Shamgar Committee

Smotrich demands

Cabinet discussion on legislation to address kidnapping threat

The Finance Minister calls on the Prime Minister to convene a discussion to advance the legislative proposal of MK Ohad Tal to anchor the conclusions of the Shamgar Committee in law.

Foreign Minister Urges Knesset to Make Decision on PA Policy

Liberman slams wishy-washiness in Israeli policy toward terrorist releases after last-minute rejection of landmark bill.

Govt. Watchdog: Reveal Secret Terrorist Release Report

Quality Government group calls to publish the report that guides government on terrorist release.

‘Life Sentence means Until the Next Kidnapping’

Terror victims group is unimpressed with the life sentences handed to Hamas mastermind. ‘Life sentence is temporary.’

Bereaved Father: Soldiers Know They May Not Come Home Alive

Haim Avraham, father of kidnapped soldier Benny Avraham, welcomes the recommendations of the Shamgar Commission.

Rivlin: Don't Set Prisoner Negotiation Terms into Law

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin warns that Israel should not set terms for negotiating with terrorists over captive soldiers into law.