Orit Strock

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.

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

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (not pictured) meet at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, November 7, 2025.

‘Time to end the Oslo illusion’: Minister Strock says Israel must scrap PA security apparatus

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.

'It's a rotten scam': Bereaved families reject idea of independent cm'tee for Oct. 7 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.

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.

MK Orit Strock: Winning the war is 'more important' than hostage return

National Missions Minister Orit Strock faces backlash after admitting she prioritizes total military victory over complete hostage return

 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.