Yael German![]() Yesh Atid pushes for public transportation on ShabbatMinisterial Committee on Legislation to discuss opposition bill to permit public transportation on Shabbat.![]() Politicians on the left call for ban on men-only concertLeft wing MKs demand that the mayor of Tel Aviv cancel concert because it marginalizes women.![]() 72% favor public transportion on ShabbatPoll shows majority of Israeli Jewish public support operation of public buses, trains on Shabbat.![]() MKs call for Supreme Court to remove fluoride from water supplyFormer Health Minister German blasts water fluoridation plan, calling it a violation of citizens' rights.![]() How much? MKs vote to raise their own salariesMKs livid after committee shoots down suggestion to stop 'embarrassing' increases; current monthly income: over 40,000 shekels.![]() Health Ministry to Reintroduce Fluoride into Tap WaterFormer health minister slams decision by new Dept. Health Minister to restart water fluoridation; 'Why force people to take medication?'![]() Catfight Over Knesset Law Likely to be CanceledMKs Yael German (Yesh Atid) and Gila Gamliel (Likud) go head to head on repercussions of haredi draft law likely to be repealed.![]() Israel’s Health Ministry is Deterring French AliyahMany French medical professionals cannot receive licenses in Israel, yet quick fixes to correct the problem have been delayed for years.![]() Student Org: Stop Using Taxpayer Money to Treat Wounded SyriansStudents for Israel complains to Health Ministry about 32 million shekel cost of treating Syrian refugees, saying 'Israelis are human too.'![]() Outrage in Jewish Home as 'Surrogacy Bill' PassesKnesset approves first reading of "surrogacy bill", allowing surrogacy for same-sex couples. Jewish Home members condemn.![]() Israel Holds Drill to Prepare Against Ebola EpidemicNetanyahu and other officials hold evaluation to prep against lethal virus; Ben Gurion airport drill to be held on Friday.![]() Hospitals Treated Over 2,200 Civilians, Soldiers During Gaza Op.Israel's hospitals treated some 2,200 injured civilians and soldiers during the war, proving their worth, says Health Minister Yael German.![]() High-Ranking Official Resigns over Hadassah Hospital CrisisProfessor Roni Gamzu, Director of the Health Ministry, announces end to four-year tenure as of this June.![]() Gay TV Host Curses Minister Ariel for Appealing Surrogacy Law"Uri Ariel, damn you," says host Gal Uchovsky after Ariel quashes law allowing same-sex couples to undergo surrogacy in Israel.![]() Protests at Prime Minister's Office: 'Save Hadassah Hospital'Demonstrators picket Prime Minister's Office, call on Health Minister to do something about Hadassah hospital crisis, impending collapse.![]() Public Most Satisfied with Education Minister, Poll FindsEducation Minister Shai Piron is the minister with whose performance the Israeli public is most satisfied, finds new poll.![]() Feiglin: Medical Marijuana Law Harms PatientsMK sends out letter to ministers condemning medical marijuana amendments, insisting they will 'invite corruption.'![]() 8% Rise in HIV Carriers in Israel2012 report counts 487 carriers of HIV in Israel, an 8% increase from 2011. Experts: soon, we'll approach the same percentages as in US.![]() Knesset Committee: Mandatory AIDS Testing For Pregnant WomenIsrael AIDS Task Force tests all Knesset MKs in push to mandate HIV screenings![]() Medical Marijuana Law to Move ForwardLegislation to approve widespread use of medical marijuana will move forward, with the help of Health Minister Yael German.![]() Minister: Law Would Turn Doctors into Drug DealersMedical marijuana debate continues, with Health Minister concerned over doctors’ role if drug is made easier to obtain.![]() Polio Virus Continuing to SpreadSamples of the polio virus found in northern Israel. Health Minister to parents: Vaccinate your children!![]() Minister: Polio Vaccine Op Running Just Fine So FarHealth Minister Yael German praised the Israeli public for not panicking in the wake of a major operation to administer polio inoculations![]() MK Disturbed by ‘Third World’ Healthcare in Hareidi CitiesMK warns that health centers are failing to keep up with hareidi birthrate, putting babies at risk.![]() Israel to Provide Health Insurance to Illegals?Min. German says: “We are obligated, as a state, to treat people of all classes.”![]() Govt. to Decide on Medical Marijuana EligibilitySome 11,000 Israelis are currently being treated with medical marijuana – enough to catch the attention of the government and Knesset![]() Health Ministry Rethinks Blood Donor CriteriaHealth Minister asks experts to reconsider the ban on blood donations from those in male homosexual relationships.![]() BMW Not 'Green Enough' for Health MinisterYael German has turned down her ministerial BMW, but she cannot get the hybrid car she really wants. |