Miri Regev

'Book Law' banning discounts on book sales repealed

Knesset repeal of law prohibiting discounts on newly published books has some on the left up in arms.

Minister: Place an Israeli flag in every cultural institution

New initiative seeks to erect Israeli flags in cultural institutions that were built with funding from the state, lottery and Toto.

Minister: 'Mimouna is the best symbol of unity in Israel'

Netanyahu, ministers celebrate Mimouna and the unity of the entire Jewish People.

Regev: 'No Syrian foot will touch the Kinneret's waters'

Culture Minister Miri Regev speaks at Ein Gev Festival. Discusses return of missing soldiers, importance of Golan Heights.

Culture minister: AG forced deal with Arab theater

Miri Regev says she was forced to compromise with Al-Maidan Theater, which glorified a sadistic terrorist.

Culture minister demands legal steps against sick artist

'Are these people of culture? Do they want me to fund this?' Miri Regev reacts to Ha'aretz conference 'art.'

No more money for anti-Israel institutions

Israel's new Attorney General approves controversial "loyalty law" stripping disloyal institutions of state funding.

Regev: MK Shai looks down on those outside of Tel Aviv

Culture Minister Miri Regev attacks MK Shai, after latter argues cultural centers should only be set up in central Israel, not in periphery.

My advice to Knesset Culture Minister MK Miri Regev

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Singer D'Or backs culture minister on loyalty

Famous singer asks: 'Why should the State fund someone who wants to burn it down?'

Zionist Union says Regev the real 'foreign agent'

Accusing Im Tirzu of managing the gov't, Zionist Union MKs assert Ministers Regev, Bennet, and Shaked are foreign agents.

Regev responds to critiques, defends loyalty bill

Loyalty bill discussed in committee passes to Justice Ministry for review. 'No one will burn the Israeli flag on the government's dime!'

Left outraged at Regev's new bill

Culture Minister wants to limit funding to groups 'loyal' to state. Critics claim she's 'undermining democratic foundations.'

Ministry of Culture to cease funding anti-Israel artists

Culture Minister Regev to propose new law on Wednesday that will allow Ministry to revoke support of organizations deemed anti-Israel.

Apparatchik says rightists have no culture

MK Shuli Muallem wants Culture Ministry to get rid of an elitist leftist committee member.

Regev: Bennett has no right to give out Jewish culture awards

A seemingly innocent project - giving out awards to artists for their work in Jewish culture - has generated an inter-ministry dispute.

IDF soldiers' salaries to increase by 50 percent

Government approves substantial pay raise for IDF soldiers; 'No more appropriate time than on eve of Hanukkah,' says Netanyahu.

Regev to consider revoking funding from 'Nakba' film festival

Culture and Sports Minister orders the establishment of a team to examine films from leftist "Nakba" festival.

Army radio commander: Regev has started public fight against us

Yaron Dekel opens up about programming struggle for first time. 'Defense Minister Ya'alon gives us his full support.'

Likud ministers tussle over 'reforming' Army Radio

Culture Minister accuses Yaalon of 'insensitivity' to public while Defense Minister suggests she 'look elsewhere' for headlines.

Regev vows to fight UAE 'sports boycott' on Israel

Sports Minister responds furiously to Israeli judaokas being forced to compete without flag, promises 'I intend to fight it.'

Minister: High Court is 'neutralizing' Israel's citizens

Likud's Miri Regev says judges will bear responsibility for terror wave, after court postpones home demolitions.

Regev asks FIFA to act against inciting PA soccer chief

Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev calls on FIFA to take action against Jibril Rajoub, who advocated attacks against "settlers".

Regev: We Will Not be Deterred by Terror

Minister Miri Regev tours the Binyamin region, says Israelis will continue normal lives despite terror wave.

Minister Demands: Expel the Terrorist's Family

Minister Regev urges the expulsion of family of Israeli Arab terrorist who launched bloody Be'er Sheva attack.

Politicians Condemn Abbas's Incitement Speech

Minister Ze'ev Elkin says PA chairman is the chief instigator of terrorism and should be treated as such.

Minister Regev: Stop Free Legal Aid to Terrorists

Likud minister demands Justice Minister Shaked stop providing public defense attorneys to terrorist murderers.

Combating Terror...with a Culture Center

Israel's President and Culture Minister will attend inauguration of cultural center in Ma'ale Adumim, hours after bombing attack.

Hebrew University Exam Incited Against Likud, Miri Regev

Minister livid after exam uses her likeness in a morbid example mocking the Likud; legal action to be taken against professor.

Minister Denounces Arab MKs' 'Recipe of Hatred'

Joint List MK Jamal Zahalka crossed a red line in harassing the Israel Police, Miri Regev and Avigdor Liberman warn.

Minister: Legal Advisers Won't Run the Country

Culture Min. Regev says Attorney General is out of bounds in refusing to make open fire rules less stringent.

Regev: Parents Must Pay for Their Terrorist Children

Culture Minister to present bill which would halt 'inconceivable' social security payments to terrorists and their families.

Regev on Refugees: Israelis Not Hard-Hearted, Just Cautious

Minister Miri Regev said that despite Israelis' desire to help unfortunate Syrian refugees, Israel was just not capable of absorbing them.

Regev is 'Restoring Dignity to the State of Israel'

Professors for a Strong Israel laud Culture Minister for 'strengthening Israel' via new criteria for funding cultural institutions.

Regev: Stop Tying Soldiers' Hands Behind Their Backs

After 'disgraceful' Nabi Saleh assault, Miri Regev stresses anyone who attacks IDF soldiers must be held responsible for their actions.

Israeli Conductor's Iran Concert Plan Enrages Culture Minister

Israeli conductor with radical pro-Palestinian views incurs Miri Regev's wrath for concert that will encourage 'delegitimization' of Israel.

Regev: I'll Vie for Likud Central Committee Chair

Minister of Culture and Sport throws hat in ring after Danon receives UN appointment.

'Sabena' to Relive Historic IDF Rescue of Hijacked Plane

Forty three years after the successful IDF raid and rescue of a hijacked plane, a new film will relive a heroic event in Israeli history.

MK: Verdict on Infiltrators 'Delusional' and 'Ridiculous'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich blasts court decision while Minister Regev says she 'breathed a sigh of relief.'

'You Cannot Call for Tolerance But Be Rude and Violent'

More intolerance at the LGBT rally: Culture Minister Miri Regev livid after crowd booes Yuval Steinitz offstage for his support.

'The Supreme Court is Disconnected from the Public'

Minister Miri Regev condemns 'shocking' Beit El demolition, notes many would like to see Supreme Court justices replaced.

Regev Rails Against Army Radio for Playing English Songs

Army Radio commander invites Culture Minister for station visit after she blasts Galgalatz for not reflecting IDF soldier's tastes.

Sports Minister Defends Controversial Soccer Fan Club

La Familia organization linked with smoke bombs, incitement is not a 'terror group,' Miri Regev maintains.

Acclaimed Actor: Innocent Arab Suffers for Jewish Outrage

Stage actor Itay Tiran blasts Culture Minister Miri Regev for populism and 'humiliating' the weak by cutting funding to Al Midan Theater.

Law to Ban Discrimination against Judea-Samaria Residents

Ministerial Committee to consider bill seeking to outlaw discrimination against Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria.

'Herd of Beasts' Actor: Jordan Valley Not A Part of Israel

Oded Kotler strikes again, tells Culture Minister that he had a good reason to refuse to make an appearance in the Jordan Valley.

Regev Dismisses 'Petty Bores' of Leftist Art Elite

Leftist artists say they're 'afraid' after culture minister starts limiting actors and theaters that back terror and boycott citizens.

Culture war?

Leftists Protest 'Being Silenced' at Theater Award Ceremony

Protestors carry blank pickets as controversy over terror play continues.

Leftist Filmmaker: Regev a Threat to Netanyahu's Rule

Dror Moreh, director of 'The Gatekeepers' argues Regev is running around like 'elephant in a china shop' and has no understanding her job.

Filmmakers Up in Arms Over Yigal Amir Movie Pullout

One film critic asserts Jerusalem Film Festival founder would have told Regev to 'go to hell,' while current directors bow to her pressure.

Singer Slams Rivlin for 'Rejecting' Jewish Israelis

Popular singer Amir Benayoun blasts President Reuevn Rivlin for arrogance, racism and 'caring about everyone but the Jews.'

Culture Minister Freezes Funds to Terror-Glorifying Theater

Relatives of mutilated soldier meet minister, who decides to stop funding Al Midan Theater that glorifies murderer.

Kotler: My Remarks About 'Herd of Beasts' Were Misunderstood

Actor Oded Kotler says he did not mean to single out the Likud's voters when he spoke about a “marching herd of beasts” at artists' rally.

Piron Attacks Both Right and Left in Facebook Hissy Fit

Both extreme leftists and right-wingers have 'lost their minds' in present culture war, MK Shai Piron writes in bid for unity.

Netanyahu: Free Speech Does Not Translate to Public Funding

Condemning Kotler's remarks, PM stresses importance of free speech, while noting not every opinion expressed deserves funding.

Herzog: No Difference Between 'Dangerous' Regev, Leftist Critic

Oded Kotler's attack on Minister Miri Regev may have been 'needless,' but her rhetoric against artists is 'dangerous,' Herzog insists.

Still reeling from elections?

Top Actor Compares Likud Voters to 'Straw-Chewing Beasts'

Oded Kotler in display of elitism in aftermath of row over pro-terrorist play. Culture Minister accuses Kotler of arrogance.

Artists Hold Emergency Sessions against Culture Minister

Face with no-nonsense ministers Miri Regev, Naftali Bennett, panicked artists hold emergency sessions in Haifa, Yafo ports.

Regev Defends Herself Against Left-Wing Rabble-Rousers

Cultural institutions that 'delegitimize' Israel won't receive state funding, Regev vows, after leftist artists slam her policies.