Cabinet

'Contempt for govt.'

A-G absent from cabinet meeting on her dismissal

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.

October 7 failures:

Decision on commission of inquiry postponed by three months

Minister Sa'ar recommends amending the law so that a state commission of inquiry would be established but the government would guide it.

Photos:

Female Cabinet ministers, PMO employees light Shabbat candles

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.

Cabinet to discuss Iran attack, Iran's possible responses

Israeli official says the targets of 'Operation Days of Repentance' had been determined 10 days in advance and were unchanged since then.

Cabinet decides:

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

For the first time:

Israel to add the north to the goals of the war

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.

Netanyahu:

'Ministers will not visit the Temple Mount without my permission'

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."

Cabinet Dispute:

Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

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.'

Report:

Shouting match between Netanyahu and Gallant at Cabinet meeting

Axios reports that PM and Defense Minister got into a shouting match over the issue of IDF presence at Philadelphi corridor.

Report:

Mossad 'optimistic' Cabinet will approve hostage release deal

Israeli delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea leaves Doha after meeting with Qatari mediators, will consult with the Israeli government.

Netanyahu's punishment for ministers who miss meetings

PM seeks to crack down on ministers missing cabinet meetings without prior notice through punitive measures.

Cabinet approves:

Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

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.

Ben Gvir:

'There's a great opportunity after Gantz left the government'

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.

War Cabinet instructs:

Continue negotiations on hostage release deal

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.

We need to fix this

To our leaders in the War Cabinet: Win the war. We do not want to hear about anything else. Opinion.

Government approves closure of Al Jazeera

The Cabinet unanimously voted to close the channel's Israeli station earlier today.

For the first time since Hamas's response:

War Cabinet will discuss the hostage deal

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.

'Victory is getting further away'

Ben Gvir calls for War Cabinet to be disbanded

National Security Minister blasts the conduct of the War Cabinet, demands it be disbanded.

Hostages' families skip Netanyahu, speak to Cabinet

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.

Ex-brass dominance in the War Cabinet does not reassure me

Civilian "common sense" has more than a few times trumped decades of military training and experience. Smotrich viewpoint may be another example. Opinion.

Cabinet approves:

Mandate for Israeli negotiating team

Political-Security Cabinet meeting concludes after more than three hours. Cabinet approves departure of Israeli delegation to Doha for talks on hostage release deal.

Govt. unanimously rejects imposition of PA state

Cabinet uninanimously approves declaration brought by PM Netanyahu rejecting foreign attempts to impose a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7.

At conclusion of discussion:

Likud MK's conspiracy theory reaches the Cabinet

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.

Deri on cabinet discussions:

'The responsibility is enormous'

Shas chairman provides a glimpse into the War Cabinet's deliberations.

Dudi Amsalem claims:

'Two ministers leaked info from Cabinet meetings'

Minister Dudi Amsalem names two ministers who, he claims, leaked details from Cabinet meetings to the media.

'Stop interfering with my work'

Minister Yoav Gallant walks out of Cabinet meeting

Tensions in the War Cabinet continue: Minister Gallant leaves discussion after his chief of staff was not allowed to participate, later returns.

Innovation Minister:

'The day after must be decided by the full Cabinet'

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.

Following criticism:

Netanyahu cancels discussion on 'the day after the war'

The cancellation of the discussion came after the Religious Zionist Party announced it would meet to discuss measures in response.

Cabinet approves:

Humanitarian aid to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

Cabinet cites "urgent security need" to increase the number of aid trucks entering Gaza in approving the move.

Sderot Mayor:

'Residents will return when Hamas is destroyed'

Mayor Alon Davidi tells the Cabinet the first step they must take to rehabilitate Sderot and the Gaza region.

Smotrich and Ben Gvir oppose

Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel to the Gaza Strip

Following US pressure, Political-Security Cabinet approves increase in supply of fuel entering the Gaza Strip during the war.

'Hamas' list is unacceptable'

Cabinet discussing extension of ceasefire

Mediators submit list of hostages to be freed that violates the agreement. Israeli official: They have until 7:00 to amend it.

Will hostage release continue?

Cabinet discusses extension of ceasefire

Mediators discussing the possibility of extending the truce in exchange for the release of at least 20 more women and children.

Ben Gvir, Zohar argued at Cabinet meeting on hostage deal

Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Miki Zohar clashed at Cabinet meeting to approve hostage deal. Ben Gvir: This isn't Likud Central Committee.

Cabinet discusses hostage deal with some ministers opposed

Religious Zionist parties to oppose deal to fee terrorists and pause fighting in exchange for 50 hostages, haredi parties to support deal.

Ben Gvir at Cabinet meeting:

'We cannot give Gaza fuel. What's next, soccer and sports?'

National Security Minister against entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: We cannot give them these conditions.

Minister suspended from govt. meetings over 'atom bomb' comment

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu indefinitely suspended from Cabinet meetings after saying dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza a 'possiblity.'

Cabinet decides:

PA funds will be transferred - without money intended for Gaza

Israel will transfer money to the Palestinian Authority during the war, but will offset the amounts intended for the Gaza Strip.

Report:

How the US interferes in Israel's decisions

Blinken demands concessions to Gaza but the cabinet opposes.

Despite the attack:

Cabinet decides on relief measures for PA

Among the concessions: Equating tolls, promoting an industrial area near Hebron and freezing the PA's tax debts for a year.

Cabinet convenes in Tel Aviv

Netanyahu: We can deal with every threat by ourselves

Security Cabinet convenes in the framework of the “Firm Hand” military exercise, at the IDF command center at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu:

'I believe the judicial reform negotiations can bear fruit'

PM leads round of applause for Transportation Minister Miri Regev for Independence Day ceremony during weekly Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu: We'll get the terrorists wherever they are

PM tells Cabinet Israel faces 3 struggles: Against Iran's nuclear program, against terrorism, and against internal anarchy.

Government passes budget for 2023-2024

The Cabinet has approved a budget for the state of Israel through the year 2024.

Ministerial Committee on Civilian Emergency Preparedness formed

Cabinet approves PM Netanyahu's request to form committee on home front preparedness for disasters, including earthquakes.

Lapid: Whoever harms Israeli citizens has nowhere to hide

PM responds to shooting attack near the Western Wall in which 8 were wounded.

Lapid: We will respond forcefully to every rocket and balloon

PM says govt. policy on retaliation has not changed following firing of 4 rockets from Gaza.

Cabinet cancels Green Pass except at 'high-risk' events

COVID Cabinet terminates previous Green Pass outline, makes Green Passes permanent for people with 3 or more vaccine doses.

Bennett losing control of Cabinet

Political analyst Israel Bachar says that Bennett has no way of going against the consensus of his cabinet.

Israel eyes broad reduction in carbon emissions

The Cabinet is considering a plan that would slash Israel's carbon emissions by more than 80% by 2050,.

Cabinet approves further reopening

Up to 5,000 people to be allowed to gather outdoors in 4th step of exit from lockdown.

No agreement reached on reopening of schools

After a lengthy debate, cabinet fails to agree on outline to reopen schools, meaning the plan to reopen on Tuesday is in question.

Cabinet gives Air Force multibillion dollar blank cheque

Over strong opposition from the Finance Ministry, the Security Ministry will be bringing the Air Force a wave of new armament and aircraft.

Lockdown extended until Friday morning

Cabinet reaches compromise after lengthy argument between Netanyahu and Gantz over how long to extend the lockdown.

Fourth lockdown in the works?

Coronavirus czar Prof. Nachman Ash says that another lockdown is likely to be needed just when Israelis are supposed to head to the polls.

Buttigieg as Transportation Czar means: Dangerous curve ahead

Buttigieg would consider withholding U.S. aid to Israel if it attempts to annex the West Bank and Kerry's wife is a big donor to CAIR. Op-ed

Cabinet to decide on offsetting terrorists' salaries

Defense officials will present report on money paid by PA to terrorists and their families in 2019 - amounting to over 600 million shekels.

Gantz reveals: Cabinet never discussed Judea/Samaria sovereignty

Briefing MKs, defense minister indicates it's up to Netanyahu to advance approval of move.

Israel's presumed scenario: 2,000 patients requiring ventilator

Coronavirus Cabinet approves 'reference scenario' for which Israel is preparing, but said it is not forecast of what is expected to occur.

Cabinet approves resumption of cultural events

Number of participants in cultural events may not exceed 250. Tickets will be sold in advance.