Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in the final hour of the Religious Zionist party primaries, warning against complacency within the right-wing camp.
The Religious Zionist Party on Sunday evening announced the results of its primaries for the next Knesset elections, with party chairman Bezalel Smotrich retaining the top spot on the party's list.
In the discussion, ministers demanded a stricter response and a change in the opening fire instructions.
At the beginning of the cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said that he would meet with President Trump in Washington.
170 members of the Religious Zionism Party's central committee will decide today among ten candidates seeking to secure a place on the party's Knesset slate.
American fighter Lando Vanetta, who came to Israel for the international fighting event GFN1, revealed during a visit to ancient Shiloh that he is Jewish on his mother's side.
MK Tzvi Succot eulogized Benayahu Melet and called for a harsh response against the residents of the nearby village: 'People are furious; there must be a painful response.'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Ashkelon and ordered search efforts for missing 4-year-old Yuval to be intensified.
Following deadly Samaria terror attack, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for sweeping military action, evacuation of terror hotspots, and a new community near the attack site.
Benayahu Melet, murdered after rushing to defend hikers in Samaria, to be buried alongside Rabbi Raziel Shevach, who was killed in a terrorist shooting near Havat Gilad eight years ago.
MK Sharren Haskel says young daughter had long wanted to see the site of the Holy Temple, says she prayed for 'Jewish unity and unconditional love.'
Marking Tisha B'Av on the Temple Mount, Itamar Ben-Gvir said Jews are praying there as they increasingly 'feel like they're in charge.'
A Shin Bet document says Tal Yinon Derdik is suspected of violence, abuse and a serious indecent act, prompting an administrative order.
During a tour of eastern Jerusalem, Itamar Ben-Gvir defended increased policing and told a resident who confronted him, "I'll kick you out of here."
The Pacific island nation of Nauru announced that it will open an embassy in Jerusalem in the coming months, marking another diplomatic milestone in its relations with Israel.
Tal Yinon Derdik, who has been on a hunger strike since his arrest, has rejected all detention alternatives proposed by the IDF, despite intervention by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The Civil Service Commission's Service Committee has approved making the head of the Settlement Division a permanent position within the Ministry of Defense.
As Israel's political parties begin preparing for the 2026 election, the 50-50 Initiative is calling for every party to commit to equal representation of women and men on its Knesset candidate list.
Exclusive: After complaints over administrative measures, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tal Yinon Derdik's case exceeded reasonable limits and requires adjustment.
MK Moshe Tur-Paz calls for the formation of a broad Zionist government, emphasizing the integration of haredim while setting a clear condition for their inclusion in a future coalition.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that the dismissal of an official will be a prerequisite for Otzma Yehudit joining the next government.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed comments made by Rabbi Dov Lando, shared advice he received from Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, and praised the Religious Zionist approach.
The Likud Constitution Committee approves the Prime Minister's proposal, granting him eight reserved spots on the candidate list within the top 30 positions.
Israel Police says a human error caused a four-year delay in the investigation of former MK Mohammad Barakeh, suspected of incitement to terrorism over a speech he gave in 2022.
The High Court of Justice heard a petition by "Physicians for Human Rights" seeking to oblige the state to allow patients from Gaza to enter Israel.
Former IAF commande Eitan Ben Eliyahu said that at least part of the Air Force must be ready to respond within half an hour, something that did not occur during the Hamas massacre.
The Knesset has given final approval to legislation keeping mandatory military service for men at 32 months.
The 25th Knesset has been officially dissolved in a 62-0 vote, kicking off the election recess after last-minute political chaos in the plenum.
MK Moshe Solomon announces he will not seek reelection in the Religious Zionist party, citing differences over Torah study, IDF service and party values.
The Communications Reform Law spearheaded by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi in its second and third readings.
Outgoing Likud MK Dan Illouz claims a third of the party's lawmakers wanted to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre.
As part of the program, existing initiatives in academia will be expanded, including programs that combine Jewish identity studies, chaverut partnerships, mentor guidance, and social action.
Government approves a 497 million shekel plan deploying the Shin Bet alongside police to combat organized crime and weapons trafficking in the Arab sector.
Netanyahu has been pressuring members of the Likud Central Committee in recent hours ahead of tomorrow's vote on expanding his authority to reserve places for candidates on the party's electoral list.
MK Dan Illouz announced that he will not run in the upcoming Likud primaries and released a video sharply criticizing the party's leadership and the government's conduct.
The Knesset plenum approved, in its second and third readings, the law defining the powers of the Attorney General.
A sharp confrontation erupted within the coalition after United Torah Judaism threatened to oppose the bill to split the powers of the Attorney General.
Higher Planning Council approves plan for 158 new housing units in Maskiyot. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the decision, saying: 'We are continuing to build the Land of Israel with deeds, not just words.'
Minister Ofir Sofer announced that he has decided to retire from politics due to differences that emerged between him and Religious Zionism Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich.
Cabinet approves a proposal by Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz to establish a new community in Samaria near Sa-Nur. "Fortifying the settlement movement."
