Boaz Bismuth

IDF: 7,000 combat soldiers needed immediately

IDF warns of manpower shortage, bereaved father urges Draft Law to heal rift in nation.

Likud MK:

'Media has sick obsession with Netanyahu'

MK Boaz Bismuth criticized the media for taking too great an interest in the Prime Minister's recent health report.

Nachshonim: Without civilian support, Haredi enlistment will fail

The Nachshonim organization argues that without steady civilian backing, enlistment efforts cannot truly succeed.

Yesh Atid MK apologizes for storming Likud MK's office

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.

Bismuth imposes sanctions on MKs who stormed his office

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Bismuth removes Yesh Atid MKs from subcommittee positions after storming his office a day earlier.

'A red line was crossed'

Opposition MKs storm committee head's office

Yesh Atid Knesset members force their way into MK Boaz Bismuth's office, with one attempting to photograph documents on his desk.

'Negative incentive to serve'

Attorney General voices harsh opinion against conscription law

Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, calls conscription law draft 'a negative incentive for enlistment,' prompting fierce backlash from haredi leaders who accuse her of targeting Torah study.

MK Bismuth: 'You cannot force people to enlist in the army'

MK Boaz Bismuth, who is spearheading the newest Draft Law proposal, tells haredi news outlet that forcing people to enlist is 'nonsense,' sparking controversy.

Yeshiva Deans Warn:

Draft law plan could dismantle haredi Hesder track

The Association of Haredi Hesder Yeshivot warns that the draft law being formed prevents combining military service with professional or technical certificate studies, potentially eliminating the possibility of a haredi Hesder track.

Netzah Yehuda presents 5 recommendations for haredi draft

Netzah Yehuda submits proposal to Knesset Committee on responsible arrangement for drafting haredim into IDF, including several basic requirements.

Bismuth reveals: This is what the Draft Law will look like

MK Boaz Bismuth has instructed the staff of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to distribute the full text of the new Draft Law to committee members, ahead of deliberations beginning next week.

Karliner Rebbe meets MK Bismuth to discuss Draft Law

MK Boaz Bismuth who chairs key Knesset committee, meets Karliner Rebbe ahead of renewed discussions on Draft Law.

Haredi leader's health

Why the publication of the Draft Law Is delayed

Arutz Sheva has learned that publication of the draft conscription law formulated by MK Bismuth is delayed due to the health condition of Lithuanian haredi Leader Rabbi Dov Lando.

Draft Law delayed, discussions cancelled

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has canceled discussions on the Draft Law this week due to delays in preparing the legislation and disagreements with leaders of the haredi parties.

Draft Law likely to pass in November

MK Boaz Bismuth submits proposal for Draft Law to legal adviser; proposal includes personal sanctions but without controversial additions.

Draft recruitment law to be formulated in coming days

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.

Knesset to go on recess, delaying Draft Law again

Knesset staff will go on recess for the last two weeks of August, causing further delays to the Draft Law and increasing frustration among haredi Knesset members.

'I fought for a true Draft Law'

Edelstein’s removal approved

The Knesset House Committee approves, by a 10-4 vote, the removal of MK Yuli Edelstein from the chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. MK Boaz Bismuth elected as the new chairman.

Boaz Bismuth elected Foreign Affairs Committee chair

29 MKs voted for Bismuth, while four voted for the current chairman, MK Yuli Edelstein.

Significant development:

Vote to replace Edelstein will be open

Likud’s legal advisor rules that the election for the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair can proceed without a secret ballot - despite demands for one from Knesset members.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'Exit strategy? Only after victory over Iran'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member MK Boaz Bismuth tells Arutz Sheva: "This war is essential - any agreement is a lie that leads to a nuclear bomb and Israel’s destruction."

MK Boaz Bismuth:

Trump is a friend of Israel, we will do what's best for Israel

MK Boaz Bismuth reaffirmed Israel's gratitude to President Trump - and it's readiness to work without US support.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

‘Nobody wants war, but we must win it’

In interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, MK Boaz Bismuth explains Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, stresses Israel’s need for deterrence through victory in war.

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Knesset holds minute of silence in memory of Shiri, Ariel, Kfir

Chairman of the National Security Committee MK Bismuth opened this morning's session with a minute of silence in memory of the Bibas family.

MK Boaz Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump came to set things straight'

MK Boaz Bismuth responds to President Donald Trump's statements: He is creating a new reality in the Middle East together with Netanyahu.

MK Boaz Bismuth:

'The war will continue, the Americans know that perfectly well'

MK Boaz Bismuth speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the hostage release deal and the return of US President Donald Trump to office: I think Trump's return is very good news, not only for Israel, but for America and for the world.

Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:

'The public didn't like it - there are red lines'

MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."

Another Knesset leader — so much hope, so unworthy to lead

I wish Ben-Gvir well. In many ways, I love the guy. But, after what he has done, almost bringing down the government, the only vote I can fathom for sensible and sane right-wingers is Smotrich. Op-ed.

Coalition struggles to find majority for impending votes

One Likud MK was rushed to the plenum while still mourning his mother in the hopes of passing the trapped profits law despite haredi opposition.

Likud MK on deadly attack:

Our enemies need to feel our strength

MK Boaz Bismuth dismisses the calls for Israel not to escalate the conflict against Lebanon, and instead take steps to deter another attack like that which struck Majdal Shams.

MK Bismuth: 'Slam Hezbollah with a heavy blow'

MK Boaz Bismut commented on Sunday evening on Hezbollah's murderous attack on Majdal Shams and made it clear that Israel must respond with a heavy blow.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'You know why we respect humanitarian law? Because we're Israel'

MK Boaz Bismuth spoke with Arutz Sheva about his upcoming trip to the US and explained why the war is longer than past wars.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'If the war is over you can say goodbye to the Zionist dream'

MK Boaz Bismuth tells Arutz Sheva that the war must continue and condemns calls by world leaders to stop it.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'99.9% of settlers are heroes fighting in Gaza'

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth says the term 'settler violence' was invented to find symmetry between Israel and Hamas and explains how he is working to close UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem.

Report:

Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

Netanyahu and his associates offered several MKs – including Danny Danon, Gila Gamliel and Boaz Bismuth – diplomatic positions abroad.

Hostages' family member:

'IDF's conceptual approach collapsed, Hamas understood this'

A man whose family was kidnapped by Hamas lashes out at the government for its failure to protect his town.

Likud MK: 'This is good versus evil, and good must win'

MK Boaz Bismuth explains why the world as a whole should back Israel in its war against Hamas.

Likud MK: 'Laughable punishments don't deter terror'

MK Boaz Bismuth: Increase sentences for terrorists' accomplices, anyone who gives terrorists 'a sip of water' after attack is a terrorist.

Labor leader charges:

'The Netanyahu government has terrorist supporters'

MK Boaz Bismuth fires back at MK Merav Michaeli: Show some respect and start denouncing terrorists.

MK Bismuth to INN:

'The reasonableness cause does not make sense, we're correcting'

MK Boaz Bismuth explains why it is necessary to amend the reasonableness cause and why he is unfazed by the anti-government protests.

Reservists face dismissal after refusing to report for duty

The IDF is considering dismissing reservists who have refused to report for duty, or even trial for not reporting.

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth:

We chose the timing, terrorists don't need an excuse to kill us

Bismuth defends government's elimination of terrorists in Gaza, explains that EU, Arab states are realizing they are in the same situation.

MK Bismuth to INN:

'We are attentive both to our voters - and to the protesters'

Likud MK says he believes the judicial reform will be approved after agreements are reached with the opposition.

Likud MK:

'Not flustered by polls, elections aren't on the horizon'

'Coalition is stable, previous government didn't take the public into consideration,' MK Boaz Bismuth says.

Report:

Netanyahu mulling appointing MK Bismuth as France Ambassador

Netanyahu was previously reported to be trying to convince MK May Golan to be appointed as consul general in New York.

Left-wing protesters disrupt Likud MK at Holocaust Day ceremony

Demonstrators against judicial reform disrupt speech by MK Boaz Bismuth at Holocaust memorial event in Tel Aviv.

MK Bismuth to INN:

'I am a supporter of the reform, but I prefer unity'

MK Boaz Bismuth explains why he voted in favor of the softened version of the judicial reform.

MK Bismuth slams opposition:

'It's not about reforms, it's about taking down the government'

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth calls judicial reform opponents hypocrites, describes their claims that democracy is in danger as 'absurd.'

MK Boaz Bismuth to INN:

'No one sought dialogue during the Disengagement and Oslo'

MK Bismuth welcomes the President's proposal but notes that more drastic steps taken by the left over the years were made without dialogue.

Likud MK to INN:

'We will all be smiling very soon'

MK Boaz Bismuth believes the attacks on Avi Maoz and Itamar Ben Gvir are inappropriate.

Will the Jerusalem bombings speed up coalition negotiations?

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth slams outgoing Lapid government for failing to keep Israelis safe, urges coalition partners to set aside differences.

In first Knesset speech:

Bismuth wears kippah, recites Shehecheyanu

New MK Boaz Bismuth speaks at the Knesset plenum and talks about his childhood: "We didn't dare to say outside that we voted for Likud."

Boaz Bismuth:

'How come Palestinians still don't respect the life of a Jew?'

Likud's Boaz Bismuth talks about the Israeli and US political situations and the outrage of Palestinian Arabs attacking Jews at holy sites.

Likud candidate slams Finance Min.: 'Shocked at his language'

'Avigdor Liberman has no problem putting the country into a spiral,' former Israel Hayom editor Boaz Bismuth says.

Boaz Bismuth:

'We should pray America remains leader of the free world'

Ex-Israel Hayom Editor Boaz Bismuth talks about Biden's Israel visit, the future of the region, and what will happen in the US midterms.

Ex-Israel Hayom editor Boaz Bismuth to run in Likud primaries

Journalist and former Israeli Amb. to Mauritania says 'time has come' to serve Israeli citizens by joining 'moral and ideological home.'

Ben Shapiro: Most US Jews aren't Jewish in their identity

In an extensive interview with INN, Ben Shapiro warns of the dangers of progressive ideology,

Democrats' hypocrisy: Censorship under guise of enlightenment

No sane American condones the events of Jan. 6, but from that to impeaching a sitting president, the distance is great. Opinion.

Editor of Israel Hayom: American Jews should vote for Trump

Arutz Sheva interiewed editor of Israel Hayom Boaz Bismuth who called on US Jews to help re-elect 'the best President Israel has seen'.

Israel Hayom editor: We got peace and settlements

Boaz Bismuth, editor of Israel Hayom newspaper: The US administration said sovereignty is suspended, not cancelled.