Gilad Erdan

Erdan hits EU:

'A campaign of persecution brimming with hypocrisy'

Public Security Minister slams EU call to investigate arrest of Arab activist at Gaza solidarity rally in Haifa. 'EU shouldn't interfere.'

Likud minister: IDF to treat Gaza arsonists as terrorists

Public Security Minister Erdan says IDF has orders to treat kite-flying firebombers as regular terrorists.

BDS operative to be expelled from Israel

Decision not to allow Human Rights Watch operative continued stay in Israel taken by Minister Deri at recommendation of Minister Erdan.

Erdan: Supreme Court protects minorities and harms majority

Minister supports Overrule Clause but prefers discussion with Supreme Court justices. 'Impossible that Knesset can't change Court decision.'

Law enforcement and viral videos - a dangerous combination

Regavim calls for systematic, decisive law enforcement in the Negev – with no regard for popularity ratings of viral video clips.

The government's solution to Negev lawlessness

Gilad Erdan introduces bill to raise punishment for firing illegal weapons to 5 years in prison after video shows Bedouin firing out of car.

'These are serious crimes - we expect the police to respond'

Puclic Security Minister demands action after video shows Bedouin firing automatic weapons out of moving vehicles.

Erdan urges Natalie Portman to tour Gaza border

Public Security Minister tells Israeli-born actress she is falling for Hamas propaganda after she refuses to attend Genesis Prize ceremony.

Are Israeli officials finally waking up?

In Honor of Independence Day:

Police to cancel 300,000 criminal records

'Israel Police helping citizens prevent mistakes, and assisting those who committed an offense to return to the fold.'

French mayor refused entry into Israel.

Communist mayor who recognized 'Palestine,' sought to meet arch-terrorist in prison, not allowed into Israel.

Liberman signals he'll back law to override Supreme Court

Liberman comes out in support of bill that would rein in High Court. 'Return the mandate to elected officials.'

Mayor of Dublin enters Ramallah despite prohibition

Ministers Erdan and Deri prevent Dublin Mayor from entering Israel because of his support for BDS. In practice, he arrived in Ramallah.

Prevention of youth violence - also in Judea and Samaria

NIS 1.5 million pledged to program to help at-risk youth in Judea and Samaria.

Fatah 'martyrs' conference broken up in Jerusalem

Police prevent attempt by Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah party to hold event honoring terrorists in eastern Jerusalem.

South Tel Aviv residents rage after infiltrators released

South Tel Aviv residents accuse government of 'abandoning them' after 58 illegal immigrants are released from prison.

Erdan on B'Tselem: 'Terror-supporting liars'

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan responds on his Facebook page to B'Tselem campaign calling on soldiers near Gaza to refuse orders.

Erdan: Erdogan an anti-Semite

Internal Security Minister says Israel not not have signed reconciliation deal with Turkey in light of Turkish president's anti-Semitism.

'The Israel Massacre Forces?' Does Haaretz have no shame?'

Internal Security Minister pens open letter to Haaretz editor Amos Schocken following piece calling IDF 'Israel Massacre Forces.'

Public Security Minister: Netanyahu needn't resign if indicted

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, who oversees the police, says Prime Minister can stay in office even if he receives indictment.

Ethics Committee blocks Arab MKs' BDS-funded flight

Ethics Committee rules MKs may not travel as part of trips funded by pro-BDS organizations.

Approved: Police may delay transfer of terrorist bodies

Knesset approves in second, third readings amendment allowing measures to prevent terrorist funerals from becoming pro-terror rallies.

Erdan:

'No political motives behind investigations'

Internal Security Minister: 'The public is sometimes smarter than all the commentators who sit in studios.'

'Terrorist funerals must not become pro-terror rallies'

Knesset committee approves bill to prevent mass funerals for terrorists. 'Unbelievable displays of incitement.'

Erdan: Palestinian minister in Jerusalem? Not on my watch

Public Security Minister bars PA minister from taken part in event at Christian school in Jerusalem.

'Iran poised to replace ISIS across Middle East'

'Time to show Abbas time isn't on PA's side', says Public Security Minister, says US must prevent Iran from taking over after ISIS defeat.

Bill reducing penalty for pot use approved

Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves bill decriminalizing marijuana use. 'This is a step forward for full legalization.'

Erdan, Kahlon to use 'Boycott Law' against Israeli BDS groups

Finance and Internal Security Ministers draft regulations enabling cancellation of various benefits to boycott organizations.

Likud Minister: We are going on the offensive

Public Security Minister encourages funding unifying projects instead of BDS, demands cessation of payments to Palestinian Authority.

Israel extends ban on PA operations in Jerusalem

Security Minister extends order preventing PA activity in eastern Jerusalem, following attempts to increase PA operations in area.

PM Netanyahu slams Polish law: History cannot be changed

PM Netanyahu, Pres. Rivlin, and MKs slam Poland for new bill to jail those who mention Poland's role in the Holocaust.

Israel welcomes Pence address

Shaked: 'Pence address was a consummately Zionist speech'

Akunis: 'Greatest and most important Zionist speech ever delivered by a foreign leader at Knesset plenum.'

Plan to combat illegal infiltrations approved

New law would punish those who employ, house illegal infiltrators.

Erdan blasts Odeh: Israel's Arabs deserve better leaders

Public Security Minister criticizes Joint List chairman who reaffirmed his party will boycott U.S. Vice President's Knesset speech.

'Erdan is pressuring in the right area'

BDS groups worldwide concerned about Minister Erdan's decision to ban their entry into Israel,with some caliing for violence.

Public Security Minister: PA is a partner in the murder

Public Security Minister Erdan says the strongest message to murderers, Palestinian Authority, is to legalize, support, Havat Gilad.

Likud minister: Treasury decision to cut police budget 'petty'

Finance Ministry aims to cut police officers' meal subsidies, Public Security Minister Erdan calls decision 'delusional' and 'petty.'

Haaretz: 'Anyone who prays for rain is an idiot'

Haaretz article slams praying for rain as 'primitive.' Public Security Minister:'Haaretz believes Barghouti will bring peace.'

Erdan can't believe Foreign Ministry would oppose UNRWA cuts

Likud Minister doubts there's truth to TV report claiming the Foreign Ministry opposes Trump's plan to cut aid to UNRWA.

Terrorists' funerals won't become terror protests

Ministers submit legal memorandum allowing police to hold terrorists' bodies until conditions for peaceful funerals are met.

Public Security Minister attacked with rocks in Abu Dis

Minister Erdan's convoy caught in rock attack in PA village near J'lem. Minister not injured, but car damaged. 'He survived by a miracle.'

'Infiltrators endanger Israeli lives'

Public Security Minister Erdan presents new plan for dealing with people, mostly PA residents, illegally residing in Israel.

Norway limits funding to NGOs which boycott Israel

Norway follows in the footsteps of Denmark, cuts funding to Palestinian Arab NGOs promoting BDS.

Palestinian Authority BDS organizations receive major blow

Denmark announces cessation of funding for PA NGOs after Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs report exposes ties to terror.

'Palestinians can have the UN resolution - we have Jerusalem'

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan mocks Thursday's anti-Israel resolution denouncing President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

'We're sick of talk and empty decisions'

The family of Hadar Goldin rips government for not acting to return bodies of soldiers after High Court orders release of terrorists bodies.

'According to Liberman we should give Jaffa to the Arabs'

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan dismisses Defense Minister Liberman's call to boycott Israeli Arabs.

Erdan: There are anti-Semitic views in UK Labour leadership

Public Security Minister says leadership of UK Labour party is anti-Semitic, stops short of saying leader Corbyn is an anti-Semite.

Joint Arab List MK Ahmad Tibi reprimanded

Ethics Committee reprimands Tibi for visiting Temple Mount without police coordination and against Prime Minister's instructions.

Minister Erdan to EU: End funding of anti-Israel boycott

Strategic Affairs Minister to address EU parliament, call for end of funding of BDS organizations and groups which delegitimize Israel.

Gilad Erdan visits 'Mista'arvim' undercover special forces unit

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan visits elite special forces undercover unit.

Likud minister: Picture of Rivlin is despicable, but not a crime

Public Security Minister Erdan says picture of President Rivlin in kaffiyeh is 'despicable,' but no reason for police to open investigation.

"Close 'hotel' for infiltrators run at public expense''

Government to close infiltrator holding facility within 3 months, after which infiltrators can choose between prison or leaving the country.

'Anyone who tries to harm us will face a harsh response'

Public Security Minister tours south, receives updates on police readiness for possible infiltration by Gaza terrorists.

Holot center to be closed

'Infiltrators will have to leave Israel - or go to jail'

Ministers Deri and Erdan propose closure of Holot detention center to remove third option for illegal infiltrators.

Report: Netanyahu to skip Independence Day torch-lighting

Security precautions make PM speech at annual Independence Day torch-lighting on Mt. Herzl untenable.

Spanish court suspends municipal boycott of Israel

La Roda de Andalucía, first Spanish municipality to adopt boycott, to freeze measures after court rules that BDS is 'discrimination.'

AG: Supreme Court ruling must also benefit terrorists

AG blocks legislative initiative intended to exclude security prisoners from High Court ruling regarding minimal prisoner space.

Erdan: Terrorist funerals have become incitement rituals

Minister promotes bill to establish conditions for terrorist funerals, allow transfer of bodies only after families meet conditions.

British minister's career in jeopardy over Netanyahu meeting

UK Minister Priti Patel career in jeopardy over series of unauthorized meetings with senior Israeli officials, including PM Netanyahu.