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Deputy Minister Dismisses Abbas's 'Deadline' Plan

"No one will threaten us," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis after PA reveals plan to force Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Deputy Minister Dismisses Abbas's 'Deadline' Plan

MKs Call Foiled Hamas Coup a 'Warning Sign' for Unity Government

Nationalist MKs attack leftists over attempted Hamas coup, after remarks early in the unity pact claimed PA would keep Hamas in line.

MKs Call Foiled Hamas Coup a 'Warning Sign' for Unity Government

Akunis: How Can Schabas be Taken Seriously?

Likud MK dismisses UN's probe on Gaza, points out the anti-Israel stance of the head of the panel, William Schabas.

Akunis: How Can Schabas be Taken Seriously?

Akunis: Cease-fire Under Our Terms, Not Hamas'

MK Ofir Akunis said that Israel had no plans to stop its attacks against Gaza terrorists, and would continue to fight.

Akunis: Cease-fire Under Our Terms, Not Hamas'

Minister Says Teens' Murder 'Direct Result' of PA Unity Gov't

Ofir Akunis in New York says abduction and murders caused by PA unity, hints Abbas's words 'can't change that.'

Minister Says Teens' Murder 'Direct Result' of PA Unity Gov't

Likud MK: World Must Apologize for Supporting PA Unity

Those who praised unity between Hamas and Fatah now see what their support has wrought, said MK Ofir Akunis.

Likud MK: World Must Apologize for Supporting PA Unity

'Moral Duty' for World to Retract Support for Unity Pact

Hamas's involvement in the kidnapping of three yeshiva students precedent for a withdrawal of international support, Akunis says.

'Moral Duty' for World to Retract Support for Unity Pact

Deputy Minister Slams IDF Radio for Promoting Palestinian 'Lies'

Deputy Minister lashes out at the great Palestinian Arab myth - that they preceded a Jewish presence in the Land of Israel.

Deputy Minister Slams IDF Radio for Promoting Palestinian 'Lies'

Minister Slams Indyk's 'Lies'

Deputy Minister laments US envoy Martin Indyk's comments as the result of too much influence from PA propaganda.

Minister Slams Indyk's 'Lies'

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes PA, Abbas Wednesday for demanding more construction freezes.

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

'Abbas Is Arafat In Disguise'

Deputy Minister Ofer Akunis slams building freeze demands for talk extension, says under Abbas 'tone has changed, essence has not.'

'Abbas Is Arafat In Disguise'

MK Akunis Tells US 'You're Pressuring Wrong Side'

Deputy Minister Akunis criticizes Obama's intentions to pressure Netanyahu during visit into concessions, says PA needs pressing.

MK Akunis Tells US 'You're Pressuring Wrong Side'

Akunis: Peace is Foreign to the Palestinians

Deputy Minister warns against construction freeze, says that PA's rejection of Kerry's framework proves it doesn't want peace.

Akunis: Peace is Foreign to the Palestinians

Akunis: '67 Borders' Like Jumping Off a Skyscraper

An Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders is equivalent to suicide, says Likud Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.

Akunis: '67 Borders' Like Jumping Off a Skyscraper

Akunis, Netanyahu Present Tablets to 94 Children

'Computer for Every Child' government program gives underprivileged children new educational opportunities.

Akunis, Netanyahu Present Tablets to 94 Children

'Likud MKs Critical of Netanyahu Can Leave Govt.'

Source in Netanyahu's office says Likud MKs opposing proposal to put PA over Jews can quit, adds Bennett can leave too.

'Likud MKs Critical of Netanyahu Can Leave Govt.'

Akunis: A Palestinian State would Endanger Israeli Cities

"I support maximum self-rule for the Palestinians but not a Palestinian state," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.

Akunis: A Palestinian State would Endanger Israeli Cities

Likud Deputy Minister: Kerry is 'Extreme' in Pressuring Israel

MK Ofir Akunis says 'large' Israeli concessions to US demands on peace deal will endanger coalition.

Likud Deputy Minister: Kerry is 'Extreme' in Pressuring Israel

Akunis: Coalition in Danger from Kerry Deal

Deputy Minister warns coalition govt. faces significant changes due to US pressure on Jordan Valley withdrawal.

Akunis: Coalition in Danger from Kerry Deal

Report: Defense Ministry Rejects US Plan for Jordan Valley

Maariv reports that Defense Ministry rejects US plans for Jordan Valley, based on security needs.

Report: Defense Ministry Rejects US Plan for Jordan Valley

MK Akunis: Jordan Valley is our 'Iron Wall'

Deputy Minister tours Jordan Valley, says Israel must not succumb to US pressure to withdraw.

MK Akunis: Jordan Valley is our 'Iron Wall'

Kerry to Force Security Plan on Netanyahu

Report shows Kerry's staff plans to 'attack' Netanyahu in January, make him submit to US arrangement uprooting Jordan Valley communities.

Kerry to Force Security Plan on Netanyahu

Akunis: If Kerry is Optimistic, Then We Must Be Very Worried

Likud MK responds to remarks from John Kerry praising talks, reports that pressure is on to cede control of Jordan Valley.

Akunis: If Kerry is Optimistic, Then We Must Be Very Worried

Akunis: Arrogant PA Wants to Break Off Talks After Releases

The Palestinian Authority is looking for any excuse to withdraw from negotiations with Israel, MK Ofir Akunis said Monday

Akunis: Arrogant PA Wants to Break Off Talks After Releases

Akunis: Releasing Terrorists is Immoral

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis calls on PM Netanyahu not to release any more terrorists as a “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority.

Akunis: Releasing Terrorists is Immoral

Likud MK: Agreeing to 1967 Borders will Topple Gov't

Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Office says terror spike is the fault of the Palestinian Authority and its incitement.

Likud MK: Agreeing to 1967 Borders will Topple Gov't

Akunis: A Palestinian State? No Way

"I was against a Palestinian state in the past and am still against it today," Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis declares.

Akunis: A Palestinian State? No Way

Likud MKs: Jewish Construction Must Go On Despite Peace Talks

"Building in Judea and Samaria is not an issue," declares Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis at dedication of new Shomron neighborhood.

Likud MKs: Jewish Construction Must Go On Despite Peace Talks

Likud MK Asks Museum to Nix Ultra-Leftist Event

Anti-Zionist Zochrot will hold an event at Land of Israel Museum in Tel Aviv, which it calls Sheikh Munis.

Likud MK Asks Museum to Nix Ultra-Leftist Event

Struk: Why Did the Government Lie About Releasing Terrorists?

MK Orit Struk demands an inquiry into an incident in which the government presented false information on releasing terrorists.

Struk: Why Did the Government Lie About Releasing Terrorists?

Akunis: Govt. Misled Me on Terrorist Release

Deputy Minister claims officials involved in negotiations intentionally misled him.

Akunis: Govt. Misled Me on Terrorist Release

MK Moalem: Puncturing Tires isn't Terror

Bayit Yehudi slams those who claim that graffiti and tire puncturing against Arabs are terrorist acts.

MK Moalem: Puncturing Tires isn't Terror

Gov’t Won’t Repeat ‘Mistake to Announce a Construction Freeze’

Likud Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis says the government won't announce a construction freeze in Jerusalem, Judea or Samaria.

Gov’t Won’t Repeat ‘Mistake to Announce a Construction Freeze’

‘No Plan to Release Terrorists under U.S. Pressure’

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis rejects reports that America is pushing Israel to free terrorists as a ‘good-will gesture.’

‘No Plan to Release Terrorists under U.S. Pressure’

Okunis Answers Lapid on ‘Where’s the Money’

Likud MK: Netanyahu’s offer to Lapid gives him a chance to show he’s serious on pre-elections promises.

Okunis Answers Lapid on ‘Where’s the Money’

Akunis: How Come Not One Judge Was Against Zoabi?

MK Ofir Akunis expresses disappointment over Supreme Court ruling allowing MK Zoabi to run in the elections.

Akunis: How Come Not One Judge Was Against Zoabi?

MK: Keep Zoabi Out, We Can't Afford Repeat of Bishara Scandal

MK Yariv Levin said that the High Court should not overturn a Knesset committee decision to keep Hanin Zoabi out of the upcoming elections

MK: Keep Zoabi Out, We Can't Afford Repeat of Bishara Scandal

MKs Seeking to Disqualify Zoabi May Have Majority

Most members of the Central Election Committee are expected to back a motion by MK Ofir Akunis to disqualify Arab MK Hanin Zoabi.

MKs Seeking to Disqualify Zoabi May Have Majority

‘Arab MKs have Crossed All Red Lines’

Likud MK slams Arab factions over picture of PM Netanyahu as a bloody-handed killer.

‘Arab MKs have Crossed All Red Lines’

Enough is Enough, Say MKs about Gaza Escalation

MKs call on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to take action in the wake of continued terrorism from Gaza.

Enough is Enough, Say MKs about Gaza Escalation

Likud: Abbas Working for Labor Party

Likud is not impressed with PA head's "moderation" on TV interview, says he is trying to help Labor party.

Likud: Abbas Working for Labor Party

Akunis: Zoabi Participated in Terror Attack, Disqualify Her

MK Ofir Akunis demands that the Central Elections Committee disqualify MK Hanin Zoabi from running in the upcoming elections.

Akunis: Zoabi Participated in Terror Attack, Disqualify Her

Likud MK Ejected in Rowdy Welcome for Mofaz

Shaul Mofaz becomes Opposition Head, blames gov't for economic woes. Likud MKs heckle him.

Likud MK Ejected in Rowdy Welcome for Mofaz

Deputy Speaker: We Must Turn Efrat Into a City

MK Ofir Akunis visited the Gush Etzion community of Efrat, where he said Israel must continue to build.

Deputy Speaker: We Must Turn Efrat Into a City

Akunis to Present 'Anti Tibi' Bill

MK Ofir Akunis (Likud) to submit a bill that would prohibit MKs to give consultation to foreign entities.

Akunis to Present 'Anti Tibi' Bill

Akunis: Investigate Arab MK Over NY Trip On Behalf of PA

Likud MK Ofir Akunis formally called for an immediate probe into a trip to NY by MK Ahmed Tibi reportedly to support the PA statehood bid.

Akunis: Investigate Arab MK Over NY Trip On Behalf of PA