Cabinet

Explosive drones:

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'

Israeli assessment

Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

Israeli officials estimate that by the beginning of next week, the position of the President of the United States will become clear, but stress that Israel is moving closer to renewing the fighting.

MKs reject IDF plan for Lebanon as not enough

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.

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.

Gantz claims

'Senior Cabinet minister leaked info during the war'

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

Cabinet approves:

19 new communities in Judea and Samaria

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.

Cabinet approves:

Levin to head three additional ministries

Justice Minister Levin to lead Labor, Religious Services, and Jerusalem and Heritage Ministries. Attorney General warns of administrative overload.

Confrontation with police at protest against UN decision

Dozens of right-wing activists are demonstrating this morning in front of the Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, protesting the UN Security Council decision.

Cabinet to vote on renaming the war to 'War of Rebirth'

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.

Bennett promises elections will remain on schedule

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 official:

'Living hostages could have been home last week'

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 chief:

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'

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.

After over 10-hour debate

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

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.

'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.

Secret location of Cabinet meeting accidentally published

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.'

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.

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.

Cabinet discusses:

Punitive measures Smotrich promoted against the Palestinians

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.

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.

Sa'ar's ultimatum to Netanyahu

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar has declared that he will leave the emergency government if he is not added to the War Cabinet.

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.

Combat officers urge:

'Do not leave northern Gaza'

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.'

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.

Netanyahu demands polygraph tests for Cabinet members

The Prime Minister is pushing new legislation aimed at stopping the leaks from Cabinet meetings.

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.

Netanyahu fumes at Cabinet members: Stop leaking information

PM Netanyahu demands Cabinet members stop leaking information from the meetings: 'This can't happen anymore.'

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.