News for Interior Ministry Israel grants Amare Stoudemire residency rights'In near future, possibility of granting player citizenship will be examined,' Ministry says. 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. |
