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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 586

Tzachi Hanegbi

Debris is scattered at the site of an Israeli strike on a military airbase near Hama, Syria, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo)
April 10, 2025, 4:55 pm
Israel confirms talks with Turkey on Syria aimed at preserving ‘security stability’
Jerusalem said to reject any change in deployment of foreign forces on Syrian territory, and in particular the establishment of Turkish bases in Palmyra
By Lazar Berman, Nava Freiberg and Reuters
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 31, 2025, 12:55 am
Report: Ben Gvir mocked by cabinet colleagues for overzealous demands to punish Gaza
Minister said to call for cutting off all power, including private generators, leading one top official to quip that Israel might also ‘turn off the sun’; Shin Bet, Mossad chiefs skip meeting
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Palestinians queue to receive food aid from an UNRWA distribution center at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on March 3, 2025. (Eyad BABA / AFP)
March 23, 2025, 10:24 pm
Israel to discuss taking full military control of Gaza with senior US officials: source
Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer said planning to talk about an IDF takeover of enclave, including running humanitarian aid operations; Netanyahu speaks to Rubio
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi arrives for a court hearing in the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Jerusalem District Court, March 5, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 7, 2024, 2:13 pm
Police question National Security Adviser Hanegbi on suspicion of 2017 bribe
Then-regional cooperation minister accused of taking NIS 10,000 to write recommendation letter for planned Jerusalem airport; Hanegbi denies allegation, PM distances himself
By Lazar Berman and Jeremy Sharon
An undated picture of four IDF surveillance soldiers held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, that was made public by their families on July 16, 2024. Behind them is a framed picture of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. From left: Liri Albag, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Karina Ariev. (Courtesy)
July 16, 2024, 4:21 pm
Hostage families release photos of 5 female soldiers from early days of captivity
Relatives of IDF observation troops kidnapped from Nahal Oz base on October 7 beg Netanyahu not to depart for Washington before signing a hostage release deal
By ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks as he meets with G7 foreign ministers during NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2024. (Samuel Corum / AFP)
July 16, 2024, 12:23 pm
Blinken laments Gaza civilian toll, discusses hostage deal with Israeli officials
Secretary meets with Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer and National Security Adviser Hanegbi, who are also in DC for dialogue postponed after PM accused US of withholding weapons
By AFP, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, January 7, 2024. (Yariv Katz / Pool)
July 13, 2024, 5:27 pm
Reports: PM working to prevent accurate transcription of his wartime discussions
Public broadcaster says premier has been holding sensitive talks on WhatsApp so they’re not recorded, after news site reports on concerns that minutes of meetings are being altered
By ToI Staff
National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi (L) speaks during the Herzliya Conference, June 24, 2024. (Ronen Topelberg)
June 25, 2024, 9:43 pm
Ministers blast security council head for saying idea of Hamas can’t be eradicated
Leaked WhatsApp messages show far-right cabinet members rebuking Tzachi Hanegbi for comments at Herzliya Conference
By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman
National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi (L) speaks during the Herzliya Conference, June 24, 2024. (Ronen Topelberg)
June 25, 2024, 2:40 pm
IDF plan to replace Hamas to begin in northern Gaza in ‘coming days’ – Hanegbi
Apparently backing IDF Spokesman Hagari, national security adviser says Israel can’t get rid of Hamas ‘as an idea’; expresses some optimism about efforts to reach hostage deal
By Lazar Berman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video message issued June 19, 2024. (Screenshot/GPO)
June 21, 2024, 3:16 pm
Daily Briefing June 21: Day 259 – What’s behind Netanyahu’s tiff with Washington?
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses DC trip of PM’s aides during latest kerfuffle with the White House, along with possible US sanctions against Smotrich and Tzav 9 group
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) with Israel's Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, at the president's guest house, in Washington, DC, February 14, 2017. (Avi Ohayon/ GPO/ File)
June 20, 2024, 6:14 am
PM said to have ignored warnings by ministers, aides against openly criticizing US
Israeli TV says minister Dermer supported public confrontation with US but wanted Netanyahu to delay video statement until after officials’ scheduled Thursday White House meeting
By ToI Staff
Incoming coalition chairman Tzachi Hanegbi (L) and Transportation and Intelligence Minister Israel Katz (R) at a Knesset ceremony swearing in the new government on May 14, 2015 (Knesset Spokesperson)
June 17, 2024, 9:46 pm
Report: Hanegbi proposed demoting ties with states recognizing Palestine, was rebuffed
FM said to have rejected suggestion, accused national security adviser of attempting to impose policy that would lead to closure of Israeli overseas missions
By Lazar Berman
People in Tel Aviv walk by photographs of hostages held in Gaza, on May 28, 2024. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 31, 2024, 3:16 pm
Government sacrificing hostages, families say, following fraught Hanegbi meet
Top Netanyahu aide reportedly told families moves being driven by polling; Likud MK apologizes after accusing hostage’s brother of using situation to promote political agenda
By ToI Staff
Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a fist as he arrives back at Trump Tower after being convicted in his criminal trial in New York City, on May 30, 2024. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP)
May 31, 2024, 1:03 pm
Daily Briefing May 31, Day 238: Will Trump verdict give an antisemitic trope new life?
US bureau chief Jacob Magid on Biden administration’s push for Rafah border crossing’s reopening and apparent lack of willingness to sanction the International Criminal Court
By ToI Staff
Demonstrators protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, outside the Kirya IDF HQ in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 31, 2024, 2:50 am
Israel won’t end war for deal to free all hostages, PM’s aide said to tell families
National security adviser Hanegbi says it will be possible to free female, elderly and sick hostages in coming months, but warns effort to release remainder unlikely to succeed
By ToI Staff
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