PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir
PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.
PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.


Ministry of Education clarifies that even though the guidelines allow a return to school on Sunday next week - this will not happen anytime soon.

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Claims have been made that Arye Deri is increasing pressure on Yesh Atid chairman and is also trying to encourage Avigdor Liberman to join the emergency government. Deri denies all accusations.
Left-wing activist was asked about the possibility of a hostage deal that would include conditions for Netanyahu to remain in power. He was speechless: "I do not have an answer.”

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

Elisha Medan, an IDF reservist who lost both his legs, met the PM and asked him not to stop the fighting against Hamas and asked that Israel not return to the pre-war reality.

Haaretz journalist Yasmin Levy explained that Smotrich "is not just any minister, but the most dangerous and sly politician in Israel, after Netanyahu."

Rabbis call on government to prevent the entry of Palestinian Arab laborers who may pose a threat into Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Minister Meir Porush explained the need to draft students in pre-military programs early. Many were outraged that such calls came from a minister whose constituents do not serve.

The Finance Minister warned that continual threats to leave the government were not the way to build a partnership or run the country.

'UNRWA lost legitimacy to exist in current form, funds from countries globally are used to strengthen terror infrastructure, pay terrorists,' Defense Min. Gallant stresses.

At Ben Gurion University in southern Israel, students protest decision to leave terror-supporting student in school. 'Those who dance on the blood of our loved ones, can not sit with us in class.'

Housing Min. Yitzhak Goldknopf promises to support government in resettling Gush Katif: 'War was forced upon us, I'll support correcting terrible injustice.'

Reports say new prisoner swap deal would see Gaza hospitals, bakeries, reopen, and give Gazans freedom of movement throughout entire Strip.

Protesters block entry and exit from Ashdod port, in attempt to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza.

Defense Min. Director General visits towns affected by Hezbollah attacks, assessing damage and coordinating initial rehabilitation efforts where security conditions permit.

Thirty passengers and bus driver exit from rear window after bus collides with private vehicle on highway.

Israel and Egypt are nearing an agreement on how the Philadelphi Route will be controlled after the war with Hamas ends, sources say.

Videos published this morning show masses of Palestinian Arabs entering the town of Mishor Adumim, allegedly without security clearance.

'It is unthinkable that the world should boycott UNRWA while Israel continues to allow it to operate from its capital.'

The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister in a statement: I have red lines - we will not end the war, we will not remove the IDF from the Strip, and we will not release thousands of terrorists.

The hostage families demanded that the Prime Minister accept a new deal, even at the expense of dismantling the coalition. Netanyahu responded that if there is a good deal – he will even agree to pay this price.

National Security Minister called the Prime Minister and demanded to stop sending humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza and to schedule a further Cabinet discussion on the issue.

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors during which he condemned South Africa and UNRWA and told the ambassadors that "Israel is fighting the war of civilization against barbarism."

A senior Likud minister offered to give up the Ministry of Justice to enable Yair Lapid to join the coalition. Chairman of Yesh Atid: 'I will join if Smotrich and Ben Gvir are out.'

Maya and Itay, accompanied by their father, Ilan, told UN ambassadors their personal story starting from the moment of their abduction to Gaza and the more than 50 days they were kept hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

After his son was detained while protesting aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, Rabbi Leo Dee says he understands why people go to protests. 'They are doing everything they can.'

Netanyahu said that efforts are currently being made to bring the hostages back to Israel but it is best not to publicize the details. 'The more that effort is publicized the further away it gets.'

Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu explained his plan for distributing aid in Gaza: 'Whoever wants to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinians must do it under the IDF’s supervision.'

Protesters have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Israel against the use of closed military zone orders to prevent protests against transferred to Gaza.

Yossi Dagan, the governor of Samaria, hosted Israeli rap stars Subliminal and Hatzel to film a music video dealing with the war.

National Security Minister Itamamr Ben-Gvir denounced the reports of an approaching prisoner exchange agreement in a Knesset address entitled 'The Goat Speech'.

Footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows police pushing and choking young protesters.

Large numbers of police officers prevent protesters from reaching crossing, ensure trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter Gaza.

Islamic convert who returned to Judaism says her return is her 'small contribution to the Jewish people.'

The National Security Minister called the deal 'proof that the War Cabinet is internalizing my opinion.'

Economy Min. Nir Barkat urges increase of foreign workers from peaceful countries, says government should hand control to business sector.

Residents of Gaza fleeing the war paused to denounce their leaders to IDF troops.

Israel has signaled its agreement to a plan that would see all civilian hostages released in exchange for a two-month lull in the fighting in Gaza.

Gazans bury dozens of bodies sent by Israel in trucks intended to carry humanitarian aid, Reuters says.

One of the plans for the day after the war would see a temporary Israeli military civil administration of Gaza gradually hand the area over to a new Palestinian state.

We can all relate to the feeling of despair and helplessness, when all seems lost.

PA cabinet leader criticizes Israel for eliminating three terrorists who planned an attack inspired by October 7.

Channel 12 News poll examines public opinion on settlement in Gaza, finds that a majority is against a return to Gush Katif, though an overwhelming majority on the right is in favor.

MK Osher Shkalim says he is in favor of adding Yisrael Beytenu chairman to the government and the War Cabinet due to the emergency situation.

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi opposes appointment of the new head of Galei Tzahal, Tal Lev Ram, who is supported by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

The Defense Minister suggested that the Prime Minister and Minister Gantz agree to hold elections half a year after the end of the war or two years from now, whichever comes first.

A video clip posted today, supposedly showing scared hostages underground, with several terrorists nearby, caused an uproar on social media. Details were clarified this evening.

Michal Elon, her husband, and children spent Simchat Torah at the Zikim military base near the Gaza Strip. She recounts the harrowing hours and how her children helped the soldiers pray as Hamas terrorists attacked the base.

The hassidic singer dedicated the new rendition to the song "Ya Zechut Avot" to the soldiers of the Kisufim installation near the Gaza Strip.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with soldiers and commanders of the 43rd Battalion in the Benjamin Brigade in Eli, Judea and Samaria.

Protesters arrested during a protest at Kerem Shalom border crossing, against the entry of aid trucks into Gaza. Arrested protesters were taken to police station in Netivot.

With a majority of 14:2, the Knesset House Committee votes to impeach MK Ofer Cassif (Hadash-Ta'al), contrary to the position of the Knesset legal advisor and state attorney general.

The widow of the late Rabbi Chaim Druckman, Sara Druckman was one of the first religious female medical doctors in Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Bnei David Institutions and addressed reports of a hostage deal.

Due to a computing malfunction an incorrect list of regular medications was recorded in the medical records of some patients at several Israeli hospitals.

Attorney General claims impeaching MK Ofer Cassif would be 'unprecedented' and 'dangerous,' Likud's MK Milwidsky hits back: 'If he were religious, he'd have been in the basements a long time ago.'

The National Security Minister tweeted this afternoon to warn against the most recent proposals for prisoner exchange agreements with Hamas.
