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Confrontation in Finance Committee over Judea and Samaria

A bill seeking to establish tax benefits for settlements under threat in Judea and Samaria was at the center of a heated Finance Committee discussion today.

Minister praises 'revolution' on Temple Mount

Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Itshak Wasserlauf visits Temple Mount ahead of Jerusalem Day, praising revolution in site management.

Commission of inquiry law denounced as cover-up

At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.

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Edelstein: My replacement did not advance the Draft Law - he buried it

MK Yuli Edelstein responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's decision to run for election, claiming that he had warned in advance that replacing him as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee would bury the draft law.

End To Skunk Trucks:

End To Skunk Trucks: Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.

With 93-vote majority

Knesset passes law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists with 93-vote majority

With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.

Historic vote looming

Historic vote: Bill to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists heads for final approval in Knesset

Justice Minister and bill sponsors present a framework allowing for death sentences in a special military court. Approximately 110 MKs are expected to support the measure.

Coalition denounces demand for cost of dealing with Hilltop Youth

During a closed discussion with the Chief of Staff, MK Meir Porush demanded to know the security costs of Hilltop Youth activity in Judea and Samaria. Coalition members criticized him for raising the subject.

'No ceasefire'

Chief of Staff: IDF not ordered to disarm Hezbollah

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir warned of reserve force strain, discussed Iran strike limits, and said the army is ready to resume fighting.

Netanyahu delays bill to repeal the Oslo Accords

The Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs rejected the bill to cancel the Oslo Accords at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Smotrich against AG: “You corrupt people have become intolerable"

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday following her opposition to the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.

New bill aims to completely cancel Oslo Accords

Otzma Yehudit bill seeks to cancel Oslo Accords and related agreements which led to decades of terrorism, undermined Israel’s security and sovereignty.

First merger on the right:

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben-Ari agree to run joint list in upcoming elections

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben Ari announced a joint run, aiming to advance a hardline right-wing agenda focused, among others, on encouraging immigration, reinforcing Jewish identity, and restoring governance.

The Education Minister's ultimatum to university deans

Education Minister Yoav Kisch issues ultimatum to universities, demanding they sign document to maintain neutrality.

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Watch: Lag Ba'Omer at the tomb of Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel

'They only meant to stab'

Likud activist defends teens who murdered pizza employee: 'They only meant to stab'

Emergency Knesset meeting on youth violence descends into clashes after controversial remarks and political accusations over rising crime.

Sharon Sharabi, hostages' brother, joins Yisrael Beytenu

Sharon Sharabi, brother of a hostage murdered in Gaza, joins Yisrael Beytenu, citing security concerns and a mission to strengthen Israeli society.

Sharp rise in criminal cases among minors

Knesset Research and Information Center reports a rise in juvenile criminal cases in 2024/25, with over 6,800 criminal cases opened against minors in the past year.

Health Committee:

Health Committee: Poisoning negligence in vegetables from the PA

A heated Health Committee debate revealed that Israeli distributors supplied contaminated Palestinian Authority produce to shops despite a Health Ministry ban.

Claims disproven:

Document published that contradicts heads of academia claims

Official document by the Council for Higher Education in Israel reveals incitement and support for terrorism in several academic institutions, despite denials by university leaders.

Illegal Arab structures demolished near Ariel

Civil Administration demolishes illegal Arab commercial structures constructed in Area C near Ariel.

Samaria road to expand significantly in landmark move

Major upgrade to Route 60 between British Police Junction and Tapuah set to ease traffic, improve safety, and support large-scale development plans.

Rabbi Eliyahu alleges discrimination in holy site pilgrimage

The chief rabbi of Tzfat sent a sharp letter to Minister Miri Regev alleging discrimination in the allocation of buses to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Extremist haredi rioters block entrance to Jerusalem

Jerusalem Faction demonstrators block entrance to Jerusalem to protest arrest of draft dodger. Police working to disperse them using water cannon.

Expanding beyond city limits

New neighborhood to be built in Ariel: We are expanding beyond the city limits

At a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the first neighborhood in the Ariel West development, participants tell Arutz Sheva-Israel National News of their excitement over a project expected to triple the city’s size.

Sofer on Bennet-Lapid deal: 'They're tricking us'

Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'

Leftist alliance:

Bennett and Lapid unite their parties ahead of the upcoming elections

According to the announcement, the move is intended to unite the two blocs, end internal disputes, and focus on winning the upcoming elections. Bennett calls on Eisenkot: 'Gadi, our door is open to you as well.'

Commando's Parents:

Commando's Parents: 'He asked for help but no one answered'

A Knesset subcommittee chaired by MK Elazar Stern reviewed a committee's findings and the status of their implementation regarding discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives.

Tzipi Hotovely approved as National Public Diplomacy Director

Government unanimously approves appointment of Tzipi Hotovely as the head of the Israel National Public Diplomacy Directorate, seven months after concluding term as Ambassador to the UK.

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'Media has sick obsession with Netanyahu'

MK Boaz Bismuth criticized the media for taking too great an interest in the Prime Minister's recent health report.

Adei Ad

Adei Ad: Police trainee threatened teenagers - placed on forced leave

The officer drew a handgun in violation of regulations and failed to report the incident. The commander decided to place him on forced leave.

Supreme Court offers compromise:

Supreme Court offers compromise: Massacre investigation after the next elections

The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.

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Watch: Prime Minister walks in Hasataf Forest on Independence Day

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised citizens when he arrived to enjoy the national Independence Day pastime of a walk in a national park.

Division is a threat

Rabbi Lau's Independence Day message of unity

Former Chief Rabbi of Israel and Tel Aviv, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called for unity ahead of Independence Day and elections.

Parents reveal:

Parents reveal: Oriya fell in attempt to rescue Bibas family

Parents of fallen soldier SSGT Oriya Ayimalk Goshen reveal to Arutz Sheva that their son fell in Operation Red Heart, which aimed to rescue the Bibas family from captivity in Gaza.

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Watch: Milei steals the show at torch-lighting ceremony rehearsal

Argentine President Javier Milei arrived, along with Prime Minister Netanyahu, for the dress rehearsal for the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and performed a song in Spanish.

Smotrich In Sa-Nur:

Smotrich In Sa-Nur: Conquer Gaza and settle it

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich laid out his vision for Israel’s ongoing multi-front campaign during a speech reopening the town of Sa-Nur in northern Samaria.

PM to the torchbearers: 'We've passed a huge test, changed the face of the Middle East'

Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Regev met with the torchbearers. The PM emphasized the importance of standing firm against Iran and the heroism of the IDF soldiers.

Minister demands end to ads for alternative memorial ceremony

Communications Minister Dr. Shlomo Karhi called on the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation to immediately stop airing an advertisement for the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony across all its platforms.

Ceasefire? Cabinet members explain

In a conversation with Arutz Sheva, three cabinet ministers commented this evening (Thursday) for the first time on U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon.