Yariv Levin

Justice Minister announces reforms: It is time to act

Minister Yariv Levin details 4-step plan to reform Israel's judicial system, says current system 'is not democracy.'

Justice Minister Levin's reforms to shift balance of power

Yariv Levin to advance abolishment of 'reasonability standard,' restrictions of court striking down Basic Laws, change how judges are chosen

Likud's Yariv Levin elected Knesset Speaker

Right-wing coalition passes first hurdle, avoiding filibuster and electing Likud MK as Knesset Speaker.

Heated conversation:

Netanyahu refused to promise Yariv Levin justice reforms

The designated PM refused to support repairs to the justice system and reforms of the judicial election process.

It's final:

Yariv Levin to be appointed as Interim Speaker of the Knesset

Until the appointment of a replacement for Mickey Levy designated PM Netanyahu will appoint the senior Likud member as interim speaker.

Senior Likud members accuse:

'Yariv Levin setting the stage for the post-Netanyahu era'

Veteran party members scrap over remaining senior ministries.

Next Justice Minister?

Top Likud MK plans major reforms to Israeli judiciary

Likud's number 2 MK and close Netanyahu ally Yariv Levin eyes Justice Ministry, with plans for comprehensive reform to courts, Knesset.

Report:

Yariv Levin leaning towards giving up on Justice Ministry

Yariv Levin, who is very close to Netanyahu, considering giving up Justice Ministry due to fear he will not receive backing for his moves.

Shaked:

'Yariv Levin told me my running is not harmful to the bloc'

MK Yoav Kisch confirms Shaked's decision not to drop out of race was coordinated with Likud.

Likud MK:

'The gas agreement is a huge disgrace'

Yariv Levin blasts maritime border agreement with Lebanon: That's not how you conduct negotiations. It's a reward for terrorism.

‘Israel replaced economic strength with surrender to Lebanon’

Likud MK Yariv Levin slams Prime Minister Lapid at Sderot Conference over maritime border deal with Lebanon.

Haredi settlement movement: Gantz is plotting against us

After youth were violently evicted from outpost, MK's Rotman and Levin send stern letters to Defense Minister Benny Gantz

Likud submits Knesset slate:

'Idit Silman saved Israel from disaster'

MK Levin dismisses petition to exclude Silman from Likud slate: Those who follow an ideological path deserve to be in Israeli politics.

Likud MK: Yamina is part of the left-wing bloc

'Any attempt to count her as part of right-wing bloc is absurd,' Likud's MK Yariv Levin says.

MK Levin proposes new elections within a year

Likud chairman MK Yariv Levin proposes to coalition the opposition will not make Knesset votes difficult in return for agreed upon elections

Likud MK:

'Abir Kara was close to quitting the coalition'

MK Yariv Levin discusses ongoing contacts in an attempt to influence another MK from the coalition to resign.

Silman resignation aftermath:

Likud attempting to woo New Hope MKs to bring down coalition

MK Yariv Levin: New Hope MKs are not enemies, hope they will follow Idit Silman in leaving government.

Likud MK:

'Instead of fighting terror, Bennett is fighting the settlers'

MK Yariv Levin castigates Bennett over arrest of youths at Homesh yeshiva.

Will ministers approve electricity for 'young settlements?'

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss bill by MK Yariv Levin to connect 'young settlements' to electricity' today.

'No chance Shaked will topple the government she created'

Likud MK Yariv Levin admits the low likelihood that either Shaked or Benny Gantz will join Likud in alternative government.

Likud MK submits Electricity Law for Young Settlements

Likud faction chairman MK Yariv Levin calls on Yamina MKs to support his bill providing electricity to the 'young settlements.'

Likud MK on Meretz-Abbas meeting: A disgrace

MK Yariv Levin: Minister of Health finds it more important to meet with terrorist financier Mahmoud Abbas than to take care of Israelis.

Likud MK says PM has forgotten something about Abraham Accords

MK Yariv Levin of the Likud responded to the PMs message about the Abraham Accords, asking Israeli children to help him find out what.

Netanyahu-bloc to boycott arrangements committee meeting

"Setting a meeting on such a significant and deliberately controversial issue on a fast day crosses another red line."

Unity government secures majority, will be sworn in Sunday

Knesset Speaker sets date for inauguration of new government. MK Nir Orbach vows to back gov't, ensuring it a majority.

Government to be inaugurated on Wednesday?

Knesset Speaker reportedly considering meeting the request of Lapid to advance the date of the government inauguration.

Knesset to convene Monday to announce new government

Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin announces he will bring Lapid’s statement that he can form a government before the Knesset on Monday.

Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election

Vote for the presidency next week in doubt due to disagreement between Likud and Yesh Atid.

Knesset to ease coronavirus restrictions

Knesset members to resume meetings in the building in full next week, as was the case before the pandemic.

Likud to haredi lawmakers: We're recommending Bennett as PM

In closed talks with haredi parties, Knesset Speaker says Likud is planning on urging President Rivlin to give mandate to Yamina chairman.

Knesset Speaker to MK Abbas: We will do a lot together

MK Mansour Abbas elected chairman of the Special Committee on Arab Society and receives warm words from Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin.

Likud members blame one another

Likud's failure in vote on Arrangements Committee leads to exchange of accusations.

'Our resurrection is the embodiment of historic justice'

Knesset Speaker MK Yariv Levin opens Independence Day Torch Lighting ceremony.

Smotrich's proposal: Yariv Levin replaces Netanyahu as PM

Religious Zionism chairman says Netanyahu stepping down as PM to be president preferable to forming government with 'terror supporters.'

Knesset Speaker: Supreme Court ruling on Nationality Law invalid

"The Supreme Court derives its authority from the Knesset, not the reverse."

Uproar in Knesset after vote on Submarine Affair canceled

Opposition MKs storm out after Knesset Speaker cancels vote to establish a commission of inquiry into the Submarine Affair.

MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh appointed Knesset rep. to ICC

MK Cotler-Wunsh vows to address Court's double standards against Israel, raise Jewish state 'from the docket of the accused.'

Avigdor Liberman calls government COVID-19 decisions 'illegal'

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman calls for civil uprising against COVID-19 guidelines: 'Conduct oneself in accordance with common sense.'

Knesset Speaker: Justice system's hatred for Netanyahu is strong

MK Yariv Levin scolds State Attorney's Office for making it more difficult to prosecute protesters in contrast to past judicial rulings.

Yariv Levin explains freezing of sovereignty move

Important steps that Trump has taken for Israel obligated us to accept his position and suspend the application of sovereignty.

Sovereignty plan talks frozen

US isn't open to talks on sovereignty plan at this time, says top Israeli official, and Netanyahu won't apply sovereignty without US backing

Official: Yariv Levin will be appointed Knesset Speaker

Likud approves nomination of Tourism Minister as Knesset Speaker. Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes him success.

'Pour money into the tourism industry'

Tourism Min. Levin urges funding to help hotel industry, tourism, survive, says sector needs to reopen gradually, but soon.

Likud: We agreed to give Blue and White the Justice Ministry

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin says Blue and White withdrew from agreement despite Likud agreeing to give them Justice portfolio.

Likud demands president give mandate to Netanyahu

Ministers Katz and Levin write letter to President Rivlin protesting his decision to return mandate to Knesset and not give it to Netanyahu.

Hundreds of youths to Minister Levin: Do not forgo sovereignty

Members of Sovereignty Youth Movement appeal to head of Likud negotiating team: Include sovereignty in guidelines for next government.

'Supreme Court is leading us to anarchy'

Tourism Min. Levin slams Supreme Court's Esther Hayut: 'She should involve herself in things she has authority over, not take over Knesset.'

Tourism Minister Levin: Crisis shows how important tourism is

'Unfortunately, it has taken a crisis like this to convince people of the importance of tourism for the entire economy,' says Levin.

Minister Levin to Arutz Sheva:

'Gantz chooses Lapid over State of Israel'

Minister Levin strongly criticizes Blue and White conduct: 'Lapid's proposal to Netanyahu is poor excuse for refusing emergency government.'

Likud to Yisrael Beyteinu: Got the wrong address?

Minister Levin responds to B&W demands, saying if it's serious, Yisrael Beyteinu should undertake to recommend Netanyahu to President.

Netanyahu:

5,200 housing units for Jerusalem suburbs

PM together with Jerusalem Mayor and Minister Yariv Levin announce construction of 3,000 housing Units in Givat Hamatos, 2,200 in Har Homa.

'The Supreme Court spits in the faces of the bereaved families'

Tourism Minister criticizes Supreme Court's decision to allow MK Heba Yazbak to run for the Knesset despite her glorification of terrorists.

Likud Minister:

'Annexation won't be happening next week'

Minister Yariv Levin says Israeli government won't be able to apply sovereignty next Sunday. 'But we want to do it as quickly as possible.'

Minister Yariv Levin; 'Big win for Netanyahu and his policies'

Tourism Minister: 'No question about it that what we'll hear tomorrow will be different than the very, very bad programs we had in past.'

European Union takes on planned Jerusalem cable car

Tourism Min. Levin sends angry letter to EU rep., criticizing 'gross and unacceptable' interference in Israel's internal affairs.

Tourism up 16% in November

Revenue from incoming tourism since the beginning of the year is over $6 billion.

Likud negotiator: Gantz is afraid of Yair Lapid

Minister Yariv Levin says he hopes Blue and White party will show openness to real negotiations today.

'We will win'

The State of Israel owes Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu a huge debt of gratitude. The injustice done to him is crying out to the heavens.

'Blue and White not ruling out Arab-backed minority government'

'I asked Blue and White if they're in talks for minority government - they said everything is on the table,' says Likud's top negotiator.

Likud: We want answers from Blue & White

'Are the talks real - or are they a cover while the negotiations are actually held elsewhere with the Joint List?' asks top Likud negotiator