Arab Israelis
Israel security forces are on high alert during the holiday.
A recent poll also shows that most Israelis favor changes to the haredi conscription law.
Cell leader Muhammad Khaled Halaila made contact with Hamas operatives in Strip, who provided him with instructions on how to manufacture explosives
The head of Israel’s intelligence agency met with his American counterpart on Friday as part of a “relentless” effort to advance a ceasefire-for-hostage deal.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that the decision could “endanger the citizens of Israel and allow a victory photo for Hamas.”
Tensions are high in the days leading up to the Muslim holy month, with Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar reportedly seeking to incite violence during the holiday.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deny Israeli media reports that the War Cabinet has sidelined his ministry on the issue.
Nir Barkat told Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi that “Israel is interested in peace with countries that seek peace, and we can make history together.”
Most Israeli Jews think terrorism will stay the same or increase should a Palestinian state be established, and a large majority of both Jews and Arabs think a P.A. reform unlikely.
While emphasizing that Israel will maintain freedom of worship, the Israeli president noted that “rogue elements, extreme Islamic fundamentalist groups” seek to escalate tensions and “that we will not permit.”
“It can’t be that women and children remain captive in Gaza and we allow Hamas victory celebrations on the Temple Mount,” said the Israeli minister.
Former U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt speaks to JNS about the Biden administration’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war, Iran and the Abraham Accords.