At least 30 communities in Judea and Samaria may be connected to electricity
Legal opinion of defense, justice ministries will recommend DM approve connection of over 30 Judea, Samaria communities via general order.
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Defense Minister Gantz meets with King Abdullah of Jordan
Gantz and King Abdullah II meet and discuss the importance of maintaining ties between Jordan and Israel for security in the region.
Blow to Hamas: IDF confiscates NIS 2.6 million in cryptocurrency
Defense Minister Benny Gantz leads a massive operation, seizing virtual wallets of companies in Gaza that are funding terrorist activity.
Gantz: I will not allow a culture of lying
Israel's Defense Minister says that "I will not allow lying to become part of this coalition's culture."
Gantz and US officials discuss helping PA
The Defense Minister says that the meeting focused on various aspects of Israel's relationship with the Palestinian Authority.
Update: US defense minister's plans while in Israel
United States Defence Minister Austin will be given tours of Israel's memorials and join Benny Gantz for a statement to the public.
Benny Gantz: Lebanon will pay heavy cost if front opens in north
Defense Minister addresses northern front in speech at memorial service for helicopter disaster victims.
Defense Minister Gantz orders field hospital prepared
DM orders preparations to establish hospital in accordance with projections.
Further to DM's directive: Expropriation order signed to renovate Cave of Patriarchs
Project to include constructing elevator near Cave of Patriarchs and access path to enable disabled access from parking lot to site plaza.
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett tours Bnei Brak; calls residents 'exemplary'
Bennett visits Bnei Brak, promises assistance: 'Bnei Brak situation is complex, but we see great response from residents to obey guidelines'
Farmers facing financial collapse place calves in Bennett's yard
Dozens of farmers arrive to DM's house, place calves on nearby grass, call to end PA boycott. Minister emerges and talks to farmers.
Bennett brings Kobi Eliraz back to Defense Ministry
DM reappoints Eliraz as project manager for illegal PA construction in Judea and Samaria. MK Yogev: 'Right man, right place, right time.'
DM Bennett: 'IDF will enjoy full freedom of action'
DM sends message: 'Terrorist who tries to harm Israeli citizens will no longer be able to sleep peacefully, neither at home nor in bed.'
Holed up in command bunker, Bennett takes position as DM
New defense minister met with Chief of Staff, head of Shin Bet, receiving updates on operation to eliminate senior Islamic Jihad terrorist.
Cabinet approves appointment of Bennett as defense minister
Minister Galant only one to oppose appointment, which does not need Knesset approval.
Who will be Israel's next Defense Minister?
Iran, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other potential threats — who will be Israel's next defense minister to face them?
'You cannot be defense minister'
After Shaked raises Jewish Home demand that Bennett be DM, fiery exchange erupts between Netanyahu, Bennett, Shaked, and Katz.
State to request extension for DM resignation
Request to postpone Law's entry into force for another four months because of Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman resignation.
Clarification call for IDF lecturer who criticized Liberman
Chief Education Officer summons 'secular yeshiva' founder and IDF lecturer after he wrote of DM, 'man closest to fascist characteristics.'
'Hamas understood message; we're headed for calm'
Deputy Defense Minister: Preparations for focused defense of Adam and all settlements; Hamas realized it will pay unprecedented price.
'It's just terrible when someone dies in your arms'
Eyewitness recounts Thursday evening's grisly terror attack in Arad that killed 19-year-old Ron Yitzhak Kukia from Tel Aviv.
Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut returns fire
Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut addresses Azaria affair and recorded conversation: 'Tried to help family, others profited at their expense'.
Demolition - only for Arabs who carried out attacks
State submits to Supreme Court supplemental response to Arab family's reciprocity demand to destroy Jewish homes as done to Arab attackers.
DM plans to reinforce Gaza border towns
Defense Minister Liberman: Government will spend almost a billion dollars towards beefing up security at communities near the Gaza border.
Understanding the Defense Minister's declarations
Watch: Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman and former IDF officer Miri Eisen discuss recent interview by DM Liberman to Arab newspaper.
Defense Minister: Those comments? Never happened.
Liberman calls out a Channel 10 journalist over their claims that he point-blank refused to deal with Hamas for fallen soldier bodies.
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer passes away
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, former Defense Minister, passed away at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center. He was 80 years old.
Israel to join US, UAE, Pakistan in Red Flag
The Red Flag exercise, in existence since 1975, will bring the cold-shoulder nations together for air force exercises in Nevada.
Former MK 'confident' Liberman will be a good DM
Former Yisrael Beytenu MK Sharon Gal is not concerned about Avigdor Liberman as Defense Minister.
What Avigdor Liberman could learn from Amir Peretz
Liberman would do well to avoid the mistakes of Peretz, the last non-general to hold the post of Defense Minister.
MK defends 'professional, responsible' Ya'alon
MK Moti Yogev 'uncomfortable' with prospect of Avigdor Liberman replacing Moshe Ya'alon as Defense Minister.
Yadlin Blasts 'Weak' Gov't for Op. Protective Edge
'Wide range of options' against Hamas were never utilized during the war, Yadlin states during campaign visit.
Poll: Israelis Prefer Ya'alon as Defense Minister
35.7% of Israelis prefer Ya'alon over other, possibly more qualified candidates, including Bennett, Yadlin, and Galant.
Report: Yadlin May Not Remain MK
Former head of Military Intelligence may not remain in the Knesset if Labor doesn't head the government.
Yadlin Labor's Pick for 'Next Defense Minister'
Amos Yadlin joins Labor, bumped to #11 spot - and is expected to be appointed as Defense Minister in a Labor government.
'Noises Weren't a Tunnel, but a Horse's Hooves'
Defense Minister insists no Hezbollah tunnels have been found yet, despite residents' claims of hearing digging.
Poll: Labor Top, Public Wants Rightist Government
28% want right-hareidi coalition vs. 19% for left; Labor gets 24 over 20 to Likud; 60% want Ya'alon as Defense Minister, just 21% Bennett.
Ya'alon Calls for Order After Yitzhar
Ya'alon emphasizes the need to stop 'violent elements' in Yitzhar, stresses that minority does not represent majority in Judea-Samaria.
Ya'alon: 'Israel is a Military Superpower'
Defense Minister presents Israeli military tech at Singapore International Air Show, including updated drone technologies.
Frustration at Call to ‘Look Into’ Terror Link
Former IDF Chief Rabbi Ronski: Why is Defense Minister calling to ‘look into’ ties between concessions and terror – did he just get here?
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