In an interview In Reshet Bet, Former police commissioner, Assaf Hefetz, commented In the appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir to the position of Minister of National Security."A person with a criminal record becomes the minister of police. The whole business seems like a reversal of norms. The new minister should not involve political considerations in his work," he added.

"Otzma Yehudit received the tools to restore security to the citizens of the State of Israel, take care of the residents of the Negev, the Galilee, and the periphery, and strengthen Jewish heritage and identity. We will do everything to fulfill our promises. The time has come for a fully right-wing government," said Ben-Gvir after signing the coalitionary agreement with the Likud.

The year's first snow has been reported in the Hermon region.

Cars were set In fire and damage caused to property in the Arab-Israeli town of Abu Ghosh near Jerusalem.Police are investigating whether the attack was in response to the twin bombing in Jerusalem In Wednesday.

Bezalel Smotrich is a seasoned politician. Why is he insisting In separating the Civil Administration from the Defense Ministry? Op-ed.

Amit Segal of Channel 12 News reports that sources in the Likud are hopeful they will be able to reach agreement In a deal with the Shas Party by this coming Sunday.According to the report, Netanyahu is hopeful all party agreements for the next government can be reached within the coming days.

US Jews are at a moment in time when they feel the same vulnerabilities that Jews have felt in too many lands and at too many times.

Michael Shafir, who played a key role in Holocaust memory in his native Romania, dies at 78