Justice Minister Yariv Levin reacted to President Isaac Herzog's speech and his call to stop the legislative proceedings of the judicial reform in order to negotiate."The President's speech took place while I was participating in the discussion in the political-security cabinet. Only after the discussion was I able to listen to his words with great attention. There are positive elements in his proposal, and it also has elements that perpetuate the existing abnormal situation.""As I have said all along, I am ready and interested in holding real talks with members of the opposition who will agree to it, and it is best to start these talks immediately. In order for the talks not to become a means of foot-dragging to delay and prevent a substantial and significant reform in the judicial system, the talks should not be linked to the progress of the legislative procedures. Along with advancing the legislation, we all have enough time to be able to talk and reach understandings before the second and third readings," Levin said.

Judith (Josie) Lesch, the mother of Rabbi Oren Lesch of the Pirchei Aharon Yeshiva in Kiryat Shmuel, has passed away. The funeral was held today (Sunday). The family will observe the traditional seven days of mourning in Haifa.

Ilan Geal Dor, CEO of Gesher, lauds President Herzog for address calling for unity and compromise In judicial reform.

The Young Settlement Forum responds to the cabinet's decision to immediately recognize nine new townships. "This is a historic day for the young settlements. Out of the great darkness a great light will emerge. After more than three years of stubborn values, Zionist and moral struggle, we accepted the cabinet's decision with great excitement. The historic decision Ince again gave content to the forgotten words: an appropriate Zionist response," the forum commented.

The Minister of the Negev, the Galilee and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, Commented In the decision to approve nine new townships. "Congratulations to the Security Cabinet that accepted Minister Ben-Gvir's request and approved thee new townships. The dedicated settlers deserve to receive water, electricity, and public buildings. However, we will not be satisfied with just nine settlements, they are Inly the beginning, In the way to training more settlements, In the way to fulfillment of the Zionist vision", Wasserlauf commented.

An eyewitness to the ramming attack in Jerusalem claims two victims died because they didn't receive medical attention In time.

Deputy Minister of Finance MK Michal Woldiger from the Religious Zionism Party commented In President Herzog's speech: "In a reality like ours, I unfortunately do not believe the people of the left who shout and incite. If and when they prove that their intention is sincere and their desire is Inly to soften the change and not to overthrow the government, it will be possible to discuss the president's proposal. That's what is required," Woldiger said.

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who led the demand in the cabinet to recognize new localities in response to Friday's ramming attack, commented In the move: "We will take harsh and aggressive action against the terrorists, both measures In the ground and political measures. Recognition of the localities will join the extensive police activity in eastern Jerusalem, and a series of other measures to deter terrorism," Minister Ben-Gvir said after the cabinet meeting.