Tzvika Foghel

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'Time for a Zionist offensive in the Galilee'

A special caucus meeting focused on strengthening Jewish construction in the Galilee was held Sunday at the Knesset.

Knesset committee approves bill for families of the missing

The Knesset’s National Security Committee recently approved amendments to the Missing Persons Family Assistance Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to move to the full Knesset for its second and third readings before becoming law.

Knesset committee advances law supporting families of the missing

After eight years of advocacy led by the Biladeihem Association, a law supporting the families of missing persons moved another step closer to final approval this week.

After criticizing Donald Trump, Zvika Foghel apologizes

MK Zvika Foghel hinted that the US President fears the continuation of the war, and later issued an apology tweet stating, 'I had no intention to offend or show any disrespect.'

Otzma Yehudit MK tells Trump 'shoot, don't quack'

Fogel hinted to Trump that he should follow through on his tough threats against Iran, writing 'Donald, if you need to shoot - shoot.'

Lapid on ceasefire:

'Netanyahu cheated Israel and its partners'

Opposition leaders lash out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Iran ceasefire a failure and accusing him of mismanagement and deception.

Ahead of final vote

Knesset committee approves Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill clears a major hurdle and is scheduled to go to the Knesset plenum for final approval next week.

MK: Reality cannot be that a teen is dragged under a bus

MK Tzvika Foghel, head of the National Security Committee, discusses violence in Arab society, recent ramming of haredi teen.

Heavy fines:

The Mu'ezzin Law returns

A new bill establishes a default ban on the use of public address systems in mosques, licensing requirements, extensive enforcement powers, and fines of tens of thousands of shekels.

MK Foghel's miracle

'My son & his family survived the massacre in Sydney'

MK Tzvika Foghel recounts to Arutz Sheva the tense moments when he learned that his family members were at the scene of the terror attack in Sydney. "For me, this is a Hanukkah miracle."

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Ben Gvir and Odeh clash as Knesset ushers intervene

During a heated debate on the death penalty for terrorists bill, Minister Itamar Ben Gvir clashes with Arab MKs, prompting Knesset ushers to separate him from MK Ayman Odeh. The bill passes its first reading; Ben Gvir distributes baklava.

Death penalty for terrorists bill:

Ben Gvir pressures, vote to be held next week

Following an ultimatum from National Security Minister Ben Gvir, the bill will be brought to a vote next week. “It’s time to deliver justice,” he says.

Shin Bet Chief supports move:

Will criminal organizations be classified as terrorists?

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to advance MK Tzvika Foghel’s bill allowing the state to declare major criminal organizations as terrorist groups, with Shin Bet backing the move.

Danger or justice?

Fierce arguments during death penalty bill debate

The National Security Committee convened this morning to discuss the proposed death penalty law for terrorists. The Coordinator for Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, attended the session and expressed opposition to passing the law at this time.

Knesset advances historic bill to support families of the missing

The Knesset this week approved in its first reading a groundbreaking bill aimed at providing formal recognition and support for families of missing civilians in Israel.

MK Foghel to Arutz Sheva:

'Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas'

Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Tzvika Foghel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must now focus military efforts on eliminating Hamas in Gaza and returning the hostages.

MK Tzivka Foghel:

'I'm not seeking jobs, and won't leave Otzma Yehudit'

MK Tzvika Foghel speaks about his party's decision to quit the government, stresses that he 'did not join politics for embraces, support, or jobs.'

National Security Committee:

'A step up in incitement against elected officials'

The police reported to the committee a dramatic increase in incitement against elected officials. Committee Chairman: "If we don't deal with this, it will end in disaster.

MK Tzvika Foghel:

'Victim of helicopter crash is a family member'

Chairman of National Security Committee, Tzvika Foghel, shares that one of the victims in the helicopter crash near Rafah was a family member. 'It touches each and every one of us.'

MK promises:

'We'll finish the war and make order in the Supreme Court'

MK Tzvika Foghel responds to judicial activism, promises: 'We'll deal with Hamas, Hezbollah, and make order in the Supreme Court.'

MK Foghel: 'There are no innocents in Gaza, that doesn't exist'

'The Gazan workers who we allowed into Israel are the ones who prepared the maps and gave the information,' security committee chair says.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We have no intention of backing down'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies: If we fail to influence the policies of the current government - we have nothing to do there.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies that his party has reached its limit in accepting the government's response to terrorism.

After six hours:

Interrogation of Otzma Yehudit MK ends

MK Tzvika Foghel questioned on suspicion of inciting terrorism after saying that "Huwara should be shuttered and burned."

'Huwara should be burned':

Otzma Yehudit MK summoned for interrogation

Ben-Gvir: 'When Ron Huldai called for bloodshed, A-G protected him. This is why we need judicial reform.'

Op-ed:

Judge the Jewish rioters, but don’t rationalize Arab murderers

Jews who rioted following terror murders were condemned. But why does the Biden administration still tolerate Palestinian terrorism? Op-ed.

'Villages need to burn'

Coalition MK lauds torching of Arab village after terror attack

'I want to see Huwara closed and burned to the ground.' MK Brig. Gen. (ret.) Zvika Fogel praises Jewish rioters who torched Huwara.

Netanyahu condemns 'unfortunate statement' of MK Fogel

PM: In a democracy opposition leaders are not arrested and do not accuse the government of being Nazis.

Netanyahu: Opposition leaders are not arrested in a democracy

PM condemns statement of MK Fogel during discussion with President Herzog.

Lapid: This is how democracy falls in a day

Opposition party leaders furious after MK Tzvika Fogel calls for them to be arrested for their attacks on judicial reforms.

MK Fogel: Arrest Lapid, Gantz for treason

Tzvika Fogel says opposition MKs' talk of 'civil war' crosses line from protest to treason.

MK Fogel: "Gantz and Lapid, two whiners inciting sedition"

On Ben-Gvir's demand that protesters who block roads be arrested: "I want all protesters to be treated the same."

Otzma Yehudit MK: '

'The crisis is real - if we need to, we'll be in the opposition'

MK Tzvika Fogel explains why party stopped negotiations with Likud, says it will keep its promises to the voters, or sit in the opposition.

Former IDF general joins Otzma Yehudit

Brigadier-General (Res.) Zvika Fogel will be placed in the number 10 spot on the combined slate of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism.

'There's no strategy against Hamas and Hezbollah'

Former Southern Command head claims terror orgs from north and south require more meaningful 'root canal' treatment to restore deterrence.

'Now is the time to hit Hamas'

Brigadier General (res.) Tzvika Fogel says Israel has nothing to gain by pushing off inevitable confrontation with Hamas terrorist group.

Former Commander: Next War With Hamas By End of 2015

Hamas's neglect of common Palestinians is riling up popular support for another war, says former IDF Southern Command chief.

Ex-General: Is Israel Waiting for Jewish Blood?

Former general: Each rocket should mean a dead Hamas leader or an obliterated Gaza street.

General Warns: Terror to Move East

As the Egyptian border fence nears completion, Israel should look to its eastern border, Reserves General warns.