Ayoub Kara

Israeli government gathers in Western Wall tunnels

Government holds meeting discussing making Western Wall more accessible for wheelchairs, affirming new Communications Minister.

Likud minister:

'Erdogan's comments are unnecessary incitement'

Minister Ayoob Kara responds to Turkish President who urged Muslims to "protect Jerusalem from Judaization".

Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with building

Ayoub Kara rips Education Minister, says Netanyahu is acting properly and without attracting unnecessary attention.

Likud ministers attack Bennett for 'lecturing' Netanyahu

Likud ministers back Netanyahu, say no need for Bennett to lecture on importance of upcoming Trump-Netanyahu meeting.

Lapid: Appointing Kara Minister - governmental corruption

Yesh Atid chairman attacks intention to appoint Ayoub Kara, "Minister without Portfolio is a man who officially has no job."

Danon: Obama abandoned Israel at the Security Council

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations responds to Obama's assertion that he did not betray Israel.

Hanegbi appointed Minister of Regional Cooperation

MK Tzachi Hanegbi (Likud) has been appointed the Minister of Regional Cooperation, replacing the Prime Minister in the position.

Druze MK: 'They’re attacking me because I’m not Jewish'

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara responds to criticism of his exposure of a security-related issue on his Facebook page.

Israel involved in undisclosed security incident

Deputy Minister of Regional Cooperation publishes details of security incident on Facebook. The post was removed under a gag order.

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Israel's Foreign Ministry apologizes after Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara said an earthquake in Italy was punishment for UNESCO resolution.

Jews arrested in Yemen released from custody

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara meets with recent immigrants from Yemen, says Israel working to free Israeli citizen still held in the country.

Deputy Minister Kara considers quitting Likud

Kara announces he is weighing his future in the party, accusing Netanyahu of racism for not appointing him as minister.

Jordanian students discover the real Israel

'There's no connection between the way Israel is portrayed and how it really is'.

'The world doesn't care about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict'

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says the fight against Islamic extremism can result in new alliances for Israel.

Should Israel join forces with Saudi Arabia's Arab coalition?

MK Ayoub Kara says Israel has woken up to strategic importance of regional alliance against Iran; 'Any enemy of Iran is our friend.'

Israeli hospital saved Bahraini princess' life

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara explains that this is why he was invited to Bahrain for talks.

Israeli deployment?

Syrian Opposition head asks Israel for field hospitals

Dr. Al-Labwani set to visit Knesset, presenting map of protected regions and asking Israel to establish field hospitals inside Syria.

Interview

Deputy Minister demands collective punishment for terror

Likud's Kara says govt. still has no answer to terror wave, calls for crackdown on towns, terrorists' families expelled in 'all out war.'

New flight connects Israel's north and south

Deputy Minister Kara welcomes new route from Rosh Pina to Eilat, revealing plan to create Galilee regional flight hub.

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.'

Likud MK: Jordan, Israel can fight ISIS together

The best way to fight ISIS is for Israel to ally with other countries in the region, like Jordan, says Druze MK Kara.

Could a Religous Woman Be Israel's Next Foreign Minister?

The High Court ruled that a Health Minister needed to be appointed within 60 days, and that is likely to apply to the Foreign Ministry too.

Druze Minister Calls on Lynching Suspects to Repent

Deputy Min. Ayoub Kara notes that he understands why Israeli Druze attacked Syrian refugees - but not an IDF ambulance.

55 Million Shekels Set Aside for Bridge to Jordan

Government allots funding for free trade zone bridge that is to develop trade between Israel and Jordan.

Druze Leaders Condemn Ambulance Attack, Majdal Shams Celebrates

Residents of Druze town celebrate the attack on the ambulance carrying wounded Syrians, as leaders condemn it.

Dissatisfied Likud MKs: Time to Dump Party Primaries

Ayoub Kara is seeking to prevent a repeat of the 'bitter taste' among many Likud members over the way the government was formed.

Dep. Min. Kara Upset Over Demise of Druze Battalion

Ayoub Kara opposes Chief of Staff's decision to shut down ethnic unit and integrate Druze throughout IDF.

MK Ayoub Kara Takes Threats Down a Notch

After angry threats against Netanyahu last Thursday, MK Ayoub Kara (Likud) appeared more moderate in interview on Sunday.

Kara: I Love the PM, But Druze Minister is 'National Necessity'

Defending decision to threaten Netanyahu in letter to supporters, Likud MK Ayoub Kara insists Israel needs a Druze minister.

MK Kara: 'Make Me Minister or I'll Shun Coalition'

Druze MK Ayoub Kara (Likud) says he may not show up for swearing-in Wednesday – thus hindering an important vote.

Interview

Likud Druze MK to Arab List: Start Representing the People

MK Ayoub Kara calls on Joint List to stop attacking Netanyahu, associating with PA and start actually helping Israeli Arabs.

Druze Leaders Demand Non-Jewish Minister in Next Government

Druze leaders will petition PM Netanyahu to appoint non-Jew, such as Ayoub Kara or Hamad Amar, to minister of minorities.

Just Who are the Likud Candidates Who Surprisingly Made it in?

Likud surprised by making it to 30 in elections - but who are the new MKs no one thought would make it into the Knesset?

Former MK: Yaalon Promised No More Medical Treatment for Syrians

Former MK Ayoub Kara asked Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon to prevent the entry of any more Syrians into Israel for medical treatment.

Israeli Arab Receives Permit to Return After Joining ISIS

Marwan Khaldi, whose passport was frozen two weeks ago, will return to Israel on a temporary permit issued by the Interior Ministry.

Likud primaries

Tzipi Hotovely Likely to Lose her Knesset Seat

99% of votes in: Hotovely in 26th spot, likely out as polls give Likud no more than 24 MKs. Feiglin is in unrealistic 36th spot.

Likud Candidate Says Liberman Part of a 'Left-Wing Conspiracy'

Former Likud MK Ayoub Kara says the issue in upcoming elections is the stark contrast between the “clear right” and the “clear left.”

Quiet Zionists: The Druze of Israel

Who are the Druze? An enlightening talk with a Druze leader, former MK Ayoub Kara - and his combat soldier nephew, Majid.

Israeli Arab Who Joined ISIS Returns to Israel

Hamza Samy Magamsah, a resident of Yafi'a returns to Israel with his father, after fleeing ISIS and being held in Turkey.

MK: U.S. Intervention Needed in Syria

MK Yitzchak Herzog believes that U.S. intervention in Syria is needed; American officials disagree.

Haifa's Rambam Hospital Prepared to Treat Syrian Casualties

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara tours Haifa's Rambam Hospital, assured it is prepared to receive casualties from Syria.

Kara: All of Assad's Officers Were Trained in Iran

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara warns of the dangerous connection between Syria's Assad, Iran and Hizbullah.

Kara: Israel Willing to Treat Syrian Casualties

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says Israel would be willing to help treat casualties from the ongoing fighting in Syria.

Children Protest Syrian Massacre Outside Russian Embassy

A protest against the ongoing killings of innocent civilians in Syria took place outside the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv.

Rivlin Hosts Religious Zionists Rabbis at Knesset

Senior religious Zionist rabbis met with Likud ministers to lobby for the "regulation law" that would save Yesha's threatened communities

PA Arab Who Sold Hevron Home in Life-Threatening Danger

Deputy Minister Kara says there is a serious threat to the life of the Arab who arranged the sale of the Beit Hamachpela to Jews.

Report: Israeli in Egyptian Prison Could be Released Tonight

Reports Saturday night said that Ouda Tarabin, an Israeli citizen who has been jailed in Egypt for the past 12 years, could be released soon

Ayoub Kara: Annan 'Naive' About Syria

Deputy minister and Knesset speaker Ayoub Kara says Kofi Annan lacks a sufficiently deep understanding of Syrian affairs to bring peace.

Kara Charges Assad with Death of Syria Druze Leader

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says President Bashar Assad is behind the death of a Druze leader who died in a mysterious 'accident'.

It's Time For Arab Apartheid Week

Demonstration in Tel Aviv protesting Syrian bloodshed and the regime's heinous human rights violations, as part of Arab Apartheid Week.

Israeli Dep. Minister Coordinating Aid to Syria

Dep. Min. Ayoub Kara is coordinating assistance to victims of Assad regime with Syrian exiles.

Obama Speech Elicits Mixed Reactions From Israeli MKs

President Obama’s speech to AIPAC on Sunday elicited diverse reactions from Israeli officials.

Herzog: Syrian Opposition Wants Peace With Israel

MK Yitzhak Herzog (Labor) says his contacts in the Syrian opposition want to be "friends" with Israel after Assad is ousted.

Exclusive: Syrian Embarrasses Russian Ambassador via Skype

Arutz Sheva video: Opposition leader warns Amb. Yakovlev his country will face Hague tribunal for assisting Assad.

MK Ayoub Kara's Dilemma: To Bring, or Not to Bring the Gun?

Likud MK member Ayoub Kara was caught Monday in Knesset with a gun in his bag. "I always face the dilemma whether to leave it in the car."

Terrorists are Descendants of the Devil, Says Dep. Minister

MK Ayoub Kara calls to strike the heads of terror groups who hide behind "little shaheeds."

Kara: Kill Any Terrorist Who Returns to Israel

Deputy minister calls for all terrorists to be exiled, shot if they return; MK Tirosh (Kadima) calls to worsen terrorist prison conditions.

Minister Ayoub Kara: 'Don't Forget Ouda Tarabin in Egypt!'

Deputy Regional Development Minister Ayoub Kara reminded Israel at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue Monday not to forget Ouda Tarabin in Egypt.

Dep. Minister Kara: United J'lem Must Remain Israeli

Zionist-Druze Ayoub Kara insists that Jerusalem must remain united and under Israeli sovereignty; there is "no law or democracy in Arab world."

Kara: Remember the 'Bedouin Pollard'

As Israel calls to free Pollard, MK Kara reminds Netanyahu of the plight of Israeli citizen Ouda Tarabin, imprisoned in Egypt.