Hezki Baruch

Health Minister revokes directive to treat Gazans and Lebanese

Minister Busso noted that no change has been made in his clear policy to not allow terrorists or civilians from Gaza and Lebanon to be received at hospitals in Israel.

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: The goals of the war have not changed, we must stay together

National Unity chairman: I'm very disturbed by the voices that have been heard in recent days, and call on everyone to come together for a respectful discourse.

Bereaved father's obituary read in Knesset

Bereaved father: 'In his death Roi commanded us to pursue peace, love and mutual respect'

Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kreuzer, reads to the Knesset eulogy delivered by Yair Maimon at the grave of his son Major (Res.) Roi Avraham, who was killed last week in battle in Gaza.

International pressure:

International pressure: Hostages’ families to join President Herzog in Davos

As part of the Israeli effort to free the hostages, President Herzog will join a series of policy meetings at the World Economic Forum.

Dudi Amsalem claims:

Dudi Amsalem claims two ministers leaked info from Cabinet meetings

Minister Dudi Amsalem names two ministers who, he claims, leaked details from Cabinet meetings to the media.

Supporters march for hostages in -4 degrees outside Hague court

1,500 Christian supporters of Israel join Jewish community and families of hostages as ICJ begins hearing South Africa's claim of genocide against Israel.

MK Cassif impeachment:

MK Cassif impeachment: Hadash-Ta'al pressuring the haredi parties

MK Ofer Cassif and MK Ahmad Tibi are pressuring the haredi parties to prevent the impeachment of the MK who expressed support for the lawsuit against Israel in the ICJ.

Majority forming for the impeachment of MK Ofer Cassif from the Knesset

A majority of 90 MKs are required to make Cassif the first MK ever impeached from the Knesset. Even if approved, the process will probably reach the Supreme Court.

After Gush Etzion demolitions:

Netanyahu orders halt to home demolitions in Gush Etzion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the demolition of homes in Gush Etzion this morning and announced that he had ordered that buildings belonging to soldiers and reservists not be destroyed during wartime.

Footage from the front line:

Paratrooper forces battle terrorists in close-quarters combat in Khan Yunis

Paratrooper forces battle terrorists in close-quarters combat in Khan Yunis

Gallant hints he won't approve IDF's October 7 committee

Defense Minister attends Likud faction meeting, comments on transition to the new phase in the fighting in Gaza: The transition between the stages is aimed at creating a common language between the military and political levels.

MK begins process to remove Hadash's MK Cassif from Knesset

MK Oded Forer begins collecting signatures to jump-start process to remove MK Ofer Cassif from Knesset, after Cassif signed in support of South Africa's suit against Israel at the Hague.

MK Ofer Cassif signs petition supporting South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Sole Jewish representative in Hadash-Ta’al Party claims the government caused South Africa to file the lawsuit at the ICJ.

Poll:

Poll: Gantz leads, Netanyahu and Lapid decline

Kan 11 News poll finds Gantz wins 33 seats, compared to 20 seats for the Likud and 14 for Yesh Atid.

Minister to senior IDF rep.:

Senior IDF officer asked: 'Why weapons taken from 1st response teams in Judea & Samaria?'

IDF representative to the cabinet explained that the reduction of weapons in the region is due to the release of IDF reservists.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: The war must not be stopped until we achieve all of the goals

Prime Minister Netanyahu makes clear that Israel has no intention of stopping the war with Hamas.

Sa'ar to activists:

Gideon Sa'ar to party activists: We're not going back to the Likud, period

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to New Hope Party activists, comments on possibility that he will join the Likud Party after the war.

'Irresponsible statements':

'Irresponsible statements': US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.

Parents of fallen soldier send book of Psalms to PM

Parents of fallen soldier sent a book of Psalms to PM with a message: “We support you – do what needs to be done, until the end.”

Report:

Report: Tony Blair to promote emigration of Gazans to other countries

Former UK Prime Minister visited Israel last week and said he would re-examine the possibility of sending Gazan refugees to countries.

Minister suggests pilots refusing air support; IDF Rep. replies: 'Terrible question!'.

Minister Orit Strock asked Maj. Gen. Toledano if reports of pilots refusing air support due to reasons of personal conscience are correct.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: As long as I am Finance Minister - not one shekel will go to Gaza

Finance Minister says that, in his opinion, the State of Israel should fully control the Gaza Strip after the war.

PM Netanyahu:

PM Netanyahu: The war is at its peak - and will last many more months

'We will continue to fight until we have eliminated Hamas and freed all our hostages,' PM Netanyahu promises.

Following criticism:

Netanyahu cancels discussion on 'the day after the war' following criticism

The cancellation of the discussion came after the Religious Zionist Party announced it would meet to discuss measures in response.

Minister Smotrich in Gaza:

Minister Smotrich in Gaza: 'We are bent to bring victory, let it take as long as it needs'

The Finance Minister Met with reservists and spoke to them about the financial aid program he and Defense Minister Gallant launched.

Lapid:

Lapid: 'We'll write a constitution, we won't continue to be divided'

MK Yair Lapid, head of Knesset opposition, speaks about 'the day after' the war in Gaza, promises to ensure Israel has a constitution.

Minister of Defense:

Minister of Defense: Stop using the term “Settlers’ Violence”

Head of the Judea and Samaria Council called to “prosecute human rights organizations who initiated the libel for permitting bloodshed

Lapid responds to Arutz Sheva:

Lapid responds to Arutz Sheva's question: I do not trust the government or its leader

During press conference, opposition leader responds to question from Arutz Sheva, says he does not trust the government

For the first time ever:

For the first time ever: Honorary consulate to be opened in Judea and Samaria

Papua New Guinea decides to appoint honorary consul in Judea and Samaria and open an honorary consulate in the city of Ariel.

TikTok refuses to run ads calling for return of hostages

Communications Minister contacts TikTok, demands it walk back its decision not to approve ads of the Hostages and Missing Persons Forum.

Nir Barkat to Benny Gantz:

Nir Barkat to Benny Gantz: He is still captive to the wrong concept

Economy Minister fires back at Gantz, after Gantz responded to Barkat’s criticism of the government’s conduct.

'We are too nice':

Dispute at cabinet meeting over humanitarian aid to Gaza | 'We are too nice'

Cabinet meeting, several ministers angry with PM for continued humanitarian aid to Gaza. Netanyahu: "This gives time for war."

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: There needs to be victory – until the goals are completed

Netanyahu meets representatives of bereaved families from the Heroism Forum, says Israel won't end the war until all its goals are reached.

Moshe Feiglin leaves Likud:

Moshe Feiglin leaves the Likud: Netanyahu brought a strategic disaster

In scathing letter sent to Likud CEO, Moshe Feiglin accuses Netanyahu of "bringing strategic disaster onto the State of Israel."

Likud MK to US news website:

Likud MK to US news website: Establishing a Palestinian state would be rewarding Hamas

In op-ed for The Hill, MK Dan Illouz explains why Israel must resist international pressure to establish a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu meets families of hostages: "personally committed to their release"

Netanyahu: "I just now sent the head of the Mossad to Europe to advance the process."

Gallant backs CoS after confrontation with Ben Gvir: "Brave, moral and experienced"

Gallant backs the IDF and Chief of Staff, "against irresponsible politicians", after the Halevi-Ben Gvir confrontation in the cabinet

MK Avi Maoz:

MK Avi Maoz: Mosque in Jenin? Not a house of worship but hotbed of terrorism

Chairman of the Noam party referred to the dismissal of the reserve soldiers who chanted “Shema Israel” in a mosque in Jenin.

"Settle Gaza"

Chabad rabbis’ message to Cabinet: "Settle Gaza"

Senior Chabad rabbis in Israel send letter to War Cabinet, saying territories given to enemy during the Disengagement must be resettled.

Ben Gvir on Gaza aid:

Ben Gvir on Gaza aid: Changing policy without Cabinet discussion is unacceptable

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blasts decision to approve the entry of trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing.