Serious attacks by Israeli extremists against Palestinians in the West Bank have fallen 25% since March following increased enforcement, arrests, and administrative restrictions.
The announcement came one day after Haskel resigned from her position as deputy foreign minister over the passing of controversial legislation that froze the arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Buskila’s potential appointment comes one day after previous deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel announced that she was resigning from the government.
Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.
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Under the hostage-release agreement, the IDF was expected to remain in roughly 53% of the Gaza Strip, along what became known as the Yellow Line.
Itay Levy was arrested in April 2024 on suspicion that he committed sexual offenses against multiple underage victims.
"I want to address the soldiers and tell them: Hold on tight, there are still 104 days of plunder and evasion, the reinforcements are on the way, and this terrible government is going," he said.
Hussam al-Shafie infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim and abducted Col. Asaf Hamami, St.-Sgt. Tomer Ahimas, and Sgt. Kiril Drodski's remains, taking them into the Gaza Strip.
In his resignation statement, Sofer thanked his supporters and stated that he will continue to serve in his position until the end of his term.
The court issued a conditional order hours after the Knesset approved the legislation, citing longstanding rulings on yeshiva conscription and concerns over selective enforcement.
