Key Knesset committee holds discussion on Palestinian Authority, potential escalations; IDF Intelligence Directorate representative says Palestinian Authority wants Israeli elections.
During a closed discussion with the Chief of Staff, MK Meir Porush demanded to know the security costs of Hilltop Youth activity in Judea and Samaria. Coalition members criticized him for raising the subject.
Likud MK Boaz Bismuth held a reprimand call with MK Ben-Barak, who apologized for storming Bismuth's office. Bismuth in turn agreed to drop the sanctions against Ben-Barak.
MK Tali Gottlieb said that an attack on Iran was assured, but that public opinion could not be allowed to play a role in deciding the timing.
The head of the IDF's Manpower Planning and Management Division warned at a Knesset hearing that the proposed haredi draft law does not fulfill the army's needs for the next two years.
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee’s legal adviser, Miri Frankel-Shor, cautions lawmakers that the proposed draft exemption law does not meet the IDF’s operational needs.
Former Defense Minister Yoav Galant says that Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for a pardon from the president is unnecessary and the lawsuit should be litigated in court.
MK Tzvi Sukkot calls on the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to hold an urgent debate on the continuation of security cooperation with the Palestinian Authority.
The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the first reading of the bill to repeal the Jordanian law prohibiting Jews from purchasing real estate in Judea and Samaria.
Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
MK Boaz Bismuth said that based on the document a draft law will be formulated in the coming days to guide the committee in the ongoing legislative process to regulate the haredi draft.
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds urgent meeting following rise in weapons-smuggling from Egypt, MK Tzvi Succot warns of 'existential threat.'
An IDF representative in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said the significance of capturing the city is mainly symbolic and noted that about 800,000 people remained there, according to IDF estimates.
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.
Head of the IDF's Personnel Directorate revealed to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the number of haredi recruits is much lower than the IDF's target and needs.
Hostages and their families denounced the government in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee today.
29 MKs voted for Bismuth, while four voted for the current chairman, MK Yuli Edelstein.
Likud MKs Hanoch Milwidsky and Nissaim Vaturi challenge Yuli Edelstein's leadership of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, ahead of faction vote set for Wednesday.
Shimon Or, uncle of kidnapped soldier Avinatan Or, urges MK Yuli Edelstein to block a partial hostage deal, warning it could endanger many IDF soldiers. “This deal is more dangerous than the war itself,” he says.
The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will meet to discuss the issues that led to the deaths of seven IDF soldiers.
Released hostage Keith Seigel participated in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussion and tearfully shared the ordeals faced by the hostages in Gaza.
Ohad Ben Ami describes a particularly chilling incident he experienced a few weeks before his release.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reported today on Israel's diplomatic efforts at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, saying that there was a broad range of initiatives underway to provide diplomatic cover for the war.
Likud MK Yuli Edelstein has published his proposed list of sanctions against those who do not report for IDF service or receive a lawful exemption, driving up tensions between Likud and the haredi parties.
MK Gilad Kariv interrogated by police over alleged leak of confidential protocols from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
MK Gilad Kariv summoned for questioning under caution next week on suspicion of leaking classified protocols from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Meir Shemtsov, a haredi who served in the IDF, called for haredi leaders to work against the stigma that drafting holds in haredi communities.
Senior intelligence officer reports to Defense Committee on IDF's actions to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages, tensions in Persian Gulf.
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.
Rabbi Yaakov Meidan, dean of Yeshivat Har Etzion, criticizes evasion of IDF service. 'The burden is unbearable; rabbis should give students the choice if to serve.'
MK Evgenny Sova speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel News about what he heard from the Chief of Staff during a meeting of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, and about the need to promote a law that drafts everyone into the army.
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Yuli Edelstein, met with IDF soldiers and promised to push the draft law, 'I am leading the draft law for our combat soldiers.'
A heated discussion took place today at the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee regarding the haredi draft law.
Defense Minister Israel Katz today laid out the key points of the proposed haredi draft law, among them a list of economic penalties for failure to meet enlistment goals.
State Attorney's Office confirms that investigation is underway against MK Gilad Kariv for leaking a document from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari apologized for his criticism of the 'Feldstein Law', admitting he overstepped his boundaries.
The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill against UNRWA in second and third reading; to be brought to a Knesset plenary vote shortly.
The letter was delivered at the beginning of a Knesset committee meeting by MK Zvi Sukkot, calling for the Prosecutor to see the truth.
'I fully stand behind what I did': MK Zvi Sukkot does not regret breaking into the Sde Teiman base after reservists' arrest and says, 'I was doing my job.'
'The IDF is an institution that belongs to all of us and not to any political party. Unlike planes or bombs, soldiers cannot be brought from abroad, so we need to recruit more.'
The Defense Minister left a meeting with the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, who supervise the Defense Ministry, after disagreeing with their demands.
The subcommittee members have criticized the decision, claiming that the Defense Minister is preventing them from carrying out their responsibilities.
Yuli Edelstein, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair, warns: 'Any attempt to circumvent the Knesset regulations and prevent the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee from handling the draft law will meet an appropriate response.'
Likud outraged by PM’s remarks that a test-run was being held to bring back Palestinian workers to Israel. Netanyahu’s advisors claimed that this was only a one-time plan.
MK Zvi Sukkot led a deliberation on left-wing activist violence, harassment, and vandalism. 'This is one step closer to victory,' he commented.
MK Tzvi Succot: 'The time has come to deal with those who do not live in Judea and Samaria and continually hamper the settlers.'
Netanyahu: The difference between Hamas and the PA is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now and the PA wants to do it in stages.
Several MKs are demanding a debate on the demolition of homes of terrorists who only wound victims instead of killing them.
The Foreign and Defense Committee Chairman met with counterparts from the Baltic states to discuss military and intelligence cooperation.
Opposition livid that discussion on Palestinian outposts was scheduled within days, while young settlement waited six months.
Arab MK Mara'ana joins Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee 'to be on guard,' says option of Gaza war 'doesn't work.'
Former Head of the Cyber Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee stresses the importance of monitoring Iran closely.
The head of Israel's foreign affairs committee thinks that New Hope is headed for the top.
"This is a significant role with great importance to Israel's security. We must not allow a vacuum on the security-political issue."
Foreign Affairs & Defense Committee visits Gaza area: 'No doubt solution lies in occupying Gaza, destroying terror, return to normal life.'
Likud MK to head subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee which deals with foreign policy and public relations.
Mother of Avera Mengistu, held captive in Gaza, laments failure to bring back her son. 'My son would not be there if they acted right away.'
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discusses IDF battle against thefts from bases, fire zones; 'Armed soldiers robbed in broad daylight.'
