Gilad Erdan

Meretz MK: Likud minister is persecuting BDS supporters

MK Michal Rozin claims Internal Security Minister is setting up databases of Israelis who support boycotts against Israel.

'Ghattas sentence is too light'

Nationalist MKs denounce plea bargain with MK Basel Ghattas.

Public Security Minister closes PA office in Jerusalem

Public Security Minister orders the closure of a PA-funded cartography office which monitored Palestinian land sales to Jews.

BDS activist denied entry to Israel

Israel denies entry to chairman of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, which works to promote boycotts of Israel.

Umm Al-Hiran: 'The driver didn't obey the police'

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan said that the Bedouin teacher killed in Umm Al-Hiran incident ignored police warnings.

PA event in Jerusalem terminated

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan halts event sponsored, funded by PA at St. George Hotel in Jerusalem.

'Past governments erred on Jerusalem'

Minister Gilad Erdan: The government must provide the same services in eastern Jerusalem as it does in western Jerusalem.

'Forceful, fictitious campaign against me and the Commissioner'

Public Security Minister Erdan responds to reports about investigation of Umm al-Hiran incident. 'If it wasn't terror - we'll apologize.'

Likud minister: Countries want to know how to deal with terror

Public Security Minister says world understands terror is the same everywhere, that accepting Iran as legitimate is 'immoral.'

Erdan: Tell the world that Israel is ours

Likud minister wishes Netanyahu good luck at Trump meeting, says he's working to deal with 'lone wolf' terror attacks.

'Trump was not chosen for Israel - he was chosen for the US'

Public Security Minister speaks about Sunday's Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu's upcoming meeting with Trump, building in Judea and Samaria.

Erdan: Trump's statement 'very important'

Public Security Minister welcomes Trump statement saying that Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are not an impediment to peace.

Israel arrests 3 'arson intifada' terrorists

Military court accuses three Arabs of setting fire to Jewish town of Neve Tzuf during November's arson intifada.

Erdan: Those barricaded in synagogue - hooligans

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan condemns those barricaded in Amona synagogue, 'I expect police to act decisively to remove them.'

Aryeh Eldad: 'Rotten Policeman' award to Erdan and Liberman

Former National Union member Aryeh Eldad lashes out at Liberman and Erdan for acting like 'clerks who fulfill instructions'.

Israel moves towards decriminalization of marijuana

Justice Ministry endorses proposal to substitute prosecution with fines and treatment for pot users.

'Picked up speed, veered to the right, crashed into policemen'

Interior Minister Gilad Erdan says there is incontrovertible proof that Umm Al-Hiran ramming was a terror attack.

Erdan to Atty. Gen: Investigate inciteful MKs

Internal Security Minister cites documentary of three inciters to violent struggle: 'Attack that led to Levy death did not occur in vacuum'.

Deputy Defense Minister: Interrogate Arab MKs for incitement

Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan demanded an interrogation of Arab MKs incitement which led to terror attack in Umm Al-Hiran.

'You left at dawn to do your duty'

Hundreds attended the funeral of Erez Levi, murdered Wednesdayin a terror attack. Police Commissioner and Interior Minister eulogized him.

'A very difficult incident for our security forces'

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan responds to this morning's terror attack in Negev Bedouin settlement.

Hevron Jewish homes to be repopulated soon

Homes in Hevron purchased by Jews from Arabs could be repopulated soon after an investigation found that the sale was legal.

American TV stars visit Israel

Hollywood TV stars tour Israel, visit Israeli hospitals; Internal Security Minister says tour 'builds bridges' for Israel.

Erdan on Kerry's speech: Pathetic

Internal Security Minister criticizes Secretary of State's planned speech on how to achieve Israel-PA peace.

Police to search office of MK Ghattas

Knesset Speaker orders search of office of MK who smuggled cell phones to terrorists in prison.

'Facebook Bill' to be brought to vote

The bill, proposed by Ministers Erdan and Shaked, will be accompanied by examples that demonstrate the urgent need for the bill.

Erdan: Cut off UN funding and annex the 'settlement blocs'

Internal Security Minister calls for Israel to respond to UN by immediately announcing the annexation of the so-called “settlement blocs”.

How was MK Basel Ghattas caught?

The state authorized Ghattas to meet with convicted terrorists hoping to catch him redhanded smuggling cell phones - which they did.

Anti-incitement 'Facebook' law advances

The Cabinet is set to vote on a bill which would empower the courts to order social media sites to remove content inciting to terrorism.

Cabinet passes across the board budget cuts

The cabinet approved a 1.25%, or 1.2 billion shekel, cut to the 2017-2018 state budget Sunday.

BDS failing to prevent American-Israeli academic cooperation

According to a study released by Israel on Campus Coalition, (ICC), academic cooperation between Israel and America has markedly increased.

Minister Erdan: They're burying their heads in the sand

Public Security Minister says Israeli media 'burying its head in sand' regarding recent arson intifada.

Security Minister: Half of fires were arson

Fire Department estimates 1,773 fires burned across Israel from November 18-26; as many as half were result of arson.

Israel a world leader and innovator in clean technologies

Minister Gilad Erdan: “Nearly 90% of Israel’s Waste Water is Now Recycled, 4 Times Higher Than Any Other Country in the World.”

'Thank you to all foreign firefighters who helped battle blazes'

Minister Erdan praised the domestic and foreign firefighters who battled the fires around the country last week for preventing loss of life.

'This monster tried to burn down the entire village'

Public Security Minister says terrorist tried to burn down Halamish; praises firefighters, police, and volunteers as heroes.

Minister Erdan: Half of wildfires caused by arson

Internal Security Minister says half of wildfires caused by arson. 85,000 residents of Haifa have evacuated.

MK Hazan: Life imprisonment for arson terrorists

MK Oren Hazan (Likud) proposes that arson terrorists should receive life imprisonment, as they endanger many lives.

Police presence in open areas increased to prevent arson

The police presence in open areas has been increased to deter arsonists from causing further wildfires.

Israel to seek foreign assistance to battle wildfires

Israel is turning to Mediterranean nations for help in fighting wildfires which have broken out around the country.

Erdan: The lessons from the Carmel fire were learned

Minister of Public Security assesses the situation in Zichron Yaakov following the fire there.

'We must change our approach to security'

Minister of Internal Security Gilad Erdan called for international cooperation to crack down on incitement propagated on social networks.

Terror incidents in Jerusalem down 40%

Minister Erdan: the police have stopped the terror wave, thanks to their hard work and the strengthening of security in the city.

Gan Yavne kabbalist predicted Trump victory

Gan Yavne Kabbalist Ronny Hacohen predicted Trump victory six months ago.

Gaza mobile game incites against IDF

Minister of Public Security calls on Apple and Google to remove mobile game which demonizes IDF.

Min. Erdan: Shutting new broadcasting corporation a mistake.

MK Gilad Erdan says proposal to shut down the new public broadcasting corporation and keep the old will bring back waste and lack of trust.

Haredi community outraged over new police rabbi

Days after Rabbi Rahamim Brachiyahu was appointed as Israel Police Chaplain, officials from the haredi community voice their criticism.

'Hundreds of thousands of Arabs here sanctify death and murder'

Internal Security Minister denies police were negligent during yesterday's shooting attack, claims that terrorism has declined.

Arab MK visits archterrorist in prison; Erdan livid

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan blasts Joint List leader Ayman Odeh, who visited archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in prison.

Security Minister: Israel concerned about level of violence

Despite terror attacks, Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan insists that the government is dealing well with the current terror wave.

Erdan blasts 'hypocrite' Barak

Public Security Minister says Ehud Barak's criticism of the defense aid agreement with the United States is politically motivated.

Israel Police: Alsheikh did not mean to offend Ethiopians

Israel Police clarifies remarks by Chief Roni Alsheikh about migrants and crimes which caused a firestorm.

'The Zionist Idea was mistaken at its root'

Israeli attorney Gilad Paz, an open supporter of BDS, has sought political asylum in Canada due to his anti-Israel views.

Israel to introduce new security measures after attacks

After massacres in Tel Aviv and France, Israel pushes new security measures for public areas.

A solution for the carnage on the roads?

Traffic expert praises Minister Gilad Erdan's plan to place cameras in every intersection with a traffic light to raise deterrence.

Extreme Islamist organization to be outlawed

Minister Gilad Erdan works to outlaw 'Hizb ut-Tahrir'; 'Their ideology is identical to that of ISIS.'

Israel forms task force to locate, deport BDS activists

'Boycotting Israel must have a price' says Internal Security Minister.

'Neo-Nazis are emailing me links to Haaretz op-eds'

Top American journalist Jeffrey Goldberg clashes with news outlet Haaretz on Twitter over what he calls their 'cartoonish anti-Israelism'.

'Fight is on against violence in sports'

Police arrest members of fanatic fan club "La Familia", after six-month operation gathering evidence of violent conduct.

BDS activists lie to enter Israel, authorities can't stop them

BDS activists lie to get visas and slander Israel abroad, yet Israeli authorities are powerless to stop them from entering.