PM Netanyahu: We're prepared for every scenario
'Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively,' PM Netanyahu says.
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President Macron:
President Macron: 'We warned Iran not to attack Israel'
Knesset Speaker Ohana told President Macron: 'There is no scenario in which Israel will not deal with the Hamas brigades in Rafah, the proposals to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state are a victory for terror.'
Dozens of haredim trained to protect Judea and Samaria towns
The group completed Rifleman 03-level basic training and will join emergency security squads and partake in the security in haredi towns in Judea and Samaria.
MK Rothman:
MK Rothman: 'No connection between the reform and the massacre'
MK Simcha Rotman talked in an interview about his shock from October 7th, the assistance he provided in identifying the deceased, and the claims that the divide around the reform led to the massacre.
Min. Smotrich preventing uprooting of trees in Jewish town
Regulation Administration, founded by Min. Smotrich, preventing trees in Nokdim from being uprooted; IDF Chief of Staff orders project to wait.
Minister Gantz:
Minister Gantz: 'Youth in middle school will one day fight in the Gaza Strip'
Minister Benny Gantz addressed the media and said that Israel will continue to fight in Gaza: 'We will go into Rafah, we will return to Khan Yunis, and we will operate in Gaza.'
Author Douglas Murray honored by Israeli President
Douglas Murray, author and journalist, receives special award from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli, for his efforts to support Israel following the outbreak of the war against Hamas in Gaza.
Minister Strock:
Minister Strock: ‘Now is the time for us all to pray for the return of the hostages’
A prayer for the return of the hostages was held at Rachel's Tomb. Shai Wenkert, father of Omer, who was taken hostage in Gaza: "Together we win, together we return the hostages."
Terrorist
Terrorist? Amnesty calls terrorist who kidnapped, murdered soldier an 'author'
A demand to speed up the process of denying government funding to Amnesty International, that tweeted about the death of terrorist Walid Deka without mentioning that he was a terrorist.
Ahead of hostage release deal
Likud members demand Netanyahu hold a discussion ahead of hostage release deal
Seven members of Knesset from the Likud write letter to Netanyahu in which they demand that he hold a discussion in preparation for a hostage release deal.
'Prime Minister, don't stop'
Sderot Mayor opposes end of military maneuver: Prime Minister, don't stop
Alon Davidi, the mayor of Sderot, criticizes end of the maneuver phase in the Gaza Strip: Have the goals of the war been achieved?
Regev decides:
Regev decides: Torch lighting ceremony will be pre-recorded
The Minister of Transportation, who is in charge of the torch lighting ceremony at the conclusion of Memorial Day, decided it will take place without an audience and will be recorded in advance.
Smotrich to Netanyahu:
Smotrich to Netanyahu: 'Only the cabinet has the authority to make decisions in war'
Finance Minister sent a letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to meet with the expanded Security Cabinet to discuss the current situation of the war.
Following troop withdrawal
Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu following troop withdrawal
National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the Prime Minister would lose his mandate to rule if he did not attack Rafah. Minister Smotrich calls urgent party meeting to show displeasure with troop withdrawal and ceasefire proposal.
UN reveals:
UN reveals: Netanyahu’s list of promises to increase aid to Gaza
Among other areas of humanitarian aid, Israel’s approves the establishment of 20 bakeries in Gaza and the reactivation of the Nahal Oz water line in northern Gaza.
Hostages' families:
Hostage families on IDF forces leaving Gaza: 'Government has not kept its word'
The Tikva Forum, representing the hostages’ families, criticized the decision to withdraw the maneuvering forces from the Gaza Strip, "all negotiations with Hamas may collapse."
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: 'A step away from victory. Israel will not surrender’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting and spoke of the achievements so far in the Gaza War: 'Surrendering to Hamas' demands will allow the terrorist organization to repeat the crimes of October 7th again and again, as they have promised to do.'
Kallner to Arbel:
Kallner to Arbel: Stop the destruction of Jewish settlement in Galilee
MK Ariel Kallner called for the Interior Minister to recognize a series of dangers posed by the proposed plan for new construction in the Galilee region.
MK Succot: 'Erase Ahmad Tibi's smile'
MK Tzvi Succot presents Arab MK Ahmad Tibi's double-speak and support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and acts of terror. 'Anyone who speaks or laughs with Tibi is spitting in the faces of IDF soldiers.'
'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye'
'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye': Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem
Politicians from both the coalition and the opposition respond to the violent protest near the Prime Minister's Residence. Elkin: There is no place for harming police officers. Minister Eliyahu: The protesters are interested in persecuting Netanyahu.
Police considering investigation against MK Lazimi for blocking road and lighting bonfire
The police plans to open criminal investigation against MK Lazimi, following her participation in disturbances during the demonstration in Tel Aviv on Saturday night.
Gallant abandons meeting with Foreign Affairs Comittee
The Defense Minister left a meeting with the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, who supervise the Defense Ministry, after disagreeing with their demands.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'Invade Rafah with or without American consent'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that invading Rafah must be done regardless of US support.
Sa'ar proposes: Elections in January 2025
MK Gideon Sa'ar explained the importance of going to elections against the background of the ongoing war: "Israel needs not only a soul-searching but also repair, rejuvenation, and hope."
Yair Lapid opposes Knesset recess - but is almost never present
MK Yair Lapid, head of the Knesset's opposition, is demanding that the Knesset not break for spring recess - but he himself is one of the most absent members of the parliament.
UNRWA Jerusalem offices
Outside UNRWA's Jerusalem offices: 'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'
The Im Tirtzu movement set up a display depicting Israeli hostages in a classroom in front of a UNRWA teacher.
Right-wing MK to far-left activists: 'You just don’t get it!'
Tzvi Succot confronted extreme left-wing activists who were touring the Jordan Valley. "An absurd event, anarchists harassing those who saved them.”
Ramadan:
Ramadan: Temple Mount closed to Jews
For the third consecutive year, no Jews at all will be allowed to visit the Temple Mount during the last ten days of Ramadan.
Closed to Jews:
Closed to Jews: Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Temple Mount policy
The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, expressed sharp criticism of the closure of the Temple Mount to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan.
Parents of kidnapped soldiers:
Parents of kidnapped soldiers: Netanyahu didn't tell us anything new
Parents of kidnapped soldiers after their first meeting with the Prime Minister: Netanyahu is preoccupied with military security - not with civil security.
Yesh Atid primaries:
Yesh Atid primaries: Lapid re-elected as chairman, but not by a wide margin
Lapid wins the support of 52.5% of those with the right to vote in the primaries for the party leadership, but his opponent, MK Ram Ben Barak, scores significant achievement by garnering 47.5% of the votes.
Interim order:
Interim order: Supreme Court freezes funds to haredim eligible for enlistment
Supreme Court freezes support for yeshiva students eligible for enlistment, claims it issued order 'in light of Attorney General's position.'
A-G to Supreme Court:
Dramatic response | A-G to Supreme Court: Yeshiva students should be drafted to the army
Attorney General provides response to Supreme Court contrary to the government's position, says preparations must be made immediately to draft yeshiva students and end the funding for those who do not enlist.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid becomes a grandfather
Daughter born to eldest son of former PM, Yesh Atid leader.
Hostage family members block entrance to UNRWA offices in Jerusalem
Hostage family members and activists block entrance to UNRWA offices in Jerusalem, claiming: 'You know where they are, bring them home.'
Protest in Tel Aviv:
Protest in Tel Aviv: Four protesters arrested on Ayalon Highway
Protesters, including relatives of hostages, block traffic on Ayalon Highway as they call for the release of the hostages. Police open the road and arrested four protesters.
Draft law:
Draft law: Haredi party threatens to leave government
Sources negotiating the Draft Law said on Wednesday evening that United Torah Judaism had raised the threat of secession and demanded the removal of the threat of economic sanctions and quotas.
Jerusalem
United on Purim Procession through streets of Jerusalem
United on Purim Procession was held in the shadows of the war, led by the hostages’ families and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion.
Photo essay:
Photo essay: Jerusalem celebrates Purim
The streets of Jerusalem were especially festive on Monday in honor of Purim, per Jewish law, celebrated a day later than most of the world. Arutz Sheva is out in the capital capturing the joy.
Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must still celebrate Purim’
After five months away from home, residents of Kiryat Shmona and Sderot, evacuated to Jerusalem, find it difficult to celebrate Purim in the shadow of war and longing for their homes.
