Itshak Waserlauf

Minister praises 'revolution' on Temple Mount

Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Itshak Wasserlauf visits Temple Mount ahead of Jerusalem Day, praising revolution in site management.

Minister Waserlauf broke down in tears at his rabbi's grave

Minister Itshak Waserlauf broke down in tears at the grave of his rabbi, Rabbi Achiad Ettinger, of blessed memory, who was murdered while charging at a terrorist during an attack at the Ariel Junction.

'Exploded just meters away'

Hezbollah missile just misses Israeli minister

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf narrowly escaped injury when a Hezbollah missile struck just meters away during a visit to northern border communities.

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Minister, former Chief Rabbi and yeshiva head break out in song

A special moment was recorded during a tour of a guitar workshop, when Minister Wasserlauf, former Chief Rabbi David Lau, and Rabbi Chait sat together and spontaneously broke out in song.

Minister Waserlauf: My father was attacked in the ER

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf reveals attacks on his family, demands condemnation from leftist MKs.

Arab Israelis suspected of photographing home of MK's mother

Residents of Kafr Kana in northern Israel suspected of photographing home of MK Itshak Waserlauf's mother, examining ways to travel there.

Galilee Minister demands: Advance founding of Ramat Arbel

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf demands progress on Lower Galilee town of Ramat Arbel; Cabinet Secretary says government is waiting for 'necessary opinion.'

Ministers Zohar, Wasserlauf nearly come to blows

Ministers Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Miki Zohar got into a heated verbal confrontation that nearly turned violent.

Galilee Minister claims Smotrich is withholding funds

Minister Yitzchak Wasserlauf claimed that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has diverted hundreds of millions of shekels from his ministry's budget.

Minister Wasserlauf:

'If the north needs me - they can text me directly'

The Minister of the Negev, the Galilee, and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, sent a personal letter to residents of northern Israel for the start of the school year, assuring them that they could always turn to him for help.

'The guilt stabs me'

Minister Waserlauf's tearful address to hostages' families

Minister Yitzhak Waserlauf expresses deep personal guilt and vows relentless efforts to secure the release of all hostages, declaring their plight a matter for the entire nation.

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Minister Wasserlauf catches thief in Tel Aviv

Minister Wasserlauf found himself in a chase in the Shapira neighborhood of Tel Aviv, apprehended the thief, and held him until police arrived.

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Israeli ministers perform duet

Ministers Amichai Chikli and Yitzhak Wasserlauf took the stage and performed a duet at the wedding of political beat reporter Yossele Bregman.

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Hecklers disrupt Israeli minister in NYC

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf warned against misguided humanitarian aid to Gaza, emphasized the urgency of returning hostages, and called for global Jewish support in strengthening Israel’s periphery.

Minister: Itshak Waserlauf:

'Law will bring to justice all those who attempted a coup'

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf slams opposition MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, for calling for rebellion and attempting coup in undemocratic fashion.

Knesset approves:

Otzma Yehudit's ministers to return to cabinet

The Knesset Plenum approved the reappointment of the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit faction as cabinet members. Ben-Gvir: 'I thank the Prime Minister for the trust.'

'We sat and cried together':

Minister Wasserlauf's emotional meeting with father of hostage

Minister Wasserlauf shares a wrenching moment when he went to the home of a parent of a hostage and told them that he would oppose the deal - but still wanted their daughter home.

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf criticizes Attorney General

Minister of the Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, harshly criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of selective enforcement.

Minister Wasserlauf:

'I will relocate to the Galilee to oversee its rehabilitation'

Minister for the Negev and the Galilee Itshak Wasserlauf stated his intentions to move to northern Israel to oversee the region's post-war rehabilitation from up close.

Minister: Visit to Temple Mount was coordinated with Netanyahu

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf says Tuesday visit to Temple Mount was coordinated with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'I sent a letter requesting to ascend the Mount, they received the letter.'

International controversy:

Ben-Gvir recites Tisha B'av prayers on Temple Mount

Ministers Ben-Gvir and Waserlauf were part of a large group of Israelis who recited prayers and Hatikva on the Temple Mount today, drawing criticism from both fellow coalition parties and opposition members, as well as from other nations.

Can't destroy an idea?

National Security Adviser sets off uproar in cabinet

Cabinet members demanded answers from Tzachi Hanegbi and Prime Minister Netanyahu after Hanegbi said it was impossible to eliminate Hamas since it is an idea.

Smotrich rebukes Ben-Gvir for threats to coalition

The Finance Minister warned that continual threats to leave the government were not the way to build a partnership or run the country.

Protesters circumvent restrictions on protest at MKs house

Left-wing protesters have found a way around police restrictions on protests at Minister Wassarlauf's Tel Aviv home.

Minister Wasserlauf:

They told my son 'your father's a terrorist'

Wasserlauf talks after demonstrations outside his home: “I will stay here; they will not decide where a Jew lives in Israel”

Ben-Gvir at scene of riots:

'We support officers who were in danger and opened fire'

National Security Minister toured the scene where pro and anti-regime Eritrean nationals clashed in south Tel Aviv.

Minister files Supreme Court petition against Attorney General

Negev and Galilee Min. Waserlauf petitions Supreme Court to end selective enforcement by Attorney General Baharav-Miara.

On Tisha B'av:

Over 1,700 Jews ascend Temple Mount

Over 1,700 Jews, including ministers and MKs, ascend Temple Mount on Tisha B'av morning.

Minister Wasserlauf to INN:

'Opposition wants negotiations just to waste time'

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf from Otzma Yehudit rejects Gantz's call to return to negotiations on the judicial reform.

Minister of Galilee visits Meron search and rescue station

Minister Yitzchak Wasserlauf met with the volunteers working to solve several disappearances in the Galilee region.

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Infiltrators throw rocks at Minister Wasserlauf in Tel Aviv

Teens who are illegal aliens from southern Tel Aviv throw rocks Otzma Yehudit Minister. Police called to the scene.

Wasserlauf meets Herzog:

'He's attentive to the residents of the Negev and the Galilee'

Minister Wasserlauf and President Herzog agree to promote projects that generate change and growth in the Negev and the Galilee.

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Otzma Yehudit Minister takes down thief in Tel Aviv

Minister Wasserlauf catches burglar red-handed in south Tel Aviv, confronts him and calls police. Suspect arrested.

Minister Wasserlauf helps family escape southern Israel

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf saw a post asking for a place for a family with children who have special needs and stepped in to assist.

Government officials attend tribute evening for Israel Dog Unit

An appreciation evening for the Israel Dog unit nonprofit included ministers, police officials, and terror attack survivor David Stern.

Yitzhak Wasserlauf:

'I won't let demonstrations harm Aliyah'

Activists are planning to demonstrate outside a conference that intends to encourage medical professionals to immigrate to Israel.

With Israeli flags in hand:

Jews sing and dance at site of City of David terror attack

In response to Saturday's shooting attack, hundreds marched and proclaimed: 'The nation of Israel does not fear a long road.'

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'US should be happy Ben Gvir will be Public Security Minister'

MK Yitzhak Wasserlauf: Smotrich deserves the position of Minister of Defense as well as other positions.

Yitzhak Wasserlauf:

'A terrorist who throws a stone must be shot'

Otzma Yehudit number 2 says soldiers in battle should not have to be concerned with legal repercussions.