Presenting: The Sovereignty Plan
Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.
Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.


At a stormy Knesset session, families of hostages held in Gaza accused lawmakers of inaction, warning their children are tortured and 'running out of time' without a comprehensive deal.

Families of the hostages appealed to Police Commissioner Daniel Levi, demanding action against road blockages and disturbances that 'endanger the stability of the state and hinder the return of the hostages'

Dozens of complaints have reached the Israel Airports Authority about companies offering parking services through an attendant, and 'borrowing' the vehicles while the owners are on vacation.
Hamodia newspaper escalates tone, says haredi parties won't support budget bill despite talks on Draft Law.

The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court ruled that journalist Ben Caspit must compensate right-wing journalist Elisha Yered for defamatory tweets.

Leftist protesters setting vehicles near Prime Minister's Residence aflame burn vehicle belonging to IDF reservist who is on active duty, leaving his wife and three children without a car.

Seven government ministers asked the defense minister to transfer the artillery piece from the IDF to emphasize Menachem Begin's contribution to preventing a civil war.

Anti-government protesters and relatives of some hostages begin three days of protests in Jerusalem, pushing to end the war against Hamas - no matter what the price.

Israel’s basketball team advances to EuroBasket’s final 16 after a 92-89 win over Belgium, led by Deni Avdija and Roman Sorkin. It's Israel’s first time past the group stage in over a decade.

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that a decisive victory over Hamas is near: "Israel will strike with immense force and defeat Hamas."

Hundreds gathered in Hostages Square on Tuesday evening for the 'Singing Together for Their Return' event; families of hostages and the fallen spoke about the importance of unity in the nation.

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering the establishment of a governmental committee with broad powers in order to prevent the President of the Supreme Court from determining the committee's members.

Shavei Hebron Yeshiva students make history by returning to a house that belonged to Jews before the 1929 massacre.

Shomrei Yisroel has launched an emergency campaign providing professional therapy for Israel's heroes.

The families of the hostages held in Gaza held a press conference outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, where they appealed to US President Donald Trump, urging him to make history by signing a US-backed agreement to bring home the hostages and end the war.

Ilan Weiss, who was murdered and abducted during the October 7 massacre and whose body was recovered from Gaza last week, was laid to rest yesterday, nearly 2 years after his murder.

MK Oded Forer and young members of Yisrael Beytenu demonstrated at Khan al-Ahmar to protest what he described as Netanyahu’s government preventing the evacuation and failing to implement Israeli sovereignty.

MK Zvi Succot visited the Tel Hashomer Induction Center to support haredi men enlisting in IDF combat units, handing out chocolate as protesters from the Jerusalem Faction jeered.

The Israel Airports Authority warned travelers against illegal valet parking at Ben Gurion Airport after complaints of cars driven hundreds of kilometers, damaged, or fined during owners’ trips abroad.

MK Nissim Vaturi (Likud) recalls that he opposed the appointment of Zamir as Chief of Staff due to him being too much a part of the defense industry before the October 7th massacre.

Jerusalem District Police arrested two suspects in their 30s with half a kilo of cocaine and cash; the suspects, including a preschool teacher, were taken for questioning and face custody hearing.

The ministry clarified that, contrary to reports, no change was made to the civics matriculation exams and that schools continue to teach content related to liberal democracy.

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi advocates for a clear victory over Hamas, emphasizing that the city continues to grow and thrive despite ongoing security challenges.

International Atomic Energy Agency says it found uranium traces at a Syrian site bombed by Israel in 2007, renewing concerns it was a secret reactor.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, age 34, who fell in a friendly-fire incident, was laid to rest, escorted by hundreds, led by his wife and nine-month-old son.

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Nof HaGalil on the first school day, lauding the 95% return of Galilee children to school, and outlining plans to develop the region’s infrastructure and economy.

Tzvika and Efrat Mor accompanied their daughter Oria to her first day in first grade. Oria said: 'I miss my brother Eitan very much and I pray that he will return home healthy.'

Idan Shtivi, who was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and whose body was recovered last week, was laid to rest.

The Supreme Court canceled Wednesday’s hearing on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s dismissal, issuing a conditional order and instructing the gov’t to update by Sept. 14.

A 27-year-old man attacked security guards, drew a sharp object, and was shot in the leg due to danger to other patients.

The Supreme Court permitted publication of the name Raziel Dahan, a kabbalist, who is suspected of fraudulently receiving benefits from the National Insurance Institute and of evading taxes of millions of shekels over several years.

Israel condemned the International Association of Genocide Scholars' resolution accusing it of genocide in Gaza, calling it a distortion based on Hamas propaganda.

The Minister of the Negev, the Galilee, and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, sent a personal letter to residents of northern Israel for the start of the school year, assuring them that they could always turn to him for help.

A father of four from southern Israel won 10 million shekels in the National Lottery after 300 days of reserve duty, planning a family trip and considering a career change.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits school in Eshkol Region, supports efforts to bring hostages home. 'A lot of people are putting the pressure on Israel. The pressure needs to be directed at Hamas.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the 2025-2026 school year at the Begin School in Nof Hagalil and visited a memorial for fallen soldier Staff Sgt. Ilya Sankin.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara's letter, rejects claims over roadblock policy.

Degel Hatorah Chairman MK Moshe Gafni calls on Shas leaders to open new schools for girls, stating that 'our schools cannot accommodate everyone.'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s new roadblock policy as beyond his authority.

'I'm proud to be Israeli, proud to be Jewish, proud to connect different religions, different ages and different opinions through this wonderful tool called music,' says David D'Or on the antisemitic attack during his performance in Poland.

'Every missed opportunity to advance a deal prolongs their suffering and deepens Israel’s national wound,' the Hostages Forum respond to PM Netanyahu's statement in the cabinet that the hostage deal is off the table.

Making history in Samaria: twenty years after the evacuation of Homesh during the disengagement, the first kindergarten in the uprooted community opened this morning.

Students who skip classes in protest will be marked absent, Education Minister Yoav Kisch warns.

180,600 students are entering first grade today and 149,000 students are entering 12th grade, completing their studies in the education system this year.

In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”

Prime Minister urges coalition partners to rejoin, citing existential threats and the importance of unity: "There’s no substitute for this government."

Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a terror attack two years ago, remarries to Aliza Teplitsky.

Teens from a kibbutz in the Gaza region dressed as terrorists and knocked on residents' doors in the middle of the night as a prank.

Relatives of some of the hostages demonstrate outside Cabinet meeting, demanding deal with Hamas. 'You have ten days to end this.'

On Sunday, Kibbutz Nir Oz held a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of its physical and emotional rebuilding process, with the demolition of buildings that were damaged during the October 7th massacre.

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reassures yeshiva students that military police do not come to yeshivas, urges listeners to 'get up and fight them' if they make a home visit.

Close aides of Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein condemn misrepresentation of his statements on IDF service.

MK Amit Halevi is initiating a bill that would add Qatar to the list of enemy states to allow Israel to fight its influence more directly.

A 27-year-old Jerusalem resident was arrested today after spray-painting graffiti at a light rail station, shortly after being released from a previous arrest.

Dana Stavi, friend of Sergeant first-class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, recounts his journey from immigrating to Israel up to his death in Gaza, and tells of the moment she learned of his death.

Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.

Unprecedented search operation in Tzfat: Hundreds of civilians, the Israel Canine Unit and Israel Police continue operation to locate Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing for 555 days.

Former IDF General and Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog canceled a planned trip to South Africa due to concerns an arrest warrant could be issued against him.
