Haredim to leave Israel if forced into IDF, chief rabbi says
Lawmakers protest after Chief Sephardi Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef suggests that IDF "soldiers only succeed thanks to those learning Torah."
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PM tells Israeli embassy to shun Gantz in US visit; source of funding unclear
Gantz's people are handling the visit independently vis-à-vis the Biden administration, his office said. The minister is expected to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Dozens of Palestinian administrative detainees freed due to lack of prison space
IDF and Shin Bet explain that the move stems from a need to free up space “for detainees of a higher threat level.”
Former general enters Labor primary race in bid to unite Left
"We have two missions: to dismantle the government as soon as possible and to unite the Left," Yair Golan's office said. "Unfortunately, Merav Michaeli is forcing internal primaries in Labor and opposes uniting our camp. We will be elected, unite along the way and establish a new political framework that will unite the entire liberal-democratic camp under a new brand."
Exclusive: PM outraged after Gallant sides with Gantz on Haredi conscription
Netanyahu was angry that Gallant was essentially leaving him to deal alone with the Haredi parties on this matter, potentially threatening his Coalition.
Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 jet parts to Israel
The Netherlands houses one of several regional warehouses of US-owned F-35 parts, from which the parts are distributed to countries that request them, including Israel in at least one shipment since the Oct. 7 attacks.
2 soldiers wounded in attack on Margaliot
An antitank missile fell in an open area but they sustained minor wounds. According to Ziv Hospital, the soldiers are expected to be released in the coming hours.
In first, IDF launches fast-track Haredi combat training program
Like the other communities in the home defense program, the IDF wants to recruit locals to protect their own communities, with a current focus on Beitar Illit, Modi’in Illit, Ma’aleh Amos, Emmanuel, and Tel Zion.
Senior IDF officers urge immediate investigation over Oct 7 lapses
The push to have the inquiries take place now rather than after the Gaza operation concludes stems from a desire to have the issues addressed before a potential flare-up in the north.
Israel Hayom poll shows Likud could strengthen if Netanyahu replaced as leader
The poll, conducted by Maagar Mochot Institute, examined how many Knesset seats Likud would get if it were to run under a different leadership. It shows that if Nir Barkat were to become chairman the party would likely get 19 seats – the same as what Netanyahu would bring under that poll. If former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen becomes Likud leader, the party will strengthen and get 22 seats.