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.

Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press briefing during an EU-Jordan summit in Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026; illustrative.

Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Netanyahu urged ‘cooling the arenas’ days before Oct. 7, classified summary shows

View of the Judean desert, in the West Bank, February 6, 2026.

Security Cabinet approves measures expanding Israeli control in West Bank


Ben-Gvir reportedly slammed for questioning why surrendering Hamas men were arrested, not killed

Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in Gaza's Khan Yunis April 3, 2024

Netanyahu accuses hostage negotiators of lying to public - report

The war cabinet met on Sunday evening for the first time in 12 days to discuss the issue of the hostages.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 31, 2024.

For Israel's future, the stalling of the Haredi draft must end - editorial

Why should some able-bodied young men and women be asked to risk their lives for the collective while other equally able-bodied members of that collective are not asked to do the same?

 HAREDI MEN clash with police during a protest  in Jerusalem, following the arrest of an IDF recruit who failed to comply with his draft orders, last month

New Hope chief Gideon Sa’ar announces he’s quitting government

Gideon Sa’ar stressed that he and his party tried to get the government to change its approach to the war.

 MK Gideon Sa'ar announces he's leaving the government. March 25, 2024

Security cabinet approves delegation for hostage negotiations in Qatar

At the security cabinet meeting, verbal blows were exchanged between several members of the government during a discussion on military leadership appointments..

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir (2R) and Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman (R) attend a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 3, 2023.

Cabinet meeting on Hamas demands delayed again, following Friday mishap - report

This report follows an already delayed cabinet decision. The cabinet meeting on Hamas's demands was adjourned early Friday because it was scheduled too close to the beginning of Shabbat.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Sunday's cabinet meeting.

Defense Minister Gallant storms out of cabinet meeting: 'Stop disturbing me!'

The heated situation in the cabinet comes as tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant have continued to grow during the war.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz hold a joint press conference at the Defense Ministry, in Tel Aviv, November 11, 2023.

Israel sets aside 9 billion for IDF reservists in 2024 war budget

"The reservists will receive the money without delay. They are true heroes," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Israeli forces at the Mitkan Adam army base on November 2, 2023

Israeli ministers attack IDF chief in raucous cabinet meeting

Several ministers expressed outrage that supporters of the Disengagement were being considered for an inquiry about October 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu looks to censor leaks from Israeli cabinet meetings

This comes after conversations from cabinet meetings have been leaked to the press multiple times throughout the war, causing outrage among the government.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.