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Israel should enact the Ben-Gvir death penalty law - opinion

Murder rates continue to rise, not just since the October 7 massacre, and Israel cannot afford to be lenient if it wishes to survive.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Israel’s perilous death penalty bill also endangers Diaspora Jews - opinion

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Man indicted for surveilling senior official on suspected Iranian intelligence instruction

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Former Shin Bet chiefs, officials call out Netanyahu, Zini for 'conspiracies against Ronen Bar'


Netanyahu's pardon request throws Herzog into thick of Israel’s political divides - opinion

Seeking a pardon before a verdict – particularly when the defendant is the prime minister – creates an extraordinary situation that could destabilize the relations between the branches of government.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court. The pardon mechanism was never intended to serve as an alternative to a criminal trial, states the writer.

West Bank terror weapons dealer arrested near Tulkarm, IDF announces

The suspect, identified by security officials as a key weapons dealer for the Tulkarm-area terrorist network, was transferred to the Shin Bet for interrogation.

IDF soldiers operate during an Israeli raid in Tammun near Tubas in the West Bank, November 4, 2025

IDF undercover commandos capture 'major' terrorist arms dealer near Tulkarm

Duvdevan commandos detained a central Tulkarm arms dealer in Irtah after a counterterrorism operation based off Shin Bet intelligence.

IDF soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit; illustrative.

Presidential pardons in Israel: How do they work, and can Netanyahu receive one? - explainer

According to the President’s Office, pardons are considered only after a full evaluation by all relevant authorities.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Five terrorists planning imminent terror attack in West Bank arrested by IDF, Shin Bet

The five were part of a larger terror cell operating in the area that was apprehended by Israeli security forces. 

Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an  imminent terror attack in the Barta'a area near Jenin, November 30, 2025.

IDF uncover, destroy lab producing explosives during military operation in Jenin

Israeli forces also uncovered and destroyed weapons, ammunition, and several explosives during the operation.

IDF uncover and destroy lab producing explosives during military operation in Jenin, November 29, 2025.

Ex-NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi slams haredi draft bill, warns it endangers Israel’s future

"The IDF needs an additional thousand fighters," he continued. "The proposed law, as is, does not advance this goal; it enables dodging, and endangers the future of the state."

 Former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Israel thwarts Turkish-led terror network funneling weapons to West Bank on behalf of Hamas

The suspects were arrested in joint operations with Israel Police, and indictments are expected to be filed in the coming days, the agency said.

Turkish charities operating in the southern Gaza Strip, October 23, 2025

All Palestinian fugitive murderers in West Bank locked up or killed

“I don’t recall the last time we were in a situation where all the fugitive murderers had been either arrested or eliminated,” IDF Central Command chief Avi Bluth said.

Israeli soldiers patrol the streets of Tubas in the West Bank during a military operation on November 26, 2025.

Israeli forces locate terror infrastructure, confiscate funds in northern West Bank operation

During the operation, forces performed searches in dozens of structures and questioned suspects in the area.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.