Politics and Knesset
A benign prostate enlargement was identified during a medical examination.
Israel’s budget crisis was resolved after coalition leadership in an unprecedented step authorized the justice minister to initiate the process of dismissing the attorney general.
“At this point, any concern for a security incident has been removed,” police said.
“The Palestinian Authority has failed—negligently and intentionally—posing a threat to the residents of the entire State of Israel,” said Idit Silman.
The negotiating team was set to return to Jerusalem after a “significant” week of hostage talks with Hamas in Qatar, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
The foreign minister also expressed hope for improved relations under Kaja Kallas, the new E.U. High Representative.
During an anti-government protest, the Israeli opposition leader had said, “You want a war? You’ll get a war!”
The state of emergency, which has been in effect since 1948, allows the government to ignore court rulings and detain people without trial.
The suspect requested that his name be made public. “My name is being tarnished and I can’t defend my good name,” he said.
Court orders review of how Oct. 7 terrorists are treated as tensions rise over judicial oversight.
The investigation risks undermining social cohesion and confidence in the Shin Bet, the lawmakers say.
Security personnel took the envelope for investigation.
