Orit Strock

WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount

In addition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B, and C if appointed defense minister.

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025
Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party head Bezalel Smotrich at the primary count, Jerusalem, July 26, 2026.

Smotrich, Strock demand Netanyahu reject new BoP Gaza plan, say it contradicts US-Israel agreements

Minister of Finance and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026.

Smotrich, Strock push Netanyahu to bar ISF from operating in Gaza before Hamas disarmament

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

Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says


'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.

A woman places a candle as people grieve at the site of the Nova festival where partygoers were killed and kidnapped, on the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2025.

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.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks at a ceremony for murdered Gaza hostage Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri before his remains were flown back to Thailand, October 22, 2025.

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.

Palestinians walk past the remains of a munition, during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, November 11, 2025

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.”

Yesh Atid, opposition leader Yair Lapid, November 3, 2025.

‘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.

 Orit Strock, National Mission Minister attends a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on June 23, 2024.

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.

 Orit Strock arriving at a government conference at the Prime Minister's Office, Jerusalem, September 27, 2023; illustrative.

Gov't approves NGO's plan to secure Jordan border including reinforcing fence, IDF presence

The National Missions Ministry, led by Orit Strock, allocated a budget of 80 million shekels for the first year of implementing HaShomer HaChadash's five-year plan.

 HaShomer HaChadash

Smotrich, Strock expected to demand Gaza escalation at security cabinet meeting

The political leadership - including the prime minister, defense minister, and chief of staff - prefers to exhaust efforts toward a hostage deal.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

Netanyahu must clarify ties between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, minister says

Strock emphasized that the cabinet must set a clear directive to guide all state authorities in light of the common mistake that there is a need to "strengthen" the PA.

Netanyahu and Abbas

Yair Lapid says he 'deserves a raise' for looking at Orit Strock, drawing ire

In response to the controversy, Lapid stated, "It's a shame I didn't see such outrage when Orit Strock said that we should give up on the hostages and abandon them to die."

 Opposition head Yair Lapid speaks at AIPAC Congressional Summit, February 24, 2025.