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Government / Holidays & Observances

Benjamin Netanyahu on Passover Eve: ‘We Will Overcome Those Who Seek Our Lives – Thanks to the Faith of Our People’

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Netanyahu: “On this night, 133 of our dear brothers and sisters are not around the Seder table, and they are still held hostage by Hamas in hellish conditions.”

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israel to Recognize 68 'Young Communities' in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

The move is part of the coalition agreements made with Bezalel Smotrich's party.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government

Israel’s AG Asks Why Imprisoned Terrorists Do Not Get Fruit

By Amir Ettinger

Gali Baharav-Miara's representatives met with officials from the National Security Ministry and the Prison Service to clarify the inmates' conditions

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

PMO Mum on Reported Postponement of Rafah Op

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The IDF is calling up reservists to reinforce troops carrying out targeted raids against Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education

Israel Increasing Budget for Academic Institutions in Judea and Samaria and the Golan

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"Israeli researchers are dealing with issues of boycotts and in order to deal with this it is necessary to think outside the box. This is an existential need for these institutions.”

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / Business and Economy / India

India to Send 10,000 Laborers to Israel by June

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The first group of Indian workers has already departed for Israel, Indian officials announced.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Over 400 Aid Trucks Enter Gaza in Highest Daily Total Since Start of War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Additionally, 258 packages carrying hundreds and thousands of meals were airdropped over Gaza.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Government

Gov’t to Discuss Linking Ceasefire Talks to US Approval for Rafah Op

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

The deal wants a US commitment to supporting a Rafah operation in exchange for the ceasefire.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / Iran / News Briefs

Netanyahu Warns Iran: Israel Knows How to Defend Itself

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Jewish state "will act according to the simple principle that whoever hurts us or plans to hurt us—we will hurt him," said the premier.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Government

Smotrich Freezes Purchase of F-35 & F-15 Fighter Squadrons from the US

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision puts on hold deals worth a combined $9.5 billion to procure a squadron of F-15 fighter jets and a squadron of F-35 fighter jets.

US / Government / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich: Israel will Fight Until All Sanctions Against ‘Settlers’ Lifted

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich denounced "unprecedented sanctions on Israeli citizens whose entire sin is that they settle in Judea and Samaria."

Headline / IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / Government / The Courts

Israeli Supreme Court Orders Stop to Yeshivah Funding for Haredim Required to Enlist in IDF

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli prime minister had asked for another extension—this time for 30 days—so he could reach a political agreement on the issue

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Left vs. Right

Ben-Gvir: Biden sides with Tlaib, Sinwar over Netanyahu

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The national security minister told The New York Times that the US president is "enormously mistaken" to pressure Israel over its military campaign against Hamas.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Politics / Government / Elections

Sa’ar Quits Gov’t, Claims Cabinet Managing War ‘Contrary to National Interest’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After breaking up his political alliance with Benny Gantz on March 12, New Hope Party leader Gideon Sa'ar had demanded a spot on the War Cabinet.

Government / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Amnesty Israel Summoned to Finance Ministry Amid Calls to Strip Tax Benefits

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

According to Israeli Finance Ministry Director General Shlomi Heisler, the NGO has violated anti-boycott legislation.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Gallant: Israel Has ‘No Moral Right’ to End War Against Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The lack of a decisive victory in Gaza may bring us closer to a war in the north," Gallant said ahead of meetings in Washington.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Politics / Gaza / UK / Government

Israel Spokesman Suspended After Testy Exchange with British Foreign Secretary

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The United Kingdom’s Tel Aviv embassy lodged a complaint with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Ben-Gvir Accuses AG of Double-Standard, Demands Action from Netanyahu

By David Isaac

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is employing two sets of rules out of political motives, said the national security minister.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Government / Elections / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Israeli Official: Biden Seeking to Oust Netanyahu

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We expect our friends to act to overthrow the terror regime of Hamas and not the elected government in Israel,” said the official.

Government / The Courts / News Briefs / The Knesset

Israel Breaks Legal Logjam as Judicial Selection Committee Meets for First Time in Nearly 2 Years

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Ten judges and six acting judges were appointed to the District Courts of Haifa and Nazareth and one judge was appointed to the Eilat Magistrate’s Court.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Left vs. Right

Israeli Cabinet Rejects Int'l Recognition of 'Palestinian' State

By Charles Bybelezer

"Israel utterly rejects international diktats regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians," the text begins.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Qatar / Government

Smotrich: Qatar ‘Largely Responsible’ for Oct. 7 Massacre

By Joshua Marks

The Arab Gulf state attacked PM Netanyahu for alleged remarks about Doha's role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas in hostage talks.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / United Nations (UN)

UN Chief: Israeli Opposition to Two-State Solution ‘Totally Unacceptable’

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

António Guterres didn’t mention Benjamin Netanyahu by name, but he criticized the Israeli prime minister harshly in a speech in Uganda over the weekend.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Government

Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Hostage Release Offer Saying Conditions Are Unacceptable to Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Only total victory will ensure the elimination of Hamas and the return of all our hostages,” declared Netanyahu.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Government / Palestinian Authority / Europe

Israel Agrees to Transfer to Norway Frozen PA Funds Earmarked for Gaza

By David Isaac

The deal is meant to keep the money out of Hamas's hands while also reducing U.S. pressure on Jerusalem.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Jewish Dems Slam Netanyahu Over Apparent Rejection of 'Palestinian State'

By Andrew Bernard

“First Netanyahu fails Israel by basing a highly-inadequate portion of the IDF near Gaza in the months before Oct. 7. Then he ignores the warnings of Oct. 6. Then this,” wrote Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.).

Government / The Knesset

Israeli Opposition Files First No-Confidence Motion Since War’s Start

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The government passed the 55 billion shekel ($14.5 billion) budget on Monday.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Gallant: Intense Combat Ends in Northern Gaza, South to Follow ‘Soon’

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The military's largest regular-service armored division exited the Gaza Strip for rest and training.

Government / Business and Economy

Israel Approves New $1 Billion High-Tech Stimulus Package

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The announcement came the same day as the government passed Israel’s 2024 state budget

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs

Smotrich Tells Blinken: ‘We Will Always Act According to the Israeli Interest’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ben-Gvir tweeted, “it’s not the time to speak softly with Hamas, it’s time to use that big stick.”

Headline / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Biden ‘Quietly’ Working with Israeli Government to Get Out of Gaza

By Andrew Bernard

“I understand their passion,” the U.S. president said of hecklers who chanted “Ceasefire now.”

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government

Smotrich & Gallant Budget 9 Billion Shekels to Compensate IDF Reservists

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s government approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s 9 Billion Shekel ($2.5 billion) plan for aiding military reservists.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Chabad

A Call to PM Netanyahu Not to Repeat Past Mistakes

By COLlive.com

"Regrettably, many Israeli citizens, including Knesset members and party members, can hardly wait until the war ends and are already now starting the campaign of 'anyone but Bibi.'"

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / News Briefs

Israel to Fund Network Reception in 4000 Public Bomb Shelters

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The funding, to provide network reception for shelters within 40 kilometers (25 miles) of a border or within Judea and Samaria, and will include cities such as Tiberias, Karmiel, Nahariya and Ashkelon.

Terrorism / Hamas / Government

Ben-Gvir Bans Meat for Oct. 7 Terrorists

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Nukhba terrorists currently receive three meals a day, including one meat-based meal on most days of the week.

Government / News Briefs

Israeli Cabinet Approves New Foreign Minister

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Katz and Cohen will be swapping ministerial portfolios.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Gov’t OKs $20m to Secure Judea and Samaria Young Settlements

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Arab terrorists in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley have escalated their terror campaigns against Israeli civilians and security forces in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

PMO Denies Existence of Secret ‘Day After Hamas’ Document

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A Foreign Ministry spokesman had no comment on the report about the alleged document.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Eye on "Palestine" / Government

President Herzog: Now’s Not the Time for Two-State Solution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel's president said Israel must first deal with its emotional trauma after Oct. 7 and its need for security.

Featured / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Palestinian Authority

Biden: Israel Losing World Support, Must Embrace Two-State Solution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This government in Israel is making it very difficult for him to move,” the U.S. president said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / United Nations (UN)

Jerusalem: ‘No UN Chief Has Done More to Secure the Survival of a Terrorist Organization’

By David Isaac

"This war will end when it is safe for the children of Be'eri and Nir Oz to sleep in their beds again," the Prime Minister's Office said.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Palestinian Authority

Netanyahu Makes it Clear: Post-War, PA Won’t Gain Control of Gaza Strip’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The difference between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now, and the P.A. wants to do it in stages."

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / South America

Ecuador Discusses Sending Thousands of Agricultural Workers to Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Since the war, most foreign workers have returned to their home countries, while Palestinian Authority workers are not allowed to enter Israel for security reasons.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Ben-Gvir Slams Gallant Over Administrative Arrest of Samaria Residents

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Someone has got confused and forgot who is the enemy and who is the beloved,” Ben-Gvir tweeted.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Elon Musk Agrees to Coordination with Israel in Providing Gaza with Internet Access

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A few weeks ago, Elon Musk pledged to step in and offer internet services to Gaza from his Starlink, which would help the terror group Hamas continue with its killing of innocent civilians.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / News Briefs / Media / Hezbollah

Israel Bans Hezbollah-Affiliated TV Station

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Like Qatar’s Al Jazeera network, the Lebanese Al Mayadeen has been accused of serving as a propaganda channel for Hamas.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Netanyahu: Israel to Maintain Security Responsibility for Gaza

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

"When we don’t have that security responsibility, what we have is the eruption of Hamas terror on a scale that we couldn’t imagine."

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Government / Bedouin

President Herzog Visits Bedouin/Arab Israeli Victims of Hamas Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"Women, men, children, as well as members of the [Bedouin] community serving in the security forces were brutally taken in the war."

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / Business and Economy

BOI Reports CC Cards, Bank Accts of Hamas Hostages 'Misappropriated' 

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The BOI did not clarify, but some wallets and credit cards belonging to victims of the Hamas attacks, or people who were forced to flee in a hurry, may have been stolen for use by terrorists.

Government

Netanyahu Meets Ben-Gvir in Bid to Ease Coalition Tensions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The national security minister was excluded from a recent security assessment, and is reportedly frustrated by the coalition's unwillingness to harshen conditions for security prisoners.

Featured / Government / Holidays & Observances / Chabad

Israel's Diaspora Minister Tours Kfar Chabad Etrog Orchard, Honey Factory Ahead of Sukkot

By COLlive.com

During the visit, Chikli toured the etrog orchard of the Gorlik family, discovering the secrets of growing the unique fruit for Sukkot.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Government / Palestinian Authority / Israeli Arabs

Israel Foils Iranian Assassination Attempt on Ben-Gvir

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Two Israeli Arabs and three Palestinian Authority Arabs were working on behalf of Iran to assassinate Itamar Ben Gvir.

Headline / Government / Saudi Arabia / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Directs Nuclear Experts to Find Saudis a Path to Enrich Uranium

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Israeli officials are "quietly working" with the White House to develop a "US-run, uranium-enrichment operation" in the kingdom.

IDF & Security / Government / Palestinian Authority

Gallant Denies Arms Transfer to PA as MKs Lash Out on Oslo Anniversary

By Joshua Marks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the reports "fake news" after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned of "consequences" if reports regarding the transfer were true.

US / Government / Jerusalem

US, EU Condemn Israeli Plans for Jewish Neighborhood in Abu Dis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The district planning committee met to advance the project into the final stages.

Government / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Government OKs New National Priorities Map

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The plan expands state assistance to communities in the social and geographic periphery.

IDF & Security / Government / Iran / News Briefs / NATO

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with NATO Deputy Secretary General

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I’m here to mark a new beginning in a very robust partnership between NATO and the State of Israel,” said Geoană.

UK / Government / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS

Chikli on UK Trip: ‘I Did Not Feel Any Boycott'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Leftist activists yelled at the minister as he entered the London offices of the Jewish Agency.

Government / Left vs. Right / Business and Economy

Smotrich: Judicial Reform Protests Have ‘Minimal’ Effect on Economy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The free market is smarter than the leaders of the barn-burning campaign thought," the finance minister said.

Headline / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Coalition Wants to Automate Supreme Court's Panel Selection

By Jewish Press News Desk

Currently the court president can stack the judicial panels with left-leaning judges, guaranteeing the outcome in advance.

Government / Israeli Arabs

Smotrich Agrees to Transfer Millions to Israeli Arab Towns

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Oversight mechanisms will be deployed to make sure the money doesn't go to criminals, as it has in the past.

IDF & Security / Government / Judea & Samaria

Gallant meets with IDF Commanders, Judea & Samaria Leaders Following Protest

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The Israeli defense minister ordered military officers to increase efforts to seize illegal firearms.

Government / Jerusalem

Israel’s Cabinet Approves NIS 3.2 Billion Budget for Eastern Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"United Jerusalem is not a slogan, it is a responsibility," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich to Allocate $180m to Judea and Samaria for Strengthening 'Civilian Resilience'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The proposal's official objective is to assist communities living under the threat of Arab terrorism.

Government / Artificial Intelligence

Israeli Ministries to Use A.I. to Boost Customer Services

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A tender published by the ministry for AI project proposals comes on the heels of a Cabinet decision to implement state-of-the-art computer-run technology in government ministries.

Police and Crime / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Israel Police Will ‘Side with Law’ in Constitutional Crisis, says Police Chief

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reminded the police chief that, "according to the law and the principles of democracy, the people go to the polls and whoever is elected should dictate policy."

IDF & Security / Government / Left vs. Right

Netanyahu Cancels Vacation, Summons IDF Chief for ‘Urgent’ Meeting

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The heads of Israel's security organizations deny report that they planned to bypass the government and go public with judicial reform concerns.

Featured / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Israeli High Court Issues Temporary Injunction Against Coalition's Incapacitation Basic Law

By Jewish Press News Desk

This will be the first time the Supreme Court is interfering with a Basic Law, which they've described as having constitutional authority.

Government

Thanks to Ben-Gvir, Jonathan Pollard to get a Gun

By Jewish Press News Desk

A court previously ruled that Pollard didn't meet any of the eligibility criteria for being approved for a gun license.

Politics / Government

Likud Minister Says Door Open for Gantz to Join Coalition

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Former Gantz adviser Ronen Tzur calls for opposition parties to join the government.

US / Government / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Netanyahu’s Brother Casts Doubt on Biden’s Mental Fitness

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dr. Iddo Netanyahu also said he doesn't believe President Biden is familiar with the details of Israel's judicial reform.

Headline / Government / Health and Medicine

Netanyahu in Hospital; Pacemaker Implanted

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu released a video message to the public from the hospital before the procedure.

Headline / IDF & Security / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Netanyahu Addresses the Nation on Judicial Reform, Refusal to Serve and Democracy

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu took aim at those politicizing the army, declaring that government decisions are not made by the hand holding the gun, but by the hand holding the voting slip.

Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Supreme Court Further Angers Government, Overturning Knesset Law on Foreign Workers

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

The law was drafted to incentivize foreign workers to leave Israel when their visas expired.

Government / Left vs. Right

Israeli A-G: ‘Disturbing the Public Order’ Essential to Successful Protest

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu government criticizes Gali Baharav-Miara for failing to indict demonstrators who break the law.

Headline / Terrorism / Police and Crime / Government

Police Adopt Ben-Gvir's Gun Reform Encouraging Citizens to Carry

By Jewish Press News Desk

Until now, the police confiscated the guns of civilian heroes who shot at terrorists.

Jewish / Politics / Government

Chief Rabbinate Elections Delayed Amid Power Struggle

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The delay comes amid a tense race for the 10-year positions, and reports of back-room wheeling and dealing by Shas Party chairman Aryeh Deri to pave the way for his brother to receive the Sephardic Chief Rabbi position.

Gaza / Hamas / Government / Palestinian Authority / Business and Economy

Israel Green-Lights Gaza Offshore Gas Field

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Tzachi HaNegbi said the plan will only be implemented if Hamas releases its Israeli hostages.

NY / Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Diaspora

Rothman: Israel Parade Judicial-Reform Protesters ‘Make Our Enemies Happy’

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

The pro-Israel parade in New York on June 4 should be a time of unity, even as protests are welcome elsewhere, Simcha Rothman told JNS.

Headline / Government / The Knesset / Business and Economy

Israel Passes Budget 64-55 for 2023-24, with 530 Votes, Zero Losses

By Jewish Press News Desk

Despite the last minute dramas, the Knesset approved in second and third readings, the state budget and economic plan for 2023-2024.

Government / Business and Economy

Minister Barkat Tells Trust Competition Authority Head to Resign

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat has asked the head of the Israel Competition Authority Michal Cohen to resign because Barkat feels that he cannot trust her.

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Israeli Cabinet Boosts Funds for Kotel Infrastructure at the Western Wall Tunnels

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal will add approximately 60 million shekels ($16.5 million) to the five-year project.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / Government

Haredi Leader’s Ultimatum to Bibi: IDF Draft Law, or We Quit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If the conscription law is not passed before the budget, we will withdraw from the government," Yitzhak Goldknopf said.

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