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Harassment Complaint against Minister Shalom

A woman's complaint against Shalom, regarding events from 15 years ago, surfaces as he prepares to run for presidency.

Harassment Complaint against Minister Shalom

Native Israelis in the US Given Incentives to Return Home

Ministry of Immigrant Absorption launches new programs to encourage native Israelis to return - and settle the Negev, Galilee.

Native Israelis in the US Given Incentives to Return Home

Shalom Recruiting Shas, Jewish Home for Presidential Bid

Water and Energy Minister trying to recruit MKs from Shas and the Jewish Home to support his possible presidential candidacy.

Shalom Recruiting Shas, Jewish Home for Presidential Bid

MKs Push to Have Sundays Off - Once a Month

Deal reached in ongoing initiative to give Israelis more time off; major coalition parties allegedly respond well to the move.

MKs Push to Have Sundays Off - Once a Month

Public Most Satisfied with Education Minister, Poll Finds

Education Minister Shai Piron is the minister with whose performance the Israeli public is most satisfied, finds new poll.

Public Most Satisfied with Education Minister, Poll Finds

Poll: Israelis Want Rivlin as President

Most Israelis would like to see MK Reuven Rivlin as Israel’s next president, finds new poll.

Poll: Israelis Want Rivlin as President

Kuwait Boycotts Abu Dhabi Conference Because of Israel

Kuwait boycotts regional conference on renewable energy because of the presence of a "Zionist" delegation.

Kuwait Boycotts Abu Dhabi Conference Because of Israel

Israeli Delegation Visits UAE for International Conference

Energy Minister Silvan Shalom heads Israeli delegation to international energy conference in UAE, amid regional tensions over Iran.

Israeli Delegation Visits UAE for International Conference

Minister Shalom to Head Israeli Delegation to UAE

Minister of Energy and Water's visit to Abu Dhabi conference marks the first visit of an Israeli delegation to the UAE since 2010.

Minister Shalom to Head Israeli Delegation to UAE

Shalom: Let the Nations Know Who Was in Hevron First

On a visit to Hevron, Minister Silvan Shalom said that residents of the area were doing "holy work"

Shalom: Let the Nations Know Who Was in Hevron First

New Hevron Pathway to Open Next Week

The opening of a new pathway along “Worshipper's Way" between Kiryat Arba and the Machpelah Cave area, will take place next Wednesday.

New Hevron Pathway to Open Next Week

Poll: Most Israelis Favor Second Term for Peres

63% of Israelis would prefer that Peres's term be extended, according to Channel 2 poll. If not, MK Reuven Rivlin is the leading candidate.

Poll: Most Israelis Favor Second Term for Peres

Water-Sharing Initiative Officially Signed in Washington

"This is a historic agreement," says Minister Silvan Shalom as he signs a deal with Jordan and PA to save the Dead Sea.

Water-Sharing Initiative Officially Signed in Washington

'Historic' Agreement to Link Red & Dead Seas

Energy Minister Silvan Shalom announces deal with Jordan and PA to save Dead Sea, provide desalinized water to all 3 parties.

'Historic' Agreement to Link Red & Dead Seas

Minister: P5+1 Wanted to Lower Oil Prices

Energy Minister Silvan Shalom says world powers sacrificed security for financial expediency.

Minister: P5+1 Wanted to Lower Oil Prices

Likud Members Doubt that Peace is Possible

"The Arabs' goal has always been to destroy us," says Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin.

Likud Members Doubt that Peace is Possible

Shalom: Netanyahu Offered, PA Rejected Yesha Building Freeze

The PA's price for renewing peace talks with Israel was the release of terrorists from Israeli prisons, Minister Silvan Shalom said

Shalom: Netanyahu Offered, PA Rejected Yesha Building Freeze

Minister: Talks to Start Next Week

Silvan Shalom says Israel will begin talks with Abbas next week, and will free terrorists within two weeks.

Minister: Talks to Start Next Week

Electric Company: PA Residents Not Forced to Pay

Palestinian Authority Arabs who do not pay for electricity are not cut off.

Electric Company: PA Residents Not Forced to Pay

Shalom: Israel 'Fully Determined' to Halt Syria Missile Deal

PM is "fully determined" to halt sales by Russia of advanced missiles to Syria, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom said on Sunday.

Shalom: Israel 'Fully Determined' to Halt Syria Missile Deal

Minister Shalom: Add Hizbullah to EU Terror List

Water and Energy Minister Silvan Shalom speaks at WJC plenary, calls for tougher punishment for anti-Semitism.

Minister Shalom: Add Hizbullah to EU Terror List

Minister Shalom: The Ball is in Abbas’ Court

Israeli minister says PA has put up ‘every possible barrier’ to talks.

Minister Shalom: The Ball is in Abbas’ Court

Netanyahu Works Out Last Minute Coalition Deadlock

Compromise reached between Yuval Steinitz and Silvan Shalom, both of whom requested the Water and Energy Ministry.

Netanyahu Works Out Last Minute Coalition Deadlock

Vice PM Shalom Irks Leftists with Comments on Levy Report

Vice PM Silvan Shalom: Netanyahu knew who Judge Levy was when he appointed him. Leftists outraged.

Vice PM Shalom Irks Leftists with Comments on Levy Report

Likud Voting at 46%; Anger over Malfunction

Minister Saar: Voting process is "a farce." Company in charge of election computer blames hackers.

Likud Voting at 46%; Anger over Malfunction

Proposed 'Sundays Off' Plan Crawls Ahead

A proposal to extend the weekend past Shabbat into Sunday has made it past the prime minister, sources in Jerusalem said this week.

Proposed 'Sundays Off' Plan Crawls Ahead

Cabinet Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

Israeli Cabinet ministers play down tensions between Israel and the United States over a possible strike in Iran.

Cabinet Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

National-Civil Service Volunteers Honored in Special Event

1,000 people participate in the third annual appreciation event for national-civil service volunteers.

National-Civil Service Volunteers Honored in Special Event

Shalom: Barak's Disengagement Suggestion 'Foolish'

Vice PM Silvan Shalom visits Toronto, criticizes Barak's suggestion for a unilateral disengagement from Judea and Samaria.

Shalom: Barak's Disengagement Suggestion 'Foolish'

Activists Appeal to Ministers, PM Fears World Reaction

Netanyahu fears world response to Regulation Bill; activists call to Likud ministers who support the bill not to leave before vote.

Activists Appeal to Ministers, PM Fears World Reaction

Shalom: Israel Will Never Cede the Golan

Deputy PM Silvan Shalom says that not only will Israel keep the Golan, but that Jerusalem's vision is to settle 300,000 more Israelis there.

Shalom: Israel Will Never Cede the Golan

‘Extreme Left is Exploiting PA Arabs’

The extreme Left is using PA Arabs in an attempt to harm Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, Vice Prime Minister says.

‘Extreme Left is Exploiting PA Arabs’

Minister Shalom Visits Ulpana Neighborhood

Vice premier Silvan Shalom made a solidarity visit to the threatened Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El as the state petitions for more time

Minister Shalom Visits Ulpana Neighborhood

Cabinet Minister Shalom’s Wife: Destroy Gaza

Outspoken Judy Nir Mozes Shalom, wife of Minister and Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom, Tweets, “Have a good week…Destroy Gaza.”

Cabinet Minister Shalom’s Wife: Destroy Gaza

Vice PM Shalom: Obama's Speech a Defining Moment

Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: President Obama's speech to AIPAC was a defining moment after the turbulent time period with Netanyahu.

Vice PM Shalom: Obama's Speech a Defining Moment

Shalom: Sanctions on Iran Must be Toughened Now

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: If the sanctions against Iran are not toughened, it will take over the Middle East.

Shalom: Sanctions on Iran Must be Toughened Now

Shalom: Only Tougher Sanctions Can Stop Iran

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: If harsher sanctions are slapped on Iran, then it may abandon its nuclear program.

Shalom: Only Tougher Sanctions Can Stop Iran

Netanyahu Decides: Likud Primaries Next Month

Netanyahu decides to hold primaries for the Likud earlier than scheduled, likely in order to maintain his strong position in the party.

Netanyahu Decides: Likud Primaries Next Month

Shalom to PM: Don't Zigzag

Vice Prime Minister wishes Netanyahu success in UN, urges him to stand firm: "Arabs will respect steadfastness."

Shalom to PM: Don't Zigzag

Shalom: The Current Palestinian Leadership Wants Peace

Vice PM Shalom: Abbas and Fayyad want peace. We did a lot for them but unilateral moves hurt peace.

Shalom: The Current Palestinian Leadership Wants Peace

MKs Tour Schools on First Day

MKs visit schools on opening day. Watch ministers Hershkowitz and Shalom at the AMIT Ulpana in Givat Shmuel.

MKs Tour Schools on First Day

Likud Minister: 'We Must Stop the Rocket Fire on the South'

Likud Minister Silvan Shalom told Be'er Sheva residents during a solidarity visit Sunday to a school hit by a missile, "We must stop this."

Likud Minister: 'We Must Stop the Rocket Fire on the South'

Shalom: Jewish Communities Must Remain in Israeli Hands

Vice PM Silvan Shalom in Karnei Shomron: Judea and Samaria communities must remain in Israeli hands. Doing otherwise is not Likud's policy.

Shalom: Jewish Communities Must Remain in Israeli Hands

Deputy PM: Death to the Itamar Murderers

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: Itamar murders are brutal and inhuman. In this case everyone agrees that the terrorists must be put to death.

Deputy PM: Death to the Itamar Murderers

Shalom: War is Between Western and Iranian Blocs

Vice Premier Silvan Shalom says Middle East is the most important region in the world.

Shalom: War is Between Western and Iranian Blocs

Jews and Arabs Cooperate in Gush Etzion

Minister Silvan Shalom tours Gush Etzion, where he learns of the excellent cooperation and relations between Jews and Arabs in the area.

Jews and Arabs Cooperate in Gush Etzion

Shalom on HIzbullah: Political Parties Don't Have 50,000 Rockets

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom posts video on the dangers posed by the HIzbullah takeover in Lebanon.

Shalom on HIzbullah: Political Parties Don't Have 50,000 Rockets

Shalom: 'Grave Concern' Over Hizbullah Takeover of Lebanon

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom expressed grave concern Saturday over the possibility of Hizbullah taking control in Lebanon.

Shalom: 'Grave Concern' Over Hizbullah Takeover of Lebanon

Shalom: Multiple Probes on Flotilla Make Israel Look Weak

Vice Prime Minister criticizes his own government for decision to relax Gaza blockade, appoint Turkel committee.

Shalom: Multiple Probes on Flotilla Make Israel Look Weak

Deputy PM Warns US Pressure Could Boomerang

Min. Silvan Shalom: The US needs to understand that one-sided pressure could lead to an opposite result from that intended.

Deputy PM Warns US Pressure Could Boomerang

Taking Bite Out of Cabinet Menu Easy As Pie for Secretary

A drastic menu change caused big cheeses in Israel's cabinet to feel upcoming meetings might not be a piece of cake.

Taking Bite Out of Cabinet Menu Easy As Pie for Secretary

'Organs Libel' Journalist in Israel for Dimona Gathering

Swedish 'Organs Libel' journalist Bostrom is greeted with jeers; Dimona Conference loses funding for allowing him to speak.

'Organs Libel' Journalist in Israel for Dimona Gathering