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Deputy Minister Haskel leaves government after vote on draft dodgers' arrests

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel resigned after opposing legislation blocking arrests of haredi draft dodgers, citing harm to soldiers.

Shas MK: Draft everyone who isn't studying in yeshiva

Shas MK Yaakov Margi opposes advancing 'Torah Study Law,' sharply rebukes anti-draft protesters chanting, 'We will die and not enlist.'

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Watch: Knesset passes Basic Law of Torah Study

The plenum passed one of the flagship laws of the haredi parties, as part of understandings reached with Netanyahu ahead of the dissolution of the Knesset.

Strock urges: Settle Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria

Settlements Minister Orit Strock calls to expand Jewish settlements into Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria, says October 7 massacre result of 'withdrawal policy' enacted by previous governments.

Haredi MK accuses:

Haredi MK accuses: Our greatest problems are from 'knitted kippahs'

MK Moshe Gafni criticizes removal of haredi yeshivas attended by draft-evaders from list of institutions receiving tax benefits, blames representatives of Religious Zionist sector.

Does Lapid trust the Shin Bet chief? He won't say

MK Yair Lapid, chairman of the Yesh Atid faction, dodges Arutz Sheva - Israel National News' question on whether he trusts Shin Bet chief David Zini.

MK Avichay Buaron:

MK Avichay Buaron: The primaries are the secret to Likud's strength

MK Avichay Buaron says the voice of Likud members must be preserved, while also backing limited reserved spots to strengthen the party's election slate.

Coalition pushes to set elections for Oct. 27

The coalition is seeking to advance the dissolution of the Knesset within five days and hold the elections toward the end of October.

Education Committee chair condemns Arab city closing schools

Knesset Education Committee Chairman MK Tzvi Succot (Religious Zionist Party) on Saturday strongly criticized the municipality of Rahat after it decided to close all schools on Sunday ahead of a planned visit by the committee.

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Judea and Samaria: Plan to pave safe access roads takes off

Government expected to approve over 1b NIS to pave security and access roads to dozens of new towns in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Israel is restoring ruins and ties in Venezuela

Netanyahu praised Israel's aid delegation after it helped draft Venezuela's national reconstruction plan following the devastating earthquake.

Haredim back down:

Haredim back down: Controversial clause to be removed from Basic Law on Torah Study

Following a dispute with the Likud, it was decided that the Basic Law on Torah Study will include only the provision stating that Torah study is a fundamental value in Jewish Heritage.

Tropper, Hendel announce joint run for Knesset

MK Chili Tropper and 'Reservists' leader Yoaz Hendel, announce joint run, say alliance aims to establish broad Zionist government and help create new political force.

23 years later:

23 years later: Terror attack survivor gives birth at same hospital

Sarah Yahav, daughter of MK Limor Son Har-Melech, gives birth at same hospital where doctors saved her life after terrorists shot her six-months-pregnant mother and murdered her father.

In first reading

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee in first reading

Knesset approves in its first reading the coalition's bill to establish a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

'Ayatollah state':

'Ayatollah state': Battle for gender-segregated academic options escalates

Yisrael Beytenu chair MK Avigdor Liberman slams proposed legislation to allow gender-segregated classes for advanced degrees.

After the outrage:

After the outrage: Fuchs refutes criticism

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs clarifies that the government's decision does not call for defying the High Court ruling, but strongly criticizes it and vows to seek its reversal through all legal means.

Herzog against government:

President Herzog against government: harming the core of the nation’s unity

President Isaac Herzog criticizes the government’s decision not to comply with the High Court of Justice ruling, 'a red line has been crossed.

Talks fall through: Hendel and Gantz will not run together

Negotiations between Yoaz Hendel, Benny Gantz and Dedy Simhi ended without agreement, reportedly over cooperation with the haredi parties.

Most new Judea and Samaria police officers are local residents

Police figures show nearly two-thirds of new Judea and Samaria District officers live in the region, a trend officials hail as growing trust.

Edelstein outlines his new path

Following his announcement that he is leaving Likud, Yuli Edelstein releases a detailed statement mapping out his new political direction and guiding principles.

Disappointed with Religious Zionists, rabbis weigh new party

Rabbi Benny Kalmanson said he and other Zionist rabbis are exploring a new right-wing party, citing disappointment with the Religious Zionist Party.

Supreme Court rules:

Supreme Court rules: Knesset must hold revote for State Comptroller

The Supreme Court determined that the secrecy of the vote that elected Michael Rabello as State Comptroller was undermined by MKs who filmed their ballot.

MK Succot fumes: 'I lost my best friends'

Yesh Atid's MK Elazar Stern accuses Religious Zionist MK Tzvi Succot of not caring for soldiers' lives, Succot fires back.

Binyamin Region launches new amphitheater with Ishay Ribo concert

More than 1,000 residents attended the opening event of the Talmidim Amphitheater, a new venue in the Binyamin Region that is expected to expand to about 3,000 seats.

3 coalition MKs oppose

3 coalition MKs oppose | Basic Law: Torah Study passes in first reading

63 MKs vote in favor of bill to legislate Basic Law: Torah Study. MKs Yuli Edelstein (Likud), Dan Illouz (Likud), and Moshe Solomon (Religious Zionists) oppose it.

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With opposition support: Bill to limit mosque noise approved in preliminary reading

50 MKs, including Yisrael Beytenu, voted for the bill, which would require mosques to receive a permit to use a PA system and impose heavy fines for violations.

MK Bismuth sends unusual letter to Shin Bet Director

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman sends message to Shin Bet Director asking for a discussion on election interference.

Minister Eliyahu chokes up with tears in the Knesset

Minister of Heritage Eliyahu became emotional in a discussion to advance a bill commemorating the October 7th massacre.

Extensive construction works begin at the Cave of the Patriarchs

For the first time in history, extensive roofing and renovation works have begun at the Cave of the Patriarchs, after planning and construction authorities were transferred from the Hebron municipality.

Legal review:

Legal review: Knesset can not suspend enforcement against draft dodgers

A Knesset legal review warned that a bill halting enforcement against haredi draft evaders could harm equality and military service.

Physical clash in Knesset between Ofir Katz and Ayman Odeh

A physical altercation broke out Monday evening in the Knesset plenum between Coalition Chairman MK Ofir Katz and MK Ayman Odeh during a debate on a bill.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: We are prepared to establish three communities in northern Gaza

During a visit to Sderot, the Finance Minister revealed that plans are in place to create three Jewish communities in the northern Gaza Strip and are ready for execution pending PM's authorization.

'No place in public life'

Lapid and Gantz clash: 'No place in public life'

Yesh Atid chair rejects possibility of sitting with Netanyahu, accuses Gantz of being PM's 'satellite.' Gantz responds by accusing Lapid of encouraging division after October 7th.

Watch: Leftist activists protest outside MK Succot's home

Following MK Tzvi Succot's visit to Umm al-Fahm, leftist activists hold early-morning protest outside his home; Succot invites them back.

Um Al-Fahm:

Um El-Fahm: Schools shut down as MK Succot visits town

Ahead of MK Tzvi Succot’s visit to schools in Umm al-Fahm, to examine allegations of incitement in the education system, a strike was declared in the city.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: I am not boycotting anyone, I intend to form a broad national government

The Prime Minister states his intention to form a broad national government following the elections, calling for an end to boycotts and societal division.

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Lebanon deal is a mistake, I demand a vote on it'

The National Security Minister said he asked the prime minister to bring the deal with Lebanon to a Cabinet vote, adding that he would oppose it.

'You wanted a ceasefire'

Cabinet clashes over Lebanon policy

Government ministers, security officials, clash over policy for handling Hezbollah threat in Lebanon; IDF Chief of Staff slams, 'You wanted a ceasefire.'

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Watch: MK Succot makes surprise visit to an illegal school

MK Tzvi Succot arrived for a surprise visit to the Shabaat al-Musalamat school in Jerusalem and found materials inciting terrorism. Police forces confiscated them