The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cabinet/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:40:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png cabinet | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cabinet/ 32 32 Opposition, northern mayors decry imposed ceasefires as Lebanon truce declared https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-northern-mayors-decry-imposed-ceasefires-as-lebanon-truce-declared/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:32:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803750 Ministers said to fume at only learning about truce from Trump's announcement; Lapid, Liberman vow to remove Hezbollah threat when in government; Metula mayor says residents 'betrayed once again'

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]]> At cabinet meeting, PM vows to ‘continue to strike terrorism’ wherever necessary https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-cabinet-meeting-pm-vows-to-continue-to-strike-terrorism-wherever-necessary/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:45:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3695482 Hours before Beirut strike on Hezbollah military chief, ministers argue over dairy prices; education minister, key MK join protest outside meeting, demanding Israel annex West Bank

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]]> Cabinet okays NIS 3.25 billion in benefits for IDF career soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-okays-nis-3-25-billion-in-benefits-for-idf-career-soldiers/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:15:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3684265 Package of grants and benefits aimed at 'strengthening the soldiers’ economic security and encouraging continued long-term service,' says government

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]]> ‘War of Revival’: Cabinet approves Netanyahu’s controversial renaming of Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-of-revival-cabinet-approves-netanyahus-controversial-renaming-of-gaza-war/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:25:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3668649&preview=true&preview_id=3668649 Critics say name switch is attempt by PM to evade responsibility for failures around Hamas onslaught; Lapid: 'It remains the Oct. 7 war. Attempts to erase what happened won't succeed'

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]]> ‘War of Revival’: Cabinet to vote on Netanyahu proposal to rename Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-of-revival-cabinet-to-vote-on-netanyahu-proposal-to-rename-gaza-war/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:41:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3667804 Critics say proposal to rename 'Swords of Iron' is an attempt to avoid blame for the events of October 7, for which the prime minister has never taken responsibility

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]]> ‘War of survival’: Thousands rally in rain as cabinet meets to oust Shin Bet head https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-of-survival-thousands-rally-in-rain-as-cabinet-meets-to-oust-shin-bet-head/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:24:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3507505 Police smash windows of cars blocking entrance to PM's office while passengers inside; former Likud minister says Netanyahu has 'brought destruction' upon Israeli society

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]]> Tourism Minister Haim Katz tapped to run all 3 of Otzma Yehudit’s former ministries https://www.timesofisrael.com/haim-katz-tapped-to-take-over-all-3-of-otzma-yehudits-ministerial-portfolios/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:20:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466200 'Even the most diligent minister in the world cannot invest effort in four ministries at the same time,' protests Opposition Leader Yair Lapid

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]]> Netanyahu said planning to hand over all 3 Otzma Yehudit portfolios to Haim Katz https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-planning-to-hand-over-all-3-otzma-yehudit-portfolios-to-haim-katz/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:39:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3465699 Prime minister 'is once again choosing petty politics that endangers lives,' says Yesh Atid, calling to close two of the three available ministries

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]]> Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery on Sunday https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-undergo-prostate-removal-surgery-on-sunday/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 21:44:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3448651 Operation follows the discovery of infection in PM's urinary tract; cabinet meeting to be held on Sunday as planned, but some days of his testimony at trial could be put off

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]]> Cabinet approves $11 million plan to double population of Golan Heights https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-approves-11-million-plan-to-double-population-of-golan-heights/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:53:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3440293 Money to go toward education, renewable energy, establishment of a student village, and a plan for absorbing new residents in Israel's northern region

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]]> Cabinet meeting moved to secure underground location in wake of drone attack on PM’s home https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-meeting-moved-to-secure-underground-location-after-drone-attack-on-pms-home/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:20:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3406836 Ministers also prohibited from bringing along advisers; future meetings expected to be held at changing locations

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]]> Tempers fray in cabinet as Smotrich accuses IDF chief of ‘going to sleep’ on Oct. 6 https://www.timesofisrael.com/tempers-fray-in-cabinet-as-smotrich-accuses-idf-chief-of-going-to-sleep-on-oct-6/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:56:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3320976 Ben Gvir criticizes defense minister's willingness to make deal with Hezbollah 'Nazis,' urges all-out war; Netanyahu to convene coalition heads' forum for first time in 2 months

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]]> ‘Nobody needs to tell me what to do’: PM pushes back on far-right pressure over Rafah https://www.timesofisrael.com/nobody-needs-to-tell-me-what-to-do-pm-pushes-back-on-far-right-pressure-over-rafah/ Sun, 05 May 2024 13:14:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3282324 Netanyahu says Israel won't agree to a hostage deal that requires ending the war; Gallant: IDF op in south Gazan city could come 'very soon'; Ben Gvir: IDF's hands are being tied

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]]> Ministers okay prison visit to October 7 Hamas terrorists by foreign monitors https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-okay-prison-visit-to-october-7-terrorists-by-foreign-monitors/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:54:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3276307 Israel previously resisted pressure to allows checks on those imprisoned, as Israeli hostages not receiving Red Cross visits; Ben Gvir slams decision, says it hurts sovereignty

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]]> Senior Likud minister: We are only ‘at start of journey’ on hostage deal talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-likud-minister-we-are-only-at-start-of-journey-on-hostage-deal-talks/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:07:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3216899 As US push continues, minister tells ToI no specific deal has been brought to cabinet, and that it has not agreed to a long-term ceasefire or release of large number of terrorists

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