Orit Strock

Orit Strock's daughter answers criticism with shocking revelation

Racheli, daughter of Settlements Minister Orit Strock, responds to criticism of her mother following death of late sister Shoshana Strock.

Smotrich reveals: Minister Strock flew to save her daughter

In meeting with northern leaders, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reveals details on Settlement Minister Orit Strock's personal trials.

Humiliating women:

AI video sparks outrage across political spectrum

Social activist Naor Narkis sparks strong reactions after posting an AI-generated video, by showing the removal of religious female Knesset members' head coverings.

Daughter of Minister Orit Strock dies

Minister Orit Strock announced the passing of her daughter, Shoshana, who was found lifeless on Shabbat.

PA sent half a billion shekels to terrorists in 2025

The Palestinian Authority transferred hundreds of millions of shekels to terrorists over the past year, including "special grants" to those released in the recent hostage deals.

'Gaza is part of Israel'

PA livid over Strock’s remarks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ office blasts Minister Strock after she says the Gaza Strip is part of the Land of Israel.

Ben Gvir’s call: Enough with the naïveté

During the Cabinet meeting, ministers voice strong opposition to opening the Rafah crossing and transferring control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.

Government approves five new towns in the Negev

The government on Sunday approved a proposal by Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz and Settlements Minister Orit Struck to establish five new community settlements in the eastern Be'er Sheva metropolitan area.

National camp conference examines Gaza policy after war

MKs from Israel’s national camp gathered at a special Knesset conference to discuss political, security, and legal approaches to Gaza in the day after the war, emphasizing public resolve, national clarity, and long-term strategic leadership.

Bereaved families demand:

No rebuilding of Gaza before Hamas defeat, last hostage returned

During a protest held this evening by bereaved families outside the cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, the demonstrators called on the prime minister not to yield to pressure.

Ministers hold special debate on the Hilltop Youth

Cabinet ministers held a special meeting recently on the subject of the Hilltop Youth communities in Judea and Samaria and government options to prevent violence between them and Palestinian Arabs.

Strock:

'We did not go to war just to bring back the hostages'

Clash erupts in government meeting as Minister Orit Strock questioned PM Netanyahu over the Gaza ceasefire’s duration, with Netanyahu stressing hostage returns and the need to advance demilitarization.

Minister Strock to Arutz Sheva

'Without real pain, Hamas won't return murdered hostages'

Minister of National Missions says Israel has effective ways to pressure Hamas to return the bodies of the murdered hostages.

Welcome, President Trump: My letter to a true friend of Israel

'I warmly welcome you to Jerusalem and thank you for your steadfast friendship with Israel,' writes Minister Orit Strock in a personal letter to US President Trump, urging him to stand firm for a secure, demilitarized Gaza and a true, lasting peace.

Minister Strock:

'PA was born in sin, we must get rid of it'

'Sovereignty in blocs is a leftist plan,' says Minister Orit Strock at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference and calls for Israeli sovereignty in Area A.

"A sense of community"

New residence opened for lone national service volunteers

Nefesh B’Nefesh opened a modern Lone Bnot Sherut residence in Jerusalem, providing 50 furnished apartments, guidance, community, and support for 95 young women. Arutz Sheva joined the inauguration.

Tensions in Cabinet meeting:

Orit Strock, Aryeh Deri hold shouting match over Hamas deal

In heated confrontation Minister Orit Strock and MK Aryeh Deri debate potential deal to release hostages held by Hamas, Deri walks back support for Oslo Accords.

Strock sets deadline

'Decisive victory or resignation from the government'

Minister Orit Strock visits wounded soldiers' encampment near the Prime Minister’s Office and declares: A plan for swift victory is essential, or we will leave the government.

Hilltop Youth communities demand additional security

The Hilltop Youth in Judea and Samaria are outraged about the distribution of defense measures, claiming discrimination between communities despite existing security threats.

Minister Strock:

Minister Strock causes outrage in call to expand combat operation

Minister Orit Strock says Israel cannot win the war while avoiding areas where hostages are held, calling for decisive action in all parts of Gaza; Hostages Forum accuses her of “sacrificing values and lives.”

Samaria pioneer:

There is only one Land of Israel

Samaria Pioneer Moshe Zar, who passed away today, left a final message emphasizing the importance of building throughout the Land of Israel.

Gov't stability at risk?

Minister Strock threatens to resign

Minister of Settlements and National Missions warns during a conversation with an Ofakim resident: “If the war ends with Hamas still posing a threat, I will not remain a minister.”

Thousands of cyclists ride for fallen officer

More than 1,000 cyclists from across Israel completed the annual memorial bike ride honoring Yitzhak Bunish, the Hebron security officer killed in a terrorist shooting at the Worshippers' Path 22 years ago.

Smotrich, Strock demand cabinet meeting on ISA targeting of Jews

Finance and Settlements Ministers write to National Security Council head warning Shin Bet is baselessly using draconian measures against citizens.

'Ugly and invalid'

Netanyahu condemns Lapid's attack on Min. Strock

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked International Women's Day and called out what he called 'misogynistic attacks' on female ministers.

Sara Netanyahu:

'Lapid has crossed red lines'

'His attack was not just ugly, it crossed red lines,' says PM's wife Sara Netanyahu about Yair Lapid, following his remarks against Orit Strock:

Lapid refuses to apologize for offensive statement about minister

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman MK Avigdor Liberman criticises Opposition Leader for saying he should "get a raise" for looking at Minister Orit Strock.

Lapid:

'I deserve a raise just for looking at Minister Strock'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid faced backlash for derogatory remarks about Orit Strook in a podcast.

Ministers and local authority heads:

'2025 must include sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Heads of the Yesha Council, ministers, Knesset members, and local authority leaders take part in Sovereignty Conference, speak about the unique opportunity to advance Israel’s sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Minister Orit Strock:

'Winning the war or releasing all hostages?'

Minister of Settlements and National Missions, Orit Strock, at Jerusalem Conference: 'Defeating Hamas in Gaza is no less a strategic goal than the Iranian nuclear threat.'

Minister Orit Strock:

'I oppose the deal - deal with it without demonization'

'A large portion of the nation opposes hostage deal, deal with our position without delegitimizing it or demonizing us, allow discourse on all components of this difficult decision,' Settlement Minister Orit Strock urges Israelis.

Orit Strock:

'Hostage deal rewards terror and is a victory for Hamas'

Minister Orit Struck denounced the reports of an emerging deal to release terrorists for hostages.

In Kibbutz Nir Oz

Minister Strock meets freed hostage

Minister Orit Strock visits Kibbutz Nir Oz and meets with the leadership and the residents: Together we will rebuild the kibbutz.

Orit Strock:

'We demanded a zero-tolerance policy on Lebanon'

Minister Orit Strock discusses the recent ceasefire in Lebanon and defends her party's decision to support the agreement.

Minister Orit Strock:

If there's a hostage deal like the first - we'll support it

Minister Orit Strock slams aid to Gaza, says Jewish settlement of Gaza not part of war's goals, and responds to ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists until Red Cross visits Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

Min. warns: This is our red line, we'll dissolve the government

Orit Strock, Settlements Minister and National Missions Minister, says Religious Zionism party will leave government if the IDF is withdrawn from Gaza. 'We promised this would not be just another round of fighting.'

After Trump shooting:

Minister Strock: 'There are dangerous threats against Netanyahu'

Minister Orit Struk addressed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and called for decisive victory in the war.

State Attorney's Office:

Saying Ra'am members are terrorists is freedom of speech

State Attorney's Office rejects appeal for removal of immunity of Minister Orit Strock after she called the members of Ra’am “terrorists”.

Netanyahu to volunteers:

'There is great strength of spirit here'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara and Minister Orit Strock met with outstanding National-Civic Service volunteers.

Can't destroy an idea?

National Security Adviser sets off uproar in cabinet

Cabinet members demanded answers from Tzachi Hanegbi and Prime Minister Netanyahu after Hanegbi said it was impossible to eliminate Hamas since it is an idea.

Smotrich:

'Do not consume the poisonous lies of the media'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote an open letter today calling on citizens to reject the mainstream media narrative. 'I call on you, citizens of Israel, not to consume the poisonous lies of the Israeli media.'

Minister Strock:

'US doesn't deserve to be called a friend of the State of Israel'

Minister of Settlements and National Missions Orit Strock said she is worried by the American push to end the war in Gaza.

Minister Strock:

‘Now we must all pray for the return of the hostages’

A prayer for the return of the hostages was held at Rachel's Tomb. Shai Wenkert, father of Omer, who was taken hostage in Gaza: "Together we win, together we return the hostages."

Minister reveals:

Number of haredim in civil service has increased

Settlement Minister Orit Strock speaks up on Draft Law, says number of haredim in civil service roles has increased.

Two gov. ministers disqualify promotion of judge

Ministers Levin and Strock disqualify judge’s promotion, because she commuted the punishment of Arab rioters during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Minister Strock's program for PA Arab workers

The Minister of National Missions suggests an alternate approach to allowing Palestinian Authority Arabs to work in Israeli territory.

Minister to senior IDF rep.:

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

IDF representative to the cabinet explained that the reduction of weapons in the region is due to the release of IDF reservists.

Minister suggests pilots refusing air support; IDF Rep. replies

Minister Orit Strock asked Maj. Gen. Toledano if reports of pilots refusing air support due to reasons of personal conscience are correct.

Minister Strock to Channel 12: You are not telling the truth

Settlement Minister Orit Strock criticized for ministry's functioning hits back: 'My ministry budgets for affected communities.'

Minister Orit Strock:

'The deal may be bad, but it is a necessary evil'

Settlements Minister Orit Strock explains why she voted in favor of the deal despite her opinion against prisoner exchange deals

Minister Orit Strock:

'Hostages deal - achievement for IDF commanders and soldiers'

Minister Orit Strock explains why the Religious Zionist party members changed their mind and decided to vote in favor of the hostages deal.

Shots fired at Gilboa town during Minister Strock's visit

Minister Strock visits Gilboa region towns following recent attempted attacks: A serious escalation which cannot be overlooked.

Governor of Samaria:

'The nation is voting with its feet'

A mass march to Joshua's altar in Samaria calls on the government to prevent Palestinian attempts to destroy heritage sites.

Orot pre-military training school inaugurates complex in Talmon

Orot pre-military training school inaugurates new complex in Talmon in the presence of Minister of National Missions, MK Orit Strock.

Minister Strock to INN:

'I'm in favor of negotiations, but against canceling the reform'

Minister Strock at pro-government rally: We are fighting for the right of the people to determine the path of the country.

New memorial to judge who ruled to cancel the Disengagement Law

Minister Orit Strook: "Eighteen years later, Judge Levy's ruling is finally being implemented."

Report:

The plan to encourage Israelis to move to Judea and Samaria

The US State Department condemned Bezalel Smotrich's plan to allocate funds to make life in the region more attractive.

The new owners of the Land of Israel

Jews of every origin gather in the upper Galilee region to celebrate owning their very own piece of the land of Israel.

Netanyahu slams opposition: When will you condemn IDF refusals?

PM addresses opposition in the Knesset, condemns Minister Orit Strock's criticism of defense leaders.