Nir Barkat to Netanyahu:
'I will oppose the Draft Law along with other MKs'
Minister Nir Barkat says he informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he and other Likud MKs would oppose the Draft Law in its currently proposed format.
Minister Nir Barkat says he informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he and other Likud MKs would oppose the Draft Law in its currently proposed format.


Yesha Council embarking on a new path, as its newly appointed CEO and heads of authorities hold their first strategic discussion following the municipal elections.

Four people killed in fatal collision between two vehicles on Highway 90, north of Ein Hatzeva.

PM's video saying it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up arms shipments to Israel led to backlash from the administration, cancelation of meeting on Iranian threat.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the bipartisan support for Israel and said that he hopes that the munitions issue will be resolved soon.

The Prime Minister called on his government not to push divisive legislation that could threaten the coalition's cohesion.

MK Benny Gantz (National Unity) said at a conference in Tel Aviv that Prime Minister Netanyahu is missing out on an opportunity to form a regional alliance against Iran.

A final project in the School of Architecture at the Technion honors Hamas leader and architect of the October 7th massacre, Yahya Sinwar.

The Israel Dog Unit located the missing woman deceased after a full night of searching Ramla and surrounding fields, less than 24 hours after she was declared missing.

Eli community council promises: 'Town of Eli won't advance new projects with Arab workers from the Palestinian Authority.'

President Herzog meets bipartisan AIPAC delegation of US members of Congress. 'If we have anything to discuss, it should be discussed quietly.'

Released hostage, Ada Sagi, spoke about her captivity, her loss of hope for peace, and the payment Gaza residents were given to guard the hostages: ‘I heard them say 70 shekels a day, that's a lot of money in Gaza, because they don't have jobs.’

Daniela Weiss, chairwoman of the Nachala movement, is arranging Israeli communities to resettle the Gaza Strip as Israeli territory.

Hostage’s mother, Ayelet Levy, sent a message of encouragement to her daughter Naama, who is celebrating her birthday in captivity. "You are a strong, heroic and determined girl. You were like that from the first moment you were born."

Bereaved father, Avidan Beit Yaakov, met with combat soldiers involved in friendly fire that killed his son in Gaza. ‘We are taking responsibility, garnering courage.’

After outcry, El Al reinstates discount for shipping donated gear to Israel.

Labor Party leader Yair Golan in interview on CNN: I'm an Israeli patriot.I'm willing to protect the Zionist project, the Zionist dream.

Kan 11 News reporter Haim Goldich, who is serving in Gaza, publishes video of food products he found in a home in Gaza that was used by terrorists.

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke against leftist demonstrators today: "There is an extremist, vocal and – I regret – occasionally violent minority, that is organized and financed on an unimaginable scale. But it does not represent the majority of our people."

After approving the application of the sequence to the draft bill, the committee holds its first discussion with the heads of the opposition and coalition.

Deputy Speaker of the Knesset MK Nissim Vaturi apologized for earlier statements calling anti-government protesters 'an arm of Hamas.'

Thousands of religious and secular youth marched together and called for an end to incitement and hatred: 'We are the future of our society, it's time for us to take action together.'

Among the members of the new 'Jewish, Whole, and Strong Israel Party' are former Otzma Yehudit deputy director Yehzekel Hason, Sara Marzel, the wife of right-wing activist Baruch Marzel, and Rabbi Yehuda Epstein from the Kedushat Tzion union.

With a ranking of 95, the University is being recognized for its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for eliminating poverty, hunger, and discrimination, leading the way among Israeli research universities.

Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.

Two protesters from Herzliya, lit tires on the south-bound Route 2 near the city in an attempt to block the road.

Likud MK, Nissim Vaturi, compared the anti-government protesters to Hamas terrorists: ‘There is the arm of the damned terrorists and the arm of the protesters.’

After participating in a TV panel, not knowing that the cameras were still rolling, former MK Moshe Feiglin removed his shoe to show the sister of one of the hostages how he remembers them.

Amit Soussana, released hostage, spoke at White House event and disclosed details on Hamas sexual violence.

After demanding that Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot enter a unity government at this difficult time, Eli Shtivi, father of Idan, a hostage in Gaza, demanded the same from Yesh Atid.

Former PM Ehud Barak was invited to speak before senior officers in the IDF before his appearance was cancelled by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to his calls to refuse military service.

Clashes at a left-wing demonstration outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem: Five demonstrators arrested, two lightly injured after being hit by a water cannon.

Israeli magician Uri Geller has claimed that he played a role in operating some of the systems that thwarted the Iranian UAV swarm launched at Israel in April.

Arutz Sheva sits down with Jerusalem resident Arye Dobuler, who has been volunteering with the civilians evacuated from the north and south since October 7, to discuss the volunteer efforts and how best to help the evacuees.

Saadia Sharabi, the grandfather of fallen soldier Shalom Menachem who was killed in the APC explosion in Gaza, spoke about the deep conversations he had with his grandson about the military.

The daughters of Daniel Denan urge the public to help locate him after he vanished without a trace from their home in Afula.

Eli Shtivi, the father of hostage Idan Shtivi who was taken to Gaza, attended the Yesh Atid party meeting and called on Lapid to immediately join the government in a move of unity.

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with a bipartisan delegation of US members of Congress and provided a situation assessment of operational and strategic developments on Israel’s borders.

A minor from the village of 'Ara was arrested and indicted for planning to join the Islamic State and to carry out attacks in Israel and abroad.

Soldier suffering from PTSD, Avichai Levy, accused the State Control Committee: 'They are all spitting in our faces. There was no one to take care of us then and there isn't anyone now.'

Micha Biton wrote a song for the country that broke his heart, a country where he and his family were besieged for 14 hours in a dark saferoom, and seeks to rebuild trust in it

MKs Limor Sohn Har-Melekh (Otzma Yehudit) and Tzvi Succot (Religious Zionism) announced ahead of the lobby's first meeting: ‘The lobby regards Jewish presence in Gaza as a necessity to protect Israel's security and ensure its future.’

Minister of Housing claimed that the state isn’t really interested in the haredim drafting. MK Kroizer: ‘Sadly, we see that the haredi sector is not connected.’

Sheikh Yusuf Mohammed al-Baz, who recently was released from prison after serving time for incitement, said during a sermon at the Great Omari Mosque: 'We'll do to you what you did to Gaza.'

Netanuahu's son claimed, that Supreme Court froze the state auditor’s review of the IDF and Shin Bet, to hide events leading up to the massacre. ‘A state investigative committee is almost always used as a cover-up committee for the Left wing.’

A man went to move his car, which was parked close to a fire and lost consciousness. A resourceful and brave policeman saved his life.

Thousands, led by the Gerrer Rebbe, escorted the former Rebbe's wife to rest yesterday. Her sons paid tribute: 'She enlightened her children with her wisdom and intelligence.'

Prime Minister blasts Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot at the cabinet meeting, leading to an exchange of accusations between the National Unity Party and Likud.

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

Only 30 meters separate the homes of the parents of Elon Waiss and Shalom Menachem, who were both killed this week in Gaza. Local council head: ‘Our hearts are overflowing with sadness.’

Yedidya Waiss, before his father Eilon’s funeral: ‘With God's help we will win this war and the entire nation of Israel will know no more sorrow. We will learn to see the good.’

Media personality Irit Linor wrote a letter to the President to appeal against the decision to reward the Brothers in Arms protest organization.

Under the new regulations, the period of lodging for residents who have been evacuated from their homes, in the hotels and temporary housing solutions, which are being financed by the state, until August 15.

Yakir Levy, Shalom Menachem, and Elyahu Zimbalist were among the soldiers killed in the APC explosion in Rafah - and all classmates at the Shalavim Yeshiva.

Archaeological site found from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule 1650 years ago.

Staff Sergeant Oz Gruber, 20 years old, from Tal Menashe in Samaria, was killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah.

Couple and infant daughter killed while vacationing in Sinai, two additional children injured.

'We are fighting to ensure our existence and our future; we are fighting to bring back our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

On the other side of the political map, respondents to the poll believe that the bloc of parties that will face Netanyahu in the next elections should be led by Benny Gantz or Naftali Bennett.

Six days after his rescue from captivity, Andrey Kozlov is urging the public to attend Saturday night's rally at Hostages Square.
