Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon (Wednesday, 10 June 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
“The antisemitic dictator Erdoğan – who is committing genocide against the Kurds, supports the Hamas terrorist organization, oppresses his own people and imprisons political rivals – is the last person who can lecture the State of Israel on morality.
The State of Israel and the IDF, the most moral army in the world, will continue to take forceful action against Iran and its proxies, which threaten the Middle East and the entire world.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon (Wednesday, 10 June 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
“The antisemitic dictator Erdoğan – who is committing genocide against the Kurds, supports the Hamas terrorist organization, oppresses his own people and imprisons political rivals – is the last person who can lecture the State of Israel on morality.
The State of Israel and the IDF, the most moral army in the world, will continue to take forceful action against Iran and its proxies, which threaten the Middle East and the entire world.”
Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson’s Statement
Amid Record-Breaking Defense Exports: Israel MOD Leads 15-Company Delegation to ILA Berlin 2026, One of the World’s Largest and Most Prominent Aerospace and Defense Exhibitions, Attended by Hundreds of Defense Delegations from Around the Globe
The opening ceremony of the Israeli National Pavilion took place this morning (Wednesday, 10 June 2026) under the leadership of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), with the heads of Israel’s defense industries in attendance.
Israel’s participation in ILA Berlin 2026 comes amid a record-breaking year for Israeli defense exports, which surpassed the $19 billion threshold in 2025, driven in part by the expansion of the Arrow 3 deal with Germany.
The exhibition serves as an important platform to advance and deepen strategic partnerships – both with Germany and with other friendly nations across Europe.
ILA Berlin, held biennially at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, is one of the world’s largest and most important aerospace and defense exhibitions, serving as a central arena for the international aviation, space, and defense industries.
The Israeli delegation is showcasing advanced Defense-Tech capabilities across a range of operationally proven domains, including: aerospace and space systems; air defense; unmanned platforms and counter-UAS solutions; radar and electronic warfare; AI-driven command, control, and situational awareness; and advanced homeland security.
Director of SIBAT, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas: “We arrived at ILA Berlin with the tailwind of an all-time record in Israeli defense exports, as Israeli technology is seeing growing global demand. Israel’s participation in the exhibition reflects the Ministry’s strategy to deepen defense and strategic cooperation with Germany, and the significant potential for expanding business partnerships with German industry and additional European nations.”
Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Mr. Ron Prosor: “Israel's presence at ILA today, and the cutting-edge Israeli technologies on display, offer the most concrete demonstration of Israel's contribution to German and European security. This is true at any time – and especially now, as Israel, Germany, and Europe face shared security challenges, including the infiltration of Iranian-origin technologies into the European arena and shared threats in the fight against terrorism. The close strategic relationship between our two countries, including in the defense sector, holds enormous potential for future cooperation in additional areas, including joint technological development and production.”
Participating Companies: Aeromaoz, ASIO Technologies, Axon Vision, BIRD Aerosystems, Creomagic, Elbit Systems, eyesAtop, IAI, Magam Safety, Maris-Tech, Orbit Communication Systems, Rafael, RSL Electronics, TSG, Uvision.
Attached for your use: Photos from the opening ceremony of the Israeli National Pavilion. Pictured left to right: Director and General Manager of the Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) within the IMOD’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), Moshe Patel; Head of the Europe and North America Division at SIBAT, Merav Dar; Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Mr. Ron Prosor; and Founder and CEO of ASIO, Tomer Malchi.
Attached photo credits: Israel Ministry of Defense.
Media and Public Affairs Bureau
Israel Ministry of Defense
For any media-related queries, please contact Nina Zaydenberg, IMOD Spokesperson to International Media: 0544622513 | 0506291093 | Dover@mod.gov.il
Amid Record-Breaking Defense Exports: Israel MOD Leads 15-Company Delegation to ILA Berlin 2026, One of the World’s Largest and Most Prominent Aerospace and Defense Exhibitions, Attended by Hundreds of Defense Delegations from Around the Globe
The opening ceremony of the Israeli National Pavilion took place this morning (Wednesday, 10 June 2026) under the leadership of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), with the heads of Israel’s defense industries in attendance.
Israel’s participation in ILA Berlin 2026 comes amid a record-breaking year for Israeli defense exports, which surpassed the $19 billion threshold in 2025, driven in part by the expansion of the Arrow 3 deal with Germany.
The exhibition serves as an important platform to advance and deepen strategic partnerships – both with Germany and with other friendly nations across Europe.
ILA Berlin, held biennially at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, is one of the world’s largest and most important aerospace and defense exhibitions, serving as a central arena for the international aviation, space, and defense industries.
The Israeli delegation is showcasing advanced Defense-Tech capabilities across a range of operationally proven domains, including: aerospace and space systems; air defense; unmanned platforms and counter-UAS solutions; radar and electronic warfare; AI-driven command, control, and situational awareness; and advanced homeland security.
Director of SIBAT, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas: “We arrived at ILA Berlin with the tailwind of an all-time record in Israeli defense exports, as Israeli technology is seeing growing global demand. Israel’s participation in the exhibition reflects the Ministry’s strategy to deepen defense and strategic cooperation with Germany, and the significant potential for expanding business partnerships with German industry and additional European nations.”
Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Mr. Ron Prosor: “Israel's presence at ILA today, and the cutting-edge Israeli technologies on display, offer the most concrete demonstration of Israel's contribution to German and European security. This is true at any time – and especially now, as Israel, Germany, and Europe face shared security challenges, including the infiltration of Iranian-origin technologies into the European arena and shared threats in the fight against terrorism. The close strategic relationship between our two countries, including in the defense sector, holds enormous potential for future cooperation in additional areas, including joint technological development and production.”
Participating Companies: Aeromaoz, ASIO Technologies, Axon Vision, BIRD Aerosystems, Creomagic, Elbit Systems, eyesAtop, IAI, Magam Safety, Maris-Tech, Orbit Communication Systems, Rafael, RSL Electronics, TSG, Uvision.
Attached for your use: Photos from the opening ceremony of the Israeli National Pavilion. Pictured left to right: Director and General Manager of the Israeli Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) within the IMOD’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), Moshe Patel; Head of the Europe and North America Division at SIBAT, Merav Dar; Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Mr. Ron Prosor; and Founder and CEO of ASIO, Tomer Malchi.
Attached photo credits: Israel Ministry of Defense.
Media and Public Affairs Bureau
Israel Ministry of Defense
For any media-related queries, please contact Nina Zaydenberg, IMOD Spokesperson to International Media: 0544622513 | 0506291093 | Dover@mod.gov.il
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Message to the Lebanese People
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday, 10 June 2026:
“I have a message for you, the people of Lebanon. Israel is not at war with you. We're at war with Hezbollah, that has taken your country hostage, that does Iran's bidding, that uses your territory to launch terrorist attacks against Israel.
Do you remember what Lebanon was like before Iran and Hezbollah turned it into a nightmare? Remember the cafés? Remember the culture? Remember the calm? All that's gone because Hezbollah and Iran want to drag us into war over and over and over again. You deserve better. Your children deserve better. You know by now that Israel will do whatever it takes to protect our families, our communities.
Hezbollah is weaker than ever. Israel is stronger than ever. We've taken out nearly 10,000 Hezbollah terrorists so far. We're systematically clearing out South Lebanon of these fanatics. No matter where they are, we'll find them.
You also know we yearn for peace with you, with Lebanon. A peace where our two peoples can invest together, build together, thrive together. The only impediment, the only obstacle to this beautiful vision is Hezbollah. They want war, not peace. They want death, not life. They will sacrifice as many of you as possible to achieve their sick aims. Don't let your future be dictated by medieval theocrats hellbent on destroying our common civilization.
Israel wants peace with you. Seize your future. Join Israel. Build safety and prosperity for all of our children. And once Hezbollah is dismantled, the possibilities are endless. And they are sky high”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDb_3rsHKB0
Video credit: Itay Beit-On (GPO) / Sound credit: Nir Sharf (GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday, 10 June 2026:
“I have a message for you, the people of Lebanon. Israel is not at war with you. We're at war with Hezbollah, that has taken your country hostage, that does Iran's bidding, that uses your territory to launch terrorist attacks against Israel.
Do you remember what Lebanon was like before Iran and Hezbollah turned it into a nightmare? Remember the cafés? Remember the culture? Remember the calm? All that's gone because Hezbollah and Iran want to drag us into war over and over and over again. You deserve better. Your children deserve better. You know by now that Israel will do whatever it takes to protect our families, our communities.
Hezbollah is weaker than ever. Israel is stronger than ever. We've taken out nearly 10,000 Hezbollah terrorists so far. We're systematically clearing out South Lebanon of these fanatics. No matter where they are, we'll find them.
You also know we yearn for peace with you, with Lebanon. A peace where our two peoples can invest together, build together, thrive together. The only impediment, the only obstacle to this beautiful vision is Hezbollah. They want war, not peace. They want death, not life. They will sacrifice as many of you as possible to achieve their sick aims. Don't let your future be dictated by medieval theocrats hellbent on destroying our common civilization.
Israel wants peace with you. Seize your future. Join Israel. Build safety and prosperity for all of our children. And once Hezbollah is dismantled, the possibilities are endless. And they are sky high”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDb_3rsHKB0
Video credit: Itay Beit-On (GPO) / Sound credit: Nir Sharf (GPO)
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Israel Antiquities Authority & the University of Haifa: Rare Prehistoric Cave Dating Back Some 300,000 Years Uncovered near Fureidis, South of Haifa
Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority and the University of Haifa: “This is a site of global importance, dating to a period in human evolution about which we have little evidence.”
Please see the attached Word file
Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority and the University of Haifa: “This is a site of global importance, dating to a period in human evolution about which we have little evidence.”
Please see the attached Word file
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a Special Government Meeting in Nof Hagalil: "In a joint effort, we are bringing a huge package to the core cities: Nof Hagalil, Acre, Karmiel, Safed, Afula, Nazareth, and Tiberias. What we did in the South, we will do in the North - this is our vision."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a special Government meeting in Nof Hagalil today (Thursday, 11 June 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
"We are in a continuous struggle for the Galilee, and first of all, security. We are hitting Hezbollah very hard, eliminating hundreds of terrorists every week. And we have other challenges – a particular challenge is the drones. We are working on it. We will restore security to the North, and we will create security in the North just as we did in the South. They didn't believe us when we said the South would return and prosper. Everyone said 'These are empty boasts', 'a bounced check'. Today, they see it.
The demand in the South for apartments and housing is enormous. It is much higher than it was before the terrible day of October 7th. What we did in the South, we will do in the North. These are not exactly the same challenges, they are slightly different challenges, but the result will be identical. Therefore, first of all, security.
"The second thing is assistance for infrastructure and prosperity. And we did this first of all in the 'zero to nine' [area] – meaning communities up to nine kilometers from the border, where we rightfully and justly allocated close to NIS 20 billion. We also gave NIS 1 billion to the Golan Heights. And today we come in a joint effort to bring a huge package to the core cities: Nof Hagalil, Acre, Karmiel, Safed, Afula, Nazareth, and Tiberias, to give them a massive boost, a significant supplement that will give them momentum and development because this is our vision. Because everyone understands that this is a sacred national mission, a mission of the highest priority.
"We will promote massive urban renewal in business, transportation, infrastructure, health, and education, based on your advice. We want to give you, exactly as the Finance Minister said, we want to give you the tools because you are the commanders in the field. You will know how to utilize these resources to their maximum potential.
"I love the Galilee. It is an integral part of our homeland. It is a part that we must protect and a part that we must develop. And I want to tell you that I find that same feeling, that partnership, around this table. So I say thank you to you, Ronen, to you for the initiative, for the determination, there is no one like you. Continue to work on this and we will do it together. I asked for one thing - I want to be the first passenger on the cable car from Nof Hagalil to Mount Tabor."
Attached photo credits: Haim Zach (GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a special Government meeting in Nof Hagalil today (Thursday, 11 June 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
"We are in a continuous struggle for the Galilee, and first of all, security. We are hitting Hezbollah very hard, eliminating hundreds of terrorists every week. And we have other challenges – a particular challenge is the drones. We are working on it. We will restore security to the North, and we will create security in the North just as we did in the South. They didn't believe us when we said the South would return and prosper. Everyone said 'These are empty boasts', 'a bounced check'. Today, they see it.
The demand in the South for apartments and housing is enormous. It is much higher than it was before the terrible day of October 7th. What we did in the South, we will do in the North. These are not exactly the same challenges, they are slightly different challenges, but the result will be identical. Therefore, first of all, security.
"The second thing is assistance for infrastructure and prosperity. And we did this first of all in the 'zero to nine' [area] – meaning communities up to nine kilometers from the border, where we rightfully and justly allocated close to NIS 20 billion. We also gave NIS 1 billion to the Golan Heights. And today we come in a joint effort to bring a huge package to the core cities: Nof Hagalil, Acre, Karmiel, Safed, Afula, Nazareth, and Tiberias, to give them a massive boost, a significant supplement that will give them momentum and development because this is our vision. Because everyone understands that this is a sacred national mission, a mission of the highest priority.
"We will promote massive urban renewal in business, transportation, infrastructure, health, and education, based on your advice. We want to give you, exactly as the Finance Minister said, we want to give you the tools because you are the commanders in the field. You will know how to utilize these resources to their maximum potential.
"I love the Galilee. It is an integral part of our homeland. It is a part that we must protect and a part that we must develop. And I want to tell you that I find that same feeling, that partnership, around this table. So I say thank you to you, Ronen, to you for the initiative, for the determination, there is no one like you. Continue to work on this and we will do it together. I asked for one thing - I want to be the first passenger on the cable car from Nof Hagalil to Mount Tabor."
Attached photo credits: Haim Zach (GPO)
The Government of Israel Unanimously Approved a Supplementary Development Plan for the North, Totaling Approximately NIS 4 billion, in Addition to the NIS 18 Billion Already Allocated to Front-line Communities
The Prime Minister's Office, in cooperation with the Finance Ministry, government ministries, and local authority leaders in the Galilee cities of Safed, Acre, Nof Hagalil, Nazareth, Afula, Tiberias, and Karmiel, have formulated a regional development plan based on agencies operating within the region: Regional clusters and joint industrial zones serving as a central growth engine to enhance the quality of life in the North. Residents in the Galilee cities, towns, and villages will receive a comprehensive package of solutions spanning urban renewal, transportation, economy, employment, education, health, personal security, and culture, with the goal of strengthening northern communities.
The Government, today (Thursday, 11 June 2026), in Nof Hagalil, unanimously approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for a regional development plan for the Northern District for the years 2026–2030, totaling approximately NIS 4 billion.
The decision that was approved today serves as a direct continuation and complementary step to the Government decision approved last week for front-line communities, which totaled approximately NIS 18 billion. Total government allocations for the northern region over the past week amount to approximately NIS 22 billion.
The purpose of this decision is to provide residents of Galilee cities, towns, and villages with a comprehensive framework of solutions to attract new residents. These solutions will focus on the fields of education, health, personal security and resilience centers. The goal is to strengthen these localities and transform them into influential points with a broad, positive impact on all communities in the North and the surrounding areas. The cities targeted by this decision are Safed, Acre, Nof Hagalil, Nazareth, Afula, Tiberias and Karmiel.
(All remarks are translated from Hebrew.)
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
"Through a collaborative effort, we are delivering a huge package to our core cities: Nof Hagalil, Acre, Karmiel, Safed, Afula, Nazareth and Tiberias. We are giving them a huge boost and a powerful reinforcement that will drive momentum and development. This is our vision. Everyone understands that this is a sacred national mission of the highest order.
I love the Galilee. It is an integral part of our homeland that we must protect and develop. What we did in the South, we will do in the North; we will restore security to the North, and it will prosper more than ever before."
Finance Minister Smotrich:
"We are not just rehabilitating the North; we are building a new and promising future for it. This massive investment of approximately NIS 21 billion that we are leading together is designed to turn the Galilee into a national growth engine, featuring high-quality employment, advanced services, and infrastructure that will attract new families to settle, grow, and flourish here.
We are bringing real, transformative news to the residents of the North; this is not merely about repairing war damage, but a profound paradigm shift toward the Judaization of the Galilee and turning it into an attractive magnet for all citizens of the State of Israel."
The Prime Minister's Office, in cooperation with the Finance Ministry, government ministries, and local authority leaders in the Galilee cities of Safed, Acre, Nof Hagalil, Nazareth, Afula, Tiberias, and Karmiel, have formulated a regional development plan based on agencies operating within the region: Regional clusters and joint industrial zones serving as a central growth engine to enhance the quality of life in the North. Residents in the Galilee cities, towns, and villages will receive a comprehensive package of solutions spanning urban renewal, transportation, economy, employment, education, health, personal security, and culture, with the goal of strengthening northern communities.
The Government, today (Thursday, 11 June 2026), in Nof Hagalil, unanimously approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for a regional development plan for the Northern District for the years 2026–2030, totaling approximately NIS 4 billion.
The decision that was approved today serves as a direct continuation and complementary step to the Government decision approved last week for front-line communities, which totaled approximately NIS 18 billion. Total government allocations for the northern region over the past week amount to approximately NIS 22 billion.
The purpose of this decision is to provide residents of Galilee cities, towns, and villages with a comprehensive framework of solutions to attract new residents. These solutions will focus on the fields of education, health, personal security and resilience centers. The goal is to strengthen these localities and transform them into influential points with a broad, positive impact on all communities in the North and the surrounding areas. The cities targeted by this decision are Safed, Acre, Nof Hagalil, Nazareth, Afula, Tiberias and Karmiel.
(All remarks are translated from Hebrew.)
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
"Through a collaborative effort, we are delivering a huge package to our core cities: Nof Hagalil, Acre, Karmiel, Safed, Afula, Nazareth and Tiberias. We are giving them a huge boost and a powerful reinforcement that will drive momentum and development. This is our vision. Everyone understands that this is a sacred national mission of the highest order.
I love the Galilee. It is an integral part of our homeland that we must protect and develop. What we did in the South, we will do in the North; we will restore security to the North, and it will prosper more than ever before."
Finance Minister Smotrich:
"We are not just rehabilitating the North; we are building a new and promising future for it. This massive investment of approximately NIS 21 billion that we are leading together is designed to turn the Galilee into a national growth engine, featuring high-quality employment, advanced services, and infrastructure that will attract new families to settle, grow, and flourish here.
We are bringing real, transformative news to the residents of the North; this is not merely about repairing war damage, but a profound paradigm shift toward the Judaization of the Galilee and turning it into an attractive magnet for all citizens of the State of Israel."
Main Components of the Decision
* Housing: Provision of financial incentives for new families relocating to the North, upgrading the urban space and accelerated construction of modern neighborhoods, promoting urban renewal and upgrading city centers to turn them into vibrant hubs of life.
* Employment: Developing attractive positions in high-tech, semiconductors, robotics, defense industries, and agro-foodtech; launching academic scholarships and professional training programs for the future generation; providing development grants, business mentorship, and programs to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to upgrade business operations.
* Tourism and Culture: Strengthening the Galilee as a leading tourism, culinary, and wine destination; revitalizing the region through festivals, cultural events, and the renovation of public buildings and institutions; hosting regional sports tournaments and establishing modern markets to sell fresh, local agricultural produce.
* Health: Attracting outstanding doctors and specialists to the region; upgrading medical responses with advanced healthcare services, accessible mental health services, specialized "Developmental Space" centers and ensuring medical resilience and early intervention.
* Education, Science, and Technology: Introducing scientific and technological education directly into schools, establishing advanced research laboratories and innovation centers, recruiting top-tier teachers and mentors from across the country, and strengthening IDF preparation programs and pre-army community service tracks.
* Transportation: Upgrading infrastructure to shorten travel times and improve the overall quality of life and accessibility throughout the region, designing and upgrading main traffic arteries into two-lane roads, developing an advanced, integrated transportation hub and implementing faster and more efficient models for regional public transit.
* Enhancing personal security and community resilience, strengthening local enforcement networks in the core cities, massively expanding technological systems on the streets, increasing municipal police patrols and subsidizing the salaries of enforcement inspectors, and establishing and reinforcing neighborhood emergency teams in cooperation with the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs.
* Housing: Provision of financial incentives for new families relocating to the North, upgrading the urban space and accelerated construction of modern neighborhoods, promoting urban renewal and upgrading city centers to turn them into vibrant hubs of life.
* Employment: Developing attractive positions in high-tech, semiconductors, robotics, defense industries, and agro-foodtech; launching academic scholarships and professional training programs for the future generation; providing development grants, business mentorship, and programs to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to upgrade business operations.
* Tourism and Culture: Strengthening the Galilee as a leading tourism, culinary, and wine destination; revitalizing the region through festivals, cultural events, and the renovation of public buildings and institutions; hosting regional sports tournaments and establishing modern markets to sell fresh, local agricultural produce.
* Health: Attracting outstanding doctors and specialists to the region; upgrading medical responses with advanced healthcare services, accessible mental health services, specialized "Developmental Space" centers and ensuring medical resilience and early intervention.
* Education, Science, and Technology: Introducing scientific and technological education directly into schools, establishing advanced research laboratories and innovation centers, recruiting top-tier teachers and mentors from across the country, and strengthening IDF preparation programs and pre-army community service tracks.
* Transportation: Upgrading infrastructure to shorten travel times and improve the overall quality of life and accessibility throughout the region, designing and upgrading main traffic arteries into two-lane roads, developing an advanced, integrated transportation hub and implementing faster and more efficient models for regional public transit.
* Enhancing personal security and community resilience, strengthening local enforcement networks in the core cities, massively expanding technological systems on the streets, increasing municipal police patrols and subsidizing the salaries of enforcement inspectors, and establishing and reinforcing neighborhood emergency teams in cooperation with the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to New Immigrants from the Bnei Menashe Community: "We are going to bring the entire community to Israel over the next four years."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer and Nof Hagalil Mayor Ronen Plot, today (Thursday, 11 June 2026), attended an event, honoring the new immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community, who recently immigrated to Israel.
Since the beginning of the year, approximately 600 new immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community in Northeast India have moved to Israel, with an additional 600 expected to arrive by the end of 2026. Their immigration is being carried out as part of a government decision, which was approved following a proposal by the Aliyah and Integration Minister, to bring the entire Bnei Menashe community, numbering about 6,000 people from Northeast India, to Israel within approximately five years.
This week, the ‘Tavor’ absorption center was inaugurated in Nof Hagalil. The center will serve the new immigrants and assist them with the integration process, Hebrew language studies, and acclimating into the community and city life. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer, Jewish Agency Chairman Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog, and Nof Hagalil Mayor Plot.
(All remarks are translated from Hebrew.)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"After years of strengthening the bond between Israel and India, thanks to the warm relationship with my friend Narendra Modi, I am thrilled to see the Bnei Menashe returning home. We are going to bring the entire community to Israel over the next four years. You are an inseparable part of the Jewish People, and Israel is your home. I wish you a successful absorption and great success in the Galilee and in Nof Hagalil. Welcome back home to the State of Israel."
Aliyah and Integration Minister Sofer:
"It is deeply moving to meet the new immigrants who recently arrived in Israel and fulfilled a long-standing dream. I want to thank the Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for their support in advancing this historic decision to bring the entire Bnei Menashe community to Israel. This week, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency and the Nof Hagalil Municipality, we inaugurated the 'Tavor' absorption center. The goal is to provide the immigrants with a supportive framework that will help them learn Hebrew and Judaism, integrate into the education system and the job market, and build their homes and futures here in the State of Israel."
Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich:
"This moving event here is clear evidence of the fulfillment of the prophetic vision of the Return to Zion in our generation. I am thrilled to celebrate together with our dear brothers from the Bnei Menashe community. You are an inseparable and essential part of the fabric of Jewish life throughout the ages, and of Israeli society here today. As promised, the government is leading a large-scale national operation to bring thousands of community members to Israel in the coming years, while investing the necessary resources for an optimal and dignified integration. We will continue to stand by your side, remove barriers, and ensure that every immigrant feels at home, takes root, and integrates into the action and building of the land. Welcome back home."
Nof Hagalil Mayor Plot:
"This is a historic moment for Nof Hagalil, which is celebrating 70 years since its founding, its growth, and the realization of the vision of absorbing immigration from all corners of the earth."
Attached photo credits: Haim Zach (GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer and Nof Hagalil Mayor Ronen Plot, today (Thursday, 11 June 2026), attended an event, honoring the new immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community, who recently immigrated to Israel.
Since the beginning of the year, approximately 600 new immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community in Northeast India have moved to Israel, with an additional 600 expected to arrive by the end of 2026. Their immigration is being carried out as part of a government decision, which was approved following a proposal by the Aliyah and Integration Minister, to bring the entire Bnei Menashe community, numbering about 6,000 people from Northeast India, to Israel within approximately five years.
This week, the ‘Tavor’ absorption center was inaugurated in Nof Hagalil. The center will serve the new immigrants and assist them with the integration process, Hebrew language studies, and acclimating into the community and city life. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer, Jewish Agency Chairman Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog, and Nof Hagalil Mayor Plot.
(All remarks are translated from Hebrew.)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"After years of strengthening the bond between Israel and India, thanks to the warm relationship with my friend Narendra Modi, I am thrilled to see the Bnei Menashe returning home. We are going to bring the entire community to Israel over the next four years. You are an inseparable part of the Jewish People, and Israel is your home. I wish you a successful absorption and great success in the Galilee and in Nof Hagalil. Welcome back home to the State of Israel."
Aliyah and Integration Minister Sofer:
"It is deeply moving to meet the new immigrants who recently arrived in Israel and fulfilled a long-standing dream. I want to thank the Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for their support in advancing this historic decision to bring the entire Bnei Menashe community to Israel. This week, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency and the Nof Hagalil Municipality, we inaugurated the 'Tavor' absorption center. The goal is to provide the immigrants with a supportive framework that will help them learn Hebrew and Judaism, integrate into the education system and the job market, and build their homes and futures here in the State of Israel."
Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich:
"This moving event here is clear evidence of the fulfillment of the prophetic vision of the Return to Zion in our generation. I am thrilled to celebrate together with our dear brothers from the Bnei Menashe community. You are an inseparable and essential part of the fabric of Jewish life throughout the ages, and of Israeli society here today. As promised, the government is leading a large-scale national operation to bring thousands of community members to Israel in the coming years, while investing the necessary resources for an optimal and dignified integration. We will continue to stand by your side, remove barriers, and ensure that every immigrant feels at home, takes root, and integrates into the action and building of the land. Welcome back home."
Nof Hagalil Mayor Plot:
"This is a historic moment for Nof Hagalil, which is celebrating 70 years since its founding, its growth, and the realization of the vision of absorbing immigration from all corners of the earth."
Attached photo credits: Haim Zach (GPO)
Prime Minister's Office announcement on behalf of the Mossad
Director of the Mossad, Roman Gofman, announced today (Thursday, 11 June 2026) his decision to appoint 'Aleph' to the position of Deputy Director of the Mossad and Head of the Operations Directorate.
The appointment was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
'Aleph' served in a variety of roles at the heart of the Mossad's operations, and possesses expertise, experience and deep institutional knowledge. 'Aleph' will assume the position immediately.
Director of the Mossad, Roman Gofman, announced today (Thursday, 11 June 2026) his decision to appoint 'Aleph' to the position of Deputy Director of the Mossad and Head of the Operations Directorate.
The appointment was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
'Aleph' served in a variety of roles at the heart of the Mossad's operations, and possesses expertise, experience and deep institutional knowledge. 'Aleph' will assume the position immediately.
Prime Minister’s Office Announcement
The Prime Minister’s Office, this evening (Thursday, 11 June 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
President Trump spoke this evening with Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the emerging memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to enter into negotiations.
Even though Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump's commitment that the final agreement at the conclusion of negotiations will include the removal of enriched material, the dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limits on missile production, and the cessation of Iran's support for its terrorist proxies in the region.
The Prime Minister’s Office, this evening (Thursday, 11 June 2026) [translated from Hebrew]:
President Trump spoke this evening with Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the emerging memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to enter into negotiations.
Even though Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump's commitment that the final agreement at the conclusion of negotiations will include the removal of enriched material, the dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limits on missile production, and the cessation of Iran's support for its terrorist proxies in the region.