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
Cabinet to talk Gaza truce; Goldins: They prefer Gazan Krembo to our son
The Security Cabinet is expected to discuss whether to enter into a short-term ceasefire arrangement with Hamas, mediated by Egypt.
Israel decides all discussions about ICC issue are confidential
The discussions will be held in the security cabinet. A special discussion will be held this afternoon at the Foreign Ministry.
FM Katz, IDF clash on Twitter over security cabinet leak
Analysts said that the Twitter feud showed the complicated and tenuous relationship between the IDF and the political echelon.
Netanyahu proposes air defense system to defend against Iranian attacks
The proposal comes in the wake of warnings by the PM about Iranian aggression and a recent attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities that has been blamed on Iran.
Security cabinet to meet as US-China trade friction escalates
Massive Chinese investments in Israel is ongoing bone of contention between Jerusalem and Washington.
Report: Cabinet approved permits for 700 Palestinian homes in Area C
The right-wing NGO Regavim, which is in the middle of campaign against illegal Palestinian construction in Area C, also denounced Netanyahu’s actions.
Netanyahu avoids discussing bribery charges, eulogizes Bush instead
Netanyahu also said that the government will approve on Sunday a NIS 700 million program to strengthen communities near the border with the Gaza Strip.
Liberman calls dramatic press conference; will he resign over Gaza?
"The statement about Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman's alleged support for stopping the attacks in Gaza is fake news. The defense minister's stand is consistent and has not changed."
Israel accepts cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza as quiet reigns in south
In parallel, Hamas head Ismail Haniyeh issued a statement signaling that the organization was interested in tamping down the escalation.
As situation returns to 'normal,' Gaza border communities prep for unknown
"Back to routine - a routine of incendiary balloons and explosions," MK Haim Yellin (Yesh Atid), said.
