Nitzan Horowitz

Former Meretz chairman to lead new party

Former minister Nitzan Horowitz says he intends to form a new party ahead of the next Knesset elections.

'Parent 1, Parent 2':

MDA continues to resist restoring "Father" and "Mother" to forms

Likud, Religious Zionism, Shas, Noam all signed coalition commitment to restore original version, but no progress has been made.

Health Minister:

'Disappointed there's no merger due to Labor's stubbornness'

Health Min. Horowitz, former Meretz chair, expresses disappointment that Labor's 'stubbornness' is preventing merger ahead of elections.

Israeli medical schools close their doors to foreign students

Israel to close medical schools for foreign students, ending pathway used by many Americans.

Meretz chief quits party leadership race

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz won't run for additional term as chairman of the Meretz party, leaving Yair Golan as the sole candidate.

Meretz leader: Biden visit must advance peace progress

"Prime Minister's conversation with Abbas testifies to possibility of change," says Horowitz.

Yamina MK:

'Health Min. didn't attend discussions on violence in hospitals'

MK Idit Silman slams Health Min. Horowitz for 'great disconnect' with healthcare system. 'His first customers are medical staff.'

PM meets Health Minister:

No new COVID restrictions despite rise in hospitalizations

Israeli government 'closely monitoring' summer rise in COVID cases, says Prime Minister Lapid, during COVID assessment.

Israel eases abortion regulations

Days after US Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade, Israel makes process of attaining abortions easier and less invasive.

Meretz Chairman:

My party is not at fault for breakdown of gov't

'The ones who pushed for this are a number of Yamina MKs,' Health Min. Horowitz accuses.

Meretz chairman:

'We're considering declaring Zoabi a rebel MK'

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz blasts MK Rinawie Zoabi and accuses her of Meretz's declining popularity in the polls.

Nitzan Horowitz: Mansour Abbas is right-wing

"He disagrees with many things we support, such as women's and LGBT rights, legalization of cannabis."

'Abortion reform will harm women'

Reform will increase pressure on women & do nothing to support those who want their babies, says Lilach organization.

Activists petition Supreme Court against Health Minister

"Minister made life-threatening decisions in order to advance personal homosexual agenda."

Minister Nitzan Horowitz:

'The Flag March is a provocation'

Health Minister blasts route of Flag March which was approved by the Minister of Public Security.

Rabbi David Fendel:

'It's like proudly proclaiming: I'm an adulterer'

Rabbi Fendel comes to the defense of Rabbi Kustiner, protesting brazen actions of LGBT organizations.

Israel to buy dozens of advanced healthcare devices

The Ministers of Finance and Health have agreed to add dozens of advanced medical devices to Israel's public healthcare system.

Israeli health minister rips SCOTUS bid to overturn Roe v. Wade

Meretz chief and Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz makes foray into US politics, slams draft of US Supreme Court opinion.

Mandatory COVID testing at Ben Gurion to end on May 20

Health Minister in agreement with PM agrees to end practice of mandatory PCR COVID tests at Ben Gurion Airport.

Israel cancels indoor mask requirement

PM Bennett, Health Min. Horowitz, cancel requirement to wear masks indoors, other than in places with high likelihood of infection.

Passover 2022

Coalition chair: No chametz in hospitals on my watch

Health Minister gives directive to hospitals to allow chametz during Passover. Silman: "He must respect the Israeli public."

Israel's Health Minister travels to Ukraine

Horowitz will be first govt minister to visit Ukraine since outbreak of war.

Further relaxation of Israel's COVID policies is delayed

PM Bennett and Health Min. Horowitz, hold discussion with the HMO directors general.

Shaked and Horowitz quarrel over Ukrainian refugees

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked refuses to have state to fund medical insurance for the refugees absorbed by the state.

PM holds consultation following increase in COVID-19 infection

PM, Health Minister respond to increase in COVID rates in several locations around the world. Mask mandates to continue for now.

Cost of coronavirus tests for incoming travelers to drop

Significant savings on the horizon for those arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport, Health Min. Horowitz promises.

Health Minister blasts 'settler violence,' Bennett silent

Meretz chairman claims in Cabinet meeting 'settler violence is a 'national strategic threat,' prompting outrage from DM Gantz.

Health Min. to hold press conference banning conversion therapy

Minister Nitzan Horowitz and Health Min. Dir. to hold press briefing tomorrow banning treatment for changes in sexual orientation.

Jenin University students could get Israeli medical licenses

A new program intends to boost the PA curriculum to allow students from Jenin University to sit Israeli licensing exams.

Bennett, ministers agree to add 45 ICU beds

PM, Ministers Hororitz and Liberman agree on measure to relieve burden on hospitals as Omicron wave rages.

Health Minister Horowitz: Alroy-Preis is being slandered

Horowitz insists cancellation of quarantine for students is "correct decision"; criticizes Netanyahu govt for disastrous school closures.

Israel to distribute 25-30 million free antigen tests

Health Minister Horowitz urges: 'Use the tests, safeguard those at risk - it's the social responsibility of each and every one of us.'

Health Minister promoting:

Quarantine will be shortened to 5 days

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz instructs professionals to prepare plan to further shorten the COVID-19 isolation period.

Israel to expand marketing of antigen tests

In order to lower price of home antigen tests, Health Ministry to allow them to be sold by more retailers.

Health Minister:

'Israel facing 'extreme' fifth wave, we'll have to ration tests'

'This wave will be extreme - but short', says Health Minister, as number of cases rises significantly. Ministers protest shift in policies.

Health Minister: We're not locking down over Omicron

Health Ministry holds press conference on spread of Omicron variant. 4th vaccine dose approved for immunosuppressed people

Minister promoting: No quarantine for returnees from abroad

Minister Horowitz promoting decision that would shorten or eliminate quarantine for those who return from orange countries.

Health Minister: 'I don't think there will be a lockdown'

'For unvaccinated people, illness from Omicron variant may be severe - people need to go get vaccinated,' Health Min. Horowitz says.

Health Minister: If you don't want long COVID, get vaccinated'

Health Min. Nitzan Horowitz warns Omicron 'gaining amazing speed,' pace of vaccinations is 'insufficient.'

Health Minister: We will consider fourth dose for elderly

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz says Israel could consider a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the elderly population.

PM pushes lockdown for unvaccinated, Health Minister opposes

New restrictions to be imposed against Omicron variant. PM asks for compulsory vaccination option to be legally evaluated.

Health Minister: 4th vaccine dose for all Israelis a possibility

Minister Nitzan Horowitz says if data shows drop in efficacy of booster shots, an additional booster shot would be authorized.

Israel to fine those who do not undergo second PCR test

Fines will be imposed on persons arriving from overseas who do not undergo second PCR test on the third or seventh day since their arrival.

Bennett, Health Min. stop Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers

Shabak to end GPS tracking of suspected Omicron carriers at midnight on Thursday. Health Minister explains use was meant to be temporary.

Health Minister plans to make abortions even easier

Reforms would include automatic approval of all abortions performed up to 12th week of pregnancy.

Health Min.: 'No reason to panic, there's room for optimisim'

Health Min. visits Be'er Sheva hospital, says there are 'initial indications' that booster dose protects against the new Omicron variant.

Hanukkah events will take place as planned

PM Bennett and Health Minister Horowitz announce outline for Hanukkah performances.

New measures to ease travel to Israel

Health Minister approves new regulation allowing people traveling to Israel to take rapid antigen test instead of PCR test before flying.

Health min. accuses fledgling settlement residents of 'pogroms'

Nitzan Horowitz argues fledgling settlements should be evacuated. "They go out in the evenings and carry out pogroms."

Health Minister Horowitz: 'I've also received threats'

'People put heart & soul into healthcare - and are threatened,' Health Min. says. 'Some in the staff of experts don't want to be exposed.'

Cabinet to lift more restrictions on synagogue prayers

100 people to be allowed to pray indoors at synagogues without Green Passes.

PM and Health Minister abolish limits on gatherings

Naftali Bennett and Nitzan Horowitz end restriction on gatherings of more than 5,000 people.

Meretz, Labor leaders: Update us on controversial decisions

Ministers Merav Michaeli and Nitzan Horowitz reportedly outraged that they were not updated in advance on designation of PFLP affiliates.

Before meeting with Meretz:

PA chief made condolence calls to terrorists' families

"They are our neighbors - there's no escaping that," says Meretz MK, justifying meeting with Mahmoud Abbas.

Abu Kabir Forensics Institute to remain open on Shabbat

Health Minister didn't respond when asked to allow Abu Kabir to work nights, but when Arab MKs pressed for Shabbat opening, he agreed.

Yesha Council head slams ministers for meeting with PA chief

First Defense Minister Benny Gantz and now Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz along with other Meretz MKs... PM Bennett gives a green light.

Abbas seeks to meet Meretz ministers

PA chairman invites Meretz's 2 ministers in Israeli government to discuss regional issues.

Health Min. condemns Bennett for attack on health officials

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz defends his ministry after PM says health officials don't have 'monopoly' on decision-making

Ministers caught saying intent of Green Pass not medical

Ministers Horowitz, Shaked caught on mic saying that Green Pass restrictions unjustified medically, but rather serve to pressure unvaxxed.

Hospitals' strike ends, agreement reached with government

NIS 960 million to be transferred by end of 2021 within state budget framework.