Blinken’s Gaza Plan, Israeli Coalition Threats, and Yemen Missile Strikes
U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken plans to introduce a new governance strategy for Gaza with the involvement of the Palestinian Authority, while Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to exit the government over a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Also a recent Yemeni missile attack triggered widespread alarms in central Israel.
New Knesset Party Emerges to Support Judea & Samaria
Idan Roll, a high-ranking Member of Knesset for the left-wing Yesh Atid Party, announced on that he is leaving the party to form a new party. Roll has been making public statements since October 7th, which appear to place him outside of the left-wing opposition views of the party led by Yair Lapid.
Rabbi Tuly Weisz honored at Knesset for “rallying Christian support for Israel”
Israel’s Knesset celebrated 50 outstanding advocates for Israel at the “Voices of Iron Ceremony” on Tuesday. Rabbi Tuly Weisz, founder of Israel365, was among the distinguished honorees.
Knesset approves family deportation law, Israel thwarts Jerusalem attack, and conducts major strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel has intensified its counter-terrorism measures, with the Knesset passing a law to deport families of terrorists who support or fail to report attacks, while security forces successfully thwarted a car-ramming attack near Jerusalem. Israel also targeted Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties among militants and dismantling key terrorist infrastructure.
Israeli Policies, Polls, and Protests: Knesset Bans UNRWA, Trump Leads Harris in Polls, and Hostage Families Demand Action
The Israeli Knesset banned UNRWA operations, citing alleged ties to terrorism, despite U.S. and EU opposition. Meanwhile, a poll shows 66% of Israelis favor Trump over Harris, and families of Hamas-held hostages gathered at the Knesset, pressing leaders to prioritize their release.
Unity government? Yes, But without betrayal of partners
A government from which the right-wing parties are expelled is not a unity government.
Knesset approves bills to declare UNRWA a terrorist organization and revoke its immunities
In a significant move, the Israeli Knesset has approved two bills in their first readings aimed at severing ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and declaring it a terrorist organization.
Knesset Member: “There will be no Palestinian State. Not Now. Not Ever!”
Last night, 68 Members of the Knesset from nine different parties, representing more than 80 Knesset Members voted against a Palestinian state. Knesset member Dan Illouz of the Likud party gave his remarks in English, the full transcript is below: “A Palestinian state is not just a bad idea – it’s a dangerous one, under […]
Israel’s One Man Foreign Ministry
For the past year, quietly and behind the scenes, Knesset Member Ohad Tal, chairman of the Israel-US Relations Caucus, has been operating as a one-man foreign ministry.
Jewish and Christian Leaders Support Knesset Resolution Against Palestinian Statehood
In a bold move reflecting strong support for Israel’s security, Keep God’s Land, has initiated a new letter-writing campaign to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. The campaign supports a new resolution in the Knesset against Palestinian statehood.