Minister Bezalel Smotrich:
'The law is intended for genuine conscription'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says that the internal disagreements surrounding the Draft Law can be bridged, declaring: ‘The law is not political.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says that the internal disagreements surrounding the Draft Law can be bridged, declaring: ‘The law is not political.'


The IDF’s C4I Corps is undergoing a major organizational overhaul, including the establishment of an AI Division that will develop information and real-time systems.

In Giv'ot Eden, Modern Orthodox families are finding what they couldn't in the city: standalone homes with yards and basements, rural tranquility with urban convenience, and a warm community where Shabbat tables overflow with life.

Since the asbestos law took effect, over 17.8 million sq. meters of cement asbestos and thousands of tons of friable asbestos have been removed.
Dr. Yolanda Yavor, who was arrested for inciting violence against Prime Minister Netanyahu, says she has begun a hunger strike in detention.

A mentally ill suspect who assaulted two elderly rabbis had his custody extended after disruptive courtroom behavior, as police report additional complaints alleging disturbing conduct and past violations of restrictive conditions.

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs said the new conscription bill meets Gallant’s 50% draft goal and includes sweeping sanctions on eligible Haredim who refuse to enlist.

A current review of Palestinian Authority textbooks points to incitement, historical rewriting, non-recognition of Israel and encouragement of jihad.

Ahead of the Gur Hasidic community's business 'expo,' businessmen from the community presented the new business model that will be showcased at the event and that will characterize the historic gathering.

The family of Hymanut Kassaou and several Members of Knesset are demanding that she be recognized as a hostage rather than a routine missing person case.

Former minister Haim Ramon argues that the chances of a pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu are very slim, and calls on him to retire from political life.

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, MK Michal Woldiger says the current Draft Law is insufficient and must undergo substantial changes: “If there is no real change, we will not vote for the law.”

In a Channel 12 interview, survivor Alon Ohel detailed two years of torture, starvation, and resilience in Hamas captivity, crediting hope and fellow hostage Eli Sharabi for his survival.

Minister of Transportation Miri Regev is proposing increasing the fine for using a mobile phone while driving from 1,000 NIS to 10,000.

The delegation spoke with the President about the significance of their visit, the importance of deepening ties between Israel and Muslim communities in Africa, and the imperative to embrace coexistence and peace.

After Democrats Chairman Yair Golan called for unity on the opposition, the Opposition Leader stressed, 'We are totally different things that can't be connected.'

A court has ordered the release of the right-wing activists who crossed into Syria over the weekend while calling for the establishment of Jewish settlement in the area.

President Isaac Herzog responds to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request, says he 'will consider solely the best interests of the State of Israel and Israeli society.'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets family of Hymanut Kassaou, who went missing from Tzfat, says he will examine bringing Shin Bet in to help searches.

Key committee approves Health Ministry proposal enabling medical professionals to share essential information when they identify a real risk of future harm.

When released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana finally returned to his home, he asked for two things - to put on Tefilin and for his mother's couscous.

Israelis living near the Gaza border protested outside the Knesset demanding a decisive outcome in the war, saying, "We will not return while Hamas still exists."

President Isaac Herzog weighing Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request; sources say elections may be moved up in exchange.

Electrification system malfunction reduces train lines to Netanya, though all destinations remain reachable, Israel Railways says.

Yair Lapid explains that the bill his party will advance will focus on revoking voting rights from those who received a draft order but failed to report, and will not apply to the Arab public.

The investigation against Manny Binyamin, the head of Lahav 433, lasts longer than expected, and he refuses to sign some of the restrictive conditions.

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski makes his long-anticipated return to Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium and is welcomed by a sell-out crowd of Beitar fans.

Democrats chief Yair Golan slams haredi parties, claiming they will sit in any government 'so long as they get their share of meat.'

While en route to his first visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV stresses that establishing a Palestinian state is essential to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, praises Turkey.

Alon Ohel uploaded his first post on Instagram since returning from Hamas captivity in October, announcing his return to the platform.

Temperatures to rise gradually from mid-week, as winds pick up and weather becomes hot and dry.

A tense exchange erupted after captivity survivor Elizabeth Tsurkov accused Channel 12 of whitewashing the killing of two Gaza youths, prompting Amit Segal to fire back with sharp personal attacks on her record.

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, Tel Aviv University professor arrested for posting incitement online, has thousands of followers, knows 'very well' the meaning of what she wrote, police representatives says.

Ahead of expected legislative blitz, Hamodia newspaper report raises questions about support for Draft Law proposal.

Israeli singer Ehud Banai performs a moving rendition of 'Blues Kna'ani' at the funeral of Dror Or, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity.

Captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana finally returns home after completing rehabilitation at the Kfar Maccabiah resort in Ramat Gan.

Large crowds attend funeral of Dror Or, murdered and abducted on October 7, whose body was returned to Israel last week.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.

Representatives of the haredi factions recently approached MK Ahmed Tibi with a request that he be absent from the expected vote on the draft law - in an attempt to thwart the law's repeal

Israeli journalist Jacky Levy, whose son will draft this week for combat service, criticizes the wording of the Draft Law and claims discrimination, ‘Even when a non-Haredi Jew is persecuted - it is an antisemitic decree.’

Against the backdrop of a relatively dry winter so far, today (Sunday) and tomorrow are expected to bring rain to the north and center of the country. Later in the week, temperatures will rise again.

Residents of Kedumim gather with the Perry family to celebrate the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon, praising the security forces for the operation.

The Bnei Akiva movement held its annual celebrations this evening, ending the a month of activities and at the end of the 'Shabbat Irgun'.

The Association of Haredi Hesder Yeshivot warns that the draft law being formed prevents combining military service with professional or technical certificate studies, potentially eliminating the possibility of a haredi Hesder track.

Father of Yasam officer Ran Gvili, the only Israeli hostage whose body is still held in Gaza, speaks at Hostages Square, demanding Israel not move to second stage, rebuild Gaza, until his son's body is returned to Israel.

Police arrest Dr. Yolanda Yavor from Or Akiva on suspicion of publishing anti-Netanyahu incitement online.

President Isaac Herzog slams Dublin City Council’s proposed removal of the name of Israel’s sixth President, Chaim Herzog, from a public park. 'Shameful and disgraceful move.'

Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili, the only Israeli fallen hostage still held by terrorist groups in Gaza, says she asked Prime Minister Netanyahu not to proceed with the next phase of the ceasefire deal until her son is brought home.

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Israeli hostage Ran Gvili’s parents meet with U.S. Ambassador, receive promise of support until the last hostage returns

'Substance has never been tested, is dangerous to health,' Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yitzhak Brim claims.

Maariv poll indicates center-left could form coalition without help of Arab parties, indicates 'Reservists' led by Yoaz Hendel may pass electoral threshold.

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Data shows the opposition weakening to 58 seats, the coalition securing 52, and Arab parties holding 10 seats.

MK Tzvi Sukkot calls on the head of the Investigations Division to launch an inquiry into MK Ayman Odeh’s entry into Area A without coordination with security authorities.

After the presentation of the draft of the recruitment law to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Shas and United Torah Judaism (UTJ) are expected to return to voting with the coalition starting next week, thus ending the haredi boycott of votes.

An off-duty soldier mistook the arrest of illegal immigrants at the checkpoint for a security incident and fired his weapon.

After over two years during which Israeli teams had to play their home games in foreign venues outside the country, they can now return to hosting their European opponents at home.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara prevented transfer of information on the MAG investigation to the Israel Police despite an explicit request from the Chief of Staff.

Inner-city bus fares are expected to rise to 9 NIS in January as a budget dispute forces cuts and delays tied to the “Transportation Justice” reform.
