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Lapid:

Lapid: 'Netanyahu is not a victim, but a whiner and a coward'

The opposition leader sought to condemn incitement to violence but simultaneously attacked Prime Minister Netanyahu in a way that belittled the incitement against him.

Liberman:

Liberman: 'I spoke with Bennett, we will meet again this week'

The chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu addressed the possibility of a joint run with various forces on the right and said he is having discussions on the matter with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Finance Minister:

Finance Minister: India-Israel cooperation has 'enormous potential'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets representatives of leading Indian infrastructure companies, stressing Israel's economic resilience and fiscal responsibility.

Bereaved father shouts:

Bereaved father shouts: 'The victims should fund the terrorist's defense?'

Emotions ran high during a Knesset Constitution Committee discussion regarding the funding of legal defense for terrorists who committed the October 7th massacre.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'The police do not belong to one political party or another'

The President addressed the farewell event for Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and called on leaders to ensure that the police force remains in national consensus.

Min. Chikli to Arutz Sheva:

Min. Chikli to Arutz Sheva: 'Israel has a lot to learn from Trump assassination attempt'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli accused the Attorney General of not acting against incitement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gov. decision:

Gov. decision: IDF compulsory service extended to 36 months. State Comptroller disapproves

The Law of Regular IDF Service was unanimously approved by the cabinet meeting. Soldiers enlisting in the next 5 years will serve 36 months.

'Shoot him in the forehead'

'Shoot him in the forehead': Netanyahu presented incitement clips against him to ministers

At the Cabinet meeting, video clips with quotes of incitement and threats towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were presented.

After Trump shooting:

Minister Strock warns after Trump shooting: There are dangerous threats against Netanyahu

Minister Orit Struk addressed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and called for decisive victory in the war.

Families of hostages:

Families of hostages: 'Deal with Hamas is surrender'

Residents of the north, bereaved families, and relatives of hostages protested outside the Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, calling for continued pressure on Hamas and against a deal with Hezbollah.

Mandatory IDF service to be extended to three years

The Cabinet has approved the change, and on Sunday the government will vote on Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's and the military's demand that conscripted soldiers serve for 3 years.

US’ embarrassing mistake:

US’ embarrassing mistake: Sanctions imposed on the wrong person

Due to a mistake, the US imposed sanctions on Aviad Sarid from Revava, whose name is similar to one of the Tzav 9 leaders.

An end to the crisis?

An end to the crisis? Shas, Otzma Yehudit, to vote with the coalition

Shas party slams National Security Minister for party's refusal to vote with coalition, stresses, 'Shas, as usual, will show responsibility and not create a crisis.'

Netanyahu vs. Ben-Gvir:

Netanyahu vs. Ben-Gvir: 'We must empty the Sde Teiman detention facility'

PM Netanyahu believes that all means must be taken so that Sde Teiman remains a temporary holding facility for detainees for investigation and sorting purposes before they are transferred to detention facilities.

Smotrich on prisoner swap:

Smotrich on prisoner swap: Isn't it time to start listening to us?

Journalist asks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich why the public should listen to his warnings about a potential prisoner swap deal, instead of to the other side. Smotrich: 'Because for 30 years, what I've said has turned out to be correct.'

Minister Margi:

Minister Margi: Ben-Gvir behaves as if he is the only one that matters

Minister Yaakov Margi criticized Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'He behaves aggressively and as a bully.' Ben-Gvir responded: 'Deri flirts with the left.'

Ganz vs Fox:

Ganz vs Fox: 'The blood spilled here was of Jews who warned us'

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council, Yisrael Ganz, claimed that the departing Major General Fox's claims of increased nationalist crime were incorrect.

Hostages' families warn:

Hostages' families warn: Proposed prisoner swap deal will leave most hostages in Gaza

Hostages families, members of the Tikva Forum, call to reject proposed prisoner swap deal, warn that agreeing to it will harm their loved ones.

Death threats against Minister Smotrich circulating online

Threats against the Finance Minister come after he called to fight terror in Tulkarm.

'Not pikuach nefesh'

'Not pikuach nefesh': Gafni criticizes Netanyahu over statement on Shabbat

MK Moshe Gafni, chairman of Degel Hatorah Party, condemns statement on talks for a hostage release deal which was released by Netanyahu on Friday night, after the start of Shabbat.

Gantz to Netanyahu:

Gantz to Netanyahu: 'Not the time for ego games when hostages are running out of time'

‘It’s not all up to you. But you must show commitment, determination and true intentions this time also. Even when the prices are higher,’ Benny Gantz, Chairman of the National Unity party, addressed PM Netanyahu,

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu: 'You will stand alone'

Ben-Gvir warned the Cabinet that he had not been elected for another group to make decisions. 'We are not ornaments.'

Mother of hostage:

Mother of hostage: Release of hospital director a war crime

'While that monster was released, I sit at home and my heart goes out to my son, just to touch and feel a bit the baby I brought into the world.'

Smotrich:

Smotrich: The security concept must change, Tulkarm must turn into rubble

Finance Minister meets heads of the local authorities of the Seam Zone, hears their concerns over the intensification of terrorism near the fence.

Two Jews rescued from Jenin

Two Jews from central Israel take a wrong turn, end up in Jenin. Palestinian Authority security forces escort them out and transfer them to Israeli forces.

Smotrich in Sderot:

Smotrich in Sderot: I will not be surprised if Sinwar agrees to a deal in the coming days

Minister of Finance during a visit to Sderot: History will not forgive those who stop the war at this stage.

Won the battle:

‘May God avenge his blood’ will appear on Cpt. Yudkin's tombstone

Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, has approved the Public Council for the Commemoration of Soldiers’ recommendation to add the words ‘May God avenge his blood’ on tombstones of fallen soldiers, at their families’ request.

'We've lost our minds'

'We've lost our minds': Israel reconnects Gaza to electricity

A water desalination and sewage treatment facility will be operated in Gaza directly from the Israeli electricity grid. Smotrich: 'We've lost our minds completely. With our own hands, we are rehabilitating Gaza.'

Likud poll:

Likud poll: Amir Ohana gains support, Gilad Erdan near the top

Poll of Likud party voters shows Defense Min. Yoav Gallant losing support, as returning ambassador Gilad Erdan takes his place.

State Attorney's Office:

State Attorney's Office: Saying Ra'am members are terrorists is freedom of speech

State Attorney's Office rejects appeal for removal of immunity of Minister Orit Strock after she called the members of Ra’am “terrorists”.

Aharon Barak's replacement at the ICJ chosen

Prof. Ron Shapira, rector of the Peres Academic Center, appointed the Israeli representative at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'A new town for every country that recognizes a PA state'

The Finance Minister criticized the release of the Shifaa Hospital director and said that he demanded of the Prime Minister to investigate the decision so that a similar situation would not occur in the future.

Brother of fallen soldier:

Fallen soldier's brother: My brother won't come back, we'll take comfort in enemy's defeat

Meir, brother of fallen soldier Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum, tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the moment the family received the bitter news, and the difficulty coping with it.

'The Democrats'

Labor and Meretz announce a merger; will be known as the Democrats

Israel's left-wing parties have merged, emphasizing that this is not only a technical block. The party list will be chosen in primaries by all members of the parties and any new members.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'The road to destruction is paved with despicable words'

President Herzog criticized the attacks against bereaved families: 'We must put an end to verbal violence and hatred that is bringing us to the edge of the abyss’

National Unity MK:

National Unity MK: ‘If PM forms unity gov. with Zionist parties, we are first to join'

On the split in society, MK Matan Kahana, of the National Unity party: ‘At 6:28 on 10/7, we were the closest to a civil war. We're almost back in the same situation.’

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'There is no substitute for victory'

Netanyahu opened this morning's Cabinet Meeting by stating: "We are committed to fighting until we achieve all our objectives. We will not end the war until we achieve all our objectives."

Binyamin Council:

Binyamin Council: PA construction plan a severe security threat

In a letter, the head of the Yesha Council details the dangers of the Palestinian Authority's takeover of the British Police Junction area through the strangulation of the surrounding area.

UTJ Leader:

UTJ Leader: 'It is forbidden to provoke the nations of the world'

UTJ leader Moshe Gafni met with US ambassador Jack Lew and said that spiritual leaders in Israel have always called for cooperation with the USA.

Pres. Herzog in Gaza area:

Pres. Herzog in Gaza area: ‘We must do everything to maintain Jewish presence here’

President Herzog toured the Eshkol Regional Council and Sha’ar HaNegev in the south. Dana Cohen, widow of the late Aviad Cohen, asked the president to endorse his call for unity.