Orit Strock

Cabinet clashes over claims IDF operations restricted in southern Lebanon

A cabinet exchange erupted after ministers said soldiers in southern Lebanon reported restrictions. Netanyahu and Katz denied claims, saying troops face no limits

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.
The Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss the full military takeover of the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Daughter of National Missions Minister Orit Strock found dead, police investigate case

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces


Minister Strock: Gov't has no right to throw war in trash to save hostages

Minister Orit Strock claimed that the deal would lead to abandoning the goals of the war and leaving hostages behind.

 People walk by photographs of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, posted in Tel Aviv. December 21, 2023.

Iranian opposition figure to arrive in Israel and speak at Knesset

Vahid Beheshti, an independent journalist and Iranian human rights activist based in London, completed a 72-day hunger strike followed by a sit-in last month.

 British-Iranian journalist and human rights activist, Vahid Beheshti sits outside Britain's Foreign Office in London, Britain April 10, 2023.

IDF fighter pilots 'abandon forces in Gaza,' minister falsely claims

The IDF spokesperson appeared to directly address Struck's claims, stating in a Sunday evening briefing that "there has been no incident in which a ground force was not backed up."

Israeli Air Forces struck Hamas cells in the Gaza Strip after a day of rocket barrages fired by Hamas, April 7, 2023

Amid war, far-right minister attacks IDF reserve officers' 'fat pockets'

Struck made the comment while being asked about the hundreds of millions of shekels being added to her ministry in the amended 2023 budget for uses like "family purity" counseling.

 EVEN NATIONAL Missions Minister Orit Struck knows that closing one junction is not what will stop a future attacker, says the writer.

Ben-Gvir under fire after quadruple murder in Israeli Arab sector

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir labeled criminal organizations responsible for rising Arab sector crime as "terrorists" and called on the Shin Bet to help fight crime.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to members of Israel's Special Patrol Unit in Tel Aviv on August 2, 2023.

Israel's security cabinet meeting set for Tuesday after terror attacks

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to convene the Security Cabinet as soon as possible after the second terror attack within a week.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security cabinet meeting on April 6, 2023

Violence against civilians must be condemned clearly - opinion

Cry out against any and all violence against civilians and/or their property, which is an antithesis to the Jewish and Israeli way and detrimental to Israel itself.

 Orit Strock, National Mission Minister arrives to a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on May 7, 2023.

Struck compares security chiefs to Wagner force for calling out Jewish terror

Following the backlash, National Missions Minister Orit Struck issued an apology, saying her comparison was incorrect.

 NATIONAL MISSIONS Minister Orit Struck.

MKs in disguise: Israeli lawmakers dress up for Purim

Several Israeli MKs and ministers took the time to make costumes that either reflected Purim merriment or contained political meanings.

 Israeli National Missions Minister Orit Struck is seen in Hebron dressed as Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut for the holiday of Purim, on March 7, 2023.

Otzma Yehudit MK: Settler violence narrative is 'false,' 'despicable'

A day after Jewish extremists set the Palestinian town of Huwara ablaze, Otzma Yehudit MKs remain belligerent, and avoid condemning the violence.

 MK Limor Son Har Melech discussion in the Israeli parliament on the TV-show "Shtula" (Double agent), airing on Israeli TV,  November 21, 2022.