Yariv Levin

Minister Yariv Levin to A7:

'Nothing will deter me from changing legal system'

Next coalition partners need to show flexibility and responsibility in negotiations; option of unity government nonexistent.

Will Likud's Yariv Levin take up Shaked's Judicial Revolution?

Tourism Minister has eyes set on Justice Ministry, should Shaked and the New Right fail to enter 21st Knesset.

Minister Levin: Unity saved the right

Tourism Minister welcomes election results, says victory was achieved only thanks to creation of right-wing coalition by Netanyahu.

'The split on the right endangers us all'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin concerned about the many parties on the right, and especially about the Zehut party.

Minister Levin:

'If there's no choice, we'll embark on military operation'

Minister Yariv Levin says Israel cannot remain complacent about Hamas provocations, believes extensive Gaza operation only matter of time.

Yariv Levin: Apply sovereignty - an excellent answer to terror

'Deepening settlement will increase security in Judea and Samaria; We've reservations about Trump plan, Palestinians see it as disaster.'

Levin to Arutz Sheva:

'Supreme Court is not above the Knesset or the people'

Tourism Minister criticizes Attorney General's conduct regarding the PM, calls on Netanyahu to leave the main portfolios in the Likud.

'The split on the right is very dangerous'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin believes Likud will not be able to allow itself to win fewer than 35 seats in light of PM's investigations.

'Two million Jews in Judea and Samaria'

Senior ministers and coalition MKs join call to bring Jewish population in Judea and Samaria into parity with Arab population.

'Gantz will carry out a mega disengagement'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin attacks Gantz: He is full of arrogance, thinking it is possible to lead a country without prior experience.

Amnesty against Jewish heritage sites

Amnesty report argues that tourism at these sites supports the "occupation" and is an attempt to erase Palestinian connection to the area.

Record-breaking 4.12 million tourists visit Israel in 2018

Number of tourists visiting Israel in 2018 soars by 14% of previous year, hitting all-time record.

Yariv Levin to be appointed Minister of Aliyah and Integration

Netanyahu decides to appoint Minister Yariv Levin as Minister of Aliyah and Integration, in addition to his role as Minister of Tourism.

End to discrimination?

Airbnb backtracks on Yesha boycott

Online rental marketplace announces decision to boycott Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria 'will not be enforced in practice.'

Tourism Minister:

'There need to be good reasons to dismantle government'

Yariv Levin explains why PM refrained from deciding on elections despite coalition difficulties and calls by some ministers to dismantle it.

'Airbnb disgracefully submitted to BDS'

Israelis protest Airbnb decision to drop Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu allies say new elections on the way

Ministers Tzachi Hanegbi, Yariv Levin predict that coalition will fall apart, say that Israel is going to elections.

'Supreme Court continues to act against democracy'

Tourism Minister blasts Supreme Court’s ruling permitting BDS activist Lara Alqasem to enter Israel.

'No coalition crisis that can't be overcome'

Tourism Minister says no one in coalition wants early elections - but partners have to behave responsibly.

Further progress to appoint Chief of Staff, Police Commissioner

Public reps added to committee to appoint senior officials, allowing committee to discuss replacements of Chief of Staff and Commissioner.

First time: China to Israel in 8 hours

First flight of China's Sichuan Airlines lands at Ben-Gurion Airport; 'Line will lead to further growth in incoming tourism to Israel.'

Record year for tourism in Israel

20% increase in tourism over the previous year, including 115% in tourism from Poland.

Watch: Terror alert during opening of school year in Tekoa

Tourism minister says 'powerful' opening to school year 'proves nothing will prevent us from realizing our right to this land.'

'This is treason - time to put Arab MKs on trial'

Likud minister blasts plan by Arab lawmakers to lobby UN to condemn Israel over Nationality Law.

Tourism Minister:

'Nationality Law will not be changed'

'Vital law places dam in face of ongoing Supreme Court erosion of State's identity as nation-state of Jewish People.'

'Ehud Barak has nothing but demagoguery and lies'

Tourism Minister says former PM cannot accept that his policies failed, resorts to fear-mongering to stay relevant.

Knesset rejects no-confidence motions

Plenum debates anti-government proposals submitted by opposition factions for last time this summer session, removes all from agenda.

Record number of tourists visit Israel in first half of 2018

2.1 million tourist entries were recorded in the first half of 2018, a 19% increase compared to same period last year.

Nationality Law to advance - despite AG's objections

Tourism Minister Levin ignores Attorney General, pushes Nationality Law in its totality.

Netanyahu orders coalition to fast-track Nationality Law

Prime Minister demands that bill defining Israel as a Jewish State pass final reading before end of Knesset's summer session.

UN infiltrators deal back on the table?

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor says he met with minister, Netanyahu associate to discuss reopening UN deal allowing thousands of infiltrators to stay

Israel becoming more popular as a tourist destination

April stats show number of tourists jumped 61% in 2 years.

Honduras President examines moving embassy to Jerusalem

Tourism Minister Levin meets Honduras President Hernandez, agreeing to cooperate on tourism. Hernandez: We're looking into moving embassy.

'Israelis are proud of their country'

Minister Yariv Levin congratulates Israel on its 70th Independence Day.

Report: Tourism jumped 63% in two years

Israel's tourism industry continues to grow, injecting $577 into the economy.

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Netanyahu will lead Israel for many years to come'

Tourism Minister says investigations against PM show nothing, Israel has seen incredible achievements recently.

Airline to fly directly from Zurich to Israel

In a first, leading Swiss travel airline opens a new direct route from Zurich to Eilat.

Watered-down version of 'Nationality Law' passes first reading

Bill to enshrine Israel's Jewish character as Basic Law advances after clause calling on courts to consider Jewish Law removed.

No criminal charges for judge who colluded ahead of trial

Judge who coordinated her decision on upcoming trial will face disciplinary action - but no criminal charges.

Likud Minister:

'Shaked, chief justice are whitewashing collusion scandal'

Yariv Levin blasts Jewish Home minister Ayelet Shaked, Supreme Court chief justice over handling of court collusion scandal.

Two weeks to evacuation:

Netanyahu to discuss solution for Nativ Ha'avot residents

After return from Germany, PM to sit with coalition heads to approve NIS 70 million alternative housing budget for Gush Etzion evacuees.

Likud minister: Shorten judges terms

Tourism Minister Levin slams left's attempt to bring down PM Netanyahu, says Israel needs to subject judges to regular labor laws.

'Tourism crucial for public relations'

Netanyahu congratulates Tourism Minister Levin on the record-breaking number of tourists that visited Israel in 2017.

'Here to stay forever':

Shaked: We'll remain in Judea & Samaria for another 5,000 years

Justice Minister: 'We're not in Judea & Samaria to disappear one day. We've been here for 50 years and we'll be here another 5,000 years.'

Likud minister: Moshe Ya'alon is trampling the rule of law

Tourism Minister Levin slams former Defense Minister Ya'alon, says he is not 'prosecutor, judge, and executor.'

Knesset to vote on 'Nationality Law'

Revised version of bill officially defining Israel as a Jewish State will be voted on by the Knesset.

Tourism nets Israel $4.5 billion in 2017

Tourism rises nearly 24% during November, Tourism Minister Levin credits additional flights, airlines, and better infrastructure.

Israel leg of prestigious cycling event faces cancellation

Tourism and Culture Ministers threaten cancellation of touted race, after its website declares course passes through 'West Jerusalem.'

Israel Trail in Judea and Samaria hailed as 'historical justice'

Dr. Haggai Ben-Artzi hopes new Israel Trail will connect more Israelis to settlement; 'This is the original biblical Israel.'

Netanyahu serves as tour guide for Israel's 3 millionth tourist

Record-setting visitor to Israel surprised to find Israeli Prime Minister serving as her tour guide in Tower of David museum.

Israel welcomes this year's 3 millionth tourist

Romanian tourist greeted at Ben Gurion Airport with festive ceremony celebrating new all-time record for incoming tourism.

Coming Soon: A new NGO Law?

PM instructs Minister Yariv Levin to draft new law to allow closing associations operating against IDF or calling for boycotts of Israel.

Ceremonial storm: Peace Now against Minister Levin

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin says judges seem to be in leftist Meretz Party's employ. Peace Now response: 'Levin is insolent.'

Wizz Air: New low-cost flights to start in winter

Wizz Air launches four new routes, flying from Negev airport to Europe; tickets start at 89 NIS.

'Only in the Jewish state would they throw you out of your home'

Likud ministers call on Prime Minister to halt 'absurdity' and approve buyers' ownership of Hevron homes.

Ryanair launches new flight from Tel Aviv to Rome

In honor of launch, new tickets available from 17 euros per seat. Tourism Minister: Ryanair is part of our great tourism revolution.

'Machpelah House' residents receive political backing

Ministers and MKs congratulate families who entered Machpelah House in Hevron.

Tourism in Israel hits record high

Tourism during first half of 2017 jumps 26%, marking record high. Tourism Minister: Expect similar stats in coming months.

Levin: We 'thank' the Supreme Court judges for approving Zoabi

Hanin Zoabi demanded a Knesset investigation into the 'continued siege and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.'

'The decision to expand Qalqilya must be reassessed'

Likud Ministers blast PM's plan to expand Arab city at the expense of land intended for Jewish development.