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Chikli, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, expressed concerns about the perceived lack of strength in U.S. leadership under President Joe Biden
“In the days to come, we will increase military and political pressure on Hamas, because this is the only way to free our hostages and achieve our victory”
Police presence has been reinforced, with barricades set up around the square and nearby exits to the Ayalon Highway to prevent disruptions to traffic
A new poll indicates that 42% of respondents consider Benny Gantz as the preferred candidate for Prime Minister, while 37% favor Benjamin Netanyahu
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Ben Gvir's push to increase Jewish presence and prayer on the Temple Mount could inflame tensions, potentially provoking a backlash from Palestinian and Muslim groups
Protests echoed throughout Israel on Saturday evening as families of hostages held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, along with various advocacy groups, took to the streets demanding their release
This hearing comes in the wake of the expiration of a temporary cabinet measure that previously granted a blanket exemption to ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students
"The order of the rabbis that cannot be disputed - prohibiting girls from enlisting in the IDF in any way"
An official tells i24NEWS that lawmakers from Degel HaTorah gave the ultimatum to Netanyahu, regarding concerns over Israel's law concerning exemptions from the army
Shas party publish letter calling for uncompromising stance against military service, even for non-Torah Scholars
Meanwhile more than 200 protesters gathered in Rehovot to demand the release of the hostages and immediate elections
"We will not accept this and we will oppose it with all our strength," Minister of Finance Smotrich affirmed
It aims to prevent foreign news outlets from operating if they are believed to be detrimental to state security
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'I thank the people who have already called to show concern for my health, including reporters and I assure you that I will get through this treatment successfully and return to action swiftly'
Over 100 tents now dot the landscape, marking the beginning of a prolonged protest event in the heart of Israel’s capital
"I want to continue giving interviews and speaking and influencing. If it’s not going to be as an official government spokesman, it’ll be as a former government spokesman"
Leaders of the anti-govt protest movement and opposition leader Yair Lapid will be among the speakers
The court's decision comes after years of debate over the constitutionality of the blanket exemption for Haredi yeshiva students from military service
Netanyahu's plea marks the fourth delay requested by the government within the last day
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The Attorney General asked the High Court for more time to formulate their response to the draft law, while also notifying the state to "prepare for the conscription of yeshiva students in April"
The government is supposed to submit the request to the High Court by midnight
Members of the ultra-Orthodox parties told i24NEWS that Prime Minister Netanyahu is trying to 'waste time' and that his main goal is to avoid being humiliated by members of his own party
Sa'ar has in the past criticized the government's handling of the war, emphasizing the need to maintain military pressure on Hamas and prevent the group from exploiting humanitarian aid efforts
Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara reportedly warns current outline of the army recruitment law would be met with 'significant legal difficulties'