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News and updates about Ze'ev Elkin

'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye'

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Politicians from both the coalition and the opposition respond to the violent protest near the Prime Minister's Residence. Elkin: There is no place for harming police officers. Minister Eliyahu: The protesters are interested in persecuting Netanyahu.

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

MK Elkin: 'Long ways to go before we defeat Hamas'

MK Ze'ev Elkin stresses: Israel's central goal is to defeat Hamas, so it will no longer be able to rule Gaza - we must not stop on the way there.

MK Elkin: 'Long ways to go before we defeat Hamas'

Families of hostages to MKs:

'We support every decision to return the hostages'

Members of the Tikva Forum of families of hostages visit Knesset, meet Speaker Amir Ohana and other MKs.

'We support every decision to return the hostages'

Revealed: 700% rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses

Knesset Subcommittee for Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy discusses rise in antisemitic incidents on US college campuses.

Revealed: 700% rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses

Elkin mocks Ben Gvir:

'Netanyahu is turning you into a clown'

MK Ze’ev Elkin mocks National Security Minister in wake of argument between Ben Gvir and Netanyahu.

'Netanyahu is turning you into a clown'

MK Elkin to INN:

'A unity government? Netanyahu does not want one'

MK Ze'ev Elkin believes that there is no possibility of forming a government with the Likud.

'A unity government? Netanyahu does not want one'

Opposition MK: 'Worried the government will last a while'

MK Ze'ev Elkin says despite passage of State budget, government 'will continue to be squabbling and divided.'

Opposition MK: 'Worried the government will last a while'

MK Ze'ev Elkin to INN:

'Netanyahu fired Gallant and fueled the protest'

MK Elkin rejects the claims that only left-wingers are protesting against the judicial reform.

'Netanyahu fired Gallant and fueled the protest'

MK Ze'ev Elkin:

'Netanyahu wants the judicial reform, it solves his problems'

MK Ze'ev Elkin blasts the coalition: This is no longer the Levin reform, this is the Deri reform.

'Netanyahu wants the judicial reform, it solves his problems'

Ze'ev Elkin to INN:

'Government is dealing with Deri instead of being right-wing'

MK Ze'ev Elkin blasts Netanyahu coalition which prevented a committee discussion on Khan al-Ahmar.

'Government is dealing with Deri instead of being right-wing'

Opposition seeks to delay passage of bills needed to form govt.

Justice Minister Sa'ar to formulate outgoing govt.'s position on bills in coalition agreements as Elkin acts to delay them.

Opposition seeks to delay passage of bills needed to form govt.

'Total War'

Center-left bloc drafts plan to hamstring Netanyahu government

Former Netanyahu ally crafting plan to create internal dissent on the Right, crippling Netanyahu's new government.

Center-left bloc drafts plan to hamstring Netanyahu government

'When the new government falls, it will be because of Ben-Gvir'

Housing Minister and former Netanyahu confidante Ze'ev Elkin predicts new government will last 2-3 years - until Ben-Gvir topples it.

'When the new government falls, it will be because of Ben-Gvir'

Center-left MKs explain:

Why we won't recommend anyone to form gov't

As center-left parties quarrel between themselves, two MKs explain why their party won't recommend anyone for the position of PM.

Why we won't recommend anyone to form gov't

Ahmed Tibi:

'Shaked and Elkin block any possibility of change'

Hadash-Ta'al MK: Even if this government were to continue for another year, Shaked and Elkin would behave the same way.

'Shaked and Elkin block any possibility of change'

'Iron Dome isn't effective against modern missiles'

Housing Min. Elkin explains: 'Israel's Iron Dome not effective against Russian missiles, West provides Ukraine with other systems.'

'Iron Dome isn't effective against modern missiles'

Gantz: Sa'ar and Elkin moved to the center when they joined me

National Unity party leader says his party is firmly against cancelling Disengagement Law despite previous positions of right-wing members.

Gantz: Sa'ar and Elkin moved to the center when they joined me

'Lapid can't form a gov't - no matter how many seats he wins'

Defense Min. Gantz 'only person who people from both blocs are willing to work with,' Construction Min. Elkin claims.

'Lapid can't form a gov't - no matter how many seats he wins'

Ze'ev Elkin:

'The face of the Likud is the face of Dudi Amsalem'

Members of National Unity Party to Israel National News: Our party is a home for religious Zionists.

'The face of the Likud is the face of Dudi Amsalem'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'We all know Shaked won't pass the electoral threshold'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin believes the National Unity Party is an alternative for the national religious public.

'We all know Shaked won't pass the electoral threshold'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'We have had no defectors, divisions or rebels'

Minister Elkin believes New Hope will be a significant factor in the next government as well.

'We have had no defectors, divisions or rebels'

Conflict in the coalition:

Yamina ministers: 'We won't rely on the Joint Arab List'

Interior Min. Shaked, number two to PM Bennett, says FM Lapid's statement on cooperation with Joint Arab List 'completely unacceptable.'

Yamina ministers: 'We won't rely on the Joint Arab List'

Housing Minister: We are building, and must build more

Housing Minister Elkin addresses a variety of issues at a conference in Eilat: מew construction, Ukrainian refugees, and terrorist attacks.

Housing Minister: We are building, and must build more

Ministers quibble:

'Only option is to set up caravans for Ukrainian refugees'

At Finance Ministry meeting, ministers debate where to house new immigrants fleeing Ukraine-Russia war. 'No option other than caravans.'

'Only option is to set up caravans for Ukrainian refugees'

Minister decides: Tree-planting in Negev will continue

Housing Minister Elkin decides to renew tree-planting, despite violent Bedouin protests earlier this year.

Minister decides: Tree-planting in Negev will continue

Historic agreement to build visitor center on Mount of Olives

After activity by International Committee for Har Hazeitim, historic agreement signed to establish visitor center on Mount of Olives.

Historic agreement to build visitor center on Mount of Olives

Key minister: 'Return to Likud? Not relevant'

Key New Hope minister, Ze'ev Elkin, responds to reports that he may rejoin Likud, says Netanyahu likely won't retire from politics.

Key minister: 'Return to Likud? Not relevant'

Elkin, Bennett argue at Cabinet meeting

PM Bennett silences Minister Elkin after he tries to ask questions at COVID Cabinet meeting.

Elkin, Bennett argue at Cabinet meeting

'I wouldn't invite someone who pays murderers to my home'

Defense Min. Gantz's actions aren't contributing to coalition's stability, ministers say.

'I wouldn't invite someone who pays murderers to my home'

Minister: Mandatory vaccines? Israel isn't a fascist country

'The government can't force people to get vaccinated,' says Minister Ze'ev Elkin, while defending Green Pass limits on unvaccinated.

Minister: Mandatory vaccines? Israel isn't a fascist country

Dozens of warplanes to take part in Iran attack simulation

Exercise will take place over Mediterranean Sea. "The aim is to prepare for every eventuality; we will not allow Iran to go nuclear."

Dozens of warplanes to take part in Iran attack simulation

Minister: Western Wall won't be run by religious groups

Jerusalem Affairs Minister pushing to prevent Western Wall from being controlled by Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative denomination leaders.

Minister: Western Wall won't be run by religious groups

Meretz to Elkin: There will be no construction in Jordan Valley

Meretz MKs demand that Minister of Construction and Housing stop his plan to double the number of Jewish residents in the Jordan Valley.

Meretz to Elkin: There will be no construction in Jordan Valley

Elkin: Next time I'll tell Litzman's people to go to the vet

Housing and Construction Minister responds to haredi MK's comparison of cabinet ministers to dogs and cats.

Elkin: Next time I'll tell Litzman's people to go to the vet

Elkin in Jordan Valley: We will develop region more than before

Housing Minister meets Jordan Valley Regional Council chairman, pledges to develop region.

Elkin in Jordan Valley: We will develop region more than before

'Meretz will not force a construction freeze on us'

Construction and Housing Minister responds to criticism from coalition partner Meretz to the marketing of 1,300 housing units.

'Meretz will not force a construction freeze on us'

Bennett: Putin was very attentive to Israel's concerns

PM returns from Sochi, describes 4-hour meeting with Russian President in Sochi to Cabinet.

Bennett: Putin was very attentive to Israel's concerns

Elkin reveals what's in the bag

"Of course I arrived with a bag. But seriously - these were aerial photo maps."

Elkin reveals what's in the bag

Elkin: Bennett-Putin meeting went above and beyond expectations

Construction and Housing Minister sums up Bennett-Putin summit: Meeting was very warm and intimate. All the essential issues were discussed.

Elkin: Bennett-Putin meeting went above and beyond expectations

Putin-Bennett summit: Elkin will translate, promote cooperation

Monistet Elkin to Arutz Sheva: Israel's security is important to Putin also because of the many Russians who immigrated to Israel.

Putin-Bennett summit: Elkin will translate, promote cooperation

Jerusalem college dedicates new dorm for religious students

Jerusalem College of Technology dedicates new dormitory supported by gift from Jewish Legacy Charitable Foundation.

Jerusalem college dedicates new dorm for religious students

Minister: Tough COVID restrictions on haredim - but not Arabs

'Get third vaccine to prevent fourth lockdown.' Housing Minister Ze'ev Elkin warns gov't will impose lockdown if it has no choice.

Minister: Tough COVID restrictions on haredim - but not Arabs

Netanyahu's war on Elkin and Sa'ar

Likud secretariat to approve decision preventing people who left the party from returning to its ranks for the next eight years.

Netanyahu's war on Elkin and Sa'ar

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'The Gaza Disengagement was a terrible mistake'

'Gaza withdrawal fueled Hamas,' Housing Minister says, lamenting Israel's 2005 pullout from the coastal enclave.

'The Gaza Disengagement was a terrible mistake'

Elkin and Netanyahu clash in the Knesset

Opposition leader Netanyahu confronts Minister Elkin who left the Likud.

Elkin and Netanyahu clash in the Knesset

'Netanyahu promised to freeze sovereignty plans - for years'

Construction and Housing Minister Ze'ev Elkin says the ex-PM promised to Trump to hold off on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria for years.

'Netanyahu promised to freeze sovereignty plans - for years'

Elkin to coordinate between government and Knesset

Ze'ev Elkin to serve as the minister coordinating between the government and the Knesset.

Elkin to coordinate between government and Knesset

'Take on Arab land grabs in Judea & Samaria - or gov't falls'

New Hope MK Ze'ev Elkin warns Defense Minister that new gov't must stop illegal Arab construction in Area C - or New Hope will topple gov't.

'Take on Arab land grabs in Judea & Samaria - or gov't falls'

'I am part of the New Hope party'

New Hope's MK Elkin denies reports that he plans to bring down incoming government. 'I'm part of the New Hope party, committed to its path.'

'I am part of the New Hope party'

Officials in coalition talks: Elkin is creating difficulties

Lapid hopes to announce by Wednesday morning that he has managed to form a government, but talks with the other parties not yet finalized.

Officials in coalition talks: Elkin is creating difficulties

Netanyahu's supporters to Elkin's wife: You Russian traitor

Supporters of the Likud demonstrate outside home of MK Ze'ev Elkin, get into verbal confrontation with his wife.

Netanyahu's supporters to Elkin's wife: You Russian traitor

Elkin on protesters outside his home: A group of lunatics

New Hope MK furious after Netanyahu supporters demonstrate outside his home.

Elkin on protesters outside his home: A group of lunatics

Ze'ev Elkin: We won't join Netanyahu-led government

Former Likud MK says New Hope won't help Netanyahu form government. 'We'll keep our promise to our voters.'

Ze'ev Elkin: We won't join Netanyahu-led government

New Hope candidate: 'Bennett is breaking under pressure'

'We will do everything to prevent PM Netanyahu from forming a government,' New Hope candidate says.

New Hope candidate: 'Bennett is breaking under pressure'

New Hope candidate: 'We'll form a government with Yamina'

'If Yamina had agreed to replace PM Netanyahu, we might have been able to run together in these elections,' New Hope's Ze'ev Elkin says.

New Hope candidate: 'We'll form a government with Yamina'

New Hope candidate: 'Haredi parties won't hold us by the throat'

'Classic anti-Semitic imagery in haredi party's campaign video, New Hope's Ze'ev Elkin claims.

New Hope candidate: 'Haredi parties won't hold us by the throat'

Ex-Likud Minister:

'Netanyahu is afraid of Gideon Sa'ar'

Ze'ev Elkin, a former confidant of Netanyahu, says new poll shows Gideon Sa'ar is viable candidate to replace PM in coming election.

'Netanyahu is afraid of Gideon Sa'ar'

Elkin to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu has crossed all the red lines

Ze'ev Elkin attacks Netanyahu's handling of Deputy Minister Fateen Mulla's secret talks with PA.

Elkin to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu has crossed all the red lines

Report: Ze'ev Elkin tried to join Yamina - but was refused

Confidant of former Likud minister Ze'ev Elkin looked into possibility of Elkin joining Naftali Bennett's Yamina - but was turned down.

Report: Ze'ev Elkin tried to join Yamina - but was refused

'Give Bennett a job, and he'll sit with Netanyahu'

Ze'ev Elkin, New Hope candidate, says his party is 'the only one in the big leagues,' Yamina is 'behind us.'

'Give Bennett a job, and he'll sit with Netanyahu'