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A legislative discussion in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation erupted into shouting and personal attacks on Sunday, as a fierce confrontation broke out between Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

The committee was debating a bill intended to formalize who appoints the special prosecutor in cases involving investigations of the Attorney General or the Military Advocate General. The proposal would grant Justice Minister Yariv Levin the authority to make such appointments.

What began as a tense discussion quickly spiraled into a verbal clash after Limon accused Ben Gvir of repeatedly attempting to interfere in criminal investigations. Both Channel 12 and Kan News reported on the dramatic exchange, publishing direct quotes from inside the meeting.

Limon confronted Ben Gvir sharply:
“You are forbidden to intervene in investigations—not through legislation, not by influencing the appointments of officers, not through discussions in which you order materials to be transferred. You are forbidden! Time after time you try to interfere, acting in violation of the principles document you yourself signed.”

Ben Gvir fired back immediately:
“You’re talking about conflicts? You are one big conflict of interest!”

Limon insisted he has no involvement in the investigation under discussion:
“I have no knowledge of the investigation and no details.”

Justice Minister Levin then joined the fray:
“You’re backing away. If you were a witness in my investigation, I’d see how frightened you are.”

Ben Gvir demanded answers:
“I want you to answer me clearly—did you or did you not improperly interfere in the investigation?”

Limon responded:
“What you are doing right now is political interference. You are demonstrating exactly that.”

Ben Gvir:
“What are you afraid of? We asked you a simple question—answer it.”

Levin accused the Attorney General’s Office of failure:
“You failed miserably. You should have stepped aside and allowed Ben Hamo to rule.”

Coalition MK Shlomo Karhi jumped in with another accusation:
“Is it true that the Attorney General, who briefed the IDF Chief of Staff on the investigation, knew he was meeting Meni Benjamin?”

Ben Gvir taunted Limon repeatedly:
“It’s obvious you’re recording this. You’re red, embarrassed, and avoiding answers.”

Limon maintained his position:
“I repeat again and again: you are violating the principles document and the rulings of the Supreme Court.”

At that point, Ben Gvir escalated sharply:
“You… the days are over when you intimidated ministers. The days are over when you behaved like a mafia. Don’t you understand that, Gil Limon? Who are YOU to threaten me?”

Limon replied calmly:
“I am not threatening you.”

But Ben Gvir insisted:
“You just threatened me. Who are you to threaten me? You are a civil servant—and you will behave like a civil servant!”

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U.S. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz arrived in Jerusalem on Monday for an official visit to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials to review security and diplomatic issues.

HASSETT: “There’s a huge amount of positive news that the President is going to be breaking this week about the economy… we’re going into next year, where the typical person who’s got No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, is probably going to see an extra $1,600-$2,000.”

Hamas and Red Cross teams have resumed efforts to find the remains of the last hostage in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood.

Israeli Minister Ben Gvir appeared at a National Security Committee meeting wearing a noose-shaped pin on his suit, pushing legislation to establish the death penalty for convicted Palestinian terrorists involved in the October 7 attacks.

BREAKING: A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits off northern Japan, a tsunami advisory was issued.

Antisemitism has become “systemic and tolerated” on American college campuses, according to a blistering new report that found 39% of Jewish students have hidden their identities and 62% have been directly blamed for Israel’s actions in Gaza. The 2025 campus “report cards,” issued by civil rights watchdog StopAntisemitism, paint a grim picture of Jewish student […]

Thai F-16s conducted airstrikes on an abandoned casino complex near the Thai-Cambodian border that Cambodian forces were reportedly using as a command center and weapons depot.

Construction has begun on the first two sections—about 80 kilometers total—of the upgraded security barrier along Israel’s border with Jordan, the Defense Ministry said, noting it is working with the IDF to plan additional segments and develop the border’s overall defensive concept. The full project, which will upgrade the entire 425-kilometer (264-mile) border from the […]

NEC Director Kev in Hassett: “The way that, in the end… that this problem gets fixed, is that real wage growth goes up enough so that huge 20-23% hole that was dug by Joe Biden is a thing of the past.”

The Senate is set to vote on Democrats’ proposal to extend ACA tax credits as Trump travels to Pennsylvania tomorrow to promote his economic agenda.

Luigi Mangione is back in court after NYC prosecutors released photos of the items he had at the time of his arrest.

President Trump announces one federal standard executive order for all 50 states in AI.

Smotrich Rolls Out 2.7B-Shekel Plan Beyond the Green Line Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveiled a 2.7B-shekel, five-year plan to expand and strengthen communities beyond the Green Line. * IDF bases, including the Menashe Brigade HQ and two battalion bases, will relocate to Sa-Nur. * 660M shekels for 17 new communities. * 338M for 36 outposts […]

A fierce political dispute erupted after Housing and Construction Minister Chaim Katz began considering the appointment of Yehuda Morgenstern—who previously served as director-general of the ministry under Minister Yitzchok Goldknopf—as acting director-general of the Israel Land Authority. The prospective appointment sparked widespread backlash in the political arena, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett even declared that if he returns to office, he will cancel the senior appointment.

The loudest criticism came from Minister Amichai Shikli, who openly opposed Morgenstern’s anticipated appointment. Shikli stated, “I have nothing whatsoever against Yehuda Morgenstern, a wise and pleasant man, but the Israel Land Authority must not be placed in the hands of the ‘real estate Chassidus’ of Gur!”

Shikli argued that the head of the Israel Land Authority must be someone motivated by Zionist priorities: “The director of the Israel Land Authority must—especially now—be someone whose driving force is Zionism, strengthening Jewish settlement in the Galilee and Negev, and supporting IDF soldiers and reservists.”

He went on sharply criticizing past policies: “We have had enough of the five bitter and difficult years for settlement under Yanki Quint. The Israel Land Authority needs a director whose only concern is Zionism.”

UTJ chairman MK Yitzchok Goldknopf responded with a blistering attack, accusing Shikli of bigotry and discriminatory rhetoric. Goldknopf said, “The minister’s repulsive statement is tainted with condescension, hatred of the other, and a toxicity usually found only among haters of Israel.”

He continued, saying that Shikli’s comments were especially inappropriate given his public role combating antisemitism abroad: “As someone tasked with fighting antisemitism, Shikli should restrain himself and understand that saying Yehuda Morgenstern’s appointment means the authority will be controlled by the Gur community is a disgrace and a shame. Disqualifying a person because of his affiliation with a Chassidic group is an injustice—exactly the kind of injustice Shikli claims to fight abroad, where people and communities are targeted because of their Jewish identity.”

Goldknopf went on to defend Morgenstern’s reputation and qualifications: “Yehuda Morgenstern is a man who worked his way up through effort and diligence, and no one disputes his professionalism, credentials, or abilities.”

Finally, he issued a direct call to Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu: “It is expected of the prime minister that when a minister from his own party and government makes such statements, he will condemn them.”

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President Joe Biden ignored explicit warnings from his own advisers that his immigration plans would trigger “chaos” at the southern border, according to a newly uncovered memo that sheds fresh light on the policy failures that defined his presidency and contributed to his 2024 election loss. The memo — written during Biden’s 2020 campaign and […]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump in the United States on December 29, according to a source in the Prime Minister’s Office, The Times of Israel reports. Channel 12 reports that Netanyahu is currently planning a weeklong visit spanning from December 28 through January 4. However, US government […]

Israel’s Ministry of Defense released new data early Monday marking the National Day of Appreciation for Wounded IDF Soldiers and Security Personnel, revealing a staggering picture of the toll taken since the Simchas Torah massacre two years ago.

According to the Rehabilitation Department, 82,400 wounded individuals are currently receiving care, including 31,000 coping with psychological injuries and post-trauma.

Since the Hamas surprise attack on Simchas Torah, approximately 22,000 newly wounded have entered the rehabilitation system. Of these:

• 58% are suffering from psychological trauma

• 63% are reservists

• 49% are under the age of 30

The ministry estimates that by the end of 2026, another 10,000 wounded will be added—most of them battling psychological injuries.

Looking further ahead, projections show that by 2028 the Rehabilitation Department will be treating around 100,000 wounded, half of whom will be individuals dealing with psychological trauma.

In response to the growing national challenge, the Ministry of Defense announced: “Given the scope of the wounded and the national challenge, the Ministry of Defense, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, established a public committee headed by Prof. Mori Yosef to examine expanding national support, treatment, and services for wounded IDF soldiers.”

The ministry noted a significant expansion in resources: “The department is broadening its medical and psychological treatment framework and the realization of rights. Its budget has risen by 53% and now stands at 8.3 billion shekels, half of which—4.1 billion shekels—is dedicated to services for those with psychological injuries, who make up roughly one-third of our patients.”

The past year has seen major increases in demand:

• The number of psychological treatments provided has doubled

• Use of alternative therapies has risen by about 50%

• Calls to the “One Soul” mental-health hotline have surged by nearly 80%

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A joyous milestone was marked in Modi’in Illit, where the wedding of the first granddaughter of the Mirrer mashgiach, Rav Binyomin Finkel, was celebrated.

The kallah is a daughter of Rav Moshe Finkel, son of the mashgiach and son-in-law of Rav Eliezer Lieberman.

The event drew a large crowd of rabbonim and community figures who came to honor the mashgiach and rejoice with him at this significant moment.

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Police have revealed a sweeping security scandal that has rocked the quiet community of Givat Ze’ev, where several private security guards were arrested on suspicion of facilitating the entry and employment of illegal Palestinian residents in return for money.

According to details cleared for publication, investigators from the Yerushalayim Central Unit detained seven guards employed by a private firm contracted to secure the town. Their arrests followed a lengthy undercover investigation launched after the Givat Ze’ev Local Council formally approached the police with concerns.

Officers moved in during daylight hours last week, bringing the covert probe into the open. Investigators believe the guards exploited their authority at local checkpoints, allegedly accepting payments to allow unauthorized individuals to slip past security screening points.

Police said that on November 30, detectives executed the first wave of arrests against four suspects, some of whom were working as guards at Givat Ze’ev. With those arrests, the months-long undercover investigation became public, and a court-imposed gag order—meant to protect the early stages of the probe—expired this morning.

Authorities outlined what they described as a systematic arrangement: the guards allegedly coordinated with Palestinian residents to grant “free passage” to illegal entrants by bypassing the main inspection route at the Ofer security checkpoint.

Once inside, police say, the illegal entrants would merge onto Route 443 and board waiting vehicles bearing Israeli license plates. Those cars would then drive together into the Agan Ayelet neighborhood through a residents-only gate staffed by guards, thereby sidestepping the primary security screening mechanism entirely. From there, the way into any part of Israel was effectively open.

Investigators estimate that the guards—tasked specifically with safeguarding the town—received tens of thousands of shekels in exchange for their cooperation. The probe also uncovered that some of the illegal entrants later found employment at various locations, where they were ultimately discovered and detained by police. In several cases, businesses employing them were shut down under police orders for hiring individuals without legal status.

Givat Ze’ev Local Council head Yossi Asraf issued a sharply worded statement condemning the alleged betrayal: “We view with utmost severity the suspicions against guards who, if true, violated their duties and endangered the security of Givat Ze’ev’s residents. Our trust in the security apparatus is fundamental, and any breach of that trust is unforgivable. I welcome the swift and determined action of YMAR Jerusalem, launched at the council’s request, and we rely on the police to uncover the full truth and prosecute all involved.”

Asraf urged residents to remain vigilant and report anything unusual: “I call on every resident of Givat Ze’ev to continue exercising alertness and to contact us regarding any wrongdoing or suspected illegal activity. You are our eyes on the ground, and together with the community we will safeguard the security of the council.”

Council officials said they will continue reviewing the town’s security infrastructure, tightening oversight procedures, and taking all necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“We will not allow anyone to erode the personal safety of our residents,” Asraf emphasized, “and we will take every measure required to protect them.”

{Matzav.com}