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Permissible to kidnap soldiers?

Permissible to kidnap soldiers? Police investigate MK Tibi for incitement

MK Ahmad Tibi's statement that kidnapping women and children is wrong but kidnapping soldiers is different to be investigated.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Gantz, who can't help, should at least not hurt'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's staff have denounced the accusations that he is deliberately hampering a hostage deal.

Bill barring teachers who studied in PA from teaching in Israel advances

Ministerial Committee for Legislation advances bill barring teachers who got their degrees in the PA despite opposition for Attorney General.

Smotrich in Metula:

Smotrich in Metula: We will continue to invest in the rehabilitation of the north

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Metula with the leadership of the Finance Ministry: We are committed to a thorough reconstruction of the entire region.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'No appointments before investigation'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has set an ultimatum for Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, stating he will not approve new generals in the IDF until investigation reports for October 7 are presented.

Interceptor fragment found outside Knesset building

Routine searches reveal two interceptor fragments outside Knesset building; no damage caused.

With toilet paper

With toilet paper | Watch: Protest held outside home of justice who visited terrorists

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen, following Ronen's visit to Nukhba terrorists in Ofer Prison. 'Winter clothes for terrorists? What about the hostages?'

Attack on Houthis:

Smotrich on the IAF's strike on Houthis: 'Very good things were done last night in Yemen'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich prays at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva as its hundreds of students celebrate a return to their city, praises IAF strike on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva: We need to act wisely, not hastily, on issue of A-G

MK Kathrin Shitrit criticizes behavior of Otzma Yehudit when it voted against the first reading of the budget: It only played into the hands of the opposition.

Yesh Atid to cover Gallant's absence in Knesset votes permanently

Yesh Atid sees that Gallant getting closer to its ranks serves it politically. 'When there's a chance of the government falling - Gallant will participate fully.'

Defense Minister Katz comes full circle: 'It was a very moving moment'

Defense Minister Israel Katz, a former paratrooper, shared the moment he came full circle during a visit to the peak of Mount Hermon.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Deal would be 'serious mistake,' now's the time to crush Hamas

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams proposed prisoner swap deal, stressing that it won't bring back all the hostages. 'Hamas is at its lowest point, this is not the time to throw them a lifeline.'

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF:

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF: Prepare to stay at summit of Mount Hermon until end of 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs IDF to prepare to remain in Syrian Golan Heights until Syria's political-security situation stabilizes.

Communications Min.:

Communications Min.: News and current affairs won't be funded by the public

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi presents new plan for public broadcasting, including cancellation of news and current affairs, dedicating a channel to Israeli productions.

Minister of Culture:

'Revoke budget from dance troupe that raised Palestinian flag during performance'

Culture Minister Miki Zohar calls on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to revoke budget from Batsheva Dance Company after it raised a Palestinian flag during performance.

Judges explain:

Judges explain: Netanyahu's testimony was canceled due to trip to Syrian Hermon

Judges in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's court case explain that his testimony was cancelled due to stormy weather forecasts later in the week.

Initiative:

Initiative: Caucus promotes law to prevent Palestinian state

Land of Israel Caucus promoting new law to require special majority of at least 80 MKs to approve an agreement for the transfer of territories - including Judea and Samaria.

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva: The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength

Likud MK Tally Gotliv expresses support for Minister Ben Gvir and criticizes the coalition's conduct, calling for regular meetings between the leaders of the parties in the coalition.

Netanyahu on Mt. Hermon:

Netanyahu on Mt. Hermon: 'IDF will remain here until another arrangement is found'

Netanyahu reviews IDF's deployment on Mount Hermon and sets deployment rules. Minister of Defense Katz emphasizes that the IDF must complete its ground entrenchment.

Proposed bill:

Proposed bill: Freedom of movement for Israelis in Gaza

New bill seeks to lift the ban on Israelis entering the Gaza Strip. "The entry ban is reminiscent of dark periods in Jewish history."

Gush Etzion:

Gush Etzion: Palestinian banquet hall at site where terror attack took place

Regavim Movement demands immediate enforcement regarding illegal banquet hall that was constructed at Al-Khader junction in Gush Etzion, where a 12-year-old was murdered in a shooting attack last week.

Budget approved, despite Ben Gvir-Smotrich dispute

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacks Minister Smotrich over state budget debate; and Otzma Yehudit threatens not to vote with coalition.

Ben Gvir threatens:

Ben Gvir threatens: 'We will operate independently of coalition'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to operate independently following cancellation of meeting to discuss dismissal of State Attorney, negotiations for hostage deal, and dispute with Treasury over budget.

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'Sinwar attacked because of judicial reform'

'Renewing discussions on parts of the judicial reform is playing into the enemies' hands,' says Chairman of the National Unity party, MK Benny Gantz.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Vast majority will support a deal, we're closer than ever

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms prisoner swap deal with Hamas 'closer than ever,' stresses that 'it's better to speak less.'

Itamar Ben Gvir to enlisting son:

Itamar Ben Gvir to enlisting son: 'Don't keep score, don't get confused'

Shuvael Ben Gvir, son of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, enlists in an elite unit. 'With G-d's help, you and your generation will lead us to victory.'

Anti-Israel policy:

Following anti-Israel policy, Israel is closing its embassy in Ireland

Following the Irish government's extreme anti-Israel policy, Israel has decided to close its embassy in Dublin.

Government approves:

Government approves: 200 million shekel to restore the north and return residents

The government approved a 200 million shekel budget for restoring public infrastructure, renovating buildings, and improving public spaces in northern communities.

Sa'ar, Lapid spar over closure of embassy in Ireland

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid dismisses recent moves by Ireland against Israel as 'criticism' and not antisemitism, leading Foreign Minister to respond, 'Shame on you, Yair!'

Eliezer Marom resigns from overseeing rehabilitation of north

Marom cites his reduced role following the appointment of Minister Ze'ev Elkin in announcing his resignation from position overseeing efforts to restore communities in northern Israel damaged by Hezbollah.

Ministry of Labor increases budget for daycare subsidies

Many families will receive an additional 200 NIS each month for daycare.

Minister Levin:

Minister Levin: I held back, the judges of the Supreme Court escalated

Justice Minister Yariv Levin publishes lengthy post, says the justices of the Supreme Court left him no choice but to act to restore the powers of the government.

MK Amit Halevi to DM:

MK Amit Halevi to DM: Bring for approval home demolitions of terrorists who caused injury

MK Amit Halevi appeals to Defense Minister Katz: Bring to the Cabinet a decision to demolish the homes of terrorists who have injured people - a step that will increase deterrence.

Murdered child laid to rest:

Murdered child laid to rest: 'Instead of buying him Tefillin, we bought a burial plot'

Thousands attended the funeral of Tuvia Simcha, the child who was murdered in a terrorist shooting attack near the tunnels checkpoint on Route 60 last night.

Supreme Court refuses external experts for selection committee

Judges on the Judicial Selection Committee informed the Justice Minister they oppose summoning external experts to their meetings.

Manhunt for the terrorist

12-year-old murdered in shooting attack in Gush Etzion, manhunt for the terrorist

12-year-old Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha murdered when terrorist opens fire on a bus near the Al-Khader Junction, before fleeing the scene. Two other people moderately injured, and two lightly injured. The terrorist has turned himself in.

Outside 'Victory Conference'

Outside 'Victory Conference': Tzvi Sukkot confronts Peace Now activists

MK Sukkot presents Peace Now protesters with a campaign the organization launched before October 7, 2023 massacre, says they should apologize to the victims of October 7.

Gallant after meetings in US:

Gallant after meetings in Washington: Hostage deal will lead to peace with Saudi Arabia

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that there is an opportunity to bring home the hostages, and connected it to peace with Saudi Arabia which would 'change the face of the Middle East.'

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: Israel will continue to crush the Iran-led axis of evil

'We will protect our existence, ensure our future, and work to forge peaceful relations with anyone who wishes to live with us in peace,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells Paraguay President Santiago Peña.

MK Moshe Passal:

MK Moshe Passal: 'It's time to fight antisemitism within Israel'

MK Moshe Passal calls to advance the bill to remove terror supporters from academia, 'We are turning a blind eye and ignoring the situation. Students cannot live in fear.'