Limor Livnat

Former minister Livnat: Establishment fell asleep at the wheel

Sumptuous conditions for security prisoners were allowed in order to buy temporary peace and quiet, alleges former Likud minister.

'I voted for the Disengagement in coordination with Netanyahu'

Former Likud minister Limor Livnat argues on Twitter with Netanyahu's former adviser. "I am preserving the Likud's values."

Former Minister: Disengagement support worst thing I've done

Former Minister Limor Livnat says her grudging support for 2005 Disengagement turned her stomach, hurt family members.

Former Likud Minister to Head Holocaust Foundation

After leaving politics in December for fear of losing high spot on Likud list, Limor Livnat takes on new, 'important' role.

Former Lehi Fighter Azriel Livnat Dies at 92

Azriel Livnat, father of Minister Limor Livnat, was a member of the Lehi underground movement that operated during the British Mandate.

Source: PM Could Seek Unity Government

A source in the Likud said that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was strongly considering asking Yitzchak Herzog to join his coalition.

Limor Livnat Retires From Politics

Likud Cultural and Sports Minister Limor Livnat announces retirement from 23-year political career when term ends.

Tirosh In, Hasson Out as MKs Change Jobs

Ronit Tirosh is again a Knesset member for Kadima, replacing the outgoing Yisrael Hasson, who is taking a government job.

Arab Soccer Team Honors Traitor Ex-MK

Foreign Minister Liberman and Sport Minister Livnat condemn Bnei Sakhnin soccer club for honoring former MK Azmi Bishara.

Livnat: Samaria Defends Us, and Deserves 'the Best'

Sport and Culture Minister Limor Livnat praised residents of Samaria, and declared that they were essential to Israel's security.

Likud MK Says Despite Criticism, No One's Quitting the Gov't

Criticism on the right of how the Prime Minister handled the Gaza war is nothing more than political rhetoric, says Limor Livnat.

Israel and Germany Form Stolen Nazi Art Pact

Ministers establish joint research to help return Jewish-owned art stolen by Nazis to its rightful owners.

'Palestine' Soccer Player Manipulates Position to Aid Hamas

Sport Minister writes to FIFA, calls for condemnation of reports that player met Hamas terrorist abroad, got money and messages.

Ministerial Bill Claims 'Separate But Equal is Not Equal'

Ministers Limor Livnat and Tzipi Livni propose bill to hold ministers responsible for women's rights in their respective departments.

Abuse of Power?

MK Ahmed Tibi Accused of Abusing Knesset Chairman Position

Ahmed Tibi rails against Culture Minister, accuses her of 'incitement' during Knesset debate.

Livnat on Boycotts: Time to Return Fire

Minister Livnat on fighting fire with fire when it comes to anti-Israel boycotts, and what PA refusal to recognize Israel means for peace.

Livnat: 'Fear Has Won' in Snub of Ariel Zilber

Minister of Culture Limor Livnat blasts ACUM over decision to revoke Ariel Zilber's prize.

Independence Day 2014: Focus on Women

All torch honorees to be female as committee decides to focus on women’s contribution to the country.

Livnat: Bring in Hareidi Recruits, But Ensure IDF Women's Rights

Minister Limor Livnat is worried that the influx of hareidi recruits into the IDF could cause tensions with women serving in the army.

‘China Interested in Israeli Culture’

Livnat meets Chinese ambassador, notes growing interest in Israeli culture.

Minister Slams General for ‘Shameful’ Response to Terro

Minister Slams General for ‘Shameful’ Response to Terror

Minister Livnat has harsh words for IDF Major-General who called her nephew’s murder a ‘shooting incident.’

Livnat Removes Sports Reporter from Press Conference

Culture and Sport Minister Limor Livnat removed a sports reporter from a press conference after the two got into a shouting match.

Livnat: Their Only Goal was to Murder Jews

Likud Minister reacts to the capture of her nephew’s murderers.

Livnat: Israel Can Hold its Head High

Minister Limor Livnat says ‘complicated’ Israel has much to be proud of.

Likud Debate over ‘Undemocratic’ Primaries System

Local leaders join Limor Livnat, say Likud’s primaries system is ‘undemocratic.’ Judea and Samaria representatives unconvinced.

Yesha Museums to Finally get Government Funding

Culture and Sport Minister Limor Livnat announced that her Ministry would supply funds for museums in Judea and Samaria

Livnat: End ‘Cultural Freeze’ in Judea, Samaria

‘Tel Aviv is set, it’s time to worry about Judea and Samaria,’ Culture Minister says as Samaria celebrates new Bible-era historic site.

Protesters Disrupt Israeli Dance Performance in Edinburgh

Anti-Israel protesters disrupted performances by the Batsheva Dance Company, which was performing at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Netanyahu Hosts Israel’s Paralympic Hopefuls

As Olympic team returns, Paralympic athletes prepare for their events. Netanyahu, ‘You are already champions.’

Livnat in London: We Can't be Silent in the Face of Terror

Culture & Sports Minister Limor Livnat speaks at a memorial ceremony in London for the 11 athletes who were murdered in Munich.

Livnat Plans to Observe Moment of Silence for Munich 11

Minister Limor Livnat to stand up during the opening ceremony of the Olympics in memory of the Israeli athletes who were murdered in Munich.

Discounts on New Books to be Illegal

Ministerial committee approves legislation forbidding changing the price of new books for 18 months.

Netanayhu to Gelfand: We Are Going to Support Chess

Boris Gelfand, who finished in second place in the World Chess Championship, returned to Israel and met Netanyahu and Livnat.

Ben Eliezer: ‘No one may call another human being a cancer!”

MK Ben Eliezer charges government responsible for illegal immigration crisis; Minister Livnat: you sat in this government for 2 years!

Ministers Threaten Legislative Override of Supreme Court

The sixteen year power-struggle between the Knesset and Supreme Court over judicial decisions may come to a head in Beit El.

Limor Livnat Says Barak Does not Want Jews in Hevron

Barak does not want Jews in Hevron, Livnat charged Tuesday morning after his refusal to stop the expulsion of 15 Jewish families.

Livnat: For Some Zionism has Become a 'Dirty Word'

Minister Livnat expressed dismay that many believe 'Zionism' is a dirty word after artitsts complain over a Zionist art contest.

Joseph's Tomb Terror Victim Out of Danger

The “mortally wounded” Jew who was shot at Joseph’s Tomb - no longer in mortal danger. Ben Yosef Livnat's family began sitting shiva Monday night.

Netanyahu Demands 'Severe Steps' Against Livnat Murderer

After remaining silent on Sunday, PM Netanyahu demands PA officials take 'severe steps' against the murderer of Ben Yosef Livnat.

Radical Feminists Try to Dupe Likud Minister into Court Motion

Minister Livnat thought she was backing appointment of a woman to the Turkel Committee until she discovered she was aiding a radical leftist

Israel Museum Display Dilutes Jewish Connection with Jerusalem

Israel Museum’s renewed $100 million campus displays a "commonality of cultures" that dilutes the Jewish connection with Jerusalem.

Culture Min. 'Saddened' by 'Ajami' Director's Anti-Israel Remark

Arab co-director of the film 'Ajami' told Channel 2 that the Israeli-funded Oscar nominee 'is not Israeli and does not represent Israel'.

Limor Livnat to Activists: I Do Not Envy the Prime Minister

Minister Limor Livnat told Likud activists she doesn't envy the prime minister and that he is under heavy pressure from the US administration.

Culture Minister Livnat Fights the ‘TV Big Brother’

Israeli television 'is lower than low,' says Culture Minister Livnat. She also said she is balancing anti-Zionist events without being a censor.

Limor Livnat: Only Women Can Do 10 Things at Once

Likud Minister Limor Livnat said women were a rarity when she entered politics. “Now it’s a woman’s world,” she stated on Woman’s Day.

Livnat: Sorry about Voting for the Disengagement

Minister Limor Livnat apologized Thursday for the Disengagement, saying she was “deeply sorry” for voting in favor of the measure.