Israeli Government

Minister of Communications Dr. Shlomo Karhi attacked the Supreme Court, claiming it is exceeding the powers of the government and the Knesset. "The Supreme Court is encroaching on the boundaries of the government and the Knesset. The answer must be sharp and clear: No!", he wrote.

The Supreme Court today (Thursday) unanimously overturned the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal, but within the ruling lies a significant determination: the three judges did not rule that the government exceeded its authority in the very decision to close the station. On the contrary, the court explicitly stated that the government is authorized to make such a decision.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has submitted his personal wealth declaration to the State Comptroller after three and a half years. The minister had previously ignored seven official reminders.

Maayan, mother of the soldier who was killed by an IDF strike while in Hamas captivity, wrote an angry post on Facebook. According to her, her daughter is enlisting in a combat unit, but if the "government of the massacre and the draft dodgers" remains in power, she will not send her and will ensure others do the same.

Israel Katz left in the middle of a security discussion to attend an event for a Likud associate, against the backdrop of the party's primaries. The Prime Minister was unaware of the minister's whereabouts and asked about him during the meeting. His office stated that he held a series of security discussions and does not detail his participation in forums.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has renewed his harsh criticism of the government's push for a law preventing the arrest of ultra-Orthodox deserters. Zamir stated that the political echelon ignored repeated warnings from the IDF and instructed his staff to monitor developments, a move interpreted as a directive for police to assist the Military Police in making arrests.

This week began poorly for the Prime Minister, and the situation has only worsened since. If these are indeed the twilight hours of his rule, the first week of August will be remembered as the time when the first signs of his empire's collapse appeared.

In an interview with Galei Israel radio, Minister Maya Golan claimed that Shin Bet head Ronen Bar sent emissaries to threaten her over her decision to halt budget allocations. The minister stated she was warned of an “intifada in her name.”

The Admor of Gur, once a key supporter of Benjamin Netanyahu, has become one of his fiercest opponents, leading a campaign to topple the government over the draft law and personal political grievances.

Netanyahu lost support among some coalition voters, the Chief of Staff lost the ability to enforce the conscription law, and the Supreme Court and Knesset face further delegitimization. Almost all of us are losing, perhaps with the exception of Gadi Eisenkot, who is positioning himself as Netanyahu's successor.