![]() 'I'll advance sovereignty with all my might'Samaria Council opens year with 22,000 students. Mayor Yossi Dagan: 'Government headed by Netanyahu deserves right to apply sovereignty.'![]() Ofir Akunis: 'Chance of elections is 50/50'Likud minister Ofir Akunis says final deal with UAE may be signed in September, no one can know whether there will be new elections.![]() Likud minister: We will form an alternative government without Blue and WhiteMinister Ofir Akunis: If Blue and White thwarts the passing of the budget, an alternative government will be formed.![]() Likud minister: Sovereignty will 'certainly happen in July'Minister Akunis says Israel waiting for Trump to make a "declaration" before applying sovereignty.![]() 'Between the sea and Jordan there's no place for a Palestinian state'Minister Ofir Akunis argues Israel must not agree to Palestinian state.![]() Another disagreement between Likud and Blue and WhiteBlue and White's Science Minister will not prevent appointment of researcher who signed petition calling on soldiers to disobey orders.![]() Ofir Akunis: Blue and White's behavior is wrong and destructiveLikud Minister wonders why Blue and White is behaving irresponsibly and refusing to join a unity government.![]() Minister Akunis: Closure of borders will have a dramatic significanceLabor, Social Affairs and Social Services Minister says closure of Israel's borders will have long-term effects.![]() Guatemala President: We will keep embassy in JerusalemAlejandro Giammattei meets Israeli Minister Akunis prior to his swearing-in ceremony, says will recognize Hezbollah as a terror group.![]() Minister: Huldai avoiding responsibility in drowning of couple in elevatorScience and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis slams Blue and White party for hypocrisy on democracy, Tel Aviv mayor for ducking blame.![]() Likud Minister: Netanyahu's victory is not guaranteed'It's not enough to click 'like' on Facebook or attend conferences,' Science Minister Akunis says. 'You have to go out and vote.'![]() 'Gaza military operation sooner or later'Science Minister estimates Israel will not be able to continue absorbing Gaza escalations: 'Talk to terror organizations in their language.'![]() 'Decisive days for the Land of Israel'Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis visits Ofra, warns against leftist government supported by the Arab parties.![]() 'In three weeks, government of withdrawals will arise'Science Minister prepares for Left-wing minority government, argues Likud could provide strong response from opposition as well. Interview![]() 'Israel is the center of global interest'Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis inaugurates Israeli pavilion at International Astronautical Congress.![]() Likud minister: 'The Left is spreading lies'Science Min. Akunis warns: 'If Likud, right-wing voters don't wake up, we will lose elections.'![]() 'Next Gaza war will be harsher than Protective Edge'Minister Akunis warns Hamas if it launches another conflict Israel will respond with harsher measures than 2014 war.![]() Likud minister promises: I'll never vote to give away landMin. Ofir Akunis warns right-wing parties may be headed for an Oslo-like disaster, promises never to support giving away Israel's land.![]() Akunis: We will never withdraw from the land of IsraelScience Minister: I will not lend a hand to the establishment of a Palestinian state in any territory of the land of Israel.![]() Israeli Science Minister invited to White HouseScience Minister Akunis expected to visit White House next week, says invite proves US-Israel relationship 'excellent.'![]() Akunis: A Palestinian state would be a 'catastrophe'Science and Technology Minister visits Samaria: If you want to see tunnels leading to Kfar Saba and Ra'anana - support a Palestinian state.![]() Minister Akunis supports sovereignty in Gush EtzionScience and Technology Minister visits Gush Etzion, says site part of 'foundations of our people dating back thousands of years.'![]() 'We remember the Philippine's 1947 vote'At start of meeting with Philippine President, Netanyahu tells of Filipino nurse who treated his father and uncle.![]() 'There will not be two states, even in the Trump era'Science Minister Ofir Akunis says establishment of Arab state in Judea and Samaria would be suicide for Israel.![]() Barak blasts Akunis: New record for stupidityFormer PM unhappy after Science Minister rejects appointment of professor who signed a letter encouraging refusal to enlist.![]() 'He should have been shot'Likud Minister praises security forces for capturing terrorist who murdered IDF soldier, says orders should have been 'shoot to kill'.![]() Likud minister: We will act as you would actScience Minister Akunis tells counterparts that Israel will act to protect its citizens - just as their countries would.![]() 'TV investigators bowed down before Ahmed Tibi'Minister Akunis tells of event engraved in memory from time he worked at educational television when bombing attack on bus Line 5 occurred.![]() Discord in Knesset ceremony at Kastner mentionStorm surrounding mention of controversial WWII figure at Knesset ceremony; Science Minister leaves in protest as name read.![]() 'Apply sovereignty - beginning with Area C'Science Minister Ofir Akunis, at Jerusalem Conference, calls for expulsion of terrorist families in response to terrorist attacks.![]() 'One of the lowest points of the leftist protesters'Science, Technology and Space Minister blasts leftist protesters who disrupted the Attorney General while he was reciting Kaddish.![]() Watch: Likud unanimously backs sovereignty over Judea, SamariaMembers of Likud's central committee vote on proposal to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.![]() Minister Akunis welcomed at UCLA Hillel for Leonard Cohen eventA week after Princeton Hillel retracts invitation to Tzipi Hotovely, Science Minister attends event at UCLA honoring legendary singer.![]() Likud minister: We may have to hold early electionsLikud minister Akunis says disagreements may force early elections, suggests raising threshold to enter Knesset to 10%.![]() Akunis cancels trip to JordanScience and Technology Minister cancels trip to Jordan amid tensions between the countries.![]() Another terrorist state shall not arise at our expense!'Palestinian problem with us more than 120 years is fact we exist,' says Science Minister. 'I expect Trump to announce transfer of embassy.'![]() Israeli high schoolers build satellite sent to space by NASAA group of Israeli high schoolers built a nanosatellite and sent it to space to study the atmosphere as part of an international project.![]() Bnei Akiva students embark on science and technology missions35 students from around the country to visit particle accelerator in Switzerland, see satellite launch in Florida.![]() 'Israel is a powerhouse of knowledge'Technology Minister says Israel is a powerhouse of 'knowledge, technology, and innovation.'![]() 'No one gives land to his enemies'Likud minister says pressure to create PA terror state 'thing of the past'; 'if PA wanted peace, there would be peace'.![]() Likud ministers attack Bennett for 'lecturing' NetanyahuLikud ministers back Netanyahu, say no need for Bennett to lecture on importance of upcoming Trump-Netanyahu meeting.![]() 'The Arabs should welcome the Regulation Law'Science and Technology Minister says those condemning Regulation Law never read it, Arabs should welcome passage of bill.![]() 'Maybe the next Israeli astronaut is here'Israel Space Agency launches the annual Israeli Space Week, offering space-related activities free of charge in locations throughout Israel.![]() 'Deport terrorists families and continue to build'Minister Ofir Akunis says Israel must adopt harsher measures to deter terror attacks, PA must be treated as an enemy for encouraging attacks![]() Minister Akunis: There is no occupation in our homelandIn an Arutz Sheva interview, Science Minister Ofir Akunis discussed American-Israeli relations,status of the PA and scientific cooperation.![]() 'I'm Zionist, secular - and Orthodox'Science and Technology Minister favors Kotel agreement, says left needs to learn to accept election losses in both Israel and US.![]() Minister Akunis: Israel is the best place to liveAt IAC conference in Washington, Science Minister sounds off on Abbas' dream of Palestine 'clean of Jews' and Israel's bright future.![]() 'A grain of sand won't move from Ofra or Amona'Science Minister Ofir Akunis sounds off to Arutz Sheva about possibility of unity government, looming demolition of Ofra and Amona.![]() Akunis walks out in protest of haredi school voteInformation Minister Ofir Akunis refuses to take part in vote to cancel core studies requirement in haredi schools.![]() Science Min. slams dept. CoS for Holocaust remarksIsraeli Minister of Science Ofer Akunis says Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Golan must issue a clearer apology for Holocaust remarks.![]() Minister vows to return evicted Jews to HevronOfir Akunis visits Hevron houses where 200 Jews were evicted in January coalition crisis, notes 'the PA proved the purchase was legal.'![]() 'The Jordan Valley will always be part of Israel'Ofir Akunis tours Jordan Valley, vows to keep Judea-Samaria and the Golan firmly Israel's.![]() Likud Minister slams UNESCO's 'boorishness'Akunis writes head of UN body that declared Temple Mount to be Muslim only, decries their 'resounding lack of historical knowledge.'![]() Bennett faces off against Netanyahu, Ya'alonBennett slams comments by PM, defense minister regarding soldier who killed terrorist in Hevron. Netanyahu: Don't lecture me.![]() 'Better a dead terrorist than a dead soldier'Likud Minister decries the social network 'courtroom' that is actively convicting the soldier who shot a wounded terrorist.![]() 'Leaders don't burst into tears on camera'Minister Akunis criticizes EU's Mogherini for breaking down in press conference after Brussels attack, contrasting with other women leaders.![]() 'Europe attacked Israel, ignored Islamic terror'Science Minister Akunis responds to lethal Brussels assault, says many in Europe 'mocked those who warned' about Islamic terror. |