Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.
He accused the Finance Ministry of consistently underfunding the defense establishment, leading to debt within defense industries.
The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
How Israel’s municipalities mobilized to protect and support citizens during the war, and why their future role will be central to Israel’s recovery, innovation, and long-term security
During the session, Ben-Gvir clashed with opposition members and declared his attendance was “to give you a chance,” before promptly exiting.
Over 65,000 people now live in Israel’s Gaza border region, surpassing pre-October 7 figures, as communities rebuild and new residents arrive.
The Camp Defense Array of the Operations Directorate conducted a situational evaluation after a police operation in Givot Bar and incidents over the weekend.
When Reuters visited in November, remains of at least one of the vehicles were strewn among large piles of rubble.
The flames, which engulfed cars parked at a gas station near the town’s entrance, were extinguished by fire crews early Wednesday, and no injuries were reported.
The court ruled that State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman must suspend his probes into the October 7 failures, as lawmakers move to establish a political commission of inquiry.
The ministry said the registration requirement is intended to prevent the involvement of terrorist elements and to protect the integrity of humanitarian activity, citing past cases.
