Periphery

NIS 75 million invested to establish 5 periphery innovation centers

Inter-ministerial program aimed at encouraging high-tech entrepreneurship and employment in Israel’s geographical periphery.

IDF:

'Most combat soldiers come from high socio-economic status'

IDF presents data it says refutes claims people from periphery, lower socio-economic status, bear disproportionate military burden.

Ben-Gvir:

We'll be able to help the periphery or we won't be part of govt.

Otzma Yehudit chair accuses Likud of braking promise in coalition negotiations. 'My goal is to help the periphery.'

Operations postponed: Why is $2.5m robot-surgeon not being used?

Health Ministry refuses to authorize budget for robot's operation due to fears it will "increase the deficit."

New plan to speed up construction of homes

Housing Min. Yaakov Litzman presents plan to offer grants for purchasing homes in periphery, increasing mortgages for those buying homes.

Nearly half of Israelis in the south don't feel safe

New survey shows 42% of Israelis living in southern Israel don't have a nearby bomb shelter.

'They see our girls as easy prey'

Yad L'achim activist says Jewish girls are 'easy prey' for Arab men, calls on girls to stop being 'gullible' and accepting free gifts.

Netanyahu: We'll push UN Security Council to cancel resolution

Netanyahu announces new developments for periphery, dental care, emphasizes Israel wokring to cancel recent UN Security Council resolution.

Mayor: We'll close off northern Israel if we have to

Kiryat Shmona mayor comes to Knesset, tells municipal heads to protest cancelling aid package for northern Israel.

Settlement Division resumes

WZO Settlement Division to return to full activity

The cabinet will meet to decide to restore the WZO settlement division to full functioning after 2 years of inactivity.

Regev: MK Shai looks down on those outside of Tel Aviv

Culture Minister Miri Regev attacks MK Shai, after latter argues cultural centers should only be set up in central Israel, not in periphery.

Minister: Tax breaks to the periphery benefit everyone

Tax breaks in Afula and Arad proven to help strengthen Israel's economy, borders, Deputy Housing Minister notes.

Cabel Joins Likud MKs in Condemning 'Insulting' Actress

Calling for a 'housecleaning' on the Left, Labor MK distances himself from 'problematic' actress who said Likud voters 'came out of holes.'

Bennett Presents His 'Economics 101' Lesson

If Labor has its 'tax the rich' way, Israel will lose thousands of jobs, Naftali Bennett says in a new video

Haredi Parties Battle for the Periphery

After Shas head Aryeh Deri attacked UTJ for trying to steal votes, MK Moshe Gafni responds that 'no place is a taboo' to seek out votes.

Yaalon Explains Why Gaza Border Sentries were Cut

Defense Minister met heads of local authorities, and explained why military guards were removed.

Bennett: Tel Aviv ‘Magnetism’ is a National Disaster

Economics Minister says Israel must make the north, Negev more appealing, suggests kibbutz communities as a model.