Tzvi Succot

Suspect impersonated rival to threaten Ben-Gvir and MK Sukkot

An eastern Jerusalem man known as 'Tarzan' was indicted after allegedly impersonating a rival to send death threats and weapon images to Ben-Gvir and Sukkot.

Police arrest suspect over threat to murder MK Tzvi Sukkot

Police arrested an eastern Jerusalem man accused of threatening to murder MK Tzvi Sukkot, prompting authorities to raise his security threat level.

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Death threats prompt security upgrade for MK Tzvi Succot

Israeli authorities boost security for MK Tzvi Succot following multiple death threats, including one featuring handgun and alleged message from a Hamas operative.

Religious Zionist Party unveils Knesset slate following primaries

The Religious Zionist Party on Sunday evening announced the results of its primaries for the next Knesset elections, with party chairman Bezalel Smotrich retaining the top spot on the party's list.

MK Tzvi Succot:

'The state, not private citizens, must initiate revenge'

MK Tzvi Succot eulogized Benayahu Melet and called for a harsh response against the residents of the nearby village: 'People are furious; there must be a painful response.'

'Can't find common ground':

Democrats candidate rejects meeting with Sukkot

Moran Zer Katzenstein withdraws from event including MK Tzvi Sukkot after learning it was a dialogue event, calling reconciliation with him impossible.

Tzvi Succot calls to close café accused of spreading incitement

MK Zvi Sukkot calls for the closure of an Old City café operated by an association identified with Hamas, saying it serves as a center for incitement.

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Illegal Waqf school operates in Jerusalem

During a surprise tour of the Muslim Quarter, MK Tzvi Succot uncovered an illegal Waqf school operating in Jerusalem that teaches Palestinian Authority curriculum materials. "This will be ended," he said.

Watch: Riots as MK Succot visits Rahat

Dozens of Rahat residents attempted to block MK Tzvi Succot from visiting area during parliamentary oversight tour.

Education Committee chair condemns Arab city closing schools

Knesset Education Committee Chairman MK Tzvi Succot (Religious Zionist Party) on Saturday strongly criticized the municipality of Rahat after it decided to close all schools on Sunday ahead of a planned visit by the committee.

In the heart of Jerusalem:

This is how millions flow without supervision

Education Ministry reveals that 157 institutions in Jerusalem's northern neighborhood, Kafr 'Aqab, operate without supervision due to threats, yet continue receiving state funds.

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Tzvi Succot jumps into Herod's Pool

MK Succot arrived at the spring together with hundreds of hikers as part of the Zionist Friday program and decided to jump into the water with friends.

MK Succot fumes: 'I lost my best friends'

Yesh Atid's MK Elazar Stern accuses Religious Zionist MK Tzvi Succot of not caring for soldiers' lives, Succot fires back.

Unexpected phone call between MK Sukkot and Arab murderer

Bedouin man serving time for murder phoned the right-wing MK to commend him on his visits to Arab educational institutions. 'You are saving the education in the Arab sector.'

Watch: Leftist activists protest outside MK Succot's home

Following MK Tzvi Succot's visit to Umm al-Fahm, leftist activists hold early-morning protest outside his home; Succot invites them back.

Um Al-Fahm:

Schools shut down as MK Succot visits town

Ahead of MK Tzvi Succot’s visit to schools in Umm al-Fahm, to examine allegations of incitement in the education system, a strike was declared in the city.

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MK Succot makes surprise visit to an illegal school

MK Tzvi Succot arrived for a surprise visit to the Shabaat al-Musalamat school in Jerusalem and found materials inciting terrorism. Police forces confiscated them

First Time Since Oslo:

Knesset to hold thorough review of PA violations

The Knesset will hold next week a comprehensive discussion on violations of the Oslo Accords over the years. Briefings will be presented on security, the economy, smuggling, holy sites, and antiquities.

MK removed for refusing to condemn October 7

Confrontation erupts in the Education Committee after MK Tzvi Sukkot demanded that MK Ben Said condemn the October 7 massacre and terrorist attacks.

Arabs throw stones at MK Succot in Jerusalem

Under heavy security, Education Committee chair MK Tzvi Sukkot visited a school in Kfar Aqab in northern Jerusalem where, he says, Palestinian Authority curricula that include incitement to terror are taught.

'Legitimizing nonexistent entity'

MK Sukkot slams potential match against Palestinian Arab team

Chair of the Knesset Sports Committee reaches out to the Israel Football Association chairman following reports of a FIFA initiative to organize a match between the Israeli and PA teams.

Arab world outraged at MK touring Arab schools

MK Tzvi Succot's visit to a school in Shuafat, where allegations of links to figures identified with Hamas were examined, received extensive coverage and sharp criticism in the Arabic press.

MK Succot confronts school principal who supports Hamas

Succot toured a school in Shuafat and confronted its principal, Hamza Qaisi, a member of a Hamas-affiliated association that funded the establishment of the educational institution.

MK demands Netanyahu expel UNIFIL

After an Arutz Sheva report on an alleged leak of information from the UN force to Hezbollah, Education Committee chair MK Tzvi Sukkot appealed to the Prime Minister demanding urgent action.

Arab Council Head's threats precede violent clash with MKs

Israeli-Arab protesters chained school gates and clashed with police as MK Tzvi Sukkot's Education Committee arrived for an official visit.

Yeshiva demands:

Let us to return to Joseph’s Tomb before elections

In letter, key figures urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva to return to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem after more than 25 years.

MK Succot denounces Ha'aretz for 'auto-antisemitism'

MK Tzvi Succot responded to a report that his visit to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem was carried out contrary to regulations and at the expense of security forces, and clarified that the event was approved legally and with the required permits.

Studio clash

MK Sukkot blindsides MK Ben Ari with a bill she authored herself

Yesh Atid MK Ben Ari voices fierce opposition to a bill championed by MK Sukkot, who reveals on air that the legislation is identical to a proposal she herself introduced at the start of the current term.

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MK jumps into ancient pool in Area A

MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionists) visited Solomon's Pools, a 2nd Temple-period reservoir located in Area A near Bethlehem, and decided to cool off by plunging into the ancient waters.

IDF reveals:

Why the Palestinian Authority wants elections in Israel

Key Knesset committee holds discussion on Palestinian Authority, potential escalations; IDF Intelligence Directorate representative says Palestinian Authority wants Israeli elections.

Claims disproven:

Document published that contradicts heads of academia claims

Official document by the Council for Higher Education in Israel reveals incitement and support for terrorism in several academic institutions, despite denials by university leaders.

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MK Succot sleeps in a bomb shelter in Kiryat Shmona

MK Zvi Succot visited Kiryat Shmona amid Hezbollah rocket fire and spent the night in a public shelter, 'I came to experience firsthand what residents on the confrontation line are going through.'

IDF documents prove:

Forces were not transferred away from Gaza before 10.7

After reviewing Operations Directorate documents, Judge Mizrahi concluded that IDF forces were not moved from southern Israel to protect MK Succot in Huwara.

Like the worst criminal:

Nova security officer questioned over Binyamin operation

Elkana Federman, Nova party security officer, was questioned under caution for an operational incident in Binyamin. MK Zvi Sukkot called him a hero and criticized the military investigation.

Confrontation in Knesset

'Why won't you condemn the massacre?'

MK Tzvi Sukkot criticizes MK Sameer Bin Said, demanding he condemn the October 7th massacre during a discussion regarding inciting teachers within the education system.

Shikma Jail:

MKs visit Bezalel Zini

MK Zvi Sukkot visited Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini, at Shikma Prison. Zini is being held on suspicion of involvement in a cigarette smuggling affair to Gaza.

MK Succot pops into Gush Etzion school

MK Tzvi Succot arrives at Gush Etzion school for surprise visit, to examine emergency preparedness.

Bill proposed to revoke citizenship for promoting boycotts

A new proposal would allow Israel to revoke citizenship from Law of Return recipients who promote boycotts against the state within five years of naturalization.

First Time In 25 Years:

Morning prayers at Joseph's Tomb

Hundreds of Israelis recited the morning prayers in daylight at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem for the first time in a quarter of a century.

General Fox breaks silence

'No soldiers were diverted from the South to secure MK Sukkot'

Retired Major General Yehuda Fox testified that no forces were transferred from the south to guard MK Sukkot’s tent in Huwara around the events of October 7.

The disturbing data on Jerusalem's childcare

Knesset's Education Committee holds urgent meeting following deaths of two infants in unsupervised daycare setting.

'The era of last-minute preparations must end'

The Knesset Education Committee held a special discussion on Israel's preparedness for mass events involving its citizens abroad, focusing primarily on the annual pilgrimage to Uman.

Right-wing MK infuriates IDF

The IDF says MK Tzvi Succot entered Area A near Jericho without prior coordination, while Succot claims he was escorted by troops and left immediately when instructed.

Demand in Knesset: Disband Teachers Union

Teachers Union boycotts meeting of Knesset's Education Committee, drawing anger from MKs.

Riots in Na'alin during MK Sukkot's tour

Riots and arson occurred in the village of Na'alin in an attempt to disrupt a tour by MK Tzvi Sukkot. "We will continue to fight against environmental terrorism."

IDF rep reveals:

Political leadership ordered to strengthen PA economy

IDF representative tells Knesset subcommittee that Israeli Arabs are being allowed into Jenin and Tulkarm to boost PA economy.

“Terror supporters”

Heated clash in Knesset Committee

During a discussion in the Knesset committee on the appointment of MK Tzvi Sukkot as chairman of the Education Committee, a heated verbal confrontation broke out between him and MKs Ahmad Tibi and Waleed Taha

Unlikely study buddies in the Knesset

In a special plenum address, MK Tzvi Succot praised the legacy of Rabbi Shneur Zalman and publicly invited Reform MK Gilad Kariv to study Tanya together.

'Shoot anyone who starts a fire'

The new form of terror that could kill thousands

The Knesset Interior Affairs Committee held a meeting on the issue of waste fires, with MKs calling them terrorism and urging military involvement.

'Suspected support for terror'

MK Sukkot demands investigation into Ayman Odeh

MK Tzvi Sukkot calls on the head of the Investigations Division to launch an inquiry into MK Ayman Odeh’s entry into Area A without coordination with security authorities.

Sukkot demands discussion:

'Examine ties with Palestinian Authority security forces'

MK Tzvi Sukkot calls on the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to hold an urgent debate on the continuation of security cooperation with the Palestinian Authority.

Due to police interrogation

MK Succot refused US visa

The US consulate halted the visa process after Succot admitted that he had been questioned by the police the day before on his entry into the Sde Teiman military base.

Cave of the Patriarchs utilities shifted to Israeli control

For the first time in decades, Israel has taken full control of the site's electricity and water from the Waqf.

Non-kosher meat leaking into Israel from Palestinian Authority

Over half of the non-kosher meat supposedly intended for the Palestinian Authority does not reach its destination, and instead is distributed in Israel - illegally.

Under heavy security:

MK Tzvi Succot visits garbage burning site in Arab town

After a briefing at the Shoham council, MK Tzvi Succot visited the garbage burning site in the PA town of Ni'lin. The site harms the air quality throughout the Shoham region.

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs

Unprecedented bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot proposes applying Israeli sovereignty to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, with the goal of removing the current restrictions on Jewish visits to the site.

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Religious Zionist MK offers encouragement to haredi soldiers

Dozens protest outside Jerusalem Draft Office, MK Tzvi Succot distributes chocolates to haredi recruits, offering encouragement.

Surrounded by Muslims

MK Succot enters area of Cave of Patriarchs closed to Jews

Ahead of Shabbat Chayei Sara, MK Tzvi Succot toured the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, entering the Muslim‑controlled Isaac Hall and calling for full Jewish access and sovereignty over the holy site.

Watch: MK Succot catches infiltrators breaching Jerusalem fence

MK Tzvi Succot apprehends two Arab infiltrators in Jerusalem's Beit Hanina neighborhood; the suspects came through the same breach as the Ramot Junction terrorists.

Emergency Knesset meeting:

Palestinian Authority meat is sold to kosher consumers in Israel

MK Tzvi Succot warns Israel’s Chief Rabbis of a major kashrut loophole, calls for urgent Knesset and rabbinical action to curb kosher fraud.