Uri Ariel

Uri Ariel: Enough Terrorist Prisoner Releases

Housing Minister Uri Ariel says that he and the Bayit Yehudi party will do their best to stop the ongoing release of terrorists.

'Sovereignty' - Israeli Right's Answer to a 'Two State Solution'

Deputy Foreign Minister says Israeli Right must seize back the "diplomatic arena" it abandoned to the Left.

Housing Minister Calls to Double Number of Hevron Jewish Homes

Uri Ariel reiterates call for solidarity, support for embattled Jewish community.

Bayit Yehudi Victorious in Municipal Elections

"We are Israel's social party", says Bennett after two Bayit Yehudi candidates win mayoral posts in the periphery.

Yesha Head: 'Peace Talks Only Bring Terror'

"Negotiations with Palestinians only lead to more terror," say Yesha Head and Housing Minister in response to brutal Jordan Valley attack.

Nationalist MKs Denounce Terror Attack, Demand End to Talks

The government must stop releasing terrorists, says MKs from the Likud and Bayit Yehudi following Psagot terror attack.

Bennett and Ariel Talking About Permanent Union

Ministers Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel have agreed to begin talks on a permanent union between the Bayit Yehudi and Tekuma.

Uri Ariel: Jordan River is Israel's Sovereign Border

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israel's border will be the Jordan River. All territory west will be under Israeli sovereignty.

Ariel: Govt. Plans to Spend Billions on Rental Apartments

The government hopes to build 150,000 rental units for Israelis in the next decade, and will spend billions to do it.

Protesters: What is the Government Hiding?

Protesters oppose secretive nature of talks between Israel, Palestinian Authority: “If there’s nothing to hide – why are they hiding?”

Syrian Rebel Leader Praises Minister Uri Ariel

Rebel leader talks to Israeli television, thanks Housing Minister for speaking out against chemical attack.

Ariel: If We Don’t get Rights – Don’t Tax Us

Minister accuses opponents of Judea and Samaria women’s rights bill of hypocrisy.

Minister Ariel Launches New Neighborhood in Karnei Shomron

"Every neighborhood being built in Samaria helps lower housing prices. I am committed to building," says Housing Minister.

Minister Ariel Branded a 'Provocateur' by Radical Leftists

Remarks by Housing Minister anger extreme leftist organization Gush Shalom, which says Ariel is a provocateur.

Ariel: As Jews, We Must Protest the Genocide in Syria

Housing Minister on Syria chemical attack: We, as Jews, cannot remain silent in the face of genocide, no matter who it is and where it is.

Ariel: We Won't be Confined to the Auschwitz Borders

Housing Minister Uri Ariel in the Shomron: Anyone who thinks that Israel will retreat to the pre-1967 borders is wrong.

Minister Ariel: Peace? What Peace? We'll Continue to Build

Housing Minister declares that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem, noting that so far all he sees is "an audacious Arab Spring."

Over 1,000 New Homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem

More than 1,000 tenders issued for new homes, most in Jerusalem. Minister: It's the right thing to do.

Minister Ariel the New Target for Far-Left Anger

Far-left groups target Housing Minister for criticism: ‘We won’t let him mess up the peace talks.’

Thousands Mark 78 Years Since Rabbi Kook’s Passing

More than 3,000 mark the death of the iconic leader of religious Zionism and first Chief Rabbi of Israel.

Bennett: Keep Building During Negotiations

Housing Minister: there will be no construction freeze, I'll use my authority to enlarge housing supply

Support for ‘Imperfect’ Bill on Hareidi-Religious Enlistment

Bill on hareidi enlistment passes with 14 votes and 4 abstentions, but dissatisfaction remains.

Danon: Forget ‘Timing’ – It’s Always the Right Time to Build

Netanyahu faces rebellion within the coalition as Housing Minister, Deputy Defense Minister plan to fight construction freeze.

Ariel: We're Not Promoting New Building Plans

Any construction in Judea and Samaria is based on plans that were approved long ago, emphasizes Housing Minister Uri Ariel.

Housing Minister: Yes, There Is a Building Freeze

Minister Uri Ariel confirms: Israelis not allowed to build homes east of 1949 armistice line.

Ariel: Equal Burden Should Apply to Everyone, Arabs Too

Housing Minister Uri Ariel says his party intends to demand legislation be introduced requiring Arabs to enlist in the army.

Minister Ariel: We'll Return to Gush Katif

Housing Minister Uri Ariel expresses hope that Israel will eventually return to Gush Katif.

Despite Cuts, Govt. to Build Homes for Gush Katif Evictees

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said Sunday that he had allocated NIS 80 million to build permanent housing for refugees from Gush Katif

Minister's Israel Cap was 'a Victory' over Waqf

Housing Minister Uri Ariel entered the Mount with an Israel flag printed on his cap. Temple groups are proud.

Government Decisions to Strengthen Jerusalem

The government on Sunday authorized a series of steps designed to strengthen Jerusalem

Livni Slams Ariel's Promise to Build in E1

Justice Minister Tzippy Livni on Thursday slammed the government's plan to build in the E1 corridor near Maaleh Adumim.

Uri Ariel: Building in E1 ‘A Right and an Obligation’

Israel will build homes in the E1 area near Jerusalem despite opposition, Housing Minister declares.

Minister Ariel: Kill or be Killed

Minister of Housing visits Sderot and says – best defense is offense.

MKs: Empty Chair at the Seder to Remember Pollard

Housing Minister Uri Ariel and Bayit Yehudi MK Ayelet Shaked held a “model seder” in honor of Jonathan Pollard on Sunday morning

Ariel, Livnat to Obama: Free Pollard

Ministers from Bayit Yehudi, Likud use their seconds with U.S. President Obama to say, ‘Please free Pollard.’

Incoming Housing Minister: 'No Room' for Construction Freezes

MK Uri Ariel: Construction in Judea and Samaria will continue at more or less the same pace.

Fury over ‘Blatant UN Interference’ in Coalition Talks

Anger as UN envoy publicly voices displeasure over Netanyahu’s reported choice for Housing Minister.

MK Ariel: We're Still Waiting for an Answer on Livni

The Bayit Yehudi is still waiting for clarifications from the Likud regarding its coalition agreement with Livni’s party, says MK Uri Ariel.

Bayit Yehudi: We’ll Keep Cooperating with Hareidi Parties

Bayit Yehudi rejects accusations made by Shas MK, says, ‘We tried to work together.’

Tekuma Rabbis: Bennett-Lapid Alliance a Good Idea

Four of the rabbis who advise the MKs of the Tekuma faction of the Jewish Home party said they approved of the alliance with Yesh Atid.

Bayit Yehudi to Shas: Apologize!

MK Uri Ariel, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu demand apology for Rabbi Ovadia's "goyim" remark.

MK Uri Ariel Elected to Head National Union

Tekuma Central Committee members choose MK Ariel to replace MK Yaakov Katz, who had announced that he would not head the party.

National Union in Plea to MKs Eldad, Ben Ari: Don't Do It

National Union MKs say the split in the party is "a day of celebration for the left".

Enough is Enough, Say MKs about Gaza Escalation

MKs call on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to take action in the wake of continued terrorism from Gaza.

MK Ariel: Chabad Unhappy with Deri in Shas

NU MK expects 10 seats for unified list, sees Deri's return as pushing Shas voters to NU.

Ariel: Bibi Letting Arabs ‘Steal’ Jerusalem

MK: Illegal Arab construction is taking over half of historic Jerusalem; PM does nothing to stop it.

MKs on Illegal African Influx: "A National Disaster"

Members of Knesset State Control Committee tour southern Tel Aviv, say: "It's frightening."

Netanyahu's Men No-Shows at Pollard Session

MK Uri Ariel slams Prime Minister's Office for refusing to cooperate on Pollard discussions.

MK Ariel to Peres: Refuse the Medal

MK Ariel calls on President Peres to refuse the Medal of Freedom, after White House says there's no change regarding Pollard.

MK: Ulpana Evacuation Like a Bad Slasher Movie

MK Uri Ariel called PM Netanyahu a liar who will not keep his promises, while MK Aryeh Eldad compares the evacuation to the movie 'Saw IV'

MK Ariel: State Owes Rabbis Apology for Torat Hamelekh

State Control Committee chair says closing the Torat Hamelekh case without indictments is woefully insufficient; plans committee debate

Visiting Temple Mount? Don't Move

Report of new police instructions for non-Muslims: Don't close your eyes, rock back and forth or read a note.

National Union Wins State Control Committee Chair

Nationalist MK Uri Ariel has been tapped to head the Knesset State Control Committee; Labor and left wing opposition parties outraged

MK Ariel: National Camp Hasn't Ruled out Joining Gov't

MK Uri Ariel (National Union) said the national camp would join Israel's new unity government if the terms were right; Bibi hasn't asked

MK: for Pollard, Peres Should Decline Medal of Freedom

National Union MK Uri Ariel says president should forgo medal if Obama refuses to free Jonathan Pollard.

MK Uri Ariel Calls on Gov't to Rescue Arab Seller in Hevron

MK Uri Ariel has called on the government to rescue the former Arab owner who sold a property to Jews near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Nationalist MKs Pack Food Parcels for the Needy

MKs from the National Union and Jewish Home parties participate in Kimcha dePascha - packing of food parcels for needy families.

Knesset Committee Passes Nazi Symbol Bill

A Knesset committee has passed a bill to fine perpetrators NIS 100,000 if they use as a slur any Holocaust symbol or calls anyone a "Nazi."

MK Ariel: The State is Persecuting Rabbis

MK Uri Ariel criticizes the decision to launch a criminal probe against Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu. "We'll use legislation to stop this."

Knesset Refuses to Declassify Temple Mount Report

The Knesset has refused to declassify a State Comptroller report slamming officials for pervasive failures at the Temple Mount