Omer Bar-Lev

Public Security Minister leaks censored information

Minister Omer Barlev reveals name of enemy country in which IDF soldier Barak Sharabi fell 38 years ago - in defiance of military censor.

Poll: Just 18% have faith in Israel's Public Security Minister

Israel Democracy Institute poll shows vast majority of Jews believe courts are too gentle on terrorists.

Activists demonstrate outside military HQ, demand security

'Time to take a harsh stance against terrorism and restore deterrence,' Im Tirtzu demands.

Ahead of Ramadan, Israeli minister made secret trip to Jordan

Israel, Jordan, agree to increase number of Waqf guards, ensure none are terror supporters.

Public Security Minister admits: Police used Pegasus without permission

'We need to make a change and prove it to the citizens of the State of Israel,' Public Security Minister Barlev admits.

Minister admits police used Pegasus without approval

Israel's Public Security Minister infected with COVID

Minister Omer Bar-Lev tests positive for coronavirus, after senior ministry official infected with the virus.

Mount of Olives security reunites ranking IDF officers-turned politicians

Former high-ranking IDF officers-turned politicians reunite at meeting on security for Mount of Olives.

The "settler violence" campaign is meant to offset real Arab violence

The public security minister gives us slogans, not facts in a well-orchestrated counterassault to the shocking recent Arab violence.Op-ed.

"Settler violence" campaign planned to offset real Arab violence

Ministers: 'Throwing stones at vehicles - terror in every sense'

Transportation Min. Michaeli, Public Security Min. Barlev, condemn rock-throwing attacks, promise to work to prevent recurrence.

Shocking allegations regarding female soldiers in security prisons

Prison commander described female soldiers being handed over to security prisoners "to keep them happy."

Shocking allegations on female soldiers in security prisons

Avraham Sandak, father of boy killed in police ramming: A stain on our country

Ahuvya Sandak's father describes shock at words of government minister defending police as "just doing their duty."

Government to preserve status quo on Temple Mount

"State of Israel has overriding interest in continuing its cooperation with Jordanian Waqf," says Internal Security Minister.

Dozens of rabbis sign letter of support for Lehava

Rabbis protest intention of Internal Security Minister to ban Lehava as a "terrorist organization."

Commission of Inquiry to investigate terrorists' prison break

Government commission of inquiry to investigate failures that allowed 6 terrorists to escape from Gilboa prison.

Public Security Minister meets EU Ambassador

Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev meets outgoing EU Ambassador: The agreements with the EU are very important to us.

Public Security Minister visits Lod

Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev and his deputy tour city of Lod following recent riots.

Initiative on the Left: Get 61 MKs to support Knesset Speaker

Labor's MK Barlev says he hopes Yuli Edelstein will make 'correct choice' and agree to try to form coalition if tapped by Pres. Rivlin.

MK blasts soldiers making blessing 'at taxpayers' expense'

Zionist Union MK cries 'religionization,' citing Golani battalion's visit to Western Wall after Operation Protective Edge.

Bar-Lev to run for Labor party leadership

MK Omer Bar-Lev pledges to restore Labor party to former glory, focus on security.

Zionist Union MK: Why aren't you annexing?

After Deputy Foreign Min. Hotovely calls to annex Judea and Samaria, Zionist Union MK Bar-Lev retorts: 'Why aren't you annexing?'

MKs demand discussion of Barak's comments

MKs demand that former Prime Minister be summoned to explain his comments that Netanyahu caused serious harm to Israel's security.

MK Bar-Lev confirms: Israel killed Samir Kuntar

Omer Bar-Lev, member of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, says strike on Kuntar was 'great achievement and a message.'

Labor MK Blasts PM's 'Fawning' Policy on Hamas

MK Omer Bar Lev says Hamas is actively digging tunnels into Israel, calls on IDF to operate against them 'tonight.'

Labor MK Blasts PM's 'Weak, Fawning' Policy on Hamas Tunnels

MK Gilon: To Put an End to Bibi, Vote Meretz

Politicians from nine different parties gathered Wednesday at Ashkelon Academic College for a panel discussion on their parties' platforms.

Labor MK Suspended Over Media Leak

MK Omer Bar-Lev suspended from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for leaking a letter that should have been classified.

Labor MK Suspended from Committees Over Media Leak

Opposition: Give Liberman Elections

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

MKs: Don't Release Terrorists, Freeze Construction

MKs from Labor, Hatnua and Shas send a letter to the PM, urge him to cancel terrorist release and freeze "settlement" construction instead.

MKs to Netanyahu: Don't Release Terrorists, Freeze Construction

Shaked Committee Debates: Who is a Hareidi Jew?

Can the State determine a person's religiosity? MKs grapple with the issue.

Knesset Head: Some Concessions are Bad for Peace

Dangerous land concessions make peace less likely, MK Edelstein warns.

Tunnel ‘A Reminder that Terror Can Strike Anytime’

Calls to keep IDF soldiers in ‘Gaza belt’ as army reveals advanced terror tunnel aimed at major attack.

MK: Syrian Chemical Weapons Not Israel’s Concern

Labor MK says Syria’s chemical weapons are not Israel’s concern, and Israeli involvement will only aggravate the situation.