Oded Revivi

After 15 years:

Efrat residents vote for change

In runoff, Dovi Shefler defeats incumbent mayor Oded Revivi, who has served in the role for the last 15 years.

Mayor of Efrat to Arutz Sheva:

''Settler violence' campaign definitely not based on facts'

Mayor Revivi demands that government approves important security budgets for Judea and Samaria communities

Efrat Mayor:

'The world will be different after this attack'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi tells RT that he believes the world will change after the Hamas attack just as it did after 9/11.

Op-ed:

What Israel's Chief Justice left out of her fiery speech

Chief Justice Hayut harshly criticized the proposed judicial reform, but she should have critcized the courts instead. Here is why. Op-ed.

Stop Netflix from airing "Farha" now!

The hatred Israelis encountered in Qatar is fed by lies like those in the Netflix series that portrays IDF soldiers as murderers. Op-ed.

A time for assessment and a time for conclusions

A party in Israel's government used classic anti-Semitic tropes against a large sector in Israeli society, but was never called to account.

Gantz in Efrat:

'We will expand the activity against terrorism as needed'

Defense Minister visits Sukkah of Peace of Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi: Our Judaism is based on neighborliness and dialogue.

Even in politics, not everything is allowed

Lapid knows that the two-state-solution is not realistic and that Israel has buried it. What made him decide to raise it at the UN? Op-ed.

Time for Israel to use its leverage

The death of terrorist Daoud Zubeidi is an opportunity for Israel to change the rules of the game. Op-ed.

Revivi: Likud must hold dialogue with Reform, Conservative Jews

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi responds to Liba Center Director Oren Henig's attempts to unite Likud party against Reform, Conservative movements.

Gratitude to Pompeo while fighting for Jewish rights in the land

Leaders of Judea and Samaria thanks former Secretary of State for his support, express hope that construction in the region will resume.

Efrat mayor's open letter to Bennett

'Mr. Prime Minister, expose them to the daily lives of the citizens, the Palestinians and the Jews who meet at the Gush Etzion junction.'

'No one has right to give hand to PA takeover'

Samaria Regional Council chairman slams Efrat Mayor for supporting approval of 1,000 housing units for PA in Area C.

'Construction in Area C is a demonstration of sovereignty'

Efrat Mayor responds to critics of the approval of housing units for Palestinian Arabs.

Haaretz depicts Arab child victims of conflict on front page

Efrat leader Oded Revivi: In Israel we take pity on the wrong mothers.

Efrat Mayor: 'The Present' more dangerous than Arab violence

Oded Revivi warns damage to Israel's image by false reality portrayed by Oscar-nominated film worse than Gaza rockets.

Efrat Mayor: How Moshe Moskowitz founded our community

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi mourns Moshe 'Moshko' Moskowitz, says he was already preparing to celebrate Israel's 100th birthday.

Peace within us

We have proven that we can embrace the vision of normalization abroad.  It is now time to do so at home. Op-ed.

A wake-up call for democracy

The type of instability the US is experiencing after Election Day is afflicting and crippling democracies the world over. Op-ed.

Efrat Mayor welcomes PA security cooperation announcement

'Israel renewed commitment to past agreements that did not contribute to its security is a concept whose time has passed.'

'Obama boycotted Ariel U. - but Trump corrected the injustice'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi praises Trump admin. for green lighting joint research with Ariel University. 'This is a huge leap for peace.'

Israel must look beyond the coronavirus crisis

We must buld an economic axis in Judea and Samaria that will encourage PA Arabs to realize that Abbas and Hamas are not their saviors.Op-ed.

Efrat Mayor to Yesha Council head: Trump is a true friend

Oded Revivi responds to statements made by Yesha Council chairman against Trump.

Oded Revivi:

UAE peace: Call to new direction for Palestinians

Efrat Mayor believes UAE/Bahrain peace should lead Palestinian leadership understand this is change in direction for the Palestinians.

Divide in Yesha: Did Netanyahu pull a fast one on the settlers?

Efrat Mayor says delay of sovereignty is worth it for peace deal with UAE, while Beit El head says deal will be worth nothing tomorrow.

'We could have annexed 34% of the area'

Efrat leader slams colleagues, says campaign against Trump plan has limited sovereignty map, 'distances us from possibility of sovereignty.'

Efrat Mayor: Take what we're offered in sovereignty plan

With Trump admin. set to decide on Israeli sovereignty today, settlement leaders clash over Netanyahu's sovereignty plan.

Preserving the Blue and White Flag

Efrat mayor calls on Blue and White party to back Netanyahu's sovereignty plan. 'Considering the alternatives, this is the best plan.'

'Opposition to Trump plan: Personal or for headlines'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says Israel must take opportunity to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Efrat Mayor:

'Negotiations with US over sovereignty are not over'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi explains his support for government's efforts to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samria.

US: Yesha Council 'ungrateful'

American officials angered after Yesha Council chairman says peace plan shows Trump, Kushner 'are not friends of the State of Israel.'

We can't be afraid to win

Local Council Heads weigh in: 'The Trump plan is an insurance certificate for our Judea and Samaria Jewish communities. Sovereignty now!'

'Yamina can only influence from within the government'

Leaders of Judea and Samaria call on Yamina not to sit in opposition but to accept what they are given in unity government.

Efrat mayor to Yamina: Take part in sovereignty government

Mayor Revivi says Yamina party should work to bring change and push for sovereignty from inside the government, not the opposition.

Health and warfare in the coronavirus era

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi talks about the tremendous challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has created.

Efrat mayor: 23 confirmed coronavirus patients

Oded Revivi names newest four coronavirus patients, lists who needs to self-quarantine, says only certain workers will be allowed entry.

Efrat Mayor: Yesha leaders must cooperate with Trump admin.

Oded Revivi says Israeli mayors in Judea and Samaria must work with US on maps of territory that will remain Israel.

'An opportunity to determine Israel's borders'

Yesha foreign envoy: US ambassador's announcement is a wake-up call to us all - time to sit down and establish Israel's future borders.

'Settlers have to think about Deal of the Century'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says Trump peace plan presents both significant achievements and challenges for Israel, the 'settlements.'

'I can't even think that US would harm Israel's interests'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says Israel should 'be open-minded' about Trump's 'deal of the century.'

Philadelphia community awards Efrat Mayor lifetime achievement

StandWithUs organization holds gala evening, surprises Oded Revivi Magen Yisrael award; Revivi: 'Often called to spread different message.'

Efrat head says Israel 'prepared' to go forward in Judea/Samaria

Oded Revivi on US announcement: 'Was only matter of time that something would also come with regard to Judea and Samaria.'

Yesha Council: 'Time to apply Israeli law in Judea and Samaria'

Oded Revivi: 'Now is time to take action utilizing our political and legal platforms to apply Israeli law.'

Netanyahu: No settlers will be uprooted

PM Netanyahu visits Efrat, promises an end to demolition of Jewish towns.

'Arab construction is part of sovereignty'

The Efrat Council head explains why he supports additional Arab construction in Area C, alongside Jewish expansion.

'Israel needs to decide what it wants to do in Judea & Samaria'

'Some of Israel's leadership is still stuck in 25-year-old argument,' Efrat leader Oded Revivi says.

Israeli, US lawmakers join hundreds at 4th Yesha Council event

Guests include Ambassador Dani Dayan, Minister Tzachi Hangebi, Fmr Minister Gidon Saar, MK Amir Ohana, retired British Colonel Richard Kemp.

First: Yesha official representative to address AIPAC

Efrat Mayor's debut representing Yesha before AIPAC also marks first time any Yesha representative has been invited to address body.

Efrat Mayor to speak at AIPAC conference

Oded Revivi, who has served for several years as the "foreign minister" of the Yesha Council, will speak at AIPAC conference in Washington.

Trump now has two walls to deal with

Mayor of Efrat: 'I have not calmed down'

Head of Efrat Council hopes the US will not repeat the mistakes of Barak and Olmert. 'I'm happy Greenblatt denied the report.'

'Stop trading in bodies'

Efrat Council head critical of other Judea and Samaria heads for demand to build following terror attacks. 'Building must be routine.'

"Airbnb boycott will hurt the Palestinians"

Oded Revivi is adamant that by succumbing to BDS pressure and deleting the Jewish rentals, Airbnb is actually pushing peace further away.

'BDS harms Palestinians more than us'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says BDS causes Arabs to lose well-paying jobs in Jewish communities.

'Israel is a law-abiding nation'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says IDF, goes to great pains to obey international law despite brazen violations of international law by enemies.

'It is our obligation to get up and charge'

Residents of Efrat plan new neighborhood on nearby Givat Eitam as a response to murder of Ari Fuld. 'This land is ours.'

'We appreciate the American administration'

Watch: Efrat Mayor, Yesha Council chairman welcome Governor Mike Huckabee to Efrat.

First time in Israel: Drone to prevent infiltrations into town

Residents of Efrat introduce Drone that will help locate and prevent terror infiltrations into the community.

'It's about Jewish rights, not a Palestinian state'

Efrat Mayor says AIPAC CEO misidentifies cause of conflict when endorsing creation of Palestinian state.

Interview: The challenges facing Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi

As mayor, Revivi's primary interest is Efrat, Gush Etzion, but as Yesha Council Foreign Envoy, he has much to say about the whole region.