Miri Regev

European airline to become Israeli

Israeli licensing clears path for Tus Airways to boost competition and expand international travel options.

Due to inclement weather:

State Independence Day ceremony cancelled

Due to heavy winds, Minister Miri Regev announced that the state opening ceremony for Israel's Independence Day would be cancelled and instead the general rehearsal that was filmed this week will be broadcast.

Omri Casspi to light torch on Independence Day

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA and an active advocate for Israel since his retirement, has been selected to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.

Dana International to light torch at Independence Day ceremony

Transgender Eurovision champion's participation in the official state Independence Day opening ceremony met with opposition on both the right and left.

Independence Day

3 Mossad agents who led Hezbollah pager op to light torch

Minister Miri Regev announced today to 3 Mossad agents who led the pager operation in Lebanon that they had been selected to light a joint torch at the main ceremony on Mount Herzl on the upcoming Independence Day.

Independence Day

Hamas captivity survivor Eli Sharabi to light torch

Minister Miri Regev has announced that Eli Sharabi, who survived over a year in Hamas captivity and demonstrated extraordinary leadership to assist his fellow hostages, was selected to light an Independence Day torch.

Natasha Hausdorff chosen to light torch on Independence Day

Minister Miri Regev has announced that British lawyer Natasha Hausdorff, known for her advocacy for Israel internationally, will be honored with a torch lighting on Mt. Herzl.

Singer Zehava Ben to light torch at Independence Day Ceremony

Minister Regev notifies singer Zehava Ben that she will light a torch at Independence Day Ceremony, 'proving that one can remain faithful to their roots while simultaneously breaking the glass ceiling,' Ben says.

Ben Shapiro to light Independence Day torch

Minister Miri Regev has announced that Ben Shapiro, known for his advocacy for Israel, will be honored with a torch lighting on Mt. Herzl.

Bridges of Hope:

Official logo unveiled for Israel’s 77th Independence Day

'Logo is a declaration that despite our differences and pain, a profound unity binds us together,' Independence Day organizer Minister Miri Regev says.

Minister Regev:

I will work to restore Jewish communities in Gaza

During the Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference Minister Miri Regev, who served as IDF Spokeswoman during the forced evacuation of Jews from the Gaza Strip, called to reverse the move.

Regev's question, and the Chief of Staff's comeback

Transportation Minister asks the Chief of Staff if he could guarantee that there would never be another Hamas attack, and is met with a retort.

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

The road will bypass the city of Funduq along the existing Route 55 towards the Israeli town of Karnei Shomron.

Minister Regev:

'There is no better government than this'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev urges haredi parties not to resign from the coalition, despite the lack of progress in passing the Draft Law: There is no better government than this, especially for the haredi public.

Transportation Min. intervenes, thousands of hasidim return home

Thousands of Israelis stranded abroad after visiting Uman, Ukraine, over the Rosh Hashanah holiday return home with the help of the Transportation Ministry.

Report:

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Channel 13 report: Netanyahu held a series of security discussions on Monday in the presence of cabinet ministers, with the exception of two ministers. PM's office: There is no truth to the report.

'Ignoring the noises; I will continue to lead the ceremony'

Minister of Transportation, Miri Regev, addresses criticism of her appointment as organizer of the 10/7 anniversary ceremony, adding: 'The ceremony will take place without an audience. It will not be broadcast live.'

10/7 Anniversary:

Minister Regev, head of national memorial event

Minister Miri Regev has been appointed as head of the national memorial event, commemorating the first anniversary of the 10/7 Hamas terrorist attack.

Regev:

'Demonstrations becoming violent, incitement against PM'

Transportation Minister says it is unacceptable for anti-government protesters to block people getting to work or hospitals, setting fires on roads during 'Days of Disruption.'

Regev criticized over pro-government statements

Transportation Minister criticized after saying the government has "done amazing things" in relation to its handling the situation in the north and the south.

Masada Unit commander to light security forces' bonfire this year

Minister Miri Regev has decided that the commander of the Israel Prison Service Masada Unit will represent the security forces this year at the Independence Day firelighting ceremony.

Regev decides:

Torch lighting ceremony will be pre-recorded

The Minister of Transportation, who is in charge of the torch lighting ceremony at the conclusion of Memorial Day, decided it will take place without an audience and will be recorded in advance.

Minister announces:

No fireworks at Independence Day celebrations

Min. Miri Regev says there will be no fireworks at government Independence Day events, calls on local authorities to follow suit.

Regev: 'Gallant's demand was a mistake'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev criticized Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for demanding that the Draft Law be supported by all members of the emergency government.

Transportation Min. visits site of Mumbai massacre

Transportation Minister Regev opens diplomatic visit to India with a visit to a Chabad house in Mumbai, where a 2008 terror attack left six Jews dead, including Chabad emissaries.

At conclusion of discussion:

Likud MK's conspiracy theory reaches the Cabinet

Minister Miri Regev asks Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar if conspiracy theory spread by MK Tally Gotliv was true. Bar: There is no truth to it. She caused a red line.

Minister's office:

'Popcorn storm is fake news, slander'

Office of Transportation Min. Regev, who allegedly handed out popcorn, saying dispute between ministers was a 'show,' says report is fake news, promises legal action.

Samaria breaks ground on new bypass around PA town

Governor Yossi Dagan personally opened the paving of the bypass around a section of Route 55, declaring it would increase security.

Transportation Minister accuses journalist of extortion

Miri Regev claims that journalist Ehud Yaari is attempting to extort her by way of threats to publish tweets from a Cabinet meeting.

Cabinet meeting ends abruptly:

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

Transportation Minister prepares plan for flight stoppage

Minister Miri Regev has presented her plan for the event that all foreign airlines stop flights into Israel.

ISA denies that guard pushed Transportation Minister

The ISA claims that, contrary to Minister Miri Regev's claims, none of the guards at a recent event at Tel Hashomer pushed the Minister.

Miri Regev:

'Ehud Barak is off the rails, he should be in prison'

The Transportation Minister spoke about the leaders of the anti-government protests: 'There are small groups here that got used to ruling.'

Tel Aviv: Protest as light rail train makes maiden journey

Dozens protest government decision not to operate Tel Aviv light rail on Shabbat.

'Today we'll hear if 3 judges force Israeli democracy to retire'

Supreme Court hears petition to discuss Basic Law; Transportation Min. Regev warns decision to invalidate it would spell end to democacy.

Likud minister demands Attorney General investigate Ehud Barak

Transportation Min. Regev says she has proofs that Ehud Barak and Forum 555 seemingly planned 'a coup d'état and to create chaos.'

Minister Regev to INN:

'Demonstrations are acceptable, but refusal isn't'

Regev on coverage of the right-wing demonstration: I'm sure the news reports will say that only a few dozen came.

Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General

A-G Baharav-Miara: 'Ben Gurion is a public space.' Transportation Min. Regev: 'Ben Gurion is not a mall, it is a strategic national asset.'

After four years, Haifa airport resumes international operations

First direct flight from Haifa to Cyprus takes off after 4 years during which the airport did not operate international commercial flights.

Senior Likud MK defends peer:

'She's young, doesn't understand coalition discipline'

Min. Miri Regev defends MK Tally Gotliv: 'She's an excellent MK, but she's still young and doesn't understand what coalition discipline mean

Regev: Jerusalem Day march route must remain unchanged

'The message we sent during Operation Shield and Arrow to all terrorists is this: Don’t mess with us,' Transportation Min. Regev says.

Netanyahu:

'I believe the judicial reform negotiations can bear fruit'

PM leads round of applause for Transportation Minister Miri Regev for Independence Day ceremony during weekly Cabinet meeting.

Regev to try to persuade Lapid to attend torchlighting ceremony

The opposition leader decided not to attend the traditional ceremony, calling it a "government propaganda broadcast".

State budget:

Billions of shekels for road development in Binyamin Region

'This is a historic moment, State of Israel is taking responsibility for Judea and Samaria,' Binyamin Region chief Israel Ganz says.

Minister Regev:

'We'll continue with the legislation after Independence Day'

Transportation Minister claims the leftists protesting against the judicial reform are receiving preferential treatment from the police.

Opposition leader refuses to cease protests on Independence Day

Lapid rejects Likud minister's appeal. 'We won't pretend we're celebrating together while the government tears the Israeli people apart.'

Miri Regev: I didn't like Dubai, wouldn't go back

Transportation Minister says Israel acting short-sighted by not constructing 5-6 lane highways like those built in Dubai.

Minister Regev orders reduced railway work on Shabbat

Following outcry from haredi parties, ministry, railway company present plan to spread work over weeknights to reduce work on Shabbat.

Regev to Railway officials:

Maintain the status quo in work on Shabbat

Transportation Minister asks Israel Railway to present solutions to reduce work on Shabbat following demand of United Torah Judaism.

Airport to open COVID-19 testing station for China returnees

Minister Miri Regev agrees on establishment of voluntary testing station for COVID-19 which will begin operations on Wednesday.

UTJ chair demands Minister Regev stop railroad work on Shabbat

Minister Goldknopf says railroad work conducted on Shabbat violates coalition agreements between Likud and haredi parties.

Fearing Rift With Haredim:

PM urges Likud minister to halt Shabbat infrastructure work

Netanyahu presses Transportation Minister 'to handle it' haredi demand that infrastructure work not be carried out on the Sabbath.

Poll:

Public approves of Ben Gvir's ministerial appointment

Things look different, however, for Aryeh Deri, Bezalel Smotrich and Miri Regev.

Likud MK promises: 'Light rail train won't operate on Shabbat'

'I'm sure Yitzhak Rabin himself would not have voted Labor, Merav Michaeli destroyed Labor,' Likud's MK Miri Regev says.

MK Miri Regev to INN:

'Public said enough to a gov't backed by terrorist supporters'

MK Miri Regev, Danny Danon and Binyamin Regional Council chairman speak to INN after exit polls published.

Former Likud minister announces birth of first grandchild

Miri Regev shares photo and birth announcement on Twitter. 'From today, I am also a grandmother.'

Miri Regev speaks to INN:

'Smotrich & Itamar Ben-Gvir need to sacrifice their egos'

"Shaked is no right-winger, but the real right-wingers must unite for the sake of our values."

Likud MK: 'Yamina leader lost her chance'

'Ayelet Shaked took votes from the Right for the benefit of the Left,' Likud's MK Miri Regev accuses.

Yom Yerushalayim:

MK Miri Regev attacked by stone-thrower near Damascus Gate

Bodyguard was hit, taken to hospital for treatment. Regev: "We're not afraid of stones or threats."

Yamina MK compares Shura Council to Council of Torah Sages

Likud MK Miri Regev condemns Kalfon's words - "I'm ashamed of the kippah-wearers in this govt,"