Security cabinet
Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals
The absence of such a law places "every Israeli citizen, at home and abroad, under a real threat of abduction," argued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control
Netanyahu urged ‘cooling the arenas’ days before Oct. 7, classified summary shows
Security Cabinet approves measures expanding Israeli control in West Bank
Israel will know if Gaza hostage deal with Hamas is possible 'in coming days', official says
Israel also insists that, as part of such a deal, the mediators should be informed of the hostages' nutritional and health conditions.
New 'Fabric of Life' bypass road near Ma’aleh Adumim aims to ease traffic, enhance safety
The Israeli cabinet approved new roads in Ma'aleh Adumim to improve traffic and security, but Palestinians remain skeptical.
Security Cabinet to meet Saturday evening to discuss Gaza protests, hostage talks
"Israel is certainly considering the possibility that these protests are a deception tactic by Hamas," an Israeli official said.
Hostage families evacuated from outside Prime Minister's Office demanding resumption of deal
"This is a demand to the prime minister to stop sabotaging the agreement," the families said in an official statement.
Netanyahu, security cabinet to discuss second phase of Gaza hostage deal Tuesday
Many Israeli officials, citing previous statements by Netanyahu, believe reaching the second phase of the deal would be more difficult to achieve.
Shin Bet head Ronen Bar: '82% of those released in Shalit deal returned to terror activity'
Bar also said that the release of terrorists is expected to increase the motivation to carry out attacks in the West Bank.
Government approves the hostage deal after seven hours of deliberation
Ministers from the Religious Zionists Party and Otzma Yehudit, as well as Likud Ministers David Amsalem and Amichai Chikli, voted against the deal.
Court rejects ministers’ request to delay Netanyahu trial
The court rejected the ministers' argument that the court’s demands on Netanyahu would “unequivocally” constitute “severe harm to the state's security.”
What’s next for Gilad Erdan after his high-profile return from the UN?
Former Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan joins the Misgav Institute for National Security, the leading center for diplomacy and international cooperation.
Why Israel is shifting focus to returning evacuees to the North - analysis
Israel’s Security Cabinet updated its war objectives to include safely returning northern residents, intensifying efforts amid ongoing Hezbollah threats.
