Gilad Erdan

Are police arresting people for nothing?

Government approves initiative of Ministers Shaked and Erdan to establish committee to check issue of arrests for purposes of investigation.

Edri withdraws candidacy for police commissioner

Primary candidate for police commissioner withdraws candidacy to end 'campaign of slander' against him.

Senior source says Goldenberg C'tee had it in for police nominee

'He thought Edri wasn't the sharpest pencil in the pencil box...that he was a stupid policeman who can't read and write.'

Feminist NGOs want High Court to scuttle access to firearms

Collection of women's rights organizations charge that Erdan's decision to expand gun licenses leading to more women being killed.

Erdan vows to oppose bill allowing police strip searches

Public Security Minister Erdan says he will opppose bill allowing police to bodily search detainees.

Erdan blasts Irish Senate's advancement of 'settlement' boycott

Strategic Affairs Minister says Irish Senate's decision is "disgraceful" and "tainted by anti-Semitism".

Jordan Valley takes BDS battle to Frankfurt

Economic data reveals BDS harms Palestinian Arabs, detrimental to PA economy.

Erdan taking anti-BDS battle to Europe

Strategic affairs minister going to Europe in a bid to battle the continent's burgeoning BDS movement.

'Israel closer than ever' to Gaza operation

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan says Israel now 'closer than ever' to Gaza military incursion.

'Airbnb disgracefully submitted to BDS'

Israelis protest Airbnb decision to drop Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria.

Report finds Arab anti-Israel incitement on the rise

Strategic Affairs Ministry finds PA, Hamas fanning flames of anti-Israel hatred.

How many missiles does Hezbollah have aimed at Israel?

Security Minister reveals Lebanese terror group's arsenal has grown to 150,000 missiles and rockets, says Iraq could join assault on Israel.

'A disgrace, Supreme Court decision was a huge victory for BDS'

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri joins other ministers and MKs in outrage after High Court rules BDS advocate be allowed to stay in Israel.

Security Minister supports Jewish Temple Mount prayer rights

Gilad Erdan participates in Temple Mount lobby meeting, expresses support for goals, but notes status quo on Mount lies with Prime Minister.

Minister: Student denied entry can denounce BDS to be let in

US student barred entry to Israel could be allowed in if she renounces boycott movement and regrets involvement, minister says.

Erdan responds to bereaved families

Public Security Minister says he supports legislation preventing release of terrorists as part of efforts to reduce overcrowding in prisons.

'Freeing of terrorists a world war against bereaved families'

100 bereaved families write to Interior Security Minister Gilad Erdan asking him to stop release of terrorists with blood on their hands.

Left lying about student facing deportation, says minister

Internal Security Minister Erdan says Lara Elqasem is a prominent BDS activist.

Erdan orders cancellation of PA event in Jerusalem

Internal Security Minister: 'PA attempting to erode Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem.'

Erdan: Suspend Rajoub from International Olympic Committee

Strategic Affairs Minister calls on IOC to suspend PA official Jibril Rajoub who has already been suspended by FIFA.

MK Hazan: Police chief is 'bad commissioner with big ego'

Likud MK Oren Hazan welcomes internal security minister's decision not to extend police commissioner's tenure.

Public Security Minister:

'Serious differences of opinion with police chief'

After decision finalized to replace police chief, Public Security Minister says he has no regrets with previous chief.

Police chief's tenure will not be extended

Public security minister notifies police chief Roni Alsheikh that his tenure will not be extended an additional term.

'Trump is demolishing the Palestinian lie'

Israel's Public Security Minister hails US decision to close PLO office in Washington.

Who will be Israel's next police commissioner?

Public Security Minister Erdan narrows search for police chief to four candidates.

Report: Shakeup planned in Israel Police, prison system

Public Security Minister reported planning to replace police commissioner, prison system chief.

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Israel's Public Security Minister pushes back on Eurovision's 'disgraceful' demands on Israel as conditions for hosting music contest.

Likud minister: Some of the haredim support the Likud

Public Security Minister Erdan says haredim support the Likud, no Cabinet member wants to reconquer Gaza.

Internal Security Minister plans more gun licenses

Erdan issues new criteria to enable hundreds of thousands of combat veterans to be entitled to possess weapons.

Erdan: Gaza disengagement 'historic mistake'

Amid reports of direct talks with Hamas, Gilad Erdan says decision to leave Gaza hurt Israel for years to come.

Terrorists in prison to get new kitchen

Ofer Prison, where many terrorists are held, to receive renovated kitchen despite Minister Erdan's directive not to improve conditions.

'Selective enforcement against Jews'

MK Moti Yogev slams police action against synagogue loudspeaker during the day while muezzin is allowed to blare at night.

Culture minister: Left busies itself with petty politics

Culture Minister Regev slams left for protesting Nationality Law instead of focusing on bigger issues.

Do terrorists in Israeli prisons get too much drinking water?

"The fact that security prisoners consume about 50 percent more water is intolerable"," said Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan.

'Jews have right to pray at gates of Temple Mount'

Jewish students praying at gates of Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av forcefully removed by police despite not breaking any rules.

Public Security Minister:

'We are being dragged into a broad campaign with Hamas'

Minister Erdan following escalation near Gaza: We are quickly approaching the need for a broad operation - like 'Protective Edge,' or more.

Benefits for terrorists in prison - against minister's wishes

Prison service grants benefits to terrorists for Muslim holidays - going against intended policy of Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan.

Model Shashi Naidoo kept out of Israel

South African model caves to BDS pressure, cancels Israel contracts.

BDS activist banned from entering Israel

Leading activist of Ramallah-based BDS National Committee banned from entering Israel by Interior Minister Aryeh Deri.

BDS activist from Holland refused entry into Israel

Ministers order BDS activist Lydia de Leeuw to be denied entry into Israel.

EU blasts Israel's Public Security Minister

EU foreign minister asks strategic affairs minister to present evidence of his 'vague' claim that EU funds terror, BDS through NGOs.

'Plan to ease gun license regulations fraught with danger'

Attorney warns relaxing of gun regulations to combat terror will lead to more criminal violence, accidental shootings.

Israel significantly relaxes gun license regulations

The move is expected to cause hundreds of thousands of Israelis to apply for a license immediately.

BDS activist denied entry to Israel

Ariel Elyse Gold, a known anti-Israel activist, prevented from entering Israel.

Minister of Internal Security proud of Temple Mount 'revolution'

Min. Gilad Erdan notes rise in number of visitors – including Jews – to the Temple Mount.

Public Security Minister:

'Big chance of large-scale Gaza operation'

Minister Erdan rejects observation deterrence is lost, says Israel may have to launch larger operation. 'There may be no choice.'

History in Hevron

First Israeli police station in Hevron ever inaugurated. 'Where there is a strong police presence, there is tranquility and law.'

'Hate network' against Israel exposed

Minister Gilad Erdan: 'Terror organizations and BDS have never been closer. We'll attack perps of hate campaign from Gaza and Ramallah.'

Internal Security Minister to Legal Advisor: Investigate Rajoub

Erdan details Rajoub's activity to prevent soccer match between Israel and Argentina, adding quotes including incitement to attacks.

Erdan: Investigate Joint List chairman

Public Security Minister asks A-G to investigate MK Odeh after he took part in Jerusalem conference organized by terror groups.

Israeli minister: De-legitimizing Israel legitimizes violence

Public Security Minister Erdan appoints special committee to examine removing privileges of incarcerated terrorists.

Erdan challenges Twitter: 'Shut down accounts of terror groups'

Public Security Minister calls on Twitter to close accounts of terror groups, threatening 'legal and criminal' action for failure to do so.

First official meeting at the Jerusalem embassy

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen meets Interna; Security Gilad Erdan at the new US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Gilad Erdan:

'Jerusalem's safe thanks to fighters like Hadas'

Public Security Minister opens memorial exhibition for Border Policewoman Hadas Malka: 'Thank G-d, dramatic decrease in attacks.'

PA calls to try Public Security Minister in The Hague

PA condemns Minister Erdan's statements on need to act against those using kite terror, calling to prosecute Israeli 'criminals' at ICC.

Israel-Argentina:

Left celebrates cancellation of soccer match

Opposition takes advantage of match cancellation against Argentina. Football Assoc.: 'We'll act harshly against Palestinian incitement.'

BDS provocation ahead of Netanyahu visit

Day before PM arrives in Britain, anti-Israel demonstration outside British PM home. Minister Erdan: 'Pathetic event'

Erdan urges Ireland to cancel terrorist's visit

Strategic Affairs Minister writes to Irish Minister of Education, demands scheduled visit by terrorist Leila Khaled be cancelled.

'Hamas terrorists won't be watching the World Cup'

Internal Security Minister instructs prison service to block soccer World Cup from TV watched by Hamas prisoners.

Uproar in the Knesset: 'Liar, beast'

Meretz MK screams at Internal Security Minister during Knesset deliberations. 'Your job is to fight crime, not the Arab public.'