News for Nitzan Horowitz Abu Kabir Forensics Institute to remain open on ShabbatHealth Minister didn't respond when asked to allow Abu Kabir to work nights, but when Arab MKs pressed for Shabbat opening, he agreed. Yesha Council head slams government ministers for meeting with Mahmoud AbbasFirst Defense Minister Benny Gantz and now Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz along with other Meretz MKs... PM Bennett gives a green light. Abbas seeks to meet Meretz ministersPA chairman invites Meretz's 2 ministers in Israeli government to discuss regional issues. Health Min. condemns Bennett for attack on health officialsHealth Minister Nitzan Horowitz defends his ministry after PM says health officials don't have 'monopoly' on decision-making Ministers caught revealing they don't believe Green Pass has medical justificationMinisters Horowitz, Shaked caught on mic saying that Green Pass restrictions unjustified medically, but rather serve to pressure unvaxxed. Hospitals' strike ends, agreement reached with governmentNIS 960 million to be transferred by end of 2021 within state budget framework.Health Minister: Enough with the panic'Too early to celebrate, but there are positive signs,' Health Min. Nitzan Horowitz says.Health Minister: Those who don't want to get vaccinated should sit at homeHealth Minister Nitzan Horowitz explains decision to obligate teaching staff to follow the “green pass” regulations. New 'vaccine mobiles' to help close social gaps, end pandemicHealth Min. Horowitz initiates plan to bring 'vaccine mobiles' to disadvantaged, low SES towns. 'I won't give up on this population.' Horowitz: We will certainly vaccinate during school hours'There will be vaccinations in the schools during school hours. We want to vaccinate students - not empty chairs.' Health Minister: The virus is changing rapidly and spreading fastHealth Minister Nitzan Horowitz on South American variant of the coronavirus: I hope we are able to isolate the cases. Health Minister removes ban on gay blood donationsNew regulations will ask all those who have engaged in high-risk behavior in recent months not to donate blood. New directive permits COVID vaccination in schoolsAttorney-general prepared new order to bypass opposition of Education Minister who has called the notion 'criminal.'Health Minister: There will be COVID shots in schoolsMinister Nitzan says despite opposition so far, he will not give up on vaccinations in educational institutions. ITU head: 'Give teachers the third coronavirus vaccine'Yaffa Ben David, head of Israel's Teachers Union, demands Health Minister allow teachers to receive 'booster' dose before school begins.Minister of Health MK Horowitz: Another lockdown? Only as a last resortAccording to Horowitz, a nationwide lockdown is the last resort and all means will be taken to avoid it. MK Aryeh Deri: 'Health Minister Horowitz concerned with gender changes - not pandemic'Shas chief slams Health Minister for promising to shorten wait times for sex change operations - instead of focusing on pandemic and health.Health Minister: No plans to close the airport now'Entry and exit from Israel will be under close supervision, but we won't close the airport,' Health Min. Horowitz says. Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz: 'Enough playing pretend'Health Min. Horowitz condemns criticism of Dr. Alroy-Preis as 'out of place,' says he backs Ministry professionals 'completely and totally.' Does Israel have the authority to recognize sex change?The 'Choosing Family' movement asked the Ministry of Health on what grounds it feels authorized to approve sex change in Israel. Health Minister: COVID is here to stay"Government is taking steps to allow us to live our daily lives with coronavirus in the background." New COVID testing facility to be set up at Ben Gurion AirportTesting facility to administer hundreds of tests at airport as Israel grapples with outbreak of Delta Variant. Fines to be imposed on travelers to high-risk countriesHealth Minister Nitzan Horowitz announces increased enforcement at Ben Gurion Airport against people traveling to countries defined as red. Meretz head, Nitzan Horowitz: We can have functioning government within daysMeretz party head Nitzan Horowitz said coalition impasse could be solved in days and called for Lapid to be handed mandate to form gov't.Meretz MK: We won't support Netanyahu for presidentMK Nitzan Horowitz urges leaders of 'bloc for change' to begin coalition negotiations immediately, says PM Netanyahu 'endangers' Israel. Meretz chairman: We will do everything to prevent an extremist right-wing governmentNitzan Horowitz: We will do everything to prevent Netanyahu from forming an extreme, right-wing government with fascist elements. Meretz chairman supports ICC decision against IsraelNitzan Horowitz says he supports cooperation with ICC investigation: Israel should ask itself what it could have done to prevent this. Meretz approves Knesset slateSlate includes Arab woman in #4 spot on the slate and two Arab candidates in the top five. Meretz: Stop destroying Arab housesA delegation of the Meretz party visited the village of Khalat a-Daba, where last week the Civil Admin. demolished two residential houses.Meretz chief offers 'shocking' response on EU terror fundingAs Knesset probes European funding of groups tied to terrorism, Blue and White MK blasts Meretz chief. 'Doesn't this bother you?''Peace in exchange for relinquishing sovereignty and freezing construction'Meretz Chair claims he learned UAE agreement also includes Judea/Samaria construction freeze. Source close to Prime Minister denies.Education Committee: Reimburse parents for Poland tripMK Nitzan Horowitz demands Education Ministry immediately return money paid for annual trip to Poland, hints delay may bring legal action. Peretz terminates alliance with MeretzLabor chairman informs Meretz chairman that he will end the alliance between the parties. Tamar Zandberg on Peretz: Opportunist and a cheat. Meretz and former Deputy Chief of Staff agree on joint runIsrael Democratic and Meretz sign agreement to continue political cooperation between the two within the framework of the Democratic Union. Meretz chairman: The time is right for inclusion of the ArabsMK Nitzan Horowitz at IAC summit: I believe a Palestinian state is the best thing for Israeli interests. Meretz approves alliance with Barak's partyMeretz party approves agreement for joint run with Israel Democratic party.Meretz leader: I won't commit to recommending Benny GantzMeretz chairman Horowitz urges public not to try to foretell future, says he's working on merger with Labor. Labor, Meretz preparing for joint runLeaders of Labor and Meretz meet in bid to create joint left-wing ticket. Will Ehud Barak's new Democratic Israel join? Meretz party announces list of Knesset candidatesTamar Zandberg, former chief of far-left Meretz party, takes second place after losing leadership race to Nitzan Horowitz. Labor, Meretz, heads discuss 'challenges of democratic camp'Labor's MK Peretz speaks with Meretz chair Nitzan Horowitz about how to replace PM Netanyahu, promises to keep in touch.Nitzan Horowitz elected as Meretz chairmanFormer MK defeats Tamar Zandberg in race for Meretz chairman. Israel's palm trees dying, present public hazardFormer MK: hollowed-out trees can crack at the slightest wind, blames government for playing political hot potato over solutions. Meretz MK Nitzan Horowitz Bows OutMK Nitzan Horowitz (Meretz) announced Wednesday that he was quitting politics, joining other MKs who have announced the same in recent days. MK Horowitz: Look Where Extremism Brings UsMK Horowitz (Meretz) condemns the possibility Orit Struk may be left off the National Union list if the party were to join Yachad.MK: Don't Attack Refuser-Soldiers, Listen to ThemIntelligence reservists who declared that they would not serve in the IDF should be praised for their 'courage,' said Meretz MK Horowitz.Meretz MK Defends Comments by EU Parliament HeadMK Nitzan Horowitz springs to Martin Schulz's defense, says if anything EU President was 'too polite' in criticizing Israel.MK: Fire Bennett for Comments on Palestinian StateMK Nitzan Horowitz slams Minister Naftali Bennett for saying that a Palestinian state would crush the Israeli economy. MKs: Israel Cannot Ignore ASA BoycottMKs: Israel must take threats of academic boycott seriously – or it will get worse. Edelstein to Lead Delegation to Mandela MemorialKnesset Speaker MK Yuli Edelstein and five other MKs will represent Israel at memorial service for late South African President. Barkat Re-elected in JerusalemDespite a relatively low voter turnout, preliminary results show that the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa have been re-elected. Meretz's Current MKs Top List for KnessetAfter primaries, currently serving MKs Galon, Gilon and Horowitz top Meretz's list for the next Knesset. Regev: Social Protesters Are Leftist AnarchistsMK Miri Regev: the social protesters are left-wing anarchists who act against the State. They do not want social change. Meretz: Ban Outside Clergy from IDF, PoliceMK Nitzan Horowitz was already rebuffed when he tried to ban Chabad from visiting IDF bases on the holidays. Regev Files ComplaintLikud MK Miri Regev filed a complaint against young protesters who attacked her, as well as against leftist MK Nitzan Horowitz. |
