Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: No change in administrative detention policy
Defense Minister Israel Katz denies changing his stance on ceasing administrative detention in Judea and Samaria.
Arutz Sheva political correspondent
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Protesting former DM:
Protesting former DM: 'Ya'alon, you're a liar, give up your rank, give up your pension'
Right-wing activists from the Im Tirtzu organization hold early-morning protest outside the home of former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon. 'Go to military cemetery and beg forgiveness from the soldiers who fell.'
Sources:
Sources: IDF spokesman's words are a 'major warning sign'
Sources close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say he is likely to let IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari's statements slide following apology and reprimand from IDF Chief of Staff, but will not ignore such statements in the future.
Embarrassment for coalition:
Embarrassment for the coalition: Opposition leads to rejection of proposal against AG
Opposition members unexpectedly enter the Knesset plenum, thwarting proposal regarding the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
'Exceeded his authority'
IDF Spokesman criticizes government, is immediately reprimanded | 'Exceeded his authority'
IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari criticized Knesset legislation that would grant immunity to soldiers who pass on classified information, without authorization, to the political echelon.
Appeal to Minister Zohar:
Appeal to Minister Zohar: 'Stop screening of libelous films against IDF soldiers'
Ad Kan CEO Gilad Ach writes to Culture Minister about the scheduled screening at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque of films pushing anti-Israel natrratives.
Minister Katz reveals:
Minister Katz reveals: IAF participated in pager explosions
The Defense Ministry spokesperson changed the text of Defense Minister Katz's remarks at the Tel Nof Airbase to omit the detail, but in the footage it released he is heard clearly mentioning the attack that wounded thousands of Hezbollah terrorists.
Demolition of Ramat Arbel postponed due to lack of police forces
Police delay evacuation of Jewish community in the Galilee after finding that there are not enough personnel to assign to the demolition.
Knesset approves initial 2024 budget proposal
The Knesset has approved the first reading of an additional budget bill for the 2024 fiscal year, increasing expenditure to 760.5 billion shekels.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: Trump made 'clear and morally sound statements'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich thanks US President-elect Donald Trump for clarifying that Hamas will suffer a heavy blow if Israeli hostages are not returned prior to Inauguration Day.
Ben Gvir: He has my support
Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi is interrogated by Police Investigations Unit
The Israel Prison Service senior official who was investigated on suspicion of interfering with an investigation process and breach of trust is Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi.
Herzog responds to Ya'alon:
Pres. responds to Ya'alon: Claims of genocide, ethnic cleansing outright lies, blood libel
President Herzog attends international premiere of “The Children of October 7th" film, rejects accusations of ICC and former DM Moshe Ya'alon. 'IDF soldiers do not murder, and they do not carry out ethnic cleansing. Period.'
PM on Hezbollah mortar attack: Israel will respond forcefully
Defense Minister Israel Katz states that Hezbollah's firing of mortar rounds at Mount Dov will be met with a harsh Israeli response. "What was will not be."
Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:
Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: 'Attorney General trying to fabricate case against me'
'Attorney General on a witch hunt to bring down government,' says Ben Gvir, following arrest of senior Shin Bet officer and police officers suspected of bribery and breach of trust.
Gantz to Netanyahu:
Gantz to Netanyahu: 'Bring back the hostages; you'll have political support'
'Whenever Hezbollah raises its head, we must forcefully cut it down,' says head of the National Unity party on the ceasefire.
Minister Wasserlauf:
Minister Wasserlauf: 'I will relocate to the Galilee to oversee its rehabilitation'
Minister for the Negev and the Galilee Itshak Wasserlauf stated his intentions to move to northern Israel to oversee the region's post-war rehabilitation from up close.
'Harm to state security'
Bereaved father files complaint against Moshe Ya'alon: Harm to state security
Attorney Itzik Bonzel, father of Staff Sergeant Amit Bonzel who fell in Gaza, files complaint with Israel Police against former Defense Minister who alleged that IDF soldiers are committing "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: We're following the situation in Syria, enforcing ceasefire in Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to new recruits for the Armored Corps, stresses, 'We're aggressively enforcing the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, any violation is met by a powerful response by the IDF.'
On Lebanese border:
Smotrich: IDF must maintain freedom of action to strike Hezbollah
'Many called me an extremist, today everyone understands how necessary it was to remove the threat on Israel's northern border,' says Bezalel Smotrich.
Gallant:
Gallant: 'Ya'alon's lies aid the enemy'
Recently-dismissed Defense Minister responds to former Defense Minister's claims that Israel is committing 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza. 'Ya'alon should learn the facts and apologize to the soldiers.'
Defense Minister Proposes:
Defense Minister Proposes: Demolish homes of terrorists who failed to kill
The Defense Minister plans to propose demolishing the homes of terrorists who injured Israelis but failed to kill any, expanding the current policy.
Minister Ben Gvir: Stop the noise from mosques
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir instructs top police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to noise complaints.
After Smotrich's pressure:
After Smotrich's pressure, US says it will block recognition of PA state at UNSC
Israeli government approves extending indemnities to PA banks for another year to prevent the PA economy from collapsing after the Biden Administration assured Israel it would veto any UN Security Council resolution recognizing a Palestinian State.
'Don't stop fighting'
Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire: 'Don't stop fighting'
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.
Severe incitement
Severe incitement: Telegram channel calls for murder of Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick
Palestinian Arab Telegram channel with over 100,000 followers called for the murder of former MK Yehuda Glick.
Finance Min. to Labor Min.:
Finance Min. to Labor Min.: Add special status for reservists to daycare subsidy criteria
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich requests that Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur add a special status for IDF reservists, allowing them to receive daycare subsidies.
Amid ceasefire:
Amid ceasefire: Local leaders announce return to routine, Katz overrules
Heads of authorities in the Golan and Galilee inform residents of a return to routine after talks with the defense establishment. Minister Katz rejects the IDF's recommendations and reverses the decision.
Ben Gvir to hostage families:
Ben Gvir to hostage families: 'I'm not prepared to have another 1000 Sinwars'
Representatives of the hostage families confront Minister of National Security | MKs Meirav Cohen and Shelly Tal Meron were removed from session.
Professor urges draft refusal:
Professor urges draft refusal: What Israel is doing in Gaza is like a war of extermination
Prof. Yael Barda, lecturer and advisor at Hebrew University, claims Israel is 'carrying out ethnic cleansing,' urges refusal to serve in the IDF as 'the most powerful tool.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich earns new title: Grandpa
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and his wife Revital welcome their eldest son's first child, a boy.
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'
The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'
Parents disrupt hearing:
Bereaved parents at Supreme Court: 'The enemy gets aid, what about the hostages?'
Parents who lost children during the war disrupted a Supreme Court hearing regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza: 'It's crazy that the State of Israel sends aid to Hamas.'
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on his government to enhance efforts to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the critical need for their immediate return.
Iranians send bait to government ministers: Invitation to Chabad event in NY
An innocent message received by ministers with an invitation to a Chabad event in New York aroused their suspicions. Israeli security sources ascertained that it was sent by Iranians.
PM and ministers condemn violence against IDF Central Command Head
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemns the act of violence against the Head of IDF Central Command, Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth; all Government ministers support this condemnation.
Samaria rabbi offers alternative to administrative detention
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, Rabbi of Samaria, spoke with the Minister of Defense after he announced the cessation of using administrative detention and suggested an alternative.
Ayelet Shaked refused entry to Australia
Former Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked refused visa to enter Australia, over her opposition to a Palestinian state. 'An antisemitic decision and a black day for Australian democracy.'
Drama at the Hague:
ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant
ICC issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant for 'crimes against humanity.'
Douglas Murray moved by ancient High Priest's bell
'In an age when everything is 'digital and momentary, such an object reminds us of the depth and meaning of Jewish tradition,' says Douglas Murray.
Knesset approves:
Knesset approves: Denial of benefits to convicted terrorists
The new law stipulates that benefits will be denied to those who have been convicted of terrorist offenses or declared terrorist operatives. MK Yulia Malinovsky: "An end to the disgrace."
