![]() Court grants residency permit to terrorist's motherCourts overturns decision by Interior Minister to deny residency permit to terrorist's mother.![]() Interior Ministry: System failure 'unrelated to vote count'Interior Ministry promises open display system for vote counting in local elections will return to air in coming hours.![]() Baptized as a Christian, registered as a JewGreat Rabbinical Court instructs Interior Ministry to register as Jewish a woman baptized into Christianity who leads a Christian lifestyle.![]() Human Rights Watch sues Israeli Interior MinistryHuman Rights Watch files lawsuit after its local director was ordered to leave Israel due to his involvement in the BDS movement.![]() Deri gives Ethiopian Jew, Bible Quiz contestant Israeli ID cardEthiopian Jewish teenager whose father, siblings live in Israel, had been initially required to leave country after annual Bible quiz.![]() After giving pro-BDS activist work visa, Israel mulls retractionIsrael mulling nixing work permit issued to Human Rights Watch's Omar Shakir, who lobbied on behalf of BDS, compared Zionism to apartheid.![]() Israel to issue free temporary passportsInterior Ministry issues free temporary passports to travelers with flights before Oct. 20.![]() It's final: Nat. Religious school to be transferred to haredimInterior Min. gives religious public school's building to haredim; school moves to less desirable building ahead of start of school year.![]() 'Prisoners are not better citizens than hospital patients'Knesset committee head approves vote to place voting booths in hospitals, nursing homes.![]() Israel slashes price for passports ordered at Ben Gurion AirportCompensating for long wait times at Interior Ministry branches, Israeli government slashes prices for emergency passports issued at airport.![]() Man impersonating Interior Ministry official arrestedPolice nab suspect accused of impersonation, fraud.![]() Country of birth: Judea and SamariaParents enrolling children in first grade discover children's country of birth listed as 'Judea and Samaria' or 'Palesitnian Authority.'![]() Interior Ministry expels terrorist widowThe Interior Ministry revoked terrorist's widow's citizenship and expelled her to the Palestinian Authority.![]() 213,913 new Israelis this yearInterior Ministry reports 186,923 babies born in Israel since last Rosh Hashanah, In addition, 26,990 immigrants made Aliyah.![]() Israel denies Elton John asked to swear loyaltyIsrael rejects claim pop star Elton John's promoter that government demanded singer sign loyalty pledge.![]() 'A convict has no business being minister'Knesset approves Deri as Interior Minister after fiery debate, in which Lapid attacked his previous abuses in the same position.![]() Deri to return to Interior Ministry after 22 yearsCabinet approves appointment for Shas chairman, who resigned as interior minister in 1993 over corruption charges.![]() Deri Interior Minister again after 22 years?Deri requests ministry, but High Court petitions likely because he abused the post last time and was jailed for corruption.![]() PM hints Deri will get Interior MinistryNetanyahu reportedly said that 'some factions have not received enough important portfolios.'![]() Will Deri replace Shalom as Interior Minister?Following Silvan Shalom's resignation from politics, officials estimate Shas chairman will return to Interior Ministry.![]() MK Smotrich Blasts Boycotting CadetsMK Smotrich urges Interior Minister Silvan Shalom to revoke order keeping Arab cadets who boycotted Judea-Samaria in training course.![]() Interior Ministry Trainees Boycott Judea-SamariaSix Arab cadets caused Interior Ministry to change Judea-Samaria policy after threatening ministry with going to int'l media.![]() Bill: BDS Supporters to be Denied Entry to IsraelMK Magal proposes bill disallowing boycott supporters from entering Israel; even Jews eligible under Law of Return will need special permit.![]() Netanyahu, Deri Set to Meet: Deal Imminent?After deals were closed with UTJ and Kulanu, Shas appears to be next to sign onto Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's new government.![]() Deri Refuses to Accept Economy MinistryAfter complaining that Netanyahu had not given him a concrete offer on the Interior Ministry, Deri refuses to accept Economy Ministry.![]() Deri: Jewish Home Failed Us, Needs to CompromisePromising to revitalize Shas' education network, Aryeh Deri charges haredim should get Religious Affairs Committee over Jewish Home.![]() Yishai: I Will Ask for the Interior MinistryYachad-Ha’am Itanu chairman says he will ask to be Interior Minister in the next Cabinet in order to fight illegal infiltration from Africa.![]() Peace Now: More Money to 'Settlements' in 2014Far-left group claims Interior Ministry granted 3.5 times more money to Judea-Samaria in 2014. But could frozen funds be the cause?![]() 15,000 More Jews in Judea-Samaria in 2014Jewish population over 1949 Armistice lines close to 400,000, according to the Interior Ministry.![]() Erdan Freezes Passport of Israeli Who Joined ISISErdan considering revoking citizenship of man who left Israel for ISIS; family threatens to petition against gov't in High Court.![]() Sa'ar to Step Down Within 48 HoursInterior Minister Gidon Sa'ar submits official resignation to PMO; scramble to find replacement ensues.![]() Interior Ministry Planning New 'Infiltrator Law'Following controversial High Court decision to shoot down previous law, ministry signals it isn't giving up the issue without a fight.![]() Gilad Erdan Seen as Favorite to Replace Sa'arSpeculation mounting that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will nominate Gilad Erdan, after Interior Minister's sudden resignation.![]() Landmark Move: US, Israel Issue Mutual VisasAmerican, Israeli visa process opened to allow US nationals to invest in Israel economy, and vice versa. Is this the end to a visa crisis?![]() Yitzhak Rabin Finally Gets Israeli CitizenshipJordanian-born teenager named after slain Israeli prime minister can finally fulfill his dream to serve in IDF after battling bureaucracy.![]() Israel to Promote New Jerusalem ConstructionIsrael will promote new construction projects in Jerusalem, including hundreds of new housing units in Ramat Shlomo.![]() Saar: 10,000 Signups Aren't Wrong on Biometric IDsThat 10,000 Israelis have signed up for biometric ID cards proves there's nothing to fear from them, says Interior Minister Gideon Saar![]() Report: Lapid Will Replace YishaiLikud Beytenu is reportedly close to signing a coalition agreement with Yesh Atid; Lapid will replace Shas's Yishai as Interior Minister.![]() 'Take Interior, Religious Affairs Portfolios'Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper of the Jewish Home’s Elections Committee: We can have influence in the Interior and Religious Affairs Ministries.![]() Yishai Orders Ivory Coast Illegals DeportedInterior minister Eli Yishai ordered officials to begin repatriating illegal immigrants from the Ivory Coast, offers cash for cooperation![]() 'Our Goal is a State Without Illegal Aliens'Interior Minister Eli Yishai announced the formation of a special task force on illegal immigration to Israel; proposals in two months.![]() Court: Ivory Coast Refugees Can Go HomeA Jerusalem judge on Thursday authorized a decision made last month to deport citizens of the Ivory Coast back to their homeland.![]() Assistance Basket for Departing SudaneseThe National Immigration Authority is making a limited time offer to illegal South Sudanese immigrants to aid them in returning home.![]() Interior Ministry Approves 1,100 Gilo HomesInterior Minister Eli Yishai has approved a development project for Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood, including 1,100 housing units. |