Orit Strock
Smotrich demands revote on Gaza reconstruction plan that he backed
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for a new cabinet vote after claiming ministers approved the Peace Council's recommendations based on misleading information.
Israeli gov't gives Jordan Valley farmers drones, rangers to deter 'Palestinian terror state'
Israel unveils NIS 1.3 million budget for 34 new West Bank settlements in 'historic' move
Cabinet clashes over claims IDF operations restricted in southern Lebanon
Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers
Ben-Gvir, Eli Cohen, and other ministers called for harsher measures against Hezbollah, while Finance Minister Smotrich argued that a ceasefire under current conditions would be a major success.
Daughter of National Missions Minister Orit Strock found dead, police investigate case
The circumstances surrounding Shoshana’s death remain unclear. She was reportedly found dead in her home in northern Israel. Police have opened an investigation into the case.
Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili."
‘Time to end the Oslo illusion’: Minister Strock says Israel must scrap PA security apparatus
Strock reserved some of her sharpest criticism for the PA security forces, which Western governments – including the US – have long supported as a stabilizing partner.
'It's a rotten scam': Bereaved families reject idea of independent cm'tee for Oct. 7 investigation
Bereaved families and opposition leaders condemn the government's "independent" October 7 probe, demanding a state-run investigation.
Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate
Opposition MKs and activists slam the government’s committee to investigate the October 7 massacre, accusing the government of whitewashing. The October Council demands a state commission of inquiry.
Israel cannot set timeframe for creation of Gaza international force, Netanyahu tells cabinet
In an exchange leaked from the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu told National Missions Minister Orit Strock that he "did not know" until when a ceasefire in Gaza would hold.
MKs storm out during Lapid speech at Knesset session marking 30th anniversary of Rabin death
During his speech, Lapid called National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's inclusion in the government "the greatest sin of the current government.”
‘No reason’ to remain in gov’t after ‘surrender’ to Hamas, Religious Zionist MK Orit Strock says
A spokesperson for Strock confirmed that the recording was authentic.
Strock: IDF should enter new Gaza areas, even if hostages are put in danger
Strock opposed the most recent ceasefire and hostage release deal in January-March 2025.