Hezki Baruch

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.

'Not to divide, only to listen'

Not to divide, only to listen: Ari Spitz’s message before lighting Independence Day torch

Spitz, who was seriously injured in Gaza and lost his hand and both legs, spoke excitedly about his selection. "I hope we fulfill the national mission until victory."

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'Peace with Lebanon? Only through strength, power, and victory'

Minister Smotrich in an interview with Arutz Sheva: 'We are clearing a security buffer zone in Lebanon, we will continue to strike Hezbollah, and we will restore security to the residents of the north.'

Justice Minister: Supreme Court may not dismiss a minister

Justice Minister Yariv Levin stresses illegality of Supreme Court's interference in hiring and firing of government ministers, says court's decision has 'no validity.'

'Home is here'

WZO Chair's strong message to world Jewry: Come home now

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls for increased aliyah amid the rise in antisemitism. 'Since October 7th, we have witnessed a Jewish Renaissance.'

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Watch: Chief of Staff's message to paratroopers at Yad Vashem

Immediately after the conclusion of the state memorial ceremony for the Holocaust and heroism at Yad Vashem, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with a group of paratroopers who were present.

Smotrich to German Chancellor:

Smotrich’s response to German Chancellor: You won’t force us back into ghettos

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz writes that he is “very concerned about the developments in the Palestinian territories." Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds sharply: “You will not force us back into ghettos."

Netanyahu to Supreme Court: You have no authority to dismiss a minister

Prime Minister Netanyahu submitted his response to the petition seeking the removal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, claiming it was not in the Supreme Court's authority to do so.

IDF kills terrorist who attacked shepherd

A soldier killed a terrorist who tried to harm a Jewish shepherd in the area of Ofra.

A ray of happiness in the Peretz family

Miriam Peretz shared with excitement that her granddaughter, Hallel Miriam, the daughter of her son Eliraz, who was killed in battle, got engaged to Oz Vach, an officer in the Golani Brigade and the son of Brigadier General Yehuda Vach.

'Ununiformed fallen'

Netanyahu's letter to ramming victim's family: 'Ununiformed fallen in the war for Israel'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Yehuda Sherman’s pioneering spirit and vowed Israel will continue fighting terror following the deadly Samaria attack.

MKs reject IDF plan for Lebanon as not enough

About 20 coalition MKs sent a letter to the political-security cabinet urging it not to approve the General Staff’s operational plan for continuing the fighting in Lebanon as it is does not go far enough.

Chief Rabbi David Yosef

Chief Rabbi David Yosef: “The High Court understands only lawlessness, not security"

Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Yosef, again sharply criticized the justices of the High Court during a limited Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall. “They understand only freedom of protest," he said.

Death penalty law

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries for death penalty law

8 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, issue condemnation of Israel's law on the death penalty for terrorists. Afghanistan’s Taliban government also criticized the legislation.

MK Limor Son Har-Melech blasts opponents of death penalty for terrorists

Otzma Yehudit lawmaker who initiated the death penalty bill pushes back against criticism from the left and the defense establishment: “The best proof that the law is deterrent and effective.

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Watch: Israel sells leavened foods ahead of Passover

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the Chief Rabbis of Israel held a ceremony to formally sell all leavened foods owned by the state to a Gentile ahead of Passover.

MKs to Chief of Staff:

MKs in letter to Chief of Staff: Reinstate Battalion 941 for operational duty immediately

Dozens of Knesset members sharply criticize the decision to remove Battalion 941 from operational activity, claiming the decision was made in response to a media report.

"We are making history"

"We are making history:" Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists law

The Knesset plenum approved the death penalty for terrorists law in second and third readings, after a heated debate. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in favor of the law

Sara Netanyahu declines offer to light Independence Day torch

The Prime Minister's wife turned down the opportunity to partake in the Independence Day ceremony, saying that the honor belongs to the soldiers of the IDF.

Knesset approves 2026 state budget and Arrangements Law

Knesset approves 2026 state budget by a vote of 62 to 55 and later also approves the Arrangements Law. Opposition suffers an embarrassing moment after accidentally voting in favor of additional funding for the haredi sector.

MK Buaron:

MK Buaron: The left is desperate and collapsing

MK Avichay Buaron explains why the state budget addresses the needs of all sectors, sharply criticizes the left-wing bloc, and warns against a government that would rely on Arab votes.

Father of five who shot Arab rioter released to house arrest

Efrat resident who was arrested after shooting a Palestinian Arab dead, claiming self-defense, will be released to house arrest.

Minister Eliyahu compares Netanyahu pardon to Line 300 affair

Minister Amichai Eliyahu compared President Chaim Herzog's decision in the Bus 300 affair to the current situation and called on President Isaac Herzog to show similar responsibility.

Heartbreaking

Heartbreaking: Brig. General Yair Volansky breaks down while reciting Kaddish for his son

Yair Volansky today accompanied his son, Sgt. Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, to his final resting place at Mount Herzl. During the recitation of the Kaddish prayer, he was overcome with tears.

'We were always proud of you'

'We were always proud of you' | Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky laid to rest

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, a 21-year-old Jerusalem resident, who fell in battle in Lebanon, is laid to rest on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Nachala's message to Netanyahu and Katz ahead of Passover

Movement leaders appealed for the reclamation of Gaza in celebration of Passover.

Government approves massive aid package for frontline communities

Government approves proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, to provide 110m in aid for northern communities, communities hit by missile strikes.

Will they vote in favor?

Will they vote in favor? Death penalty for terrorists: Yisrael Beytenu's condition

Yisrael Beytenu party says it will vote in favor of Otzma Yehudit's death penalty bill if the Prime Minister is present in the Knesset and votes in favor.

Jordan River tragedy

Man who drowned trying to rescue his son laid to rest

Uriah Sarousi, who drowned yesterday while trying to save his son who was swept away in the Jordan River, has been laid to rest.

MK Buaron:

MK Buaron: Without presence in Judea and Samaria, next Oct 7 will hit center

MK Avichay Buaron warns that the absence of Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria could lead to a severe security threat reaching central Israel.

Citing national security needs

Minister Eliyahu recommends Netanyahu pardon, citing national security needs

In an official document to the President, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu recommends granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing security, national, and public considerations.

Ahead of final vote

Knesset committee approves Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill ahead of final vote

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill clears a major hurdle and is scheduled to go to the Knesset plenum for final approval next week.

The error that nearly led to the arrest of a Likud staffer

Phone number of Likud employee mistakenly included in harassment complaint, leading police to nearly arrest her before error was discovered

Arbitration Law Approved:

Arbitration Law Approved: Jewish courts regain power to rule on monetary disputes

The Knesset approved a law restoring the rabbinical courts' authority to adjudicate monetary matters by mutual consent of the parties.

Knesset approves law expanding powers of rabbinical courts

Knesset passes second and third readings of bill that will allow state rabbinical courts to serve as arbitrators in civil disputes, provided both parties consent.

Minister Smotrich:

Minister Smotrich: Our border with Lebanon must be the Litani River

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the war must end with the Litani River as Israel’s new border, alongside a buffer zone in Lebanon.

After high court outrage:

After high court outrage: Bereaved families permitted entrance to courthouse

Bereaved families permitted entrance to High Court hearing on Gaza doctors following public outrage.

MK Sova to Arutz Sheva:

MK Sova to Arutz Sheva: Without achieving the war objectives, we’ll return to October 6

MK Evgeny Sova warns at the missile impact site in Arad that without accomplishing the war’s goals, Israel risks reverting to the security situation from before October 7, 2023.

Defense Minister: War will escalate, IDF and home front are ready

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns war against Iran will escalate, stresses IRGC advancing terror attacks and missile launches against Israel.

Heritage Minister announces:

Heritage Minister announces: Legal opinion for Netanyahu's pardon completed

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu announces completion of legal opinion on pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says it will be presented 'as soon as possible' to President Isaac Herzog.