

New bill seeks to revoke citizenship from Israelis who move to Gaza

Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Yitzhak Kroizer push legislation to strip citizenship or residency from Israelis who choose to live in Hamas-run Gaza, citing national security risks and aiming to block their return to Israel.

Inside MedEx:

Inside MedEx: Australian-Jewish doctors share aliyah dreams

Arutz Sheva joined the first-ever MedEx events in Sydney and Melbourne, meeting Jewish doctors planning aliyah and reporting firsthand on the challenges and motivations they face.

Shas declares resignations over delay in draft law

The Shas party has ramped up pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance legislation regulating the draft status of yeshiva students.

MK Moshe Saada:

MK Moshe Saada: Sovereignty? Actions matter more than slogans

MK Moshe Saada supports applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria but expresses reservations in an interview with Arutz Sheva about the timing of introducing the bill in the Knesset.

Preliminary reading:

Knesset passes Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill in preliminary reading

MK Avi Maoz's bill to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria passed in a preliminary reading with a one-vote majority. Likud MK Yuli Edelstein broke with his party to vote for the bill.

Hamas still possesses hundreds of rockets

Security officials warn Hamas still holds hundreds of rockets, over 10,000 weapons, and over half its tunnel network.

MK Tsega Melaku:

MK Tsega Melaku: 'The time has come to bring Haymanut Kasau and Moishe Kleinerman home'

MK Tsega Melaku (Likud) says that the state must bring missing children Moishe Kleinerman and Haymanut Kasau home, 'The state has proven that it can bring kidnapped people home - now it is these children's turn.'

Smotrich meets Bessent: 'We have true friends in Washington'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, thanking the Trump administration and discussing Gaza disarmament and expanding the Abraham Accords.

Egged under fire for map reading 'West Bank'

New Egged app labels Judea and Samaria as ‘West Bank’; rights group demands correction.

Will the haredim boycott?

Coalition to advance bill to split AG's position

'Passing this bill is first and foremost in the interests of the haredim, no one suffers from the Attorney General more than them,' coalition source says.

Watch:

Watch: Uriel Baruch laid to rest

Uriel Baruch laid to rest after his body was returned to Israel in the hostage deal.

Armed PA police spotted near Israeli town

Palestinian security forces entered the region of the Israeli town of Adam this evening after a mistake in coordination with the IDF.

Violence in south:

MKs Almog Cohen and Tzvi Succot attacked in Bir Hadaj and refuse to evacuate

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and MK Zvi Succot were attacked today by residents of Bir Hadaj in the Negev, following drone smuggling on the Egyptian border, but continued the tour to its end

After disrupting Trump:

Following disruption of Trump’s speech: Call for action against MKs Cassif and Odeh

After the disruption of US President Donald Trump’s address in the Knesset, B’Tsalmo files a complaint with the Ethics Committee, demanding sanctions against MKs Cassif and Odeh.

First publication:

Netanyahu takes action on drone threat from Egypt

Security forces succeed in shooting down only about half the weapons-smuggling drones infiltrating the Egypt-Israel border, sources say.

Eisenkot to Arutz Sheva:

Gadi Eisenkot to Arutz Sheva: A difficult deal made from a place of strength

Former MK Eisenkot at an event in memory of his son: "I see this deal as a dilemma, but it was made from the strength of Israel."

'No need to celebrate'

'No need to celebrate': MK Halevi will not attend Trump’s Knesset speech

MK Amit Halevi says he will not attend the US President’s speech at the Knesset. “The agreement is not a victory. We must acknowledge the pain and learn lessons.”

Ben-Gurion Airport prepares for Trump

The Israel Airports Authority is preparing for the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump. Passengers on Monday are advised to travel to the airport by Israel Railways, which will operate enhanced service.

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.

Watch:

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.'

Watch:

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.”