Otzma Yehudit returns to the government
Likud and Otzma Yehudit agreed that the Otzma Yehudit faction will return to the government and the ministers of Otzma Yehudit will be given back their portfolios.
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Supreme Court:
Supreme Court: Government has the authority to dismiss ISA Chief
The Supreme Court outright rejects the petition against the government's intention to dismiss ISA Director Ronen Bar, tells petitioners they can return once the government makes a decision.
'Just Like Hamas':
'Just Like Hamas': Hostages' families contront Smotrich
Families of hostages confronted the Minister of Finance at a tribute event for security forces. He was unfazed.
ADL report uncovers widespread anti-Israel bias on Wikipedia
A new investigation by the ADL reveals coordinated efforts to manipulate Wikipedia content, spreading antisemitic and anti-Israel bias.
Ceasefire ends
Ceasefire ends: Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza
Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.
Report:
Report: Hamas has recruited thousands of terrorists during the ceasefire
Analysts believe that Hamas has recruited about 20,000 new terrorists since the beginning of the war and several thousand in the months of the ceasefire alone.
Likud officials on Ben-Gvir:
Likud officials on Ben-Gvir: 'We don't need him, he can wait'
Members of Prime Minister Netanyahu's party have expressed displeasure at the widespread rumors that Itamar Ben-Gvir is set to rejoin the government.
Hamas confirms:
Hamas 'Prime Minister' among senior terrorists killed in IDF surprise attack
Gazans reported over 300 deaths in the extensive strikes including several senior Hamas political figures.
Attorney General demands sanctions against draft dodgers
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara contacted the Legal Advisor of the Defense Minister and demanded the advancement of personal sanctions against draft dodgers.
Watch:
Watch: Reporter digs through Netanyahu's spokesperson's drawers
Leaked documentation from the Prime Minister's Office shows how reporter Moria Asraf takes advantage of Netanyahu's spokesperson's absence to rummage through his drawers.
Ben-Gvir:
Ben-Gvir: 'Attacking Gaza is moral and justified'
Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the decision to return to fighting in Gaza.
Brigadier General dismissed for losing classified information
Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor decided to end Brigadier General (Res.) Erez Wiener's reserve service after he lost classified documents.
Iran to release Green Movement leader from house arrest, son says
Iran set to release Mehdi Karroubi, one of the prominent figures behind the 2009 Green Movement protests, who has been under house arrest since 2011.
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Biden’s children
Trump announces he is immediately revoking the Secret Service protection details assigned to former President Joe Biden’s adult children: Hunter and Ashley Biden had an “excessive number of agents”.
Trump to declassify 80,000 pages of JFK assassination files
US President says he will release 80,000 pages of unredacted documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, fulfilling a campaign promise to make the files public.
White House Press Secretary:
WH Press Sec: Israel consulted US before Gaza strikes, terror groups should heed Trump
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Israel consulted the US before launching strikes on Hamas in Gaza: As President Trump has made it clear, all the terrorists will see a price to pay.
‘PM’s office concerned’
‘PM’s office concerned’ | Report: Legal difficulty in dismissing the Shin Bet chief
Legal advisory identifies 2016 government decision stating that the dismissal of the chief of the Israel Security Agency would need to go through the Senior Appointments Committee.
Google again in talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz
Wall Street Journal reports that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is again pursuing Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz—this time for approximately $30 billion.
Hamas preparing for a raid?
Hamas preparing for a raid? Defense establishment identifies unusual incident in Gaza
The defense establishment has identified an unusual incident in Gaza in recent days, which may indicate preparations for an attack or raid.
Changes in seat distribution:
Changes in seat distribution: Likud leads, battle between blocs remains neck and neck
Four media outlets polled Israelis about who they would vote for and found that the Likud leads with 21-34 seats and the center-left parties would win between six and 18 seats each.
'Only a 1st step:'
'Only a 1st step:' Houthis threaten Israel again
Houthi rebels react to latest threat from Trump with more threats against Israel.
'Dangerous denial of authority'
Netanyahu attacks Attorney General: 'Dangerous denial of government's authority'
In a strongly worded letter, the Prime Minister condemns Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempts to intervene in the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar.
Dismissal of ISA Chief:
Opposition threatens to petition Supreme Court against dismissal of ISA Chief
Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beiteinu, and the Democrats warned the Prime Minister and Attorney General that they would submit a petition against the decision to fire ISA Director Ronen Bar.
Chuck Schumer's book tour canceled over security concerns
Senate Minority Leader was scheduled to engage in events in multiple cities this week for his new book, 'Antisemitism in America: A Warning.' The events were canceled due to expected protests against his decision to prevent a government shutdown.
Due to right-wing participants:
Due to right-wing participants: British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference
Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has withdrawn his participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem due to the 'presence of several populist politicians.'
Columbia faces federal civil rights probe over trapped janitors
2 university employees who were trapped and had to struggle to escape when anti-Israel protesters took over Hamilton Hall file complaint with federal workplace civil rights org. over their experiences.
Otzma Yehudit, coalition reach agreement on Arrangements Bill - Party to abstain
Otzma Yehudit agreed to abstain from voting against the Arrangements Bill which accompanies the state budget. Smotich will not return to the Knesset, allowing Otzma MK Kroiser to remain.
Birthright Israel Volunteer Progam sees 10,000th participant
Birthright Israel announces that Madison Stock from Woodbury, NY, is officially the 10,000th participant in the Birthright Israel volunteer program, which offers highly subsidized volunteer opportunities through its Post-October 7 Volunteer Program.
US, Israel discuss resettlement of Gazans in Syria
Trump administration attempted to contact Syria’s interim government through a third party, but officials deny knowledge of discussions.
Minister Smotrich:
Minister Smotrich: Don't give in to threats, Bar's dismissal is necessary
Smotrich stressed that 'any violent and forceful attempt by legal officials to deprive it of the authority granted to it by law to dismiss or appoint the head of the ISA is illegitimate, illegal, and undemocratic, and it must not be obeyed.'
Oscar-nominated actress says she has debt to pay for being Jewish
Debra Winger participates in protest in support for Columbia graduate facing deportation for allegedly supporting Hamas, says she regrets being raised to believe Israel is a homeland for Jews.
Education Minister: Principal who announced strike is a criminal
Education Minister Yoav Kisch slams high school principal Dr. Zeev Degani, warns against closing school to allow students to attend political demonstration. 'Schools are places for learning, not political wrestling matches.'
Politics in education?
Politics in education? Principals call off school in protest of ISA chief's removal
Dr. Zeev Degani, principal of Gymnasia Herzliya high school, cancels school to allow students to attend demonstration protesting removal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.
Former ISA official:
Former ISA official: Attorney General has conflict of interest in defending ISA chief
Former ISA chief notes friendship between ISA chief Ronen Bar and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's husband, says her efforts to prevent his firing stem from conflict of interest.
Bereaved uncle to Knesset:
Bereaved uncle to Knesset: 'To the enemy, we're all the same - we must win this war'
Uncle of Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas, who fell in Gaza, 'The enemy wants to destroy us, they don't differentiate whether we are wearing a yarmulka or not. We must win this war.'
Footage: Police officers save monkey held by Negev Bedouin
Police save injured monkey held by Bedouin Arabs, transfer monkey to Nature and Parks Authority for medical treatment.
Hostage's mother:
Hostage's mother: 'They have a sadist guard, he's in serious condition'
Galia David, mother of hostage Evyatar David, tells of her meeting with released hostage Tal Shoham, who was held together with Evyatar and Guy Gilboa-Dalal. 'I saw how serious his condition is, it shook me, I can't sleep. I can't get the pictures out of my head.'
Yair Lapid:
Yair Lapid: 'Lack of faith? The first to leave should be Netanyahu'
MK Yair Lapid claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire ISA chief Ronen Bar is 'paranoid, clear conflict of interest.'
Palestinian Arab disguises as religious Jew, breaks into Gush Etzion homes
Indictment filed against Palestinian Arab who disguised as a local resident and broke into numerous homes in Gush Etzion
From sunhats to umbrellas in less than a week
Unseasonable heat wave expected to give way to rain and low temperatures towards week's end.
