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.
"No one will threaten us," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis after PA reveals plan to force Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.
Nationalist MKs attack leftists over attempted Hamas coup, after remarks early in the unity pact claimed PA would keep Hamas in line.
Likud MK dismisses UN's probe on Gaza, points out the anti-Israel stance of the head of the panel, William Schabas.
MK Ofir Akunis said that Israel had no plans to stop its attacks against Gaza terrorists, and would continue to fight.
Ofir Akunis in New York says abduction and murders caused by PA unity, hints Abbas's words 'can't change that.'
Those who praised unity between Hamas and Fatah now see what their support has wrought, said MK Ofir Akunis.
Hamas's involvement in the kidnapping of three yeshiva students precedent for a withdrawal of international support, Akunis says.
Deputy Minister lashes out at the great Palestinian Arab myth - that they preceded a Jewish presence in the Land of Israel.
Deputy Minister laments US envoy Martin Indyk's comments as the result of too much influence from PA propaganda.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes PA, Abbas Wednesday for demanding more construction freezes.
Deputy Minister Ofer Akunis slams building freeze demands for talk extension, says under Abbas 'tone has changed, essence has not.'
Deputy Minister Akunis criticizes Obama's intentions to pressure Netanyahu during visit into concessions, says PA needs pressing.
Deputy Minister warns against construction freeze, says that PA's rejection of Kerry's framework proves it doesn't want peace.
An Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders is equivalent to suicide, says Likud Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.
'Computer for Every Child' government program gives underprivileged children new educational opportunities.
Source in Netanyahu's office says Likud MKs opposing proposal to put PA over Jews can quit, adds Bennett can leave too.
"I support maximum self-rule for the Palestinians but not a Palestinian state," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.
MK Ofir Akunis says 'large' Israeli concessions to US demands on peace deal will endanger coalition.
Deputy Minister warns coalition govt. faces significant changes due to US pressure on Jordan Valley withdrawal.
Maariv reports that Defense Ministry rejects US plans for Jordan Valley, based on security needs.
Deputy Minister tours Jordan Valley, says Israel must not succumb to US pressure to withdraw.
Report shows Kerry's staff plans to 'attack' Netanyahu in January, make him submit to US arrangement uprooting Jordan Valley communities.
Likud MK responds to remarks from John Kerry praising talks, reports that pressure is on to cede control of Jordan Valley.
The Palestinian Authority is looking for any excuse to withdraw from negotiations with Israel, MK Ofir Akunis said Monday
Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis calls on PM Netanyahu not to release any more terrorists as a “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority.
Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Office says terror spike is the fault of the Palestinian Authority and its incitement.
"I was against a Palestinian state in the past and am still against it today," Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis declares.
"Building in Judea and Samaria is not an issue," declares Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis at dedication of new Shomron neighborhood.
Anti-Zionist Zochrot will hold an event at Land of Israel Museum in Tel Aviv, which it calls Sheikh Munis.
MK Orit Struk demands an inquiry into an incident in which the government presented false information on releasing terrorists.
Deputy Minister claims officials involved in negotiations intentionally misled him.
Bayit Yehudi slams those who claim that graffiti and tire puncturing against Arabs are terrorist acts.
Likud Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis says the government won't announce a construction freeze in Jerusalem, Judea or Samaria.
Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis rejects reports that America is pushing Israel to free terrorists as a ‘good-will gesture.’
Likud MK: Netanyahu’s offer to Lapid gives him a chance to show he’s serious on pre-elections promises.
MK Ofir Akunis expresses disappointment over Supreme Court ruling allowing MK Zoabi to run in the elections.
MK Yariv Levin said that the High Court should not overturn a Knesset committee decision to keep Hanin Zoabi out of the upcoming elections
Most members of the Central Election Committee are expected to back a motion by MK Ofir Akunis to disqualify Arab MK Hanin Zoabi.
Likud MK slams Arab factions over picture of PM Netanyahu as a bloody-handed killer.
MKs call on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to take action in the wake of continued terrorism from Gaza.
Likud is not impressed with PA head's "moderation" on TV interview, says he is trying to help Labor party.
MK Ofir Akunis demands that the Central Elections Committee disqualify MK Hanin Zoabi from running in the upcoming elections.
Shaul Mofaz becomes Opposition Head, blames gov't for economic woes. Likud MKs heckle him.
MK Ofir Akunis visited the Gush Etzion community of Efrat, where he said Israel must continue to build.
MK Ofir Akunis (Likud) to submit a bill that would prohibit MKs to give consultation to foreign entities.
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.