Bezalel Smotrich

Legal experts argue that using presidential clemency before a verdict would overturn long-standing norms that reserve pardons for those who have accepted responsibility.

“It will not happen under any circumstances, even if a budget is not passed,” Regev’s office said, insisting she will block any additional burden on riders without parallel service improvements.

Smotrich argues that in a democracy, the IDF chief must adhere to "basic codes" and cannot publicly attack elected officials, citing the US as an example of firm accountability.

Members of the team will reportedly include National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, according to Israeli media.

The bill, which passed 26–0 with no abstentions, will award up to four credit points, scaled to reserve duty performed in the prior tax year.

Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.

Opposition MKs and activists slam the government’s committee to investigate the October 7 massacre, accusing the government of whitewashing. The October Council demands a state commission of inquiry.

A clause that sparked controversy is the one in the draft resolution outlining a “pathway to a Palestinian state.”

The real question is not only whether Israel wants normalization with Saudi Arabia - but how far Trump is willing to press both sides to achieve it.

In an exchange leaked from the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu told National Missions Minister Orit Strock that he "did not know" until when a ceasefire in Gaza would hold.