The visit comes ahead of reported talks between the United States and Iran in Istanbul scheduled for later this week, aimed at avoiding conflict and de-escalating tensions between the two sides.
The statement, published in a public letter directed towards Hirsch, criticized his treatment of the families and demanded that he “remain silent forever.”
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's comments at the High Court of Justice came as the government has failed to adopt effective measures for the conscription of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.
Yoaz Hendel warned during an interview with The Jerusalem Post that Israel was creating an “open border” for Hamas to rebuild after the war by reopening Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing.
The decision was made in the weekly government meeting, which was convened in Kiryat Shmona. It was led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vowed to invest billions of shekels in the area.
“You don’t need to reveal everything, methods and training,” he said. “What does it give us besides Israeli pride? It doesn’t add anything. In 20 years, we can talk about it.”
According to Israel Police, the IDF soldier was caught up in one of the haredi anti-drafting protests in Jerusalem, and was surrounded and attacked by "400 extremist protesters."
The statement claimed that members of “the Israeli deep state and its operatives” are attempting to intimidate Likud ministers, Knesset members, and senior officials.
The revived Joint List would win 13 seats, up from the 10 currently projected when the parties ran separately. The seats came at the expense of Yesh Atid, Naftali Bennett, and Gadi Eisenkot.
Opposition parties remaining separate may actually offer strategic advantages for campaigning against Netanyahu, Rahat explained.
After years of advocacy, new legislation broadens recognition, financial support, and rehabilitation frameworks for widows, orphans, and families of fallen soldiers.
