Ron Huldai

TLV Mayor sparks uproar:

Faith in G-d is anti-democratic

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai set off an uproar when he claimed that religious people can not accept democratic principles.

Berlin and Tel Aviv-Jaffa to sign twin cities agreement

Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai, Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner, announce twin cities agreement, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel.

Over 45,000 participants run in the Tel Aviv Marathon

Felix Kimutai from Kenya emerged as the champion in the men's marathon category, finishing in 2:12:13 hours but fell short of breaking the Tel Aviv Marathon record set in 2023.

'Not a time to celebrate' | Tel Aviv mayor cancels 'Pride Parade'

Ron Huldai, Tel Aviv's mayor, says city will redirect part of the 'Pride Parade' budget for 'Pride Center' activities in Tel Aviv.

Huldai-Meretz agreement:

Increase enforcement against tefillin stands

Tel Aviv Mayor signed coalition agreement with Meretz, which includes pledge to increase enforcement against tefillin stands outside schools.

What would Tel Aviv's founding mayor think of the city he loved?

In 1933 Meir Dizengoff, Tel Aviv's first mayor, issued a declaration on honoring the Sabbath. Yom Kippur was desecrated there in 2023.Op-ed.

Precedent-setting:

Judge allows Tel Aviv municipality to take part in protests

Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen says mayor, other city officials may support anti-government protests.

Violent clashes at Tel Aviv prayer service

Protesters confronted worshipers who tried to pray with the traditional partition between men and women on Yom Kippur.

An open letter to Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai

Organization of 2500 Orthodox Rabbis sends letter protesting Tel Aviv's refusal to allow prayer in Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur.

Former Consul General in New York to run with Tel Aviv Mayor

Asaf Zamir announces return to municipal politics, will run on Mayor Ron Huldai's slate in October election.

The deal offered by Tel Aviv Mayor to his former deputy

Ron Huldai reportedly offered his former deputy Asaf Zamir a deal to run for city council together.

Tel Aviv mayor doubles down on 'bloodshed' comment

Ron Huldai unapologetic in interview after being accused of incitement to violence, accuses interviewer of being 'Bib's mouthpiece.'

Some of my fellow generals have crossed the red line

There are national security implications to the revolt against judicial reform. Op-ed.

Ron Huldai:

'I'm not inciting to violence, I want to prevent it'

Following inflammatory comments at Monday's anti-government protest, Tel Aviv Mayor defends himself.

'Inciting violence:'

Likud files police complaint against Tel Aviv Mayor

Likud accuses Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai of 'inciting violence and rebellion' after he says democracy can only be restored 'via bloodshed.'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai:

'Democracy can only be restored via bloodshed'

"Ron Huldai must be investigated for incitement to murder," respond coalition members.

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Turkey

City hall of Tel Aviv lit with Turkish flag following the devastating earthquake that hit the country.

Tel Aviv mayor celebrates his birthday with Chabad

Ron Huldai, Tel Aviv mayor, celebrates his birthday with Chabad's Rabbi Gerlitzky, hears shofar blown.

Tel Aviv hangs maps in schools showing pre-1967 borders

Tel Aviv municipality hangs maps showing Israel's borders as the 1949 Armistice Line. 'It's the truth, with no censorship.'

Tel Aviv Mayor to run for one last term in office

Ron Huldai, who attempted a Knesset run in the last election, will have served for 30 years as Tel Aviv Mayor should he be re-elected.

Zelenskyy Knesset speech to air live in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv Mayor announces that Ukrainian President's speech before the Knesset will be carried live at Habima Square.

Tel Aviv mayor pushing to open light rail on Shabbat

Ron Huldai demands light rail train operate on Shabbat. 'It's like a horizontal Shabbat elevator, stopping at every station.'

Ron Huldai drops out of race: We could not fulfill the task

Chairman of the Israelis Party will not run in the elections for the 24th Knesset. "The most responsible act is to take a step back."

Huldai to Nissenkorn: I'm not quitting

HaYisraelim party chairman responds to Nissenkorn's departure from the political arena

Avi Nissenkorn leaves Huldai party, will not run in elections

Former Justice Minister announces break from politics weeks after joining Tel Aviv mayor's new Israelis party.

Huldai: I will lead the center-left

Chairman of The Israelis party unfazed by poor performance in the polls, does not rule out coalition with Bennett.

Ron Huldai: Gantz is an electoral burden, we won't run with him

Tel Aviv mayor says no to broad left-wing alliance with Blue and White. 'I won't play second fiddle to anyone.'

Huldai: I will open Tel Aviv culture in 10 days

Tel Aviv mayor says he will open city's cultural institutions to all who have received 2 vaccine doses.

Are Huldai and Gantz holding secret negotiations?

Blue and White chairman and Israelis chairman refuse to comment on contacts, which raises the possibility of talks between them.

Supreme Court rips Tel Aviv mayor over repression of free speech

Supreme Court backs 'victory' campaign billboard, rips Tel Aviv mayor for limiting freedom of speech with ban on billboard campaign.

'I will resign as Tel Aviv Mayor after becoming an MK'

Tel Aviv Mayor says he joined national politics because he seeks to lead the center-left bloc.

Nissenkorn resigns: 'Survival of Israeli democracy is at stake'

"I did everything I could to stop the PM from destroying the judiciary - and I succeeded."

Tel Aviv Mayor: Time for a new culture of leadership

Ron Huldai unveils his new party, "The Israelis", attacks Israel's current leadership.

Tel Aviv Mayor to form new party, run for Knesset

Ron Huldai will announce on Tuesday evening that he is going into national politics.

Poll: Gantz would win 4 seats if Tel Aviv Mayor runs

Channel 12 News poll: A new party led by Ron Huldai could bring Blue and White and Meretz closer to the electoral threshold.

Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai plans on running for Knesset

Huldai: I'll agree to being #2 on any party's slate, if that's what it takes to remove the right wing from power.

'If there were elections tomorrow, I'd enter national politics'

Tel Aviv-Yafo Mayor Ron Huldai: What is happening today in the country horrifies me.

Tel Aviv mayor: We didn't ban tefilin booths

Ron Huldai hits back at accusations Tel Aviv has moved against tefillin stands, says city enforcing law against all stands near schools.

Another protest outside Tel Aviv Mayor's home

Hundreds hold another protest against the Shabbat bus routes outside home of Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai.

'Tel Aviv mayor avoiding responsibility: This is not leadership'

Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis slams Blue and White party for hypocrisy on democracy, Tel Aviv mayor for ducking blame.

Tel Aviv Mayor rejects criticism of city's drainage system

Ron Huldai on claims that poor infrastructure led to elevator disaster: The drainage in the south is just as good as in the north.

Hundreds protest outside home of Tel Aviv Mayor

For the third time, hundreds protest public transportation routes being run by the city of Tel Aviv on Shabbat.

Rivlin: You are the creative lab of our future

President hosts end-of-year event for 'Israeli Hope Standard,' which promotes 'partnership' education between members of different sectors.

Tel Aviv: We'll keep missionary material from 'street libraries'

Tel Aviv municipality emphasizes it will prevent infiltration of missionary ads into its outdoor 'street libraries'.

Tel Aviv approves 'tent city' ahead of Eurovision

Municipality to establish temporary campsite to accommodate 2,000 tourists in Israel for annual song contest, held this year in Israel.

Watch: Tel Aviv Mayor plays 'Yedid Nefesh' on recorder

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai visits home of haredi council member Naftali Lubert and surprises audience.

Was there ballot-box stuffing in Tel Aviv?

Election commitee demands IDF soldiers vote again after alleged ballot box stuffing.

Huldai wins in Tel Aviv: I'm going back to work

Incumbent Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai wins 45% of the vote in the city. His deputy Asaf Zamir won 35%.

Court demands gov't explain refusal to build on Shabbat

High Court wants State to justify decision not to work on Tel Aviv pedestrian bridge on the Sabbath.

Chief Rabbi: Tel Aviv mayor ate a dog and lost his mind

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams Tel Aviv mayor over construction on Shabbat, says time he ate a dog in Vietnam affected him.

'Anyone who criticized me has achieved nothing'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz is unafraid of criticism of his decision to cancel Shabbat work on Ayalon Highway.

Bad boy MK wants to be Tel Aviv Mayor

Controversial Likud MK Oren Hazan convinced he can defeat Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai at October election.

A haredi mayor for Tel Aviv?

Natan Elnatan, Shas representative in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality, explains why he thinks he can beat incumbent mayor Ron Huldai.

Tel Aviv Mayor supports theater that honored terrorists

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai attends rally for Jaffa theater facing cut in subsidies after hosting event honoring terror-supporter.

'Tel Aviv high school won't be transferred to migrants'

After Tel Aviv mayor planned to shut down Tel Aviv high school, use building for migrant children, Bennett intervenes on school's behalf.

Backlash hits Rabbi Levinstein's supporters

Tel Aviv Municipality member Mickey Gitzin demands prosecution of rabbis who supported Rabbi Levinstein.

Tel Aviv mayor blames terror attack on 'occupation'

Mayor Ron Huldai expresses understanding for Arabs celebrating terror attack which ravaged his city.

Tel Aviv Mayor promotes entrepreneurial culture in Toronto

Mayor Ron Huldai goes to Canada to help support Tel Aviv reach its full potential as a cosmopolitan and entrepreneurial center.

Who will replace the Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv?

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv announces his retirement for next year and the speculation begins: will a Sephardi or Ashkenazi rabbi take over?

50% student turnout in northern Tel Aviv in fear of terrorist

Families and students stay at home in fear of Nashat Melhem who is still at large in Tel Aviv.