Critical Knesset Vote:
Critical Knesset Vote: Netanyahu to back Opposition MK for judicial selection committee
PM to back Opposition MK for spot on judicial selection committee - but will also agree to push parts of judicial reform unilaterally.
Arutz Sheva political correspondent
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Police forced to remove violent protesters from MK's speech
Three arrested following violent disruption of Economy Min. Barkat's speech in Sderot. 'Stop being so violent.'
Education Committee:
Education Committee: Complaints about kosher food on trips were not handled appropriately
Education Committee discusses issue of kosher food during school activities. 'Responsibility lies with the school principals.'
Avigdor Liberman:
Avigdor Liberman: 'Expect agreement on judicial reform - this week'
MK Liberman, chair of Yisrael Beytenu, says 'no chance' his party will join Netanyahu government. 'The sky will fall first.'
Haredi MK accuses:
Haredi MK accuses: 'Now we know who is at fault for glitches in electricity supply'
MK Gafni demands: 'Why did you not operate all of the systems, to ensure supply of electricity would not cease?'
Tel Aviv:
Tel Aviv: Leftist protesters spit on, yell at Minister Katz
Anti-government protesters attack Energy Minister at a conference in Tel Aviv, calling him "pig, fatso, Putin's friend".
Hadar Goldin's parents:
Hadar Goldin's parents: Are they waiting for us to grow old and die?
Parents of soldier whose body is being held by Hamas criticize government after 110th straight week of protests.
Liberman willing to sit with Netanyahu - but not with 'messianics'
MK Avigdor Liberman, chair of Yisrael Beytenu, says he is willing to sit with PM Netanyahu, but not with 'haredim' or 'messianics.'
Heckled abroad, MK Rothman receives warm welcome upon arriving home to Israel
Dozens of right-wing activists greet MK Simcha Rothman at Ben-Gurion Airport, praising him & demanding the government pass judicial reform.
Boston:
Leftist protester attempts to violently attack Likud MK in Boston
Israeli leftist attempts to physically attack Economy Min. Nir Barkat during protest in Boston, local police arrest attacker.
MK Sukkot at scene of attack:
MK Sukkot at scene of attack: The checkpoints must be returned
MK Tzvi Sukkot visits scene of Huwara shooting attack, demands that the military checkpoints be returned in order to save lives.
In first:
In first, hesder yeshiva students to be allowed to request gun license
'This is a process which will save lives, allow fighters who protect Israel to protect themselves and their families,' Min. Ben Gvir says.
Mansour Abbas to INN:
Mansour Abbas to INN: Ben Gvir doesn't want to meet with us
Ra'am chairman blasts National Security Minister, tells INN: Ben Gvir paralyzed the system and withdrew police forces from Arab communities.
PM Netanyahu:
PM Netanyahu: 'Cost of living is not predestined fate - we will fight it'
'Israel does not need to be more expensive than most of the developed countries in the world,' PM Netanyahu says.
Finance Min. meets Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Rabbi
Finance MIn. Bezalel Smotrich meets Rabbi Meir Kahane, congratulates him on candidacy for Chief Rabbinate.
Knesset Speaker to set out on historic visit to Morocco
MK Amir Ohana of the Likud is the first Speaker of Knesset to be invited for a state visit to the parliament of a Muslim country.
Ukraine:
Ukraine: Chief rabbi visits Jewish woman hit by Russian shelling
'World must stop Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, innocent people are killed every day,' Ukraine's Rabbi Moshe Asman says.
National Unity prepares for party primaries
The party's election process is being slowed reportedly due to disagreements between its different factions.
Levin blasts Israel's judiciary, vows overhaul will be back on the agenda
'The justice system turned its back on the Jews murdered in Gush Katif.' Justice Minister blasts Israeli judiciary in fiery Knesset address.
Minister Shlomo Karhi:
Minister Shlomo Karhi: If we do not reach agreements, we will move ahead
Communications Minister says the government will push ahead with judicial reform if no agreements are reached with the opposition.
International pressure to drop law against foreign interference
Nonprofit Law initiated by Likud MK Kallner would heavily tax organizations receiving donations from foreign governments.
Following all-night marathon:
Following all-night marathon: Knesset approves 2023-2024 budget by a majority of 64 to 55
Arrangements Law for 2023-2024 approved as well. Netanyahu: We're continuing for four good years. Liberman: A dark stain on Israel.
Ben Gvir:
Ben Gvir: If the Likud wants to go to elections - so be it
Otzma Yehudit announces they will not fulfill their commitments to the coalition until they receive budget for the Negev and the Galilee.
Jerusalem mayor vows construction of new neighborhood in Atarot
Ahead of Jerusalem Day, a lobby for the city was launched in the Knesset. 'Jerusalem indicates the state of mind of the entire country.'
On Jerusalem Day:
Ministers and MKs seek to visit the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day
INN learns that MKs and ministers are interested in visiting the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day and have requested the necessary approvals.
Knesset committee approves city tax plan law
Knesset Finance Committee approves controversial city tax plan ahead of its second and third readings.
Gantz:
Gantz: We must not return to the routine of threats to democracy
After Gaza operation, MK Benny Gantz brings the debate surrounding the judicial reform back to the public agenda.
Netanyahu welcomes supermarket chain Carrefour to Israel
Opposition quick to remind the Prime Minister that the move was made possible thanks to the work of the previous government.
Over boycott call:
Complaint filed with Ethics Committee against MK Ofer Cassif over boycott call
Cassif does not back down from supporting boycott of Israel, tells INN: Don't want a boycott? End the occupation and apartheid.
Victory for right-wing movement:
Central Elections Committee apologizes for slandering 'Im Tirtzu'
As part of settlement after lawsuit by Im Tirtzu, Elections Committee acknowledges inaccurate statements against the movement.
For the second time:
For the second time: Smotrich seizes funds from PA, transfers them to victims of terrorism
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders another seizure of Palestinian Authority funds for the benefit of victims of terrorism.
Porush at Tomb of the Kings:
Porush at Tomb of Kings: 'I call on French gov. to respect Jewish history in Jerusalem'
The Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage toured the burial site, which is disputed between France and a Jewish group.
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'Netanyahu is welcome to fire me'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to Likud's reply to his criticism of the government's retaliation to rocket attacks.
Gaza Rocket Attacks:
Gaza Rocket Attacks: Israeli woman whose house was hit by rocket speaks out
IDF's retaliation for rocket attacks 'was no response,' says Sderot woman whose home was damaged in rocket attack.
'Weak Retaliation'
'Weak Retaliation': Otzma Yehudit boycotts government over response to rocket attacks
Rightist party won't back government in upcoming Knesset votes, in protest of 'weak response' to Gaza rocket attacks.
Liberman: 'Grave mistake' to continue talks on judicial reform
MK Avigdor Liberman claims Yesh Atid, National Unity parties are 'playing into Netanyahu's hands.'
Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset opens summer session
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slated to address opening of Knesset's summer session. State budget expected to dominate agenda.
Herzog in hint to Levin:
Herzog in hint to Levin: We must restrain our remarks and show responsibility
President Herzog calls on elected officials to tone down their statements in order to allow progress in negotiations on judicial reform.
Yuli Edelstein:
Yuli Edelstein: 'Every attack on Israel has Iran's fingerprints on it'
The Foreign and Defense Committee Chairman met with counterparts from the Baltic states to discuss military and intelligence cooperation.
Coalition sources:
Coalition sources: Netanyahu will have a hard time killing the reform
Sources in the coalition estimate that 'million-person' protest will force Netanyahu to advance the judicial reform.