Netanyahu demands IDF probe into drill simulating settler violence – Israel Politics

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded an immediate inquiry on Tuesday into the IDF drill simulating the kidnapping of Palestinians by Jewish settlers in the West Bank. The prime minister’s demand came after the drill simulating the abduction scenario provoked opposition among several fighters who asked not to participate in the exercise. “Prime Minister Netanyahu … Read more

2023 budget preparation resumes without extra funds for settlements – Israel Politics

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich may have to give up on some NIS 400 million for security purposes in the West Bank in the 2023 amended budget as preparation of the bill continued on Monday in the Finance Committee. The process was stalled on Sunday when Smotrich was told by the Finance Ministry’s professionals and … Read more