It is still unclear whether PM Netanyahu will arrive at the Knesset to vote in favor of the bill, which is sponsored by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit Party.
With the budget set to pass, Netanyahu’s government is poised to complete its term, as opposition infighting continues to undermine efforts to unseat him.
“I believe in myself, I know the kind of leadership I bring, and I see myself as a very strong candidate,” Former IDF chief of staff and leader of the Yashar! Party Gadi Eisenkot told N12.
Iran’s leverage is structural, not absolute—it depends on Hormuz being indispensable. That assumption no longer holds.
Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.
The poll further found that 51% of Israelis do not trust US President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran in a way that would preserve Israel’s interests.
Israel would still need more soldiers in peacetime, while there is still no law set in place to significantly increase haredi conscription into the army.
While sharply criticizing European countries, the ambassador noted that regional rivals had set aside their differences to face a common threat.
The compensation framework for businesses is among a series of broad measures advanced by the Finance Ministry to support businesses, employees, and nonprofit organizations impacted by the war.
The bill stipulates that a terrorist who intentionally kills a person as part of an act of terrorism will be sentenced to death, with the sentencing not requiring a unanimous verdict.
The move is intended to “strengthen resilience and support community relief efforts, reflecting a clear policy: the enemy evacuates, while Israel’s residents remain strong in their homes."
