About 20 coalition MKs sent a letter to the political-security cabinet urging it not to approve the General Staff’s operational plan for continuing the fighting in Lebanon as it is does not go far enough.
During the Cabinet meeting, ministers voice strong opposition to opening the Rafah crossing and transferring control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
Blue and White chairman presents a bill to change the structure of the political-security cabinet and criticized the leaks from within it and the inability of its members to influence decisions
Led by Ministers Smotrich and Katz: The Security Cabinet approves the establishment of 19 communities in Judea and Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim, which were evacuated about 20 years ago during the Disengagement in northern Samaria.
Justice Minister Levin to lead Labor, Religious Services, and Jerusalem and Heritage Ministries. Attorney General warns of administrative overload.
Dozens of right-wing activists are demonstrating this morning in front of the Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, protesting the UN Security Council decision.
Israel’s cabinet will vote Sunday on renaming the war from “Swords of Iron” to “War of Rebirth,” a title Netanyahu has promoted for over a year, citing its symbolic and strategic significance.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated today that there are elements in the Knesset working to postpone Israel's upcoming elections, potentially indefinitely.
Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation” that could worsen the humanitarian crisis, displace more civilians, and endanger hostages.
Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to conquer all of Gaza after more than 10 hours of debate. The IDF will take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, return hostages, and ensure Israeli security in Gaza.
Justice Minister Levin criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for not showing up for the cabinet's meeting to discuss her dismissal from her position.
Minister Sa'ar recommends amending the law so that a state commission of inquiry would be established but the government would guide it.
As the Cabinet meeting discussing the hostage deal continued into Shabbat, female ministers left the meeting for the lighting of Shabbat candles, along with the employees of the Prime Minister's office.
The Cabinet meeting was moved to a more secure location in the capital due to security concerns. However, the location was reveled in official announcements by the the Cabinet Secretariat, which later stated that 'it was a mishap.'
Israeli official says the targets of 'Operation Days of Repentance' had been determined 10 days in advance and were unchanged since then.
Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring for Cabinet approval the addition of the goal of "returning the residents of the north to their homes safely" to the goals of the war.
Prime Minister's Office says that he "repeated his directive that the ministers of the government not go up to the Temple Mount without his prior approval."
Ministers furious at Gallant's demand to relinquish control of Philadelphi Corridor, saying: 'If we give in to Hamas demands, we have lost the war.'
Axios reports that PM and Defense Minister got into a shouting match over the issue of IDF presence at Philadelphi corridor.
Israeli delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea leaves Doha after meeting with Qatari mediators, will consult with the Israeli government.
PM seeks to crack down on ministers missing cabinet meetings without prior notice through punitive measures.
Cabinet approves Smotrich's measures to combat the recognition of a Palestinian state and proceedings against Israel. They include sanctions against the PA, promotion of construction and other measures.
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.
Cabinet ministers discuss series of punitive measures against PA, following its attempt to obtain unilateral recognition. The measures will be voted upon at the next Cabinet meeting.
National Security Minister on his demand to be included in the War Cabinet: It is appropriate that the person who demanded to bomb Gaza and stop the entry of the workers would be a member of the War Cabinet.
Major General Nitzan Alon, who is responsible for the issue of the hostages on behalf of the IDF, compiled a document with amendments to the Israeli response to the hostage deal proposal.
To our leaders in the War Cabinet: Win the war. We do not want to hear about anything else. Opinion.
The Cabinet unanimously voted to close the channel's Israeli station earlier today.
At the request of Ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, the cabinet will convene to discuss the deadlock reached in the deal after Hamas's response to the mediators' proposal.
National Security Minister blasts the conduct of the War Cabinet, demands it be disbanded.
Ministers Gallant, Gantz, Eisenkot, and MK Aryeh Deri were urged not to allow PM Netanyahu to hinder a deal for the return of hostages. Ben-Gvir and Smotrich were verbally attacked.
Civilian "common sense" has more than a few times trumped decades of military training and experience. Smotrich viewpoint may be another example. Opinion.
Political-Security Cabinet meeting concludes after more than three hours. Cabinet approves departure of Israeli delegation to Doha for talks on hostage release deal.
New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar has declared that he will leave the emergency government if he is not added to the War Cabinet.
Cabinet uninanimously approves declaration brought by PM Netanyahu rejecting foreign attempts to impose a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7.
Minister Miri Regev asks Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar if conspiracy theory spread by MK Tally Gotliv was true. Bar: There is no truth to it. She caused a red line.
Shas chairman provides a glimpse into the War Cabinet's deliberations.
About 130 commanders and officers, who participated in the fighting in Gaza, signed a letter to the cabinet in which they clarified: 'There is no reason for Ahmed to return to his home before Ziv and Gali return to their homes.'
Minister Dudi Amsalem names two ministers who, he claims, leaked details from Cabinet meetings to the media.
Tensions in the War Cabinet continue: Minister Gallant leaves discussion after his chief of staff was not allowed to participate, later returns.
Minister Ofir Akunis says that all decisions on the future of Gaza must be made by the full Cabinet, not by the more limited War Cabinet.
The cancellation of the discussion came after the Religious Zionist Party announced it would meet to discuss measures in response.
Cabinet cites "urgent security need" to increase the number of aid trucks entering Gaza in approving the move.
Mayor Alon Davidi tells the Cabinet the first step they must take to rehabilitate Sderot and the Gaza region.
Following US pressure, Political-Security Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel entering the Gaza Strip during the war.
Mediators submit list of hostages to be freed that violates the agreement. Israeli official: They have until 7:00 to amend it.
Mediators discussing the possibility of extending the truce in exchange for the release of at least 20 more women and children.
Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Miki Zohar clashed at Cabinet meeting to approve hostage deal. Ben Gvir: This isn't Likud Central Committee.
Religious Zionist parties to oppose deal to fee terrorists and pause fighting in exchange for 50 hostages, haredi parties to support deal.
The Prime Minister is pushing new legislation aimed at stopping the leaks from Cabinet meetings.
National Security Minister against entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: We cannot give them these conditions.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu indefinitely suspended from Cabinet meetings after saying dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza a 'possiblity.'
Israel will transfer money to the Palestinian Authority during the war, but will offset the amounts intended for the Gaza Strip.
Blinken demands concessions to Gaza but the cabinet opposes.
PM Netanyahu demands Cabinet members stop leaking information from the meetings: 'This can't happen anymore.'
Among the concessions: Equating tolls, promoting an industrial area near Hebron and freezing the PA's tax debts for a year.
Security Cabinet convenes in the framework of the “Firm Hand” military exercise, at the IDF command center at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.
PM leads round of applause for Transportation Minister Miri Regev for Independence Day ceremony during weekly Cabinet meeting.
