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Likud estimates: Knesset will dissolve during winter session

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu estimates that if negotiations for prisoner swap fail, he will be able to approve it -even if Smotrich and Ben Gvir oppose.

10/7 Anniversary:

Minister Regev, head of national memorial event for 10/7 anniversary

Minister Miri Regev has been appointed as head of the national memorial event, commemorating the first anniversary of the 10/7 Hamas terrorist attack.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Put pressure on Hamas, not on Israeli government'

Netanyahu on the hostage deal: 'There are things we can be flexible on and there are things which we will insist on. We know how to distinguish between the two very well.

Gideon Sa'ar:

Gideon Sa'ar: 'Withdrawal from Lebanon and Gaza led to a loss of control'

Gideon Sa'ar spoke to the Civilian Investigative Committee and claimed that the misconception surrounding Gaza was led by the political echelon with the support of the security services and the media.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: Remove Kahanism from the government

President Isaac Herzog confronted left-wing demonstrators who insulted him, and called to remove Kahanism from the government.

'Violence must not happen'

Heads of councils in Samaria against violence in Jit: Violent rioters are not welcome here

The head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, and the head of the Kedumim Council, Ozel Vatik, issue joint statement criticizing the riot by far rightists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit.

Smotrich in Metula:

Smotrich in Metula: Move the security belt to southern Lebanon

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a working meeting in Metula and sends a message to Hezbollah: Don't mess with us. Israel must go to war against Hezbollah.

Lapid answers Arutz Sheva:

Lapid answers Arutz Sheva: 'These are my limits on a hostage deal'

Opposition leader says his limits on how far he is willing to go to secure a hostage deal are the parameters of the deal currently on the table.

Historic moment:

New town in Gush Etzion: on 602 dunams, to be named Nahal Heletz

Civil Administration sets jurisdiction of new town in Gush Etzion. Smotrich: 'No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop Jewish construction.'

Minister: Visit to Temple Mount was coordinated with Netanyahu

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf says Tuesday visit to Temple Mount was coordinated with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'I sent a letter requesting to ascend the Mount, they received the letter.'

Unusual collaboration:

Unusual collaboration: Shas and Yesh Atid promote law prohibiting ascent to Temple Mount

After a break of ten years, Aryeh Deri and Yair Lapid collaborate to promote a bill prohibiting ascent to Temple Mount. MK Amit Halevi: 'They are harming the State of Israel.'

On the eve of 9 Av:

On the eve of 9 Av: Mediation agreement between MK Rothman and Brothers in Arms

A mediation agreement between MK Simcha Rothman and Eyal Nave of Brothers in Arms, in which the two apologized to each other and reconciled their differences, was submitted to the court.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Winds of divisiveness are back. Bring the hostages home'

President Isaac Herzog’s special message screened at the Tisha B’Av Hostage Square rally in Tel Aviv: 'I will support any deal that will bring our hostages home and protect our security interests.'

Appalling:

Appalling: Posters with photographs of fallen soldiers vandalized

Bereaved families hung posters of hundreds of fallen soldiers, with the inscription 'In their death they commanded us victory." Some of the signs were vandalized.

Yesha and Samaria Council Heads:

Yesha and Samaria Council Heads: 'Jewish residents of Samaria oppose violence'

Yesha Council Head, Yisrael Gantz, and Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, release a joint statement: 'It is forbidden to take the law into one’s own hands.'

Return of the Judicial Reform:

Minister of Justice Levin: 'Starting point is change in High Court of Justice'

During the cabinet meeting held today, Justice Minister Yariv Levin supported renewal of the judicial reform frozen during the war.

Haredim vs. AG:

Haredim vs. AG: Unfortunate decision, child abuse

Haredi parties criticized the decision to stop subsidizing daycares for yeshiva students eligible for enlistment. "A direct blow to Haredi women who go out to work for their livings."

New restrictions on Palestinian Arab labor in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has tightened the regulations on the entry and security of Palestinian Authority Arab workers employed at construction sites and industrial areas in Judea and Samaria.

Lamentations at the entrance to the Netzarim Corridor

Organizations calling for the resettlement of the Gaza Strip appealed to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, requesting that he allow the reading of the Book of Lamentations on the night of Tisha B'Av at the entrance to the Netzarim corridor.

Force 100:

Force 100: 'Leaked videos endanger state security'

A Force 100 soldier addressed the controversial video from inside the Sde Teiman detention facility for the first time, saying its publication had harmed Israel as a whole.

Fmr PM Olmert:

Fmr PM Olmert: 'One day the Hilltop Youth will shoot at us'

The former Prime Minister opened his remarks about the October 7th massacre with an unrelated attack on the Hilltop Youth.

Following recognition of 'Palestine'

Following recognition of 'Palestine': Israel's unusual action against Norway

Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered revocation of diplomatic status of eight Norwegian representatives who are managing relations with the Palestinian Authority. 'Anyone who attacks us, manages unilateral policy against us, will pay a price.'

One year after investigation on tweets he posted, case against Elisha Yered closed

One year after Elisha Yered was questioned on suspicion of 'incitement to terrorism,' for tweets he posted, the case against him has been closed.

Hebrew University lecturer:

Hebrew U. lecturer: 'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

Dr. Michael Wolfowicz, of the Hebrew University's Institute of Criminology, says to Knesset Constitution Committee, 'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

Supreme Court:

At Supreme Court, families protest talk of imprisonment conditions of Nukhba terrorists

'Our children are hostages in Gaza, who is concerned with their conditions? Who is concerned with Kfir Bibas?' |Families outraged at Supreme Court hearing on imprisonment conditions of Nukhba terrorists.

Police descend on Foreign Ministry offices in Jerusalem

Following undercover investigation, Lahav 433 police unit raids Foreign Ministry office over diplomatic passports.

Early-morning protest outside Chief Military Prosecutor's house

Im Tirtzu activists protested in front of the house of the Chief Military Advocate General against the intention to call a Hamas operative as a witness against soldiers.

In honor of Ariel Bibas:

Knesset building illuminated in orange in honor of Ariel Bibas

Knesset building illuminated in orange to match the hair color of five-year-old who is marking his birthday in Hamas captivity.

Sister of hostage lookout:

Sister of hostage lookout: 'We dream about Karina returning home; it gives us strength'

Sasha talks about the coping, hope, faith and calls for unity, as her sister Karina celebrates her birthday in Hamas captivity.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I'm not making changes to the deal, Hamas is'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the government meeting regarding the negotiations for the deal and the Iranian threats of retaliation over the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.

Watch:

Watch: Protesters disrupt Supreme Court hearing on PA case

The Supreme Court discussed this morning a petition by the Palestinian Authority against the State of Israel. Bereaved families attended the hearing and clashed with the lawyers representing the PA.

Indictment filed against man who threatened to murder Netanyahu

Man arrested on suspicion of threatening to murder Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted and his arrest extended.

Break-in to Sde Teiman:

MK Sukkot insists on the break-in to Sde Teiman: 'I was doing my job'

'I fully stand behind what I did': MK Zvi Sukkot does not regret breaking into the Sde Teiman base after reservists' arrest and says, 'I was doing my job.'

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Investigate the way soldiers were arrested'

President Isaac Herzog believes that "an immediate, sensitive, and responsible investigation of the way soldiers were detained is necessary.'

Smotrich:

Smotrich: I support the justified protest, but call to obey the law

Finance Minister says he backs the protesters who protested against the arrest of eight soldiers, but asks: Do not break into the bases and do not confront our brethren - the soldiers and the police officers.

Netanyahu, Gallant condemn break-in at Sde Teiman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant both condemned the protesters and Knesset members who broke into the Sde Teiman base this afternoon.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'We will talk to Nasrallah with fire'

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich arrived at the scene of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams and met with the head of the council, Dolan Abu Salah: 'The massacre of the children of Majdal Shams is inconceivable.'

Israel's updated proposal to the USA

Israel has delivered an updated Israeli ceasefire-prisoner swap proposal to American officials before its transfer to mediators.

Smotrich on rocket strike: 'Nasrallah must pay with his head'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to attack on the Druze village of Majdal Shams, calls on Israel to eliminate Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.

Likud MK:

Likud MK: IDF did not keep its promise to haredim

'Secular public must understand that may haredim who enlisted in the IDF did not return to their community, because the IDF did not keep its promise,' MK Galit Distel Atbaryan says.