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Ze'ev Elkin A haredi mayor for Jerusalem?Haredi candidate Yossi Deitch has commanding lead in race for mayor of Israel's capital, poll shows. Coalition chairman backs Elkin for Jerusalem mayor"We are members of the Likud and I support a Likud candidate for mayor of Jerusalem," says MK David Amsalem. Likud minister: I aim to unite JerusalemEnvironmental Protection Minister Elkin assesses that Jerusalem mayoral race will be between himself and haredi candidate Yossi Deitch. Elkin: Attack stems from Palestinian Authority incitementMinister Zeev Elkin refers to Adam stabbing attack, blames Palestinian Authority of supporting and inciting terror. Netanyahu officially supports Elkin for Jerusalem mayorPM finally announces support for Jerusalem Affairs Minister's candidacy for mayor of Israel's capital. 'Jerusalem is close to his heart.' Minister Elkin to run independently for J'lem mayorLikud officials: Coalition chairman Amsalem acted to torpedo Elkin's standing as Likud's candidate. Will Ze'ev Elkin appoint an Arab deputy mayor of Jerusalem?Candidate for mayor of capital says there will never be an Arab mayor of Jerusalem, but Arab deputy mayors would be good for city. Thousands of Israelis die each year from air pollutionEnvironmental Protection Minister pushes national plan to scrap diesel vehicles, reduce air pollution. 'If I save lives, it's all worth it.' President Trump dubbed 'Shield of Jerusalem'Jerusalem Affairs Minister: 'No doubt this event will be taught in history as the watershed in Jerusalem's status.' Elkin says Barkat supports him in Jerusalem mayoral race'Nir Barkat wants me to run, he was the first one to turn to me.' Netanyahu visits UN Jerusalem exhibitionPM Netanyahu visits Jerusalem exhibit currently being presented at the UN building in New York. "This exhibit shows the truth." Israel's answer to the UNIsrael opens a new exhibition at the UN showcasing the Jewish people's history in Jerusalem. 'We'll stop Iran in Lebanon like we stopped it in Syria'Jerusalem affairs minister attends meeting with Netanyahu, Putin, says Israel has other means of stopping Iran aside from war. 'We must accustom world to the application of our sovereignty'Jerusalem Affairs Minister says Israel must work to get international community used to idea of sovereignty after Trump recognizes Jerusalem Likud minister: Zionist Union is a radical leftist partyEnvironmental Protection Minister says Labor leader Avi Gabbay learned to zigzag from Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid. Hundreds mark anniversary of Migron destructionMinister Ze'ev Elkin asks the residents of Migron for forgiveness as they remain homeless five years after the demolition. 'Netanyahu cannot tell his side of the story'Enviromental Protection Minister Ze'ev Elkin backs Prime Minister Netanyahu, urging the public not to jump to conclusions. 'Machpelah House' residents receive political backingMinisters and MKs congratulate families who entered Machpelah House in Hevron. Elkin: We can't cave to pressureMinister Ze'ev Elkin says Israel must not cancel the security measures on the Temple Mount, despite pressure to do so. 'We have to prepare for the day after Abbas'Chaos is expected in the PA after the Abbas era ends. Elkin says Israel must be prepared. 'United Jerusalem Bill' not deadEducation Minister, Jerusalem Affairs Minister to work on revised bill to be resubmitted next week. Elkin to Russians: This is your chanceJerusalem Affairs Minister tells Rusian Ambassador Russia has a chance to become the first nation to move its embassy to Jerusalem. Netanyahu back at work after kidney stone removalPM resumes duties Friday morning after undergoing operation Thursday night. 'Trump must move away from Obama's ideas'Minister Elkin says President Trump improvement over Obama on Iran and peace process, but needs to let go of old ideas. Justice Minister: They will not silence usLikud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations. Elkin: Latest polls are appropriate for PurimLikud Minister downplays poll which found that Lapid could form a coalition with help from Joint List party. 1800-year-old Hebrew inscriptions discovered in Galilee villageLimestone column from Roman period engraved with Hebrew inscriptions discovered in Peqi'in during restoration work on ancient synagogue.Ze'ev Elkin: Let's be honest and admit we failedMinister Elkin tells Amona residents: 'Without your determination we would not have achieved the Regulation Law.' Impeach Ghattas? Not so fastKnesset Legal Adviser says request to impeach MK Basel Ghattas needs to include the reasoning for the request. Impeachment proceedings against MK Ghattas beginKnesset Speaker receives 72 signatures from MKs required to begin first ever impeachment proceedings against Arab MK. 'Ukraine voted against us because of American pressure'Minister Ze'ev Elkin speaks to Arutz Sheva about the recent UN resolution and Israel's appropriate response. Elkin: The hands are American handsMinister Ze'ev Elkin, currently in Ukraine, reports that Ukraine did not willingly vote for the recent anti-Israel UN resolution. Cornerstone of massive Jerusalem Entrance project laidCornerstone laid on a massive project to construct a new financial district in Jerusalem as UNESCO votes to deny Jewish connection to city. 'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'Minister Yisrael Katz: Israel should promote its own initiative in the region and not capitulate to foreign attempts to impose peace. Ministers demand government recognize AmonaSeveral ministers, MKs join Amona residents' protest tent in front of Prime Minister's office, declaring 'Amona won't fall again'. Elkin: Building only for Arabs will be devastatingMinister Elkin calls for building homes in Givat HaMatos to prevent an entirely Arab enclave in Jerusalem. 'Netanyahu giving away entire neighborhood to Arabs'Approval for massive extension of J-m Arab neighborhood paves way for future division of city, blocks Jewish development in key area. Likud Minister: Amona must not be destroyedMinister of Jerusalem Affairs 'expects Defense and Justice ministers to push their ministries to do everything they can to protect Amona'. Elkin: The Likud's victory saved IsraelMinister Ze’ev Elkin responds to secret letter between Herzog and Abbas in which opposition leader agreed to divide Jerusalem. The 'strange saga' of Bennett's security demandsElkin puzzled by ultimatum to media on cabinet matters; security source reveals Bennett had access to info but didn't pick it up. Elkin to Netanyahu: Take up Liberman's offerLikud Minister urges PM to seriously consider Yisrael Beytenu's conditions to join the coalition, instead of Zionist Union.Minister: Joining with Labor will destroy Likud's futureLikud's Elkin warns a unity government would be an 'historic mistake,' as Zionist Union would pull coalition leftward to justify itself. 'We can't give up our ideology in order to expand government'Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva about importance of principles, eternal phenomenon of anti-Semitism, danger of withdrawals. MKs left and right furious over 'Breaking the Silence' reportMKs demand investigation after TV report says leftist group may have gathered sensitive information. Elkin outraged over reported secret Israel-PA talksMinister Ze'ev Elkin demands to know why Defense-Security Cabinet was not told about talks on transferring control of area A to PA. Jerusalem Min: We all must support building throughout JerusalemJerusalem Affairs Minister Ze'ev Elkin calls on opposition to show their concern for Jerusalem by supporting construction throughout city. PA official: Israel wishes PA will collapse, but it won't happenPalestinian security forces spokesman dismisses Minister Elkin's comments on PA's imminent collapse.Minister Elkin: PA collapse not a matter of 'if', but 'when'Minister Ze'ev Elkin gives speech at Bar Ilan University: Wave of terror is preview for collapse of Palestinian Authority. Elkin says religious Israelis will soon become the majorityAt J'lem Conference, Jerusalem Affairs Minister insists that as religious sector grows stronger, Israel must try to prevent 'culture wars.' Government approves egalitarian prayer section at Western WallGovernment approves egalitarian prayer section near Robinson's arch, promises to make it respectable and accessible to all. Heavy fallout over Ya'alon's eviction of Hevron JewsYa'alon defends action against 'squatters' - Jews who bought 2 homes, coalition members in uproar, Bennett told to act. Druze Deputy Minister: 'Do not evict Jews'Kara, together with Hazan and Smotrich, issue PM an ultimatum on Hevron eviction, Minister Elkin calls to 'deal with PA executions first.' Kahlon and Barkat agree to avoid future cutsJerusalem city council and Finance Ministry formulate agreement to avoid future budget cuts and layoffs in the city. Netanyahu in no rush to implement Arab development planArab MKs livid after PM appoints committee to ensure Arab localities meet certain to conditions to receive land development budgets. Likud ministers call to protest US spying on IsraelKatz demands an official protest on report of spying on Netanyahu, Elkin notes hypocrisy of Pollard case in light of report. Record-setting numbers of new olim arrived in 201530,000 people made aliyah this year, largest amount in more than decade. All-time high of 7,900 from France.Aliyah to reach 'record high' of 30,000 in 2015More Jews immigrated to Israel from France than any other country, with Ukraine as a close second. |
