Moshe Arbel

Shas Minister asks hostage Yarden Bibas for forgiveness

Health Minister Moshe Arbel comments on the fact that there are still 101 hostages in Gaza: We sinned because we didn't do enough.

Al-Aqsa Imam eulogizes Ismail Haniyeh

Imam of the al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, is undergoing investigation by the Central Unit of the Jerusalem Police, after he eulogized Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in his Friday sermon.

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.

MKs fear WHO is attempting to seize power over Israel

A group of Mks have claimed that the UN-backed World Health Organization is trying to leverage an upcoming vote on changes to its charter to force Israel into accepting mandates that may stretch as far as the war in Gaza.

Israel takes action against UNRWA Commissioner-General

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini submitted a request to enter Israel and Gaza, but was refused.

Kallner to Arbel:

Stop the destruction of Jewish settlement in Galilee

MK Ariel Kallner called for the Interior Minister to recognize a series of dangers posed by the proposed plan for new construction in the Galilee region.

'Justice must be done'

Residency posthumously granted to tragically slain Arab convert

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel has accepted the residency request of David Ben-Avraham, who was tragically killed by an IDF soldier who suspected him of being a terrorist.

Coming soon:

Request passports and ID’s (te’udot zehut) online

Knesset plenum approved the Interior Minister's proposal to allow citizens to submit online requests for biometric passports.

Interior Minister grants residency to 7/10 hero

Interior Min. Arbel grants permanent residency to religious Muslim who lost his pregnant wife in the October 7 massacre, and then proceeded to save dozens of IDF soldiers.

Approved by the AG:

Hamas terrorist's residency to be revoked

In first since war started, process to revoke a terrorist's permanent residency advances.

Minister demands no more demolition until end of war

After the demolition of buildings in Gush Etzion, Minister Arbel demands to freeze enforcement until the end of the war, as many residents of Pnei Kedem and communities in Judea and Samaria are currently fighting in the war.

Cabinet to consider reintroducing PA Arab workers to Israel

Despite opposition of multiple ministers, cabinet to discuss whether or not to allow Palestinian Authority Arabs to work in Israel again.

Due to the war:

Elections in most local authorities will be held on January 30

Elections in most local authorities will be held at the end of January after being postponed due to the war.

Minister Zohar demands:

'Revoke citizenship of 'Palestine' soccer player'

Culture and Sports Minister demands that Israeli citizenship of soccer player be revoked for "identifying with terrorists".

Interior Minister supports death penalty for Oct. 7 terrorists

'The law allows this already. It is time to carry out what the law allows.'

Interior Minister to deny status of terrorists from Jerusalem

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel intends to renounce the residency status of Hamas terrorists Majid Juabeh and Rashid Rashak.

For the first time:

Haredi minister speaks at UN General Assembly

Interior and Health Minister Moshe Arbel speaks at UN General Assembly, after submitting joint declaration with Moroccan Health Minister.

Following earthquake:

Minister of Health offers to send aid to Morocco

Health Minister Moshe Arbel writes to Moroccan counterpart, offers medical personnel and equipment to area struck by earthquake.

Interior Minister: 'Azrieli Mall is the IDF's biggest base'

Minister Moshe Arbel claims the IDF has better things to do than draft yeshiva students.

Interior Minister slams Ben-Gvir over 'rights' comment

Minister Moshe Arbel calls for more moderate approach to recent controversies following Ben-Gvir's right to live' comment.

Shas minister:

'Being haredi not a reason to be exempt from military service'

Health and Interior Minister on Draft Law: Being haredi is not a reason to be exempt from service, but Torah study should not be illegal.

Ukraine threatens to prevent Israelis from entering country

Israel's Foreign Ministry calls it a 'blackmail attempt.'

Shas minister to associates:

'This will be my last term in politics'

Minister Moshe Arbel says in closed meeting that he does not intend to continue in politics for much longer.

Israeli minister recites prayer for Moroccan king

Interior and Health Min. Moshe Arbel arrives in Morocco on official visit, recites prayer for Morocco's King Mohammed VI.

Biometric database gains highest possible security certification

Israel's biometric database has been awarded the country's most advanced cybersecurity rating.

New committee to examine Yemenite Children Affair

A review of previous research has revealed methodological errors that warrant a new investigation.

Interior Minister demands broad support for judicial reform

'Even though we're in the coalition, haredim are still a minority and sometimes need to avoid conflict,' Interior Min. Moshe Arbel says.

Shas Decides:

Moshe Arbel to replace Deri as Minister of Health, Interior

Shas spiritual leaders select Deputy Minister Moshe Arbel to replace Aryeh Deri as Interior Minister and Health Minister.

Haredi parties to insist on Override Clause

'We will advance the Override Clause to solve the draft problem,' MK Moshe Arbel says.

Haredi MK reveals: This is how my life was saved

Shas MK Moshe Arbel tells how his life was saved - thanks to his desire to donate a kidney.

Shas MK: 'Cooperation with UTJ is strategic'

Shas' MK Arbel calls on haredi parties to put aside disagreements, says partnership between them is 'strategic.'

Shas MK:

'We support Netanyahu and won't back a different candidate'

MK Moshe Arbel tells Israel National News in interview that his party will stand behind Netanyahu's candidacy for Prime Minister.

Dep. Foreign Minister spotted at crowded party - with no mask

Idan Roll, Dep. Foreign Minister and MK from Yesh Atid, danced maskless at crowded party - despite rise in COVID-19 infections.

Shas MK claims Gantz violated quarantine

MK Moshe Arbel claims Defense Minister, who returned from the US, violated isolation by meeting MK from his party.