Uri Ariel

Activists send 'ISIS wine' from Golan Heights to EU envoy

In protest of decision to label Jewish 'settlement' products, Tekuma tells EU envoy to beware Golan turning into 'ISIS-controlled Jawlan.'

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Jewish Home behind Jerusalem building thaw

Naftali Bennett, Uri Ariel presented ultimatum to Netanyahu, Arutz Sheva has learned - to lift freeze in exchange for vote on budget.

Jordan: Only we can access Temple Mount cameras

Minister Ariel demands Netanyahu cancel move, after Abdullah says only Jordan can view footage, will choose what to share with Israel.

Minister: Keep Arabs off murder road

'In a place where there was a murder, Palestinians should have to detour and not drive through the same place.'

MKs boycott EU in response to 'settlement' labeling decision

Two Jewish Home MKs exchange their cars in tit-for-tat move against EU discrimination.

Security detail added around Uri Ariel

After death threats and incitement against him on social media, Agriculture Minister provided with guards from Prime Minister's Office.

Cats can stay in Israel, says minister

Facing meows of derision, Minister Uri Ariel walks back initiative to deport cats instead of sterilizing them.

Min. Ariel: Neutering and spaying cats contradicts Judaism

Agriculture Minister says Halacha opposes neutering cats and dogs and proposes that they be exported.

Haredi paper diagnoses Min. Ariel with Temple Mount 'madness'

Yated Ne'eman compares Jews who insist on ascent to Temple Mount to fanatics who brought end of Second Temple.

Minister Threatens to Take Action Over Temple Mount

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel demands Jewish MKs be given rights to visit holy site - or he may leave.

Minister Demands: Return Israeli Control to Joseph's Tomb

In response to Arab arson attack on holy site, Minister Ariel calls for Oslo implementation; Liberman says 'PA no different than ISIS.'

Uri Ariel: Temple Mount Ban 'Unnatural and Unfair'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel, a frequent visitor to the Temple Mount, is upset over a ban to the site by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Ministers: Abbas is Responsible For the Murder

Ministers blame Abbas's 'mechanism of murder' in UN incitement against Israel in murder of a young couple in Samaria.

Minister Demands Arab MKs be Barred from Temple Mount

Arab MKs are the real ones inciting on the Temple Mount, not Jews, asserts Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel.

Leading Rabbis Defend Temple Mount Visits

Notable Religious-Zionist rabbis give encouragement to Minister Uri Ariel for visiting Mount, after MK blames him for Muslim rioting.

Watch: Minister, Farmers Roll Up Sleeves as Shmitta Ends

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel joins farmers, rabbis planting first seeds since end of Sabbatical year; 'We are very lucky.'

Championship Game on Rosh Hashana is 'Spit in Our Face'

Minister Ariel slams FIBA decision to have Israeli national team play Italy in finals on Jewish New Year, notes 'whiff of anti-Semitism.'

Videos Show Kaparot Ritual - From Chicken's Point of View

The Agriculture Ministry is urging Israelis to stop using live chickens when performing the ritual of kaparot this year.

Minister Accuses Government of Hiding Information

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel claims that Cabinet was not alerted about the VAT reduction before the budget was set.

Minister Demands Limits to Use of Administrative Detention

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel says administrative detention should only be reserved for 'ticking bombs.'

Minister Urges Judea-Samaria Not to Give Up on Building

Demolitions aside, ministers trying to stop the de facto building freeze, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel tells Arutz Sheva.

Ariel: Religious Zionist Agenda 'Preserved' in New Budget

Despite cuts in the new state budget, funds for Religious Zionist causes were preserved, said Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel.

Arab MKs: Temple Mount Jewish Visits 'Ignite Fires' Among Arabs

The Joint List of Arab parties on Sunday sharply condemned Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel for his visit to the Temple Mount.

Bennett, Beit El Protestors Face Off At Meeting

Tensions surfaced in Jewish Home, as a loud shouting match broke out between Naftali Bennett and party members from Beit El.

Minister: We Won't Sit Still for De Facto Building Freeze

Uri Ariel confirmed what many Israelis fear - that there is a de facto, if not de jure, building freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Jewish Home Minister Sets Precedent for Transparency

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel announces plans to publish his appointment calendar to Israeli public.

Minister Ariel: Left Shouldn't Celebrate Just Yet

Despite A-G claim that national service ban to far-left NGOs is 'illegal,' Uri Ariel determined not to fund groups working against Israel.

Family Certain Farmer Was Murdered by Palestinian Illegals

For the family of David Bar Kapara, there is little doubt who is responsible for his murder.

AG Nixes Plan to Kick Far-Left NGO from National Service

A plan by Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel to pull National Service funding for leftist group B'Tselem is 'illegal,' government lawyer says.

Minister Defends Banning Far-Left NGOs from National Service

Agriculture Min. Uri Ariel tells Arutz Sheva NGOs which attack IDF abuse state funding, after ACRI turns to the Attorney General over ban.

Ariel Removes 'Hostile' Leftist Group from National Service

B'Tselem, whose claims appear centrally in UN 'war crimes' report, to no longer be financed in national service program.

Minister Ariel Promises to Honor Terror Victim's Memory

Agriculture Minister says he will act to have the spring next to which Danny Gonen was murdered renamed to "Ein Danny".

Israel Closes Largest Slaughterhouse After Animal Abuse Exposed

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel orders Dabbah slaughterhouse to immediately close after video emerges of horrific abuse.

Joyous Return to 130-Year Old Eastern Jerusalem Synagogue

77 years after Arab riots followed by British expulsion and apathy, Jews return to Yemenite Village synagogue on slopes of Mt. of Olives

Peace Talks: 'Dangerous' or Expected?

Ministers face off over rumors that Netanyahu plans to revive peace talks, discuss 'settlement blocs' with PA.

The Dairy Industry: Fewer Farms, but More Milk

Israeli dairy production per capita one of the highest worldwide, according to Agriculture Ministry report.

Minister Ariel: Jerusalem Will be Rebuilt, Not Divided

Agriculture Minister promises to continue the path of the late Rabbi Moshe Levinger and build all over the land of Israel.

Uri Ariel: Coalition Expansion 'Very Theoretical'

Outgoing Housing Minister explains why a budget must be set before parties join - and what the government's direction may be.

Should the Lion's Gate Be Reopened for Jerusalem Day?

Minister Uri Ariel calls for police to reconsider ban on Jews marching along the traditional route for the Rikudegalim flag ceremony.

The plot thickens

Tekuma Threatens Bennett over Shaked Appointment

Tekuma faction in the Jewish Home says it'll split off if Uri Ariel isn't given the Justice Ministry instead of Shaked.

Tekuma: Judea and Samaria Construction is Our 'Red Line'

If Bibi does not commit to massive building in Judea-Samaria, Jewish Home should not join the government, says MK Ariel's faction.

Jewish Home MK: Coalition Deal is Good for Us, for Israel

Education Minister perhaps even more important than Foreign Minister, claims MK Yinon Magal as coalition coalesces.

Netanyahu, Bennett to Meet for Coalition Talks After Impasse

Jewish Home reportedly to receive Economy, Strategic Affairs, Agriculture portfolios; MK Ayelet Shaked may gain a portfolio as well.

Court Largely Upholds Law Against Boycott Calls

The High Court dismissed two petitions against a law that makes it illegal to call for a boycott of Israel.

Bennett: Some Progress Made in Talks with Likud

Jewish Home chair says while headway has been made on some issues, more negotiations are needed over construction and Jewish State Law.

Min. Ariel: Abbas' Declaration 'Chutzpah'

After Mahmoud Abbas called on Israel to renew peace talks with him, Housing Minister had a few choice words for him..

Abduction Prank 'Wasted Massive Resources'

IDF says hundreds of thousands of shekels wasted on man who staged abduction after girlfriend breakup; Min. Ariel demands justice.

Demographic disaster?

Barkat 'Puts Another Nail in Jerusalem's Coffin'

Councilman King warns plan up for debate to whitewash 3,000 illegal Arab housing units, build 7,000 new Arab units threatening city balance.

Uri Ariel: We Want Education Ministry

MK Uri Ariel says that Jewish Home plans to ask for the Education portfolio in the new government.

Interview

Uri Ariel to Leftists: Bring it On

Housing Minister dismisses criticism over housing, encourages right-wing voters to attend polls and the rally Sunday for a secure Israel.

Ariel: We Will Be Victorious With Spirit, Not Just Strength

Housing Minister visits Elisha pre-military academy in west Binyamin, happily applauds efforts to expand into areas surrounding academy.

Bennett: We're Opening Jewish Home to Everyone

At the Jewish Home's reunification assembly with Tekuma, Chairmans Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel welcome joint list for 20th Knesset.

Ha'am Itanu Retorts to Ariel: You Join With Otzma Yehudit

MK Chetboun rejects call for national religious ideological unity with ex-MK Ben-Ari, disparaging Jewish Home minister's call.

Uri Ariel Calls for Otzma Yehudit and Ha'am Itanu to Unite

Jewish Home Minister says 'four or five seats' could be wasted for the Right if Eli Yishai's party misses the Knesset threshold.

134.5 Million Shekel Program Launched to Expand Gaza Belt

Large-scale program to appeal to young families to move to the region with heavily subsidized housing.

Far Left to Petition Against Plan to Bring French Jews to Judea

Housing Minister Uri Ariel's plan receives fierce backlash from Left, calls idea to bring French to Judea-Samaria a 'cynical move.'

Smotrich, Struk and Kalfa Elected to Tekuma's Knesset List

The members of the Central Committee of Tekuma choose their candidates for the Knesset. Yesh Atid quick to criticize.

Jewish Home, Yesh Atid Snipe Over Housing Sales

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that some 50,000 housing units came on the market in 2014 - an all-time record.

'Jerusalem is the Wild West'

Housing Minister Uri Ariel, J'lem City Council members tour Shuafat, say Israel has no practical sovereignty there and terrorism is rampant.

Govt. Approves 20,500 'Price Target' Apartments

The government's 'price target' plan to lower the cost of apartments for first-time homebuyers kicks in on Monday.