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By David Isaac
The former prime minister called for hundreds of thousands to shut down the country until the government falls.
According to Smotrich, the Israel Defense Forces and the security establishment “did not tell us the truth, and said it wasn’t the P.A.”
Smotrich said that efforts are underway in coordination with the U.S. administration.
By Ariel Kahana
Israel has finalized arrangements to enable thousands of Gazans to leave daily through three routes.
“This is an unprecedented plan that will catapult Druze society forward,” Netanyahu said of the largest economic initiative proposed for those communities.
“We will not allow the Palestinian Authority to continue rewarding terrorists for murdering and harming Israeli citizens,” Katz declared.
By David Isaac
The current debate swirls around the NGO Blue and White Future, which was heavily backed by non-Israeli sources.
By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk
Separately, Jerusalem trying to persuade the terrorists to free six live captives instead of three in the next round slated for Saturday.
By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk
"You decided to negotiate, you decided to go for an agreement — bring everyone back together," said Tikva Forum co-founder Tzvika Mor.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"[T]here is an opportunity for a better future in Lebanon, and maybe even for better relations between our countries," said Gideon Sa'ar.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Jewish state risks becoming "the punching bag of all its enemies in the Middle East," warned Israel's Settlements and National Missions minister.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
In Egypt, the released terrorists were welcomed by representatives of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Justice Minister Levin announced that he does not recognize the appointment of Justice Amit.
"This part of the agreement with Hamas signals to terrorists that violence pays off, undermining the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians who gave their lives for the country."
Israeli forces are positioned around the crossing and there is no passage without [Israeli] supervision, oversight and advance approval.'
Sukkot is automatically pushed out due to Otzma Yehudit quitting the coalition and the Norwegian Law.
Israel released a list of 735 prisoners on Saturday to give families of their victims a short amount of time to file legal petitions.
Netanyahu: The IDF will stay in the Philadelphi corridor.
It is widely expected that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will replace the three with Likud MKs on an interim basis.
Surge of attacks expected after the release of hundreds of terrorists in the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The order in which they will be released is unknown, as well as who is still alive.
I thank the Chairman of Otzma Yehudit, Itamar Ben Gvir, who taught me over the years to stand by principles, fight for our truth, and pay personal prices when necessary.
By Joshua Marks
The Religious Zionism Party convened on Thursday morning to discuss its role in the government.
, “Negotiations remain ongoing, and no official announcement has been made regarding their outcome or the scheduled cabinet meeting."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The deal leaves hostages captive in Gaza.
By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk
The only truly dangerous part in Blinken’s scheme came when he said, “These arrangements would be enshrined in a UN Security Council Resolution.”
The plan puts the power back in the hands of the elected officials, but requires that the coalition and opposition work together to reach a consensus.
By Canaan Lidor
The package incentivizes the repopulation by March 7 of 60,000 people who left at-risk communities near the Lebanese border for state-funded hotels.
"I did some soul-searching on Shabbat and realized that I was wrong ."
By David Isaac
The court "is once again making itself sovereign," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"This morning, I ascended to the site of our Holy Temple to pray for the safety of our soldiers, the swift return of all the hostages, and absolute victory, with God's help."
"With this transition in our friendship, there will be a beating heart, and I hope we can inspire other countries to do the same."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Prosecutors had charged the former Prime Minister’s Office spokesman with the offense, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
This is expected to pave the way for major settlement expansions, infrastructure development, and long-term growth in strategically significant areas.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Leaders of Israel's Arab community threatened "unrest and even riots" in response to the move.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Trump administration officials, past and present, recently have made statements in favor of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel’s National Security Council reportedly briefed ministers that a failure to renew the agreement could have “significant negative consequences for state security and foreign relations.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The United Kingdom, Germany and France said they were "fully satisfied" with steps taken by the Palestinian Authority to combat terror financing.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Israeli finance minister also called to encourage voluntary migration from Gaza, saying the Strip's population could be reduced by more than half within two years.
By Max Gelber
The leaders met on Monday evening and expressed fierce resistance to the agreement.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum warned that an agreement that didn’t take the hostages into account would be a success for Hezbollah.
By Max Gelber
In his most recent position, Dickstein served as the director of the Foreign and Continuing Studies Unit at Ariel University.
By Max Gelber
The exact details of the agreement are unclear, and the reports indicate that there are still some sticking points.
“I don’t understand how we went from total victory to total surrender. Why aren’t we finishing what we started?!|
Illouz dictated what he believes the ceasefire terms should be.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"Precisely now, when Hezbollah is beaten and longs for a cease-fire, it is forbidden to stop," said Itamar Ben-Gvir.
By Max Gelber
With the decimation of Iran's air defense system, an Israeli-US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities becomes more probable, possibly after President-elect Donald Trump enters office.
By Max Gelber
Trump is expected to cancel sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on right-wing Israeli activists.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The IDF's ability to act in case of violations remains a sticking point.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir streamlined the process of getting a gun license.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"Yechiel Leiter is a highly-capable diplomat, an eloquent speaker and possesses a deep understanding of American culture and politics," the Israeli prime minister said.
The Interior Minister has instructed the relevant authorities to operate in emergency mode following the pogrom in Amsterdam.
By Max Gelber
Despite his achievements, dedication, and bravery, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi informed Winter in May 2024 of the end of his service in the IDF.
By David Isaac
A Monday Cabinet meeting saw coalition ministers vent over what they said was the attorney general's interference in government decision-making.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
UNRWA employees took part in the October 7 massacre and many of its workers are Hamas operatives.
“Cutting off these banking ties would create significant economic turmoil in the West Bank, threatening the security of Israel and the broader region,” stated Antony Blinken and Janet Yellen.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will extend a waiver allowing Israeli banks to do business with their Palestinian Authority counterparts for one month only.
By Steve
A Haredi rabbi with links to the Religious Zionism movement, he won the second round by a vote of 77-58.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
On Aug. 21, Ramallah claimed its economy was at risk of collapsing within "days" after Israeli banks stopped accepting Palestinian Authority cash deposits.
By David Isaac
Hundreds of “reservations” against left-leaning Justice Amit’s appointment had already been filed by Israeli citizens.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The single-stage deal presented to the United States would free all of the hostages held by Hamas and allow the terror group's leadership to exit the Strip.
A nuclear facility at Deir al-Zour was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in 2007.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Netanyahu spoke in response to aerial attacks from Yemen and Lebanon.
Among the dozens of suspects arrested in the Tuesday morning raids was an employee of the Ministry of Transportation.
The High Court unanimously ruled on Sunday that Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee, which he chairs, to elect a new Court President, akin to a chief justice.
By David Isaac
"We must deal with the threat just as we deal with the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza," said Israel's Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz.
By David Isaac
Off-and-on negotiations have continued for months with the United States, Egypt and Qatar acting as mediators.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Palestinian Authority warned of “imminent consequences
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"The main thing: to eliminate Hamas and achieve victory. We are approaching it step by step," the Israeli premier told families of captives and fallen soldiers.
The ban on Al-Mayadeen is being enforced under the terms of the “Al-Jazeera Law,” which allows Israel to temporarily end the operations of news services deemed harmful to national security, including revoking press credentials, confiscating transmitters and blocking websites.
"While our captives endure harsh conditions in underground tunnels, we continue to pamper Gaza with resources," the Israeli finance minister said.
Smotrich call the tripartite statement a "twisted and dangerous starting point" to "pressure us to stop the war and surrender."
The High Court instructed the assembly to meet by September 30.
By David Isaac
Foreign Minister Katz acted after Oslo's hostile steps post-Oct. 7.
By Joshua Marks
The move is in response to Oslo recognizing a "Palestinian" state and other anti-Israel actions.
Al Mayadeen, a Beirut-based TV station, is a Hezbollah mouthpiece and operated freely within Israel.
12 children were killed in a Hezbollah rocket strike,.
Salam Fayyad is behind the plan to expand the takeover of Judea and Samaria and create a "Palestinian" State.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on July 24.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee on Tuesday discussed a legislative amendment that would halt the funding.
The Chief Rabbinate has jurisdiction over issues of personal status, such as marriage, divorce and conversions, as well as burials, kosher certification, holy sites, and rabbinical courts.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The decision was reportedly made as a tradeoff for Netanyahu's approval to legalize several outposts and approve building in Judea and Samaria.
“Israel has effectively lost sovereignty in the northern quadrant of its country, because people don’t feel safe to go to their homes,” per the U.S. secretary of state.
Reservists will be rewarding its reservists and promoting growth in the Negev and Galilee.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
One-hundred and twenty captives, both living and deceased, remain in the Strip.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel transfers 7.3 million shekels to 265 Palestinians in Gaza on an annual basis, primarily disability payments.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara have requested more time to study the proposed measures, which include the approval of 10,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The national security minister bemoaned the move to return them to Gaza without conditions.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz seeks to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King noted,"They’re building illegal buildings, they have petrol stations in places they’re not allowed to have."
The US is concerned by Israel's plans to respond to Abbas's unilateral actions.
The plan includes four complexes for the construction of solar facilities, substations and storage, with an estimated area of about 1,000 acres.
By Joshua Marks
“A public ultimatum must be issued to Hezbollah that they completely stop shooting and withdraw all forces to beyond the Litani River," the minister said.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The government voted unanimously to reject the United Nations' decision to grant the Palestinian Authority unprecedented rights for a non-member state.
Benny Gantz submitted this bill in the previous Knesset.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Jewish state will stand alone if it must, the Israeli prime minister said, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden said he would cut off arms to Israel if it attacks Rafah.
The directive allows authorities to revoke the Al Jazeera’s press credentials and confiscate its transmitters.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
New terms conveyed to mediator Egypt include a willingness to discuss the "restoration of sustainable calm" in Gaza.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has warned that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state by the U.N. General Assembly will result in an immediate halt to all transfers of funds to the P.A.
July 17, 2026 
