Cabinet

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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.

The Real Israelis who elected Ben-Gvir

Itamar Ben-Gvir is a perfectly worthy MK, and he is as qualified to be a cabinet minister as is any other party head or co-head. Op-ed.

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.

The secret transcript: A short story

Can you guess who the cabinet members in the cast are? Short story.

Cabinet secretary describes horrendous interrogation methods

'They interrogated my wife & mother to apply pressure, threatened to stop me going to parents' funeral,' former Netanyahu official says.

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.

Mervyn Taylor, Ireland’s 1st Jewish cabinet minister, dies at 89

Mervyn Taylor served as a Labour lawmaker for 16 years and as a minister for about four years. He retired in 1997.

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.

After confrontation: Blue and White storm out of cabinet meeting

DM confronts PM in wake of Netanyahu and Minister Katz's attempts to pass their economic plan, orders his ministers to leave discussion.

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.

Cabinet approves establishment of Ramat Trump

Cabinet approves proposal to establish the community of Ramat Trump in the northern Golan Heights, named after the US President.

Cabinet approves further relief measures

Returnees from abroad will be permitted to spend their 14-day isolation home. Synagogues and museums will open.

Parks to reopen, but use of equipment will be prohibited

New relief measures: Activity in fitness facilities will be permitted while maintaining physical distancing.

Cabinet to discuss new relief measures for the economy

Cabinet to discuss opening of markets, shopping malls and parks, among other things.

Cabinet approves: Lockdown starting Tuesday evening

Cabinet unanimously approves lockdown for Seventh Day of Passover.

Committee to declare 'restricted area' in Judea and Samaria

Cabinet authorizes ministerial committee to approve the declaration of a "restricted area" by the military commander in Judea and Samaria.

Shouts and accusations at Cabinet meeting

TV report: Cabinet meeting in which strict coronavirus restrictions were approved included loud arguments among participants.

Cabinet meeting on coronavirus restrictions postponed

Cabinet postpones discussion of approval of stricter restrictions on movement.

Cabinet to hold meeting discussing Iranian threat

Cabinet meeting to focus on Iranian retaliation for Qassem Soleimani's death. 'All organizations have joined together to threaten Israel.'

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Details of ceasefire with Hamas to be presented to Cabinet

The ceasefire includes expansion of fishing zone, advancing gas pipeline and increased medical aid. Hamas promises to hold rocket fire.

Cabinet approves appointment of Bennett as defense minister

Minister Galant only one to oppose appointment, which does not need Knesset approval.

Cabinet dispute over transfer of funds to PA

Ministers Smotrich, Elkin wonder why government transferred tax revenues to the PA.

First publication:

The criteria for Arab construction in Area C

Ministers set guidelines for approval of construction of housing units for Arabs in Area C, including curbing of illegal activity by the PA

Gantz calls to block Smotrich's appointment to cabinet

Blue and White chair slams PM for decision to appoint MK Smotrich to cabinet. 'Security abandon in exchange for legal immunity.'

'The Gaza escalation may continue until after Independence Day'

Diplomatic sources say that the escalation is likely to last several days.

Netanyahu and Bennett clash during Cabinet meeting

New Right chairman criticizes Netanyahu who agreed to increase the amount of Qatari money entering Gaza: Capitulation to terrorism.

Israeli civilian resilience is truly enviable

Cabinet meeting on Gaza escalation concludes

Meeting of Political-Security cabinet concludes after five and a half hours. Ministers instructed not to give interviews to the media.

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Defense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented.

Netanyahu presents "2030 Security Concept"

PM presents to the Cabinet security plan for the coming decade. 'Economic strength allows us to maintain security strength.'

Justice Minister: Make things harder for Hamas, not easier

No reason to make deal with Hamas which doesn't include soldiers' bodies, captive Israelis, Justice Minister Shaked says.

Cabinet meets to discuss Hamas-Israel deal

Families of killed soldiers and captive Israelis protest any deal not including their return

Interior Minister: Cabinet leaks intended to harm Bennett

Interior Minister Deri says Cabinet member who leaked argument did so in order to harm Education Minister Bennett's standing.

Power to declare war goes back to the Cabinet

Cabinet approves proposal to return authority to declare war to the Cabinet.

Knesset approves: Cabinet will be allowed to authorize a war

Knesset approves bill authorizing the Cabinet to order the start of a war.

Netanyahu:

'We'll settle the score with that disgusting terrorist murderer'

Prime Minister vows Israel will 'settle score' with Israeli-Arab who murdered Rabbi Ben-Gal. 'Don't test Israel's resolve.'

'Cabinet decisions are not being implemented'

Goldin family asks Supreme Court for hearing following 'new facts' discovered about State's failure to adequately pressure Hamas.

Cabinet approves budget for first new Samaria town in 25 years

Government gives green light to transfer to Interior Ministry funds needed for infrastructure of Amona evictees' replacement community.

Cabinet to give green light for new Binyamin region community

Netanyahu to submit proposal allowing the continuation of construction of community for Amona expellees.

New law: Allow PM to declare war without government approval

Netanyahu promoting amendment which would allow him to declare war without prior government approval.

Security cameras on Temple Mount also removed

Cabinet decision on removal of magnetometers also apparently included security cameras already accepted by Jordan and the Waqf.

'Hold cabinet meeting at Tomb of Patriarchs'

Yesha Council and Amana issue invitation following UNESCO designation of Hevron's Old City as 'endangered PA heritage site'

Likud minister: Why are we approving construction for Arabs?

Culture Minister Regev asks why Israel should approve 15,000 housing units for Arabs in Area C, when they build nonstop in areas A and B.

'The Cabinet should've stood its ground'

Binyamin Regional Council head says the Cabinet should not have approved the package of goodwill gestures to the PA.