Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu

Minister Eliyahu chokes up with tears in the Knesset

Minister of Heritage Eliyahu became emotional in a discussion to advance a bill commemorating the October 7th massacre.

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Huckabee surprises Minister Eliyahu on stage

The U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, paid a personal tribute to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu during the International Conference for Israeli Heritage in Judea and Samaria.

Heritage Minister:

'Without the Torah we have no right to exist'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu spoke out in favor of the exemption of Yeshiva students from the draft - as long as they are genuinely studying Torah.

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Minister Eliyahu makes secret visit to Russia

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu departs secretly for Russia to advance the establishment of a Soviet Jewry heritage center in Rishon LeZion, amid the ongoing war there and diplomatic sensitivities with Israel.

Heritage Minister:

'Be ambassadors of our roots in Israel, wherever you are'

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu called on American Jews to strengthen their connection to Jewish heritage, the Bible, and the State of Israel during an address at the Arutz Sheva NYC Summit.

Bnei Brak:

Herzog affixes mezuzah to new visitors center honoring rabbi

President Isaac Herzog, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, attend mezuzah-affixing ceremony for new visitors center honoring haredi leader 'Chazon Ish.'

Government approves massive investment into ancient Samaria

The Israeli government has approved a sweeping new plan to restore and develop the Ancient Samaria National Park in Sebastia, one of the region’s most significant biblical-era archaeological sites.

50th Anniversary of Entebbe:

Government to approve center honoring Yoni Netanyahu

The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.

Heritage Minister:

Bennett is dangerous to Israel

Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.

Minister Eliyahu compares Netanyahu pardon to Line 300 affair

Minister Amichai Eliyahu compared President Chaim Herzog's decision in the Bus 300 affair to the current situation and called on President Isaac Herzog to show similar responsibility.

Citing national security needs

Minister Eliyahu recommends Netanyahu pardon

In an official document to the President, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu recommends granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing security, national, and public considerations.

Heritage Minister announces:

Legal opinion for Netanyahu's pardon completed

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu announces completion of legal opinion on pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says it will be presented 'as soon as possible' to President Isaac Herzog.

Message of sovereignty and history:

Israeli flag raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba

A giant Israeli flag was raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, in a move led by the Ministry of Heritage, as part of symbolic activities at historic sites in Judea and Samaria.

The Western Wall ruling:

Defending Jewish identity against Reformism

Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu issues strong critique of the Reform movement’s stance on Israel and the Supreme Court's recent ruling, highlighting the ongoing battle to protect Jewish identity and the sanctity of the Western Wall. Op-ed.

Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

During a speech in the Knesset plenum, MK Ahmad Tibi lashed out at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, accused the coalition of failure, and claimed that “blood is flowing in the streets."

Death Threat:

ISA assigns extra protection to Minister Eliyahu

The ISA has decided to assign increased security to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu following threats against him.

Complex decision

Be'eri divided over fate of houses damaged in massacre

Residents of Kibbutz Be’eri voted to demolish homes damaged on October 7, while Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu considers using the law to preserve them as historic sites despite local opposition.

Minister Eliyahu:

ZAKA service as vital as combat, laws won’t solve draft crisis

Otzma Yehudit's Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticizes Draft Law debate, calls for education over coercion.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu at the Sovereignty Conference of Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We are creating a new reality - with a full sovereignty move."

Minister Amichai Eliyahu

'The hostages matter, but only victory will bring them back'

Heritage Minister responds in interview with Arutz Sheva to the criticism of his call to redefine the remaining hostages as "prisoners of war."

Amichai Eliyahu:

Hostages are POWs, Gaza will be Jewish after Hamas defeat

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu says Israel shouldn't address Gaza hunger during wartime, sovereignty will bring security.

'Not our policy, not our values'

Ambassador Leiter rejects Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza remarks

Israel’s US Ambassador and Prime Minister Netanyahu disavow Minister Eliyahu’s Gaza hunger remarks, calling them “foolish” and unrepresentative. Israel, they affirm, is committed to defeating Hamas while ensuring aid reaches Gaza’s civilians—not through Hamas.

Minister Amichay Eliyahu: All of Gaza will be Jewish

According to the Minister of Heritage, Israel will wipe out Gaza. 'Thank G-d we are erasing this evil.'

Revealed in the Knesset:

Antisemitism in France surges by 185%

During a Knesset discussion, Shas MK presents testimonies from French rabbis expressing fears about the future. Minister Amichai Eliyahu calls on French Jews to immigrate to Israel.

Outrage over Gaza aid:

'Aid to Gaza - a stab in the back of soldiers'

Families of hostages, soldiers, and ministers blast the Prime Minister following his allowing of entry of aid to Gaza: "A gift to Hamas, harming the hostages and the IDF."

Heritage Minister: Widespread fires caused by arson terror

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu slams 'whitewashing of the arson phenomenon,' blames official sources for ignoring intentional arson terror attacks.

'Trails of Rebirth'

Thousands participate in event in Gaza envelope

The 'Heroism Stories of the Nation on the Paths of Hope' event connected the heroism of the residents and soldiers in southern Israel on October 7th with the rehabilitation and regrowth of the area.

Knesset approves:

Otzma Yehudit's ministers to return to cabinet

The Knesset Plenum approved the reappointment of the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit faction as cabinet members. Ben-Gvir: 'I thank the Prime Minister for the trust.'

Minister Eliyahu:

'Let those who signed the deal not come to the funerals'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu denounced the hostage deal, saying that it would only bring additional terror attacks.

Due to increasing threats:

Security for Minister Amichai Eliyahu beefed up

First publication: Following the recommendation of officials from the Israel Security Agency the security detail for Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu has been raised to the highest level.

'Prepare the burial shrouds'

Terror organization threatens Minister of Heritage

The "Galilee Forces," a terror organization operating in northern Samaria published a death threat against Minister Amichay Eliyahu

Minister Eliyahu:

'Path to hostages leads through dismissing AG'

Amichai Eliyahu claimed dismissing the Attorney General is crucial while downplaying Iran's nuclear threat.

Douglas Murray moved by ancient High Priest's bell

'In an age when everything is 'digital and momentary, such an object reminds us of the depth and meaning of Jewish tradition,' says Douglas Murray.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Supporters of Disengagement are responsible for hostages'

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu claimed that the blame for the hostages lies with anyone who supported the Disengagement Law in 2005.

Left-wing activists break up speech by Minister Eliyahu

Left-wing activists disrupted Minister Amihai Eliyahu's speech at an event at the Mikve Israel Visitors Center organized by his office.

Can't destroy an idea?

National Security Adviser sets off uproar in cabinet

Cabinet members demanded answers from Tzachi Hanegbi and Prime Minister Netanyahu after Hanegbi said it was impossible to eliminate Hamas since it is an idea.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'We will oppose the release of terrorist murderers'

Heritage Minister clarifies that his party is expected to oppose any agreement to release hostages that would include the release of terrorists with blood on their hands.

'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye'

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Politicians from both the coalition and the opposition respond to the violent protest near the Prime Minister's Residence. Elkin: There is no place for harming police officers. Minister Eliyahu: The protesters are interested in persecuting Netanyahu.

Minister suspended from govt. meetings over 'atom bomb' comment

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu indefinitely suspended from Cabinet meetings after saying dropping a nuclear bomb on Gaza a 'possiblity.'

Heritage Minister: 'Atomic bombing of Gaza is an option'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu caused widespread controversy this morning by favoring the use of nuclear weapons against Hamas.

'Rules of the game have changed, Gaza will not rise again'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu: 'The IDF should not be pressured to enter Gaza; the war should end with Israeli control of Gaza.'

Heritage Minister to Rabbi Dee:

'The whole nation of Israel is behind you'

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu meets Rabbi Leo Dee after he was shoved while praying at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv.

Heritage Minister:

'Do you bring anyone closer by spitting at a cross?'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu condemns video showing Jews spitting at Christians in Old City, says Abraham Accords strengthened by faith.

Video: Minister Amichai Eliyahu sings with Avraham Fried

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu goes on stage with singer Avraham Fried during 'Selichot on the Way to the Kotel' event in Bat Yam.

Heritage Minister:

'The protesters are wicked, they are not brothers'

Min. Amichai Eliyahu slams anti-government protesters: 'They are slandering the State of Israel in every place.'

Minister Eliyahu visits UAE:

'I encountered genuine respect for Judaism'

Minister of Heritage first minister from current government to visit the country.

Heritage Minister:

'Judge who violates the law should sit in prison'

'Is the court subject to the law, or can it do what it pleases?' queries Heritage Min. Amichai Eliyahu.

MK Tibi charges:

'Ben Gvir is not worried about the murders in the Arab sector'

MK Ahmed Tibi claims that Minister Amichai Eliyahu is proof that racism is inherited: His views border on being neo-Nazi.

Heritage Minister: Arab culture 'brings violence on itself'

Heritage Min. Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu discusses violence in Arab sector, says it 'should worry Arab society more than anyone else.'

Evacuation of A'ira Shahar

MK Amichai Eliyahu vs. Smotrich: 'He made a huge mistake'

Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu attacked his colleague after the evacuation of the outpost this morning.

Labor chairwoman threatens to sue Otzma Yehudit Minister

Merav Michaeli threatens to sue Minister Amichai Eliyahu and his Otzma Yehudit Party after Eliyahu claimed that she embraced terrorists.

Heritage Min.:

We shouldn't respect ruling if Supreme Court doesn't respect law

'The moment you turn the judges into politicians, they are politicians,' Heritage Min. Amichai Eliyahu says.

Heritage Minister:

'The Supreme Court has no authority to invalidate laws'

Heritage Min. Amichai Eliyahu clarifies: 'Invalidation of Basic Law has not yet been done, it's a very, very dangerous thing.'

Otzma Yehudit minister and family save hikers at the last moment

The Eliyahu family embarked on a regular hike, and ended it by saving three brothers from drowning in a stream in northern Israel.

'They are fed by the far-left'

Minister Eliyahu suggests Biden meet Justice Minister Levin

Amid heavy American criticism, Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggests Biden listen about Israeli policy from the ones who make it.

Ashamed of ourselves?

Israel's Heritage Minister: The problem is us - not the Arabs

Otzma MK points out that Arabs respect us when we stand up for ourselves - not when we show weakness.

Final 10 days of Ramadan:

Government to ban Jewish entry to Temple Mount

The government is set to instruct the Police to prevent Jews from entering the Judaism's holiest site, during the final 10 days of Ramadan.

Minister Eliyahu:

'The state can not be held hostage by the Oslo officers'

The Minister of Heritage said the right-wing public must not allow a non-democratic group take democracy hostage.

At Netanyahu's instruction:

Heritage center in honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe to be established

Netanyahu: The Chabad Heritage Center will showcase the contribution of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who encouraged Torah study and observance.

'Unity is our strength'

Ministers visit Joseph's Tomb

Among those visiting the holy site in Shechem overnight were Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu.