Av 26, 5777, 8/18/2017
Yuli Edelstein 'It gives you a sense of victory'Knesset Speaker tells Arutz Sheva about experience of speaking before the Russian Parliament - near where he was once tried and imprisoned. Knesset Speaker: I won't pray in a 'mixed' prayer section'I personally wouldn't pray in an egalitarian area,' he said, but expressed criticism for the Conversion Law.Public speaking - in the language he was imprisoned for teachingKnesset Speaker Edelstein, a former refusenik, speaks to Russian Federation Council exactly 30 years after his release from prison. 'Russia has not intervened in any election campaign'Knesset Speaker visits Moscow, to speak at upper house of Russian Parliament. 'My hope is sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says Jewish heart is in Judea and Samaria, hopes to be able to declare sovereignty from Knesset. A missed opportunity for Jonathan Pollard?Attorney says Israeli PM, president missed opportunity to ask US President Trump to nix restrictions on Pollard during his visit to Israel. Knesset speaker: Hazan selfie was 'scandalous''Anyone who did not cringe at this moment needs to do some soul-searching about whether he still respects this state.' Is Israel delaying the US embassy move?Knesset Speaker says Israeli officials asked Trump to wait with the move. 'They asked that he wait, go slowly - and that’s what he did.' German reporters ask: Can Israel ever put the past behind?Speaker of the Knesset Yuli Edelstein describes Israeli relations with Germany in light of its role in the Holocaust. Photographer David Rubinger diesRubinger was photographer favored by first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion. Took famous Six-Day-War photograph of paratroopers near Wall. 'Revoke the salaries of no-show MKs'Knesset Committee meets to discuss poor meeting attendance and too many interruptions. Knesset Speaker to Paul Ryan: Embassy move needs wide supportKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein met yesterday with House of Representatives head Paul Ryan and discussed transfer of American embassy.'I will ask Congress to help move US embassy to Jerusalem'Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein travels to Washington DC tonight to meet with Congressmen, speak on Iranian threat and US embassy. 'We have initiated a tradition of cooperation and friendship'Knesset Speaker holds trilateral meeting with parliamentary leaders of Greece and Cyprus. Agreement reached on regional cooperation.Knesset Speaker halts vote on law expelling terrorists' familiesYuli Edelstein stops Yesh Atid party from holding vote on law to expel terrorists' families. Impeachment proceedings against MK Ghattas beginKnesset Speaker receives 72 signatures from MKs required to begin first ever impeachment proceedings against Arab MK. MK Ghattas to be banned from voting in KnessetKnesset legal adviser says MK Ghattas cannot vote in Knesset while under arrest. Police to search office of MK GhattasKnesset Speaker orders search of office of MK who smuggled cell phones to terrorists in prison. MK Ghattas' immunity liftedMK Basel Ghattas agrees to have his parliamentary immunity lifted after admitting to smuggling cell phone to Hamas terrorists. Knesset panel to study dress codeEfforts to enforce a Knesset dress code barring short skirts and dresses to be relaxed until a committee makes its recommendations. Knesset Speaker to students: Don't learn from the MKsKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein tells students to expect better from MKs, asks them not to learn from MKs' bad examples.Israel thanks Guatemala for role in creation of the Jewish stateKnesset Speaker thanks Guatemala for its critical role in helping establish as the Central American nation's president wrapped up a visit.Knesset Speaker: Peace is a 'bottom-up process'Knesset Speaker addresses visiting Jewish Agency Board of Governors.Kahlon and Edelstein agree on structure of Arrangements LawTaxation on a third apartment to be included in the Arrangements Law for 2017-2018. 'Terrorism can never win - the Jewish heart beats on'Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein gives moving eulogy for terror-victim Levana Malichi: Terrorism can never win. Knesset flags lowered to half-mastSpeaker Edelstein: 'When I visited Peres last week, I was optimistic, sure that he'll be there at the open of the Knesset winter session.' 'A black spot on the history of Israel'The Zionist activist group 'Im Tirtzu' demands sanctioning MK Yousef Jabareen for visiting arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti at his jail cell. 'Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria will promote peace'In visit to Gush Etzion, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein expresses support for initiatives to apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria. Knesset synagogue to be expanded and renovatedSynagogue in Knesset has been getting overcrowded of late, so Speaker Yuli Edelstein has initiated a renovation project. Regret & nostalgia abound in Knesset Gush Katif eventMinister and MKs speak about the decisions that led to the "disengagement" from Gaza and its aftermath in event marking 11-year anniversary. Knesset Chairman urges all 'decision-makers' to visit AmonaYuli Edelstein: "As long as the basic premise is destruction, nothing good will come out of it, not for Jews and not for Arabs." Edelstein: 'We must take the initiative, not just respond'Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein gives speech in commemoration of Second Lebanon War. Emphasizes need to restore faith in government.Palestinians furious over 'settler' EdelsteinPA ambassador to Greece criticizes parliament for inviting Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. Security increased for MK Glick following Arab incitementAfter a video calling for MK Yehuda Glick's murder gains thousands of views of Youtube, Knesset Speaker beefs up security for Likud MK. Knesset Speaker 'deeply shocked' at murder of British MPKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein writes letter of condolence to UK public following shocking assassination of Labour MP. Knesset Speaker marries in Jerusalem's Old CityYuli Edelstein married Irina Nevzlin in small ceremony overlooking the Kotel. Netanyahu: 'I aspire for a demilitarized Palestine'At launch of Knesset's summer session, PM says he is ready for 'courageous steps'; Herzog accuses him of 'slamming the door on change.' Whom did the Knesset Speaker snub from his wedding?Edelstein has invited all 120 MKs to his marriage on June 20, except for three pro-terror Balad MKs - and an MK from his own Likud party. Paul Ryan: US-Israel relationship is 'more important than ever'During first official visit abroad as US Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan comes to Israel. 'We must work together against mutual threats.' MKs left and right furious over 'Breaking the Silence' reportMKs demand investigation after TV report says leftist group may have gathered sensitive information. Edelstein undaunted by hostilities at UK parliamentNight before Knesset Speaker to address British parliament, anti-Israel activists project hostile messages on parliament walls. Edelstein: BDS harms the Palestinians just as muchEdelstein meets British Foreign Secretary, discusses BDS movement and its effects. Edelstein champions Judea and Samaria in the UKDespite calls to boycott Edelstein's upcoming visit, Knesset speaker is proud to represent Israel - including Judea and Samaria. A wedding in the Knesset?Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein petitioned to grant special needs couple permission to get married inside the Knesset. Knesset pays tribute to former Norwegian parliament speakerIn a moving ceremony, Knesset pays tribute to Jo Benkow, Holocaust survivor who in the past served as Speaker of the Norwegian parliament.Knesset Speaker retracts statement about expulsion billYuli Edelstein retracted his earlier statement and said that he would support the expulsion law if practical changes were made. 'My dear Adelle, the pain is too great to bear'One year since infant terror victim's tragic death, mother and regional head vow to establish town in her memory at site of attack. Attack on Givat Sorek synagogue confirmed as arsonJoint investigation by police and fire department confirm that Givat Sorek attack was arson. Knesset Speaker urges public: submit complaints against Arab MKsEdelstein urges citizens to submit complaints to Ethics Commitee against 3 Arab MKs who met with families of terrorist murderers. Netanyahu and Edelstein file complaint against Arab MKsIn an unprecedented move, Prime Minister and Knesset Speaker file complaint against Arab MKs who met with family members of terrorists. 'The majority decides, but it isn't always right'Knesset Speaker inaugurates memorial of the expulsion from Gush Katif and four Samaria towns, to 'remind the Knesset.' Results of 'Likudiada' mock primariesAs part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member. Edelstein shames world leaders for Rouhani visitKnesset Speaker: 'Leaders should be ashamed for having Holocaust denying Iranian President visit on Holocaust Memorial Day.' Netanyahu: We will remain in Israel foreverAs Knesset celebrates 67th year, Rivlin call for understanding between Knesset members and PM stresses 'no one will displace us.' Edelstein: ‘Who should get the Golan Heights? Syria? ISIS?'Speaker of the Knesset meets with European Parliament President; 'labeling Israeli products will harm Palestinian workers.' 'No words strong enough to describe Israel's contempt for Iran'Knesset Speaker demands UN chief condemn Iran's 'insistent Holocaust denial' and threats to destroy the Jewish state. Knesset opens spoken Arabic course for MKsArab MKs from the Joint List applaud initiative to open course for parliamentarians from all factions to study the language. |
