Day: September 20, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Accuses National Security Minister of Leaking Cabinet Discussions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of leaking confidential cabinet discussions regarding International Committee of the Red Cross prison visits. This comes amid increasing local and international calls to permit Red Cross inspections of detention facilities, reports 24brussels.
During a recent cabinet meeting, Netanyahu expressed frustration over media briefings about the Red Cross prison visit decision, highlighting his discontent: “Before and during the cabinet meeting, I saw briefings on Channel 7, Israel Hayom, and other outlets about who supports and who opposes the Red Cross prison visit decision. I don’t operate like this; this item wasn’t even on the agenda. I will make decisions in another forum.”
In response, Ben-Gvir asserted that Netanyahu himself had been conducting briefings against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), which had echoed similar sentiments throughout the week. The tension between the two officials underscores deepening divisions regarding policies on Palestinian prisoners.
This dispute follows a confrontation in July between Ben-Gvir and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over proposed military actions in Gaza that might jeopardize captives. Ben-Gvir has urged for the continuation of military operations in Gaza, pressuring the finance minister to obstruct peace initiatives aimed at a ceasefire or negotiations for the release of captives.
Recent reports indicate that the internal conflicts surrounding Palestinian prisoner policies are increasingly visible among Knesset members, revealing significant gaps in decision-making and communication. As tensions mount, the complexity of these dynamics poses critical implications for future policy directions and the broader context of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Financial experts express alarm after jump in sums people taking out of retirement pots amid ‘jitters’ about tax
Older savers should avoid making rash decisions about their pension cash based on “fear and rumour”, experts urged this week.
The warning came as figures showed a rise in the sums people were pulling out of their retirement pots.
