Yesha Council to Netanyahu:
Yesha Council to Netanyahu: Apply sovereignty at next government meeting
19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.
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Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:
Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: Construction is the response to European hypocrisy
Minister Smotrich hails E1 housing launch as a historic move to solidify Israeli territory and reject European efforts to promote a Palestinian state, thanks Trump admin. for support.
Maaleh Adumim mayor announces E1 plan, recites special blessing
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hails 'historic step' following approval of 6,900 new housing units in E1 and 'Desert Bird' neighborhood linking Maaleh Adumim to Jerusalem.
Homecoming:
Homecoming: Minister Gideon Sa'ar returns to the Likud
Likud Central Committee approves merger with Gideo Sa'ar's United Right party.
Netanyahu: We are on the verge of concluding the war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies remarks from Sunday's press conference, underlines commitment to all hostages - both living and deceased.
Knesset set for heated debate
Ben-Gvir, security officials to face off over fate of arch-terrorist’s tomb
Knesset committee to debate removing arch-terrorist Izz ad-Din al-Qassam’s tomb from state land in Nesher, amid security concerns and calls to assert Israeli sovereignty.
Lapid pressures Smotrich:
Lapid pressures Smotrich: Join me to dissolve Knesset over Gaza policy
Opposition leader urges finance minister to sign a “change of circumstances” letter, paving the way for a new motion to dissolve the Knesset after his sharp criticism of Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy.
Deputy Foreign Minister:
Deputy Foreign Minister: 'Appropriate response to France - close down the consulate'
Deputy Foreign Minister MK Sharren Haskel responds to threats aimed at her family following her visit to the Temple Mount: 'Red lines have been crossed.'
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'The right has a special talent for toppling governments'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded at the beginning of the Cabinet meeting to threats from right-wing parties to bring about the dissolution of the coalition if Hamas is not defeated in Gaza.
Ben Gvir's demand
Ben Gvir's demand: 'Dismantle the Palestinian Authority'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands significant steps to dismantle the Palestinian Authority in the upcoming Cabinet meeting.
Succot postpones discussion on shooting at civilians in Judea and Samaria
MK Tzvi Sukkot postpones scheduled Knesset discussion on shooting of Israeli civilians during riots in Judea and Samaria, initially set to address incidents of live fire at civilians over the past five years.
'All who are for G-d - follow me!'
'All who are for G-d - follow me!': Haredi soldiers end march for beret at Western Wall
Soldiers from first regular-service haredi company, 'Hashmonaim,' end march for beret at Western Wall.
IDF reports 54 suicides since 2023
Head of IDF Personnel Directorate Brig. Gen. Amir Vadmani said during a Knesset session that there is a rise in suicides in the IDF, but noted it is not enough to qualify as a wave of incidents.
Hostage's father:
Hostage's father: 'Increase pressure, now is not the time to give in to Hamas'
Tzvika Mor, whose son is held captive in Gaza, urges the Israeli government to decisively defeat Hamas and take full control of Gaza, 'victory, not surrender, is the only way to secure the release of hostages.'
‘We’re going back’:
‘We’re going back’: Gush Katif evictee dreams of Jewish return to Gaza
Twenty years after the Disengagement, Anita Tucker calls for a renewed Jewish presence in Gaza, as the key to true security for Israel.
Former Chief of Staff:
Former Chief of Staff against returning to Gaza without full national support
"The IDF does not like to evacuate communities - it prefers to protect Jews," says former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, calling on young adults to take part in shaping the future of the country.
Tzvi Hendel:
Tzvi Hendel: 'Jewish presence in Gaza would have prevented Oct. 7 massacre'
Head of the Gaza Coast Regional Council and former MK Tzvi Hendel still feels the pain of betrayal by late Ariel Sharon and remains optimistic that Jews will return to live in Gush Katif.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: One response - total destruction!
Smotrich calls Hamas terrorists "Nazis who abuse with inhuman cruelty", says the video of hostage Evyatar David aims to break the spirit of the people - but Israel will not surrender.
President Herzog at Eicha:
President Herzog at Eicha: 'Our hearts burn with pain for the hostages'
Attending Tisha B’Av reading of Eicha, President Isaac Herzog refers to disturbing video of hostage Evyatar David, calls on Israelis to fast and pray for the captives’ safe return. 'They are everyone's sons.'
Netanyahu rushing emigration plan to keep Ben-Gvir in coalition
Prime Minister Netanyahu is rushing the plan for voluntary emigration from Gaza to prevent Otzma Yehudit from breaking away from the coalition.
Smotrich demands
Smotrich demands Tax Authority revoke tax benefits for Physicians for Human Rights
First Publication: Finance Minister calls on the Tax Authority to strip Physicians for Human Rights of its tax-exempt status following a report accusing Israel of war crimes.
Historic call for renewed Jewish presence at Joseph’s Tomb
62 ministers and MKs signed the call for the immediate return of Jewish presence to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem, exactly 25 years after Israel withdrew from the region.
MKs Stern and Tur-Paz:
MKs Stern and Tur-Paz: A spit in the face of reservists and Likud supporters
MKs Elazar Stern and Moshe Turpaz speak to Arutz Sheva amid growing tensions over the Draft Law: "Israel cannot be removed from its values."
MK Kallner to Arutz Sheva:
MK Kallner to Arutz Sheva: Miss the chance for sovereignty? History will not forgive us
MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of a Knesset conference aimed at promoting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria: "Our enemies want to uproot us - we will talk sovereignty."
MK Succot submits request to draft to combat service
'Defending the people of Israel is both a privilege and a duty,' says MK Tzvi Succot in a request to Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi to join active military service during the Knesset recess.
Senior minister sets goal: Sovereignty now
A senior government minister calls for a new political program in Judea and Samaria to promote gradual sovereignty and warns of a rift in the right-wing bloc.
'Zero'
'Zero:' Confrontation during debate on terrorists' conditions
During hearing on left-wing petition to improve the conditions of terrorists, one of the attendees shouted "Zero" at Minister Ben Gvir.
Watch Live:
Watch Live: Moshe Zar laid to rest
Moshe Zar, who passed away at 88, was a noted figure in the purchase of land in Judea and Samaria and a veteran of Israel's special forces.
MK Tzvi Succot compensated for unlawful police confiscation of firearm
MK Tzvi Succot (Religious Zionism) awarded NIS 7,500 in a legal settlement after police unlawfully confiscated his personal firearm during a 2022 protest action in the Negev.
Former MK:
Former MK: 'We should bulldoze the Supreme Court President'
Former Knesset member Moti Yogev sharply criticized the behavior of the Supreme Court and the Attorney General in the hearing regarding the appointment of David Zini to lead the ISA.
Deputy Minister resigns over airport bill
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen notified Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his resignation from the government to promote a bill for an airport in the Negev as an MK.
Aunt of murdered hostage:
Aunt of murdered hostage Inbar Hayman: We must reach a deal to bring everyone back
Hana Cohen, aunt of Inbar Hayman - murdered by Hamas and whose body is held in Gaza - calls on the government in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News to advance a comprehensive deal for the return of all hostages, both living and dead.
MK Moshe Solomon:
MK Moshe Solomon: Iran lacks nuclear capability
Behind the scenes of the surprising agreement between Israel and Iran: What was Iran planning, how was its nuclear race halted, and what is the connection to the ousting of Ayman Odeh?
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'Iran planned a surprise attack, we preempted them'
Minister Israel Katz says 'the Iranians planned to strike first and launch between 400 to 500 missiles in the opening strike,' tells Pete Hegseth Israel will respect the ceasefire if Iran does.
'In Iran you would have hanged'
Knesset meets to oust MK Ayman Odeh | 'In Iran you would have hanged'
House Committee debates ousting MK Ayman Odeh over post equating hostage and prisoner releases; heated session sees Likud MK accuse Odeh of siding with Israel’s enemies.
Snap Elections?:
Snap Elections?: Opposition believes Netanyahu will tout Iran at the polls
Sources in the opposition told Arutz Sheva that Prime Minister Netanyahu will likely take advantage of the security achievements against Iran to advance elections.
Ness Ziona Rescue Unit:
Ness Ziona Rescue Unit: 'We rescued children from protected room, it was a huge miracle'
A member of the Ness Ziona medical rescue unit described the dramatic moments at the site of the Iranian missile strike this morning: "Fortunately, people were in protected areas."
MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:
MK Tally Gotliv to Arutz Sheva: Israel is subduing Iran on its own
MK Gotliv criticizes calls to halt strikes on Iran: "We're used to defeatism, but I find it appalling."
MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:
MK Boaz Bismuth to Arutz Sheva: Exit strategy? Only after victory over Iran
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member MK Boaz Bismuth tells Arutz Sheva: "This war is essential - any agreement is a lie that leads to a nuclear bomb and Israel’s destruction."
Israeli minister visiting near Iran returned to Israel by yacht
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was forced to cut short a visit to Azerbaijan and was evacuated under tight security through Athens, Cyprus, and finally by yacht to Israel.
