Tzipi Hotovely

'Our settlement activity is legal'

Deputy FM presents Georgian Prime Minister with 'Settlement Legality Document' at event attended by representatives of Georgian community.

'You are the proof of the failure of BDS'

Deputy Foreign Minister tells delegation of US officials and business leaders that their visit to Israel is proof of failure of BDS movement

Watch: Hotovely demolishes fake news

Deputy FM handily repulses Australia '60 Minutes' disinformation barrage.

Hotovely to Arab MKs: You are thieves of history

Deputy Foreign Minister says Arab MKs, UNESCO should read the Bible and the [empty] book of Palestinian history.

Hotovely: A mark of shame for UNESCO

Deputy FM Hotovely says newest UNESCO resolution is a 'mark of shame,' slams Arabs for trying to appropriate Jewish symbols.

WATCH: Hotovely defends Cave of the Patriarchs before the UN

Deputy Foreign Minister warns countries participating in UN effort to classify Jewish holy site 'Palestinian' risk aggravating conflict.

Construction in Qalqiliya: 'Someone's lost their mind'

IDF regulations ignored to allow Arab city to expand to within 50 meters of security fence.

Hotovely: Time to think of Yesha communities as 'normal'

Deputy Foreign Minister: 'If they approve 14,000 housing units in Qalqilya in the PA, we must demand today 14,000 housing units in Ariel.'

'The decision to expand Qalqilya must be reassessed'

Likud Ministers blast PM's plan to expand Arab city at the expense of land intended for Jewish development.

Netanyahu: Nauru has been a wonderful friend to Israel

PM Netanyahu speaks to Nauru president about future cooperation with Israel.

Deputy FM: No reason to uproot settlements

Tzipi Hotovely says PM Netanyahu sees no reason to apply sovereignty; Jews can live under PA rule if future PA state is founded.

'We're disappointed that construction is still being limited'

Dep. Foreign Minister calls decision to limit construction in Judea and Samaria disappointing. 'No reason not to build in Gush Etzion.'

Yesha leaders to US:

'If you pressure Netanyahu, he will fall'

Representatives for Judea and Samaria call on White House to refrain from pressuring Netanyahu into making concessions to the PA.

'You make Jewish sovereignty over Jerusalem real'

Cherna Moskowitz, wife of prolific Jewish philanthropist, honored for 50 years of helping to rebuild Jewish Jerusalem.

Deputy FM: Visit the Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day

Dep. Minister Tzipi Hotovely says Israelis today must 'prove the Temple Mount is in our hands.'

'Israel and UK are united against terrorism'

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely sends her condolences to the victims of apparent suicide bombing in Manchester concert hall.

'Jerusalem is the heart of our existence'

Dep. FM Tzipi Hotovely at special event, hosted by Arutz Sheva and Dr. Joseph Frager, honoring 50 years of united Jerusalem.

'Welcome, dear friend'

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely meets with new US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. 'A Palestinian state would be a second Gaza.'

'We expect the embassy to be moved'

Deputy Foreign Minister says it is 'essential' for peace that Jerusalem be recognized as unified capital of Israel.

50 Years Later:

Six Day War paratroopers return to the Western Wall

Deputy Foreign Minister visits Old City with the three paratroopers who were documented in the famous picture by David Rubinger in 1967.

Congressman believes Embassy will move

Congressman Louie Gohmert, visiting Israel, met with Deputy Foreign Minister: 'This will happen, President Trump will keep his promise.'

Deputy FM: Build new town in Samaria immediately

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely meets women of Amona who currently still live in school dormitory after being evicted in February.

'UNESCO creating fake history'

Deputy FM Hotovely talks about political struggle ahead of anti-Israeli vote tomorrow at UNESCO.

Deputy FM: Germany needs to understand our red lines

Tzipi Hotovely expresses support for Netanyahu amid diplomatic row with Germany, says Europe needs to understand Israel's position.

Hotovely: I'm waiting for Trump to announce US Embassy move

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely says rumors Trump plans US Embassy move are probably just rumors - but she's still hopeful they're true.

Watch: Deputy FM responds to diplomatic dispute with Germany

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely explains why she supports the Prime Minister's ultimatum to German foreign minister.

'Barghouti is not an ordinary prisoner'

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely says NY Times decision to publish Barghouti's article 'seriously undermines' their credibility.

'Israel can help end Syrian civil war'

Deputy FM says Israel has done well to stay out of Syrian civil war militarily, but can help bring conflict to an end diplomatically.

'Israel hasn't turned its back on the Syrians'

Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel will continue helping Syrians, should not become militarily involved.

Hotovely: The settlement enterprise is forever

Deputy Foreign Minister sees Trump era as 'a real window of opportunity for new political thinking - also for thinking about sovereignty.'

'Bennett is attacking his own decisions'

Dep. Foreign Minister rips Jewish Home chief's criticism of PM. 'You're part of the cabinet, you approved this decision as well.'

'Appoint Israeli UN Under-Secretary General'

Deputy FM Hotovely meets with UN Deputy Secretary General Muhammad, raises series of reform demands in organization's Israel relations.

'The Palestinians are evading the truth'

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely addressed the AIPAC lobby in Washington and praised the US for changing its approach to the UN.

Hotovely:

'A new era in Israel-America relations'

Deputy Foreign Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva in a special interview about relations with the U.S. and construction in Judea and Samaria.

Likud Minister: Bennett trying to gain political capital

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely attacks Education Minister: 'Shame such an important subject became a populist and political debate.'

'No freedom of religion without Jewish sovereignty'

Deputy Foreign Minister takes foreign ambassadors to Ammunition Hill for 50th anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem.

Hotovely: Make Knesset meetings parent-friendly

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely speaks about change in Knesset's makeup, need for Knesset's hours to become more parent-friendly.

Hotovely: Enough of Liberman's scare tactics

Deputy Foreign Minister blasts Defense Minister's warning against annexation of parts of Judea and Samaria, accuses him of intimidation.

'Moving the embassy would show US has returned to Middle East'

Deputy Foreign Minister meets US Congressman on trip to examine possibility of moving US embassy to Jerusalem.

Bill for sovereignty over Ma'aleh Adumim delayed at PM's request

Ministerial Committee on Legislation agrees to delay vote on sovereignty bill after PM request in order to coordinate move with US.

Paris attack: 'The ugliest anti-Semitism is rearing its head'

Deputy Foreign Minister reacts to brutal attack against young Jews in Paris this week.

Hotovely: Two-state solution 'impossible'

Deputy Foreign Minister tells Conference of Presidents: Two-state solution “impossible”, the Palestinians want Israel not to exist.

Deputy FM Hotovely: 'Two-state epoch has ended'

Deputy FM Tzipi Hotovely says'finally pressure won't be exerted on us and we'll be able to shape our future according to national interests'

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?'

Hotovely calls for gradual sovereignty

Deputy Foreign Minister: The "settlers" are the ones under occupation, and it’s time to end the occupation.

'The Regulation Law reflects a just legal principle'

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely points out the underlying false premises of those seeking to undermine the Regulation Law.

Deputy FM Hotovely: Consulates to follow US embassy to Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) says other consulates will follow US embassy to Jerusalem.

'Securing Jerusalem - by annexing Maaleh Adumim'

Deputy FM says key to securing united Jerusalem is annexing metropolitan area, extending sovereignty from Jerusalem to surrounding towns.

'White House knows settlements aren't an obstacle to peace'

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely says Jews have the right to build in Judea and Samaria, time has come for alternatives to two-states.

Deputy FM: This term will decide Judea and Samaria's fate

Tzipi Hotovely speaks about US President Trump's inauguration and the proposed law to apply Israeli sovereignty to Ma'ale Adumim.

Foreign Ministry welcomes Torah scroll from Bucharest

Foreign Ministry synagogue holds traditional ceremony welcoming Torah scroll from Bucharest.

Hotovely: Paris conference will distance peace

Deputy Foreign Minister reiterates Israel’s objection to the Paris peace conference, likens it to "a wedding without a bride and groom".

'We will work with Trump at UN'

Deputy Israeli FM Hotovely said Israeli government willing to work with Trump to repeal anti-Israel UN resolution

Foreign Ministry corrects foreign media on Azariya trial

Deputy Foreign Minister complains to NYT and CNN for Azariya trial headlines failing to mention that the Arab killed was a terrorist.

'Security Council a catalyst for more Jews in Judea and Samaria'

Deputy Foreign Minister says more Jews live in Judea and Samaria after UN resolutions, BDS movement failing.

Special Interview

'We are not a protectorate'

In a special interview with Arutz 7, Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely says now is the time to apply Israeli law to Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: Apply Israeli law in Judea and Samaria

Education Minister says terrorists view UN resolution as approval of terror attacks.

'We have patience, our conflict is still young'

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely says conflict with Arabs 'young' compared to other conflicts with lasted centuries.

'Convey this message to Abbas: Stop diplomatic terrorism'

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely met with the Foreign Minister of Uruguay and asked him to tell Abbas to stop diplomatic war on Israel

Hotovely: Transferring Jews is ethnic cleansing

Deputy Foreign Minister calls to end the 'myth of the occupation' and end push for Palestinian statehood.