Simcha Rotman News Today

IDF took control of the Rafah crossing amid hostage negotiations and Hamas ceasefire agreement. MK Simcha Rothman criticizes talks with the US, and warns against delay in hostage release.

Even when the war between Israel and Hamas ends, there is no easy future, the BBC's Jeremy Bowen says.

The future is messy and dangerous. The war in Gaza will not end neatly.

From the blog of Tova Herzl at The Times of Israel

The moment of truth for Netanyahu and his government is approaching.

Repealing the Reasonableness Standard Is the Latest, Biggest Move in Netanyahu's Concerted Campaign to Erode the Status of the Knesset, Neutralize the Foreign Ministry and Enfeeble Oversight of the Government

From the blog of Donna Robinson Divine at The Times of Israel

While turmoil reigned outside, which bills passed this term after joint efforts by the coalition and opposition?

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is seeking to form a national unity government that excludes extremist ministers such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. According to a Friday publication of the Israeli newspaper “Yedioth Ahronoth,” Gallant believes in the necessity of establishing a national unity government that includes both opposition leader Yair Lapid and “State Camp” leader Benny Gantz, while excluding the far-right ministers l...

Herzog Admitted That He, Too, Shares 'Deep Frustration' Over the Turmoil in Israel. He Also Called on the Reservists Resisting Netanyahu's Judicial Coup to Reconsider Their Actions