On our 77th Day of Independence, the wonder of Israel's revival continues to thrill us. That wonder exists by virtue of our dear ones — our sons and daughters — who have fallen for our sake, and today we have embraced their families.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignited controversy during a Tuesday meeting with torchbearers ahead of Israel’s Independence Day, when he stated that “up to 24” hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza are still alive. The moment became more fraught when a video released by the Prime Minister’s Office picked up on his wife, Sara, whispering “less” under her breath.
Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief Ronen Bar’s Monday night announcement that he will step down on June 15 drew calls from the opposition for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do likewise.
President Herzog: “I call out to our brothers and sisters in the hands of murderers: A whole nation is missing you, worrying for you.
"One year ago, it was still not clear, but we had changed the face of the Middle East, including with the means that have been described here; however, in my view, means are secondary.
FM Sa’ar: “Most of the MFA personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty were killed far from their homes and homeland, in foreign countries.
As legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice resumed on Monday addressing the war against Hamas, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemned the hearing, calling it a “disgraceful” attempt to “politicize and abuse the legal process” aimed at “delegitimizing” Israel.
President Herzog: “We expect major change in the behavior of the international institutions: an end to hypocrisy, and much more fairness. We are defending ourselves according to our inherent right to protect and defend our people.”
Israel’s High Court of Justice issued a conditional order Sunday demanding the government explain why it has failed to properly draft and enforce conscription orders for Haredi Orthodox yeshiva students, raising tensions within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.
The chief editor of a leading academic journal in the field of archaeology confirmed to The Press Service of Israel that it effectively blacklists research from Judea and Samaria while Israeli experts told TPS-IL on Sunday that conditions set by the magazine for publishing research are impossible to meet.
