Politics and Knesset
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, said securing the release of the hostages “is simply the only way forward.”
Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf visited the biblical heartland over the weekend.
“There is reasonable suspicion here that the criminal offense of breach of trust has been committed,” said MK Moshe Saada.
Approval in the Constitution Committee could set in motion the passage of the legislation in second and third (final) readings.
Doha “wants to reach an agreement as soon as possible, and is making every effort to make it happen,” the Israeli opposition leader said.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asked a Norwegian trust that holds some $379 million to release the monies to settle the debt.
“Every passing day raises the stakes. The time for delay has run out—this is a matter of life and death,” said Jack Lew.
The proposed legislation would bar countries that fund terrorism from playing such a role.
The proposal seeks reforms to the way judges are appointed and Basic Laws function,
Israeli civilians were attacked on seven fronts last year—Iran, Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip, Iraq, Yemen and from within Israeli territory.
The main change: Two seats on the committee will be filled by Knesset-appointed attorneys.
“Prior to Oct. 7, 2023, Gaza was a Palestinian state, and we know what the result was for southern Israel,” said Knesset member Ariel Kallner.
