Tzipi Hotovely

Recount Spells Hope for Hotovely

Only a few hundred primary election votes separate the MK – currently placed in 26th spot – from 20th spot in Likud's list.

Hotovely on Primaries Loss: This Isn't the End

MK Tzipi Hotovely, who failed to secure a realistic spot on the Likud’s election list, says she plans to continue her public mission.

Victorious Regev Expects to Become a Minister

MK Miri Regev says she is interested in social issues – 'labor, construction and housing, breaking monopolies.'

Likud primaries

Tzipi Hotovely Likely to Lose her Knesset Seat

99% of votes in: Hotovely in 26th spot, likely out as polls give Likud no more than 24 MKs. Feiglin is in unrealistic 36th spot.

Liberman 'Expels Jews to Cover Corruption Scandals Like Sharon'

Backlash at Liberman for call to expel Jews to placate EU amid corruption scandal; Yisrael Beytenu claims it is 'targeted.'

Hanegbi Appointed Deputy Health Minister

Cabinet votes to appoint Tzahi Hanegbi as Deputy Health Minister and Tzipi Hotovely as Deputy Science Minister.

Hotovely: Vote Likud to Strengthen Right-Wing Bloc

Tzipi Hotovely urges voters to give more seats to Israel's biggest nationalist party to prevent a weak government.

Netanyahu Demands EU Place Hamas Back on Terrorism List

Netanyahu joins outpouring of ministers and MKs criticizing removal of Hamas from terror list; EU message is 'kill Israelis, get a state.'

Hotovely Says Polls Favoring Left Strengthen Right

According to Likud deputy minister, polls giving Labor edge on Likud will 'awaken' the right wing by March elections.

Hotovely: Voting for Kahlon or Liberman is Dangerous

Likud MK Warns: Yisrael Beytenu and Kahlon may 'steal votes from the right to the left, and Likud will wind up in the opposition.'

'Left Bloc? Three Failed Politicians Want to Unite!'

Deputy Minister Hotoveli mocks reports of center and left parties uniting for March elections. 'No direction, no leadership in Left.'

Hotovely Challenges Kahlon to Back Right-Wing Bloc

Deputy Minister Hotovely calls on Kahlon to make clear his political stance and who he will support in campaign for prime minister.

'Liberman Needs to Decide - Is He Right- or Left-Wing?'

Likud Dept. Minister Tzipi Hotovely says Israeli voters need to focus on the policies, not personalities, of parties; takes a dig at Lapid.

Tzipi Hotovely Urges Kahlon to Join 'United Right-Wing Bloc'

Deputy Minister calls on former Likud minister to bring his party into an alliance, along with the Jewish Home party.

Driving at Night? Have a Coffee for a Shekel

Deputy Transportation Minister Tzipi Hotovely unveils new initiative aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents at night.

Anger as Shin Bet Head Claims Abbas 'Isn't Inciting Terror'

MK Hotovely strikes back after security agency head claims Abbas 'isn't interested in terror,' Temple Mount visits caused attacks instead.

MK Hotovely: Right-Wing MKs 'Disappeared at the Moment of Truth'

Deputy Minister Tzipi Hotovely criticizes right-wing MKs 'who opposed closure of Arutz Sheva' for supporting Israel Hayom bill.

Likud MK: Glick Shooter Wants Jews Out of Temple Mount

Deputy Min. Hotovely ascends Mount, demands change in status quo there, despite Netanyahu's pleas to 'calm down' over Temple.

Hotovely: Netanyahu Declared the Two-State Solution Dead

Deputy Transportation Minister welcomes PM's speech, says it is time to talk about new solutions in the region.

Nationalist MKs Praise Netanyahu's UN Speech

While leftist MKs rejected the Prime Minister's speech, nationalist MKs praised Netanyahu for exposing the PA's lies.

Ya'alon Slammed For Bennett Squabble Amid Gaza Mortar Fire

MK Struk defends her party chairman, as Hotovely says failure to respond clearly to ceasefire breach will return 'routine of sirens.'

Counter-Letter Published Against Leftist IDF Refusers

'This political refusal has no place in the army,' past and present soldiers say, rejecting 'cynical use of the political system.'

NY Congressional Hopeful Continues High Profile Visit to Israel

GOP candidate meets with yet more top officials, as solidarity trip comes to an end.

Hotovely: Netanyahu Not Compromising Despite US Antics

Deputy Minister supports PM after reports of Obama blocking weapons transfer, notes lack of 'professionalism.'

Hotovely: Say 'No' to U.S.-Offered Ceasefire

Deputy Transportation Minister says Obama's ceasefire makes it seem as though "the United States is working in the service of Hamas."

MK Says: Stop Spreading War Rumors

'We are all surrounded by terrible rumors,' says Dep. Min. Hotovely. 'This is part of Hamas's psychological warfare.'

Hotovely: 'PM Should Give Liberman a Piece of His Mind'

MK Tzippy Hotovely labels foreign minister 'the most cynical politician in Israel's political system'.

Hotovely Calls for Death Penalty for Terrorists

Deputy Transportation Minister says it's time to “change the rules” following the murder of the three Israeli youths.

Chief Rabbi Rejects Reports Israel Giving Away King David's Tomb

Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says transfer request for King David's Tomb to Vatican 'never happened,' would not be considered at all.

'Handing Over David's Tomb Rewrites History in Israel'

Deputy Minister writes stern letter to PM, warning him that handing David's Tomb to the Vatican is a Palestinian Arab victory.

An MK and a Mother

In special Arutz Sheva interview, MK Tzipi Hotovely discusses motherhood, public service, and finding a balance.

Mazal Tov: Deputy Minister Hotovely Gives Birth

Mother and daughter are both fine. Hotovely, 34, married Or Alon last year.

Ministers Tell Kerry 'Condemn Terror, Not Jewish State'

Ministers slam Kerry statement on recognition 'mistake' during rocket barrage, say Washington is living in an 'illusion.'

Hotovely Protests Obama’s ‘Scandalous’ Pressure on Israel

Deputy Minister: American officials are weak in the face of Russia, so they pressure Israel.

Hotovely: What the Left Really Fears on Temple Mount

Deputy Minister says Muslim riots are not the real concern.

Likud MK: Keep on Building at E1

MK Tzipi Hotovely calls on the state of Israel to strengthen its presence in the E1 corridor ahead of mass march.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Likud MK Backs Bennett Over 'Jews in Palestine' Storm

MK Hotovely promises Likud rebellion over Netanyahu's 'political acrobatics' in interview with Arutz Sheva.

'Likud MKs Critical of Netanyahu Can Leave Govt.'

Source in Netanyahu's office says Likud MKs opposing proposal to put PA over Jews can quit, adds Bennett can leave too.

Report: Likud Nationalists Planning ‘Rebellion’

MKs Hotovely, Elkin, among those reportedly planning to defy Netanyahu in case of land concessions.

MK Hotovely: Ya'alon Shouldn't Have Apologized to Kerry

MK Tzipi Hotovely rips into Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon's apology, says Israel should not bow to US pressure.

Hotovely Challenges Ahmed Tibi: Admit It, You Want to be Israeli

Likud MK, radical Arab MK face off over Israeli Arabs’ objection to becoming citizens of ‘Palestine.’

Watch: MKs Visit Jordan Valley, Express Support

MKs tour Jordan Valley, pour foundation cement for new homes. Video shows MKs present at the event.

US Jewish Leaders Have 'Consensus': Pollard Must Be Freed

MK Tzipi Hotovely, returning from US, says Jewish leaders cited 'moral obligation to demand' Pollard's release; Peres, MKs petition Obama.

Ariel Students, Residents Launch Campaign Against Likud

Residents of Judea/Samaria city launch web campaign against party, after Transportation Ministry refuses to fix bus crisis.

Hotovely: Olmert's Remarks 'Hutzpa of a Failed Prime Minister'

Deputy Transportation Minister attacks former PM for criticizing Netanyahu, states 'he has no idea what being Prime Minister means.'

Are Ministers Afraid to Oppose Nitzan Appointment?

Quoting a disturbing radio report, MK says ministers fear facing trumped-up charges if they oppose Attorney General appointment.

Hotovely Calls For No Talks Till Terror Ends

Likud MK Hotovely calls for end to talks with PA until it puts end to terror attacks, says PA using talks to legitimize terror.

Will Peres Return to the Knesset in 2014?

Reports surface that Israel's president has no plans to retire and will form a new party when his presidency ends in 2014.

Nationalist MKs Denounce Terror Attack, Demand End to Talks

The government must stop releasing terrorists, says MKs from the Likud and Bayit Yehudi following Psagot terror attack.

Terror Victim Families Demand End to Terrorist Releases

Israelis who have lost loved ones to terror protested Monday, demanding that no more terrorists be freed.

Hotovely: Time to Change the Basic Law

MKs from Likud, Bayit Yehudi offer suggestions on ending Supreme Court interference.

Hotovely: Likud Policy on PA 'Schizophrenic'

Likud Deputy Minister says diplomatic process is moving toward a dangerous interim accord.

Palestinian State in Jordan 'Inevitable'

Jordanian-Palestinian dissident claims Israeli, Palestinian demands not necessarily mutually exclusive.

Likud MKs: Jewish Construction Must Go On Despite Peace Talks

"Building in Judea and Samaria is not an issue," declares Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis at dedication of new Shomron neighborhood.

"This Has Been Our Land for Almost 4,000 Years"

Politicians call for change in public discourse. Elkin: "We need to talk about why we are here. Not about why we should leave"

Hotovely: The Talks Will Lead Nowhere

It's only a matter of time before the current round of peace talks breaks down, predicts Deputy Transportation Minister.

MK: 'Every Parent Should Remember One Rule'

MK Tzvipi Hotovely says a radio campaign is going to seek to raise awareness among parents regarding child deaths in cars

Dep. Min. Hotovely: Min. Katz Won't Meet Me

Deputy Transport Minister says she tried to meet with the minister but he refused.

Min. Katz Tells his Deputy, Hotovely: Slow Down

Minister of Transport shoots down his deputy's independent initiatives on speed cameras and speed limits.

Hotovely: Save Babies This Summer with Car Sensors

MK Hotovely wants to avoid deaths of babies left in hot cars.