Yair Golan faces backlash after recording surfaces in which he speaks about the various means for the public to exert pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, including through "widespread civil disobedience."
Sources familiar with the operation allege that several years ago, then-Mossad Director Yossi Cohen attempted to threaten the ICC chief at the time Fatou Bensouda or enlist her as someone "who would cooperate with Israel's demands", according to The Guardian. His activities were reportedly authorized at the highest levels, justified by the perceived threat of prosecutions against Israeli military personnel.
Half of the delayed budget is earmarked for the purchase of air munitions for aircraft operating nonstop since the war began, while another half is for Iron Dome interceptor missiles and additional funds for other systems. Smotrich's orbit denies any impact on immediate term.
Gallant is said to have temporarily delayed the move in an effort to leverage ongoing political negotiations to boost enlistment of Haredi men through cooperation rather than confrontation.
Released hostage Sapir Cohen speaks at an Independence Day event, having been released from Hamas captivity after 55 days. Her partner is still held by the terror group.
In a video message aired during the ceremony, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "In the War of Independence, we stood alone as five Arab nations invaded our land after we declared statehood. The spirit of generations and the life force of a people unwilling to die sustained us, as King David said in Psalms, 'I shall not die, but live.'"
The shift from grief to festivity was particularly poignant this year after a spate of Palestinian terrorist attacks in October left more than 1200 Israelis dead, mostly civilians. This year's traditional Torch-Lighting Ceremony on Mount Herzl was prerecorded, dedicated mainly to those affected by the Hamas atrocities and the war in Gaza.
Remembrance events will continue until Monday night, at which point the country will shift to celebrations over 76 years of independence.
Remembrance events will continue until Monday night, at which point the country will shift to celebrations over 76 years of independence.
Under the theme “We Are One,” thousands of attendees and hundreds of thousands of viewers across the globe, took part. The ceremony was live-streamed to a global audience with speeches of the many dignitaries.