"We are in the closest place to a deal in the last nine months. The prices will be very high, but Israel can afford to stop the war for four months and as long as necessary."
Smotrich said the "internal threat of Arab Israeli's" could not be ignored as he described what he viewed as a multi-pronged Iranian effort to counter Israel.
Shabtai highlighted the critical role of the police in maintaining national social resilience amid growing disagreements and frustrations.
On June 13, a damages claim was filed by six arrested protesters regarding the use of “skunk” water by Jerusalem police to disperse a crowd during a May protest
"The police is effectively a militia at the service of Ben-Gvir, we insist that the amendment be appealed."
Netanyahu consulted with Religious Zionist Party and Otzma Yehudit leaders before their responses to Biden's plan, with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir threatening government dissolution.
According to the data, the average number of monthly police violence complaints increased by 45% in the first eight months of 2023 compared with the corresponding period in 2022.
Far-right ministers in Israel press Prime Minister Netanyahu for a Rafah invasion. Smotrich convenes Knesset meeting; Ben-Gvir meets Netanyahu amid hostage deal negotiations.
Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.
Police commissioner Kobi Shabtai told reporters two other people were injured in the incident.
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