Uri Ariel

Jewish Home minister: Attorney General should do his job

MK Uri Ariel says government will pass regulation law, hopes Attorney General will 'do his job.'

Minister seeks to ascend Temple Mount

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel submits request to police to ascend Temple Mount after Knesset Ethics Committee lifts ban on MKs at site.

'Regulation Law means promises will finally be kept'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel confident Regulation Law will be passed, and that Amona will not be evacuated.

'Cancel the Western Wall reform plan'

Haredi parties and Chief Rabbinate call on government to cancel deal granting Reform movement prayer space at Western Wall.

'Mistake to delay annexation - don't ask permission, just do it'

Minister Ariel slams decision to delay annexation talks, says Israel 'is not the 51st star on the American flag.'

'This was an attack against the State of Israel'

Minister Uri Ariel slams Arab MKs for 'fanning the flames' after police officer killed in terror attack during demolition of illegal home.

Minister Ariel declares war on IDF mixed-gender orders

New IDF orders call on commanders to create as much mixing as possible, regardless of impact on combat effectiveness.

'The time for sovereignty is now'

Agriculture Minister says the time to extend sovereignty over Ma'ale Adumim is now, and not to wait for new US administration.

'Sovereignty is the answer to the UN'

Minister Uri Ariel says Israel must shift from offense to defense if UN anti-Israel resolution passes, apply sovereignty to Area C.

'We're trying to find a solution'

Minister Uri Ariel arrives in Amona, the Jewish community slated for expulsion.

'A little more to the right'

National Union campaign looks to nudge Knesset to the right.

'Netanyahu betrayed us'

Residents and supporters of Amona accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of betrayal after discussion of bill to save Amona put off.

Ariel to Netanyahu: We are not in your pocket

Jewish Home minister threatens that if bill to save Amona not passed, the Jewish Home party will not vote for the next Knesset budget.

'Arabs are getting all the carrots - and Jews the stick!'

Agriculture Minster Uri Ariel blasts cabinet decision to approve Arab construction in Area C, says Jews and Arabs getting the 'stick.'

Agriculture Minister: More building in response to terror

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel said that part of the answer to terror attacks is to expand construction and prove that we will never leave.

Ariel: National service against the state? Not on my watch

Minister of Agriculture says he will forbid national service volunteers from serving in pro-BDS organizations.

Minister Ariel: We must promote unity, bridge gaps

Minister Ariel (Jewish Home) emphasizes the need for a unified nation, as well as respectful communication between different sectors.

Minister Ariel: All houses in Judea & Samaria must be legalized

At Rav Kook conference, Minister Uri Ariel stresses that Regulation Law must be passed and all Judea and Samaria communities legalized.

'Begin building now, don't wait!'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel met with Migron evacuees and called upon them to begin building their homes at the new site.

'Why not just build at night instead of on Shabbat?'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel urges end to coalition crisis sparked by infrastructure work on Jewish holy day.

Supreme Court orders destruction of Netiv Ha'avot

The Supreme Court has issued a demolitiion order for Netiv Ha'avot, a neighborhood of Elazar, overriding government policy.

Jewish Home minister: Beard crisis is 'our job'

"Matters such as these are painful and infuriating," said Minister Uri Ariel. "There is no place for them in the IDF."

'Today everyone knows the Gaza expulsion was a mistake'

After 11 years, newly inked agreement will resettle expelled Gaza residents, including some who were also expelled from Sinai in 1982.

MKs denied entry to Temple Mount on Jewish day of mourning

MKs requesting to enter Temple Mount premises were rejected today, the commemoration of the Temple's destruction.

Minister: We must not repeat Gush Katif

While commemorating 11 years since the expulsion of Gush Katif, Uri Ariel is concerned that history will repeat itself - through Amona.

Agriculture Minister: End of Samaria water crisis in sight

Minister Uri Ariel was proud to report that the Ariel 1 pumping site is up and running, bringing water to a parched Samaria.

Regret & nostalgia abound in Knesset Gush Katif event

Minister and MKs speak about the decisions that led to the "disengagement" from Gaza and its aftermath in event marking 11-year anniversary.

'We also need to promote legislation on Amona'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel welcomes plans to save Amona, but says legislation on the issue is required as well.

Netanyahu cancels aid package for Har Hevron

Prime Minister backtracks on promise of social, financial help for communities after terror attacks out of fear of US response.

Ministers demand government recognize Amona

Several ministers, MKs join Amona residents' protest tent in front of Prime Minister's office, declaring 'Amona won't fall again'.

Government advances plan to support Hevron, Kiryat Arba

50 million shekel plan, originally proposed by Agriculture Min Uri Ariel, aims to strengthen local infrastructure, encourage resilience.

'Respond to the attack – construct thousands of apartments’

MK Uri Ariel, cousin of the 13-year-old terror victim’s father, called for the government to ‘drain the terrorist swamp.'

'The days of uprooting communities are over'

Minister Uri Ariel and members of Tekuma visit Amona, vow that it will not be demolished.

‘Israel has yet to recover from Barak’s government’

Minister of Agriculture Ariel snipes back at Ehud Barak’s call to topple Netanyahu government.

‘Kill hope for Palestinian state’

Minister Ariel says decision to hold on to terrorists’ bodies is good but not enough.

Waqf illegally built dozens of toilets next to Temple Mount

Jerusalem Municipality issues stop-work orders at the site; archaeologist: this has been going on for years.

Ariel condemns 'bragging' Bennett for 'achieving nothing'

Jewish Home minister slams party head for crisis with PM: 'what achievement, that the Security Council will do its job? All for headlines.'

Herzog looking to oust Jewish Home minister

As negotiations for unity government continue, Zionist Union chief reportedly looking to unseat Uri Ariel from Agriculture Ministry.

Uri Ariel: Deputy Chief of Staff should apologize

Agriculture Minister insists Yair Golan's comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany was from the wrong person at the wrong time.

Uri Ariel: We need a seaport in Gaza

Agriculture Minister makes surprising bid for Palestinian humanitarian rights on Tel Aviv radio station.

Right meets left: First nationalist delegation to Rabin museum

For the first time in 20 years, delegation led by nationalist minister tours Rabin museum, meets with Rabin's daughter.

MK Ohana: Why do anti-IDF groups count for National Service?

Following revelation of anti-IDF NGOs inside Israel, MK Ohana asks to verify that the government isn't paying for their volunteers.

'Terror chases those who run from it'

Minister Ariel condemns European policy of boycotting Israel, says EU should realize who its real enemies are.

Looking for new agreement with Reform

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel, Chief Rabbi David Lau discuss how to best oppose moves to officially recognize Reform, change Kotel status.

Biden invited to visit Israeli terror victims

Uri Ariel offers US Vice Pres. the opportunity to view 'Palestinian murderousness' up close, by visiting those wounded in today's attacks.

Array of rabbis on Kotel: Don't act without Chief Rabbinate

Elders' Forum of National Religious Rabbis publishes statement on dividing Kotel, asking gov not to take unilateral steps.

MK Ariel: We won't back down on Kotel

Jewish Home MK demands gov't maintain status quo, not recognize Reform movement in Kotel Plaza changes.

Reform Kotel clash reaches a climax

Chief Rabbis to meet PM demanding he cancel new prayer space and recognition of Reform, as Minister Ariel skips gov't meeting in protest.

Ya'alon asked to close roads to Arabs after attack

In wake of Gush Etzion attack Minister Ariel says he is in favor of relief for Arabs, but their access to roads poses a security threat.

Jewish Home Minister calls for Hamas seaport

Ariel announces he will support establishment of seaport in Gaza terror enclave, if it comes up for a government vote.

Rivlin: A man stops to buy groceries and is taken forever

Rivlin following Sha'ar Binyamin attack: We'll respond forcefully. Minister Ariel: Deport the terrorists' families.

MK Ariel: Reform prayer at Kotel an attack on 'Jewish tradition'

Ahead of cabinet vote on allowing egalitarian prayer services at Kotel, Uri Ariel says initiative will only spur 'conflict and division.'

Once again, Israel returns the bodies of terrorists to PA

Eight bodies of Arab terrorists who carried out recent attacks returned to PA, in further breach of security cabinet decisions.

Netanyahu distances himself from E1 building plans

PM's office says any construction plans for E1 that were promoted during Uri Ariel's time in office are irrelevant now.

Ariel: Duma arsonists 'anarchists, whose Torah is not our Torah'

Jewish Home minister responds to attack from Moshe Ya'alon: 'I don't think like' those who supported the Duma arson and murder.

Uri Ariel calls to build a seaport in Gaza

'Israel must control Gaza - but only militarily,' Agriculture Minister opines.

Ariel demands Bennett set 'red lines' for Netanyahu

Agriculture Minister asks Jewish Home chairman to present Netanyahu with “red lines” in the wake of reported gestures to the PA.

Bennett: Zero tolerance for improper behavior

Jewish Home chairman says authorities must look into allegations against MK Magal, not Facebook.

Is Israel considering giving land to the PA?

Report says Israel looking into transferring part of Area C to the PA. Minister Ariel: That will cost Netanyahu his coalition.

Minister demands Netanyahu deport terrorists' families

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel calls on Netanyahu to take steps beyond home demolitions, inspections. 'We must rid ourselves of murderers.'