Yuli Edelstein

Health Minister encouraged by cooperation in fighting COVID-19

President Rivlin meets with the top Health Ministry officials to discuss coronavirus outbreak and efforts to halt infections.

Health Minister: We are dealing with a very dangerous virus

Yuli Edelstein warns Knesset decision to open gyms and pools could lead to stricter closure if situation worsens.

Clashes between protesters and police in Jerusalem

Hundreds of haredim protest closures imposed by city.

Health Min files complaint:

Soroka Hospital doctor called on public to evade quarantine

'Whoever comes [to the protest] and is not interested in 2 weeks isolation, leave your phone at home.' Edelstein: 'Encourages breaking law.'

'We haven't lost our sense of direction on coronavirus'

Health Min. Edelstein pushes back after Public Health Services chief's resignation, says 'the goal is not to go backwards.'

Health Minister: We hope we will not need a lockdown

Minister Yuli Edelstein announces appointment of director of fight against the coronavirus.

Energy Minister demands closure of synagogues

Heated argument in government about closing synagogues to stop spread of COVID-19. 'We need a 2-week lockdown to reduce infections.'

'We don't want to have half the country in isolation'

Health Minister on new restrictions: We opened up the economy, that has consequences and we are dealing with them.

Health Minister:

"We're at the beginning of the Second Wave"

Health Ministry pushing plans for restrictions on synagogues and public gatherings. 'People didn't follow regulations closely enough.'

Hasidic leader: 'Torah obligation to wear a mask'

Health Min. Yuli Edelstein visits hasidic rebbe, asking for help in stemming the spread of COVID-19 within the haredi community.

Yuli Edelstein: 'We won't reach total closure at this point'

'It may be that during the day we'll announce certain red zones,' said Health Minister Edelstein. 'Goal is to cut off infection chain.'

Edelstein: Lack of discipline will result in another lockdown

The Minister of Health warned of the alarming rise in the CV-19 morbidity rate.

MK Gafni to Minister Edelstein: 'Destigmatize the haredi public'

Health Minister Edelstein tours Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Finance Committee Chair: 'Injustice was done to haredi public.'

'Serious, unforgivable violation of public trust'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein instructs deputy minister to investigate following reports official allowed billionaire to skip quarantine.

Health Ministry to expand testing amid coronavirus resurgence

Following spate of coronavirus cases in Jerusalem schools, Health Minister vows to broaden testing to include those with no symptoms.

Hezi Levy nominated for Health Ministry director

Health Minister taps Barzilai University Medical Center director Prof. Hezi Levy to replace Moshe Bar Siman Tov as Health Ministry director.

Health Minister approves gatherings of up to 50 people

Opening of economy continues, but Health Minister warns citizens must cooperate with guidelines or face renewed closure.

Due to heat wave:

Edelstein approves removal of masks in schools

Health Minister approves removal of masks in classrooms and public spaces until the weekend.

Minister Yuli Edelstein:

We'll invest everything in preparing for 'second wave'

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'Even if there's no 2nd wave - the investment won't go down the drain but will improve the health system.'

Yamina: Netanyahu has slammed the door in our face

Party official says PM appointed Yuli Edelstein as Health Minister in order to humiliate Yamina, break up religious Zionist alliance.

Yuli Edelstein named Health Minister

PM Netanyahu appoints former Knesset Speaker and Likud MK Yuli Edelstein as next Health Minister.

Edelstein 'does not regret' resigning as Knesset Speaker

Former Knesset Speaker says if his resignation leads to formation of government it will have been worth the sacrifice.

INTO THE FRAY: Edelstein draws a line in the sand

Compromise to allow continued government negotiations fails

Likud and Blue and White discuss possibility Benny Gantz himself be appointed Knesset Speaker to continue talks between the two parties.

Edelstein: Supreme Court 'attempted takeover of legislature'

Knesset Speaker explains why he chose resignation over Supreme Court ruling: 'I cannot be forced to do things I think endanger democracy.'

Supreme Court determines:

Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset Speaker

Amir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker.

Rivlin: 'Inconceivable' that anyone would disobey court ruling

President critical of outgoing Knesset Speaker for refusing to carry out Supreme Court order to convene plenum to elect new speaker.

Knesset legal advisor: Wait for Supreme Court

Knesset Arrangements Committee convenes for special meeting following resignation of Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.

Edelstein: My conscience will not let me fulfill court order

Outgoing Knesset Speaker refuses to carry out Supreme Court order to convene vote on his successor after announcing his resignation.

Supreme Court: Knesset Speaker must be elected by Wednesday

Shortly after submitting response to Supreme Court, judges order Yuli Edelstein to convene plenum by Wednesday to elect new Knesset Speaker.

Minister calls on Knesset Speaker to ignore Supreme Court

'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said.

Supreme Court sets veiled ultimatum for Knesset Speaker

Supreme Court orders Yuli Edelstein to hold vote on new Knesset Speaker - or else.

Right bloc: Edelstein's removal puts end to unity government

Members of the nationalist camp sign a document: No unity if Blue White oust Yuli Edelstein.

Galant to left: Israeli democracy is just fine

MK Yoav Galant responds to attacks against Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Likud party by Blue and White.

Gantz does not rule out unity gov't: 'All options on the table'

Gantz attacked Knesset Speaker Edelstein: "Hard to believe we may have to appeal to High Court to renew Knesset activity."

Edelstein: 'we're in a time of crisis, enough petty politics'

Speaker of Knesset warned of the dangers inherent in the Likud and Blue and White struggle over the establishment of Knesset committees.

Police break up Jerusalem protest against Knesset Speaker

Police say demonstration by 200 people a violation of order not to hold gatherings of over 10 people.

Gantz: 'We will not remain silent'

Gantz attacked the actions of Israeli police who held up protestors from reaching the Knesset.

Blue and White to Edelstein: We will appeal to court against you

Lawyers for Blue and White party warn they are prepared to petition High Court to force Yuli Edelstein to convene elections for new speaker.

23rd Knesset:

Rivlin: 'I have just one request: Give this people a government'

Knesset Members sworn in three at a time. Earlier, President entrusts assembling government with MK Benny Gantz.

Amir Peretz, Left bloc demand election of new Knesset Speaker

Left bloc leaders are pressuring Knesset Speaker Edelstein to resign his position ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in ceremony.

Knesset to be sworn in Monday

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says swearing-in ceremony to take place as scheduled.

Edelstein: "23rd Knesset will be the Knesset of sovereignty"

Addressing Trump's Deal of the Century Edlelstein said the 23rd Knesset would be the "Knesset of sovereignty."

Knesset Speaker: Sovereignty will be fast-tracked

Yuli Edelstein says he would push bill for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria immediately through the Knesset if PM seeks such a bill.

Pelosi: I used to protest for Edelstein's release from prison

House Speaker addresses Holocaust survivors: You are the real VIPs of the World Holocaust Forum.

Edelstein to Pelosi: Israel would not be Israel without the US

Knesset Speaker meets US House Speaker, says Israel exists in its current form thanks to close relations with the American people.

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein unperturbed by attacks

Knesset Speaker responds to Netanyahu supporters' attack against him, 'My statesmanlike conduct is important and critical to Likud.'

Likud Officials:

'The Knesset Speaker is finished in the Likud'

Likud officials excoriate Knesset Speaker for pushing ahead with hearings on Netanyahu's immunity request in the middle of election season.

Yair Netanyahu blasts Knesset Speaker

PM's son writes tweet against Edelstein's father-in-law, deletes it a short time later.

Knesset Legal Advisor: PM's immunity request cannot be delayed

The Speaker of the Knesset cannot block formation of committee needed to rule on Netanyahu's immunity request, Knesset's legal advisor rules

Blue and White working to oust the Speaker of the Knesset

Blue and White intends to try to oust Edelstein if he attempts to prevent discussions on Netanyahu's request for immunity.

Blue & White ultimatum to Knesset Speaker on immunity vote?

Knesset committee chief hints at ultimatum for Knesset Speaker 'by the end of the week' if Netanyahu immunity request not put to vote.

Blue & White threatens to remove Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein

Knesset's largest party looks to vote out Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein if he blocks vote on Netanyahu's immunity request.

Edelstein, Blue and White's Nissenkorn to meet on Sunday

The two will discuss Blue and White's demand to form a Knesset House Committee to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's request for immunity.

Likud MK: Keep Tibi out of Finance Committee

MK Kathrin Shitrit calls on Knesset Speaker to remove MK Tibi from Finance Committee after he called her a "piece of garbage".

'You took the Qassam and turned it into a source of light'

Knesset Speaker, Chief Rabbi take part in Hanukkah event at Sderot Hesder Yeshiva.

Knesset Speaker to back Netanyahu in Likud race - indirectly

Likud party activists linked to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein campaigning on behalf of PM Netanyahu in Likud leadership race.

Edelstein, Erdan not expected to back either Netanyahu or Sa'ar

Minister Erdan, Knesset Speaker expected not to choose a side in the primaries for the Likud leadership.

Knesset Speaker: The worst I've seen in 23 years

As the Knesset met to set the date for the 23rd Knesset, Edelstein rebuked the Arab Joint List. They attacked him & Meretz joined in.

Knesset Speaker: 'Only unity government will prevent elections'

Yuli Edelstein urges unity gov't led by PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, as 'only option' to prevent new elections.