Boaz Bismuth
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Boaz Bismuth, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
First Families Move Into New Emek Dotan Settlement in Northern West Bank
The new Emek Dotan settlement in the northern West Bank has officially begun as the first families moved into permanent homes ahead of an inauguration ceremony with government off…
Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Draft Law Spin Ahead of Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s promise of harsh military draft reforms and controversial budget allocations have sparked internal Likud conflict and public criticism ahead of August p…
Israeli Central Elections Committee to Hold Special Meeting on Delegitimization Campaign
Israel's Central Elections Committee will hold a special meeting with Knesset leaders to confront a campaign undermining its legitimacy, following a public dispute over election i…
Erdan and Edelstein Launch New Party as Netanyahu’s Last Hope for Coalition Majority
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein are launching a new political party to surpass the electoral threshold and join the next Israeli government, positioning themselves as crucial allie…
IDF Chief Strongly Opposes Controversial Arrest Freeze Law Amid Military Manpower Concerns
IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi strongly opposes the "Arrest Freeze Law" passed by the Knesset, citing severe military manpower shortages and criticizing the political leadership for ignor…
Israeli Supreme Court Urges Dismissal of Petition Against UNRWA Ban in Israel
The Israeli Supreme Court urged Adalah to withdraw its petition against the 2024 law banning UNRWA operations in Israel, citing lack of evidence of harm and affirming Knesset auth…
Liberman Urges Immediate Conscription Law Amid IDF Strain, Netanyahu Promises Post-Election Action
Avigdor Liberman demands immediate Knesset action on a full conscription law due to heavy IDF strain, rejecting delays until after elections. Netanyahu promises such a law only af…
Clash Erupts in Israeli Supreme Court Over UNRWA Laws with Ministers and Lawyers Trading Insults
The Israeli Supreme Court debated petitions against UNRWA laws amid a heated confrontation between right-wing ministers and the petitioners' lawyer, with ministers accusing the la…
Israeli Election Committee Chair Expresses Concern Over Undermining Attempts
Noam Solberg, head of Israel's Election Committee, told Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara he is worried about attempts to discredit the committee amid rising public doubts. Foll…
Likud Campaign Targets Election Committee Over Voter Mobilization and Polling Stations in Elder Care
Likud and the Israeli coalition are intensifying efforts to restrict voter mobilization from abroad and eliminate polling stations in elder care facilities, aiming to suppress opp…
Likud Confirms Deputy Minister Almog Cohen Will Join Party List for Next Knesset
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen will be part of Likud's candidate list for the next Knesset, likely through a reserved slot approved by Netanyahu. Cohen, who left Otzma Yehudit after…
Netanyahu Strengthens Control as Likud Faces Intense Internal Primaries
Benjamin Netanyahu has strengthened his control over Likud's candidate selection by securing nine reserved slots, while traditional political deals within the party weaken. The re…
Activists Display Signs of MKs Supporting Freeze on Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
Activists from the Brothers in Arms movement displayed signs of Knesset members who supported a law freezing detention of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, ahead of a Supreme Court he…
Netanyahu-Led Likud Primaries Reach Climax with Controversial Candidate Rules Vote
Likud party members voted on Netanyahu-backed proposals to change primary rules, allowing incumbents to run in reserved slots and districts. Opposition led by MK David Bitan criti…
Shin Bet Chief Warns of Internal and External Threats to Israel's Upcoming Elections
In a confidential Knesset committee meeting, Shin Bet Chief David Zini and others warned of both external and internal threats to the integrity of Israel's upcoming elections, inc…
MK Bismuth and Election Committee Chair Clash Over Alleged Threats to Election Integrity
MK Boaz Bismuth accused the Israeli Election Committee of questionable appointments threatening election integrity, prompting a rare public dispute with Chair Judge Noam Solberg…
Israeli Security Committee Chair Criticizes Central Election Committee Appointments Ahead of Knesset Vote
Israeli Intelligence Committee Warns of Iranian Interference Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, MK Boaz Bismuth warned of Iranian attempts to interfere and physical threats to officials. Central Elections Committee Chair Noam Solberg…
Israeli Knesset Legal Advisor Criticizes Draft Law on Draft Dodgers for Procedural Flaws
The Knesset's legal advisor criticized the draft law on detaining draft dodgers for procedural flaws and deviation from original proposals. The IDF Chief of Staff opposed the law…
Israeli Knesset Legal Advisor Finds Flaws in Draft Law on Draft Dodgers' Detention
The Knesset's legal advisor ruled that the draft law on detaining draft dodgers was improperly legislated and conflicted with military needs, amid government plans to mobilize 240…
MK Boaz Bismuth Urges IDF Chief to Revise Rules of Engagement After Deadly West Bank Attack
MK Boaz Bismuth has demanded that the IDF Chief of Staff revise the rules of engagement following a deadly attack in the West Bank that killed two soldiers. He called for a compre…
MK Sharren Haskel Claims New Hope Members Forced to Record State Comptroller Vote Amid Legal Dispute
MK Sharren Haskel claimed New Hope party members were forced to record their votes for State Comptroller Michael Regev, amid a Supreme Court ruling ordering a repeat election due…
Budget Dispute Escalates Amid Israel's Military Readiness for Possible Iran Conflict
Israel's defense budget for 2026 remains unsettled despite a recent agreement to increase funding by 40 billion shekels. About 15 billion shekels have not been released, delaying…
Knesset Security Committee Chair Demands Immediate Defense Budget Transfer from Finance Ministry
Boaz Bismuth, head of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, urgently demanded Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich transfer billions in agreed defense funds, warning del…
Annual Katif Heritage Conference Highlights Israeli Society and Settler Legacy Amid Recent Turmoil
The annual Katif Heritage Conference in Nitzan commemorates the legacy of the Katif bloc and northern Samaria settlements, addressing Israeli societal challenges and recent turmoi…
Religious Zionist Reservists Vow to Make Military Draft Equality a Key Election Issue
Religious Zionist reservists in Israel condemn recent laws favoring ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions and vow to make military draft equality a key election issue. They accuse their…
Likud's Constitution Committee to Reconvene Sunday with Netanyahu Invited
Likud's Constitution Committee will reconvene Sunday with Prime Minister Netanyahu invited to participate in votes on primary election rules, following a court injunction that hal…
IDF Chief Defends Reservist Call-Ups Amid Political Backlash Over Exemption Law
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir mobilized two brigades for extended reserve duty and condemned a new law exempting draft dodgers from arrest. His letter warning of harm to the milit…
Weekly Highlights From Israeli Haredi Community and Political Scenes Revealed by Zofnik
The weekly 'Zofnik' column reveals political shifts in a Haredi city council, health updates on a yeshiva supervisor, and cultural events within the Israeli Haredi community. It a…
Israeli Supreme Court Expands Hearing on Yeshiva Students' Arrest Exemption Law to Nine Judges
The Israeli Supreme Court has expanded the hearing on the law exempting yeshiva students from arrest to nine judges, following a temporary injunction suspending the law. The law…
Pioneering Families Establish New Jewish Settlement on Mount Ebal in Northern Samaria
Dozens of pioneering families established the first Jewish settlement on Mount Ebal in northern Samaria, near the biblical Altar of Joshua. The event was marked by a ceremony atte…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Mocks Netanyahu Over Controversial Haredi Exemption Law
Shas leader Aryeh Deri mocked Prime Minister Netanyahu after he left the Knesset before a key vote on exempting Haredi draft dodgers from arrest. The law's approval followed polit…
MK Tali Gottlieb Surges Ahead in Likud Primaries with Over 100,000 Vote Lead
MK Tali Gottlieb leads the Likud primaries by over 100,000 votes amid a public dispute with Defense Minister Israel Katz over a legal case. The party faces legal challenges to its…
MK Meir Porush Urges Israeli Police to Refuse Arrests of Haredi Draft Dodgers
MK Meir Porush defended a bill preventing arrests of Haredi draft dodgers in the Knesset, citing military committee recommendations. He urged police to refuse arrest orders if the…
IDF Chief Condemns Law Exempting Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers from Arrest Amid Political Tensions
Israel's Knesset passed a law exempting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from arrest, sparking sharp criticism from IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi who warned it undermines military manpower d…
Netanyahu Promises Defense Minister Vote on Draft Exemption Law but Skips Final Session
Prime Minister Netanyahu promised Defense Minister Katz he would attend a key vote on a law exempting yeshiva students from arrest but did not appear. The law passed amid criticis…
MK Sharren Haskel Resigns from Government Over Controversial Haredi Draft Law
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel resigned from the Israeli government after the Knesset passed a law freezing the detention of yeshiva students, sparking coalition tensions…
MK Uri Maklev Tops Knesset Attendance One Year After Party's Government Exit
One year after Degel HaTorah left the government, MK Uri Maklev leads all Knesset members in attendance with over 2,193 hours spent in the parliament building, reflecting his acti…
Israeli Coalition Advances Law Suspending Arrests of Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Amid Military Opposition
The Israeli coalition passed a law suspending arrests of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students avoiding military service, despite strong opposition from the IDF Chief of Staff. The law…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Advance Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law Ahead of Other Coalition Bills
The Knesset advanced a law freezing arrests of yeshiva students, led by Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, amid coalition tensions over conscription. MK Boaz Bismuth defended the law as pr…
Israeli Knesset Debates Basic Law on Torah Study Amid Opposition and Legal Concerns
The Israeli Knesset is voting on the Basic Law: Torah Study to strengthen legal protections for Torah learners amid opposition from the military and political factions. The bill's…
MK Boaz Bismuth Criticizes IDF Chief's Late Letter Opposing Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Bill
MK Boaz Bismuth criticized IDF Chief Eyal Zamir for sending a letter opposing a bill to freeze arrests of yeshiva students only after committee votes. Zamir warned the bill would…
Boaz Bismuth May Replace Tzachi Braverman as Israel's Ambassador to London Amid Braverman's Legal Troubles
Tzachi Braverman, Israel's ambassador-designate to London, is suspended amid criminal investigations linked to the "night meeting" affair, leaving the post vacant. Boaz Bismuth ma…
Haredi Detainee Held Three Days Without Tefillin in Military Prison Sparks Outcry
A Haredi detainee was held for three days in an Israeli military prison without access to his tefillin, despite family assurances. The incident prompted Knesset member Meir Porush…
Israeli Parliament Faces Opposition Over Law Suspending Arrests of Draft Dodgers
The Israeli Knesset committee approved a bill suspending arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, provoking sharp political backlash and potential coalition dissent ahead of a ful…
Israeli Knesset Committee Approves Second and Third Readings of Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the "Arrests Law" to freeze the detention of yeshiva students, amid legal criticism and coalition disputes. Final votes…
IDF Faces Critical Week Amid Government's Controversial Military Service Laws
The Israeli government is advancing controversial laws extending military service to 32 months and exempting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from arrest, prompting sharp criticism fr…
Netanyahu Prioritizes Ultra-Orthodox Support Despite Growing Likud Voter Frustration
Benjamin Netanyahu continues to prioritize ultra-Orthodox party support despite growing dissatisfaction among Likud voters over security and social issues. Facing military manpowe…