Yariv Levin

Likud minister: Moshe Ya'alon is trampling the rule of law

Tourism Minister Levin slams former Defense Minister Ya'alon, says he is not 'prosecutor, judge, and executor.'

Knesset to vote on 'Nationality Law'

Revised version of bill officially defining Israel as a Jewish State will be voted on by the Knesset.

Tourism nets Israel $4.5 billion in 2017

Tourism rises nearly 24% during November, Tourism Minister Levin credits additional flights, airlines, and better infrastructure.

Israel leg of prestigious cycling event faces cancellation

Tourism and Culture Ministers threaten cancellation of touted race, after its website declares course passes through 'West Jerusalem.'

Israel Trail in Judea and Samaria hailed as 'historical justice'

Dr. Haggai Ben-Artzi hopes new Israel Trail will connect more Israelis to settlement; 'This is the original biblical Israel.'

Netanyahu serves as tour guide for Israel's 3 millionth tourist

Record-setting visitor to Israel surprised to find Israeli Prime Minister serving as her tour guide in Tower of David museum.

Israel welcomes this year's 3 millionth tourist

Romanian tourist greeted at Ben Gurion Airport with festive ceremony celebrating new all-time record for incoming tourism.

Coming Soon: A new NGO Law?

PM instructs Minister Yariv Levin to draft new law to allow closing associations operating against IDF or calling for boycotts of Israel.

Ceremonial storm: Peace Now against Minister Levin

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin says judges seem to be in leftist Meretz Party's employ. Peace Now response: 'Levin is insolent.'

Wizz Air: New low-cost flights to start in winter

Wizz Air launches four new routes, flying from Negev airport to Europe; tickets start at 89 NIS.

'Only in the Jewish state would they throw you out of your home'

Likud ministers call on Prime Minister to halt 'absurdity' and approve buyers' ownership of Hevron homes.

Ryanair launches new flight from Tel Aviv to Rome

In honor of launch, new tickets available from 17 euros per seat. Tourism Minister: Ryanair is part of our great tourism revolution.

'Machpelah House' residents receive political backing

Ministers and MKs congratulate families who entered Machpelah House in Hevron.

Tourism in Israel hits record high

Tourism during first half of 2017 jumps 26%, marking record high. Tourism Minister: Expect similar stats in coming months.

Levin: We 'thank' the Supreme Court judges for approving Zoabi

Hanin Zoabi demanded a Knesset investigation into the 'continued siege and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.'

'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.

Levin: Israel not responsible for Gaza electricity

In an Arutz Sheva interview, Tourism minister Yariv Levin discusses peace negotiations, construction in Judea and Samaria and Hamas demands

The ministers instruct:

Governmental legislation will include Judea and Samaria

Justice Minister says that, as of June 1, government bills may no longer exclude residents of Judea and Samaria.

'Abandoning Jerusalem is not how you make America great again'

'Trump is a true friend of Israel, which is why cancelling embassy move is such a disappointment,' says Likud minister.

'We need to be realistic about Trump visit'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin discussed with Arutz Sheva the impending visit of President Trump and its ramifications for tourism.

Discussion of 'Sabbath Law' postponed by month

Bill initiated by MK Mickey Zohar up for approval by Ministerial Committee on Legislation rejected following haredi opposition.

History in making?

Nationality Law approved in Ministerial Committee

Bill anchors State of Israel as nation-state of Jewish people, establishes Hebrew as official language of state.

Likud MK to negotiate Shabbat deal

Netanyahu appoints Likud minister to negotiate with haredi parties, find way to prevent stores opening on Shabbat from becoming a trend.

Record-high levels of tourism as Passover approaches

Tourism Minister: 'This is no accident.'

Netanyahu, Kahlon trying to resolve crisis

Minister Yariv Levin meets Finance Ministry director in an attempt to end coalition crisis over public broadcaster.

'Why are only laws proposed by the left constitutional?'

Tourism Minister slams judicial appointments system as undemocratic, allowing one side to dominate courts and usurp Knesset authority

'Everyone who wants to live free needs a strong Israel'

Tourism Minister says media presents image of Israel 'very different' than reality, everyone who values democracy should support Israel.

Turkish tourism minister visits Israel

Turkey's tourism minister, Nabi Avci, becomes first member of his country's cabinet to visit Israel since 2010.

'We see eye-to-eye with Trump on Islamic terror'

Tourism Minister says Trump administration has better grasp of Islamic terror threat than predecessor.

Likud Minister to Court: Don't nullify Regulation Law

Tourism Minister Levin says Supreme Court must respect Knesset's decision, stop legislating from the bench.

MKs welcome approval of Regulation Law

MKs from Likud and Jewish Home welcome the passing of the Regulation Law, which passed its second and third readings.

Shaked and Levin's legislative revolution

Ministers of Justice and Tourism initiate legislation limiting private legislation while tightening government activity monitoring.

'Supreme Court bears responsibility for Bedouin terror attack

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin blamed the Supreme Court and Arab Knesset members for the terror attack in Umm Al-Hiran.

A lot of words and very little understanding of reality

Minister Yariv Levin speaks about John Kerry’s speech: “In light of his many failures, John Kerry needs to be more modest.”

'Hopefully we can put Amona crisis behind us'

Tourism Minister says if delay for evacuation of Amona is granted and the residents can stay on the hill, the crisis will be over.

'It's time for the court system to change'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin talks to Arutz Sheva about Amona, the Regulation Law, and the court system as a whole.

Tourism Minister: High Court insulted the GSS

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin(Likud) claimed that the High Court acted contemptuously towards the GSS request to delay Amona evacuation.

Minister Levin: B'Tselem are traitors!

Levin also criticized the Supreme Court's decision to demolish the community of Amona in interview with Arutz Sheva..

Basel Ghattas bashes Peres, MKs react in outrage

Politicians reacted with outrage to a statement made by Basel Gahttas, MK from the Arab Joint List, against former president Shimon Peres.

Likud minister warns haredi MKs: You will get Lapid elected PM

Yariv Levin warns 'Shabbat Law' debate will spur secular backlash, giving Yesh Atid victory in next elections.

'The government can finally do what we were elected to do'

Likud minister close to coalition talks says Yisrael Beytenu joining gov't to bring long-term stability, actualize nationalist government.

Likud's coalition negotiator: Post rotation is natural

Minister Levin discusses Yisrael Beytenu talks with Arutz Sheva, explains portfolio shakeup will be within Likud.

Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting

Outpouring of ministers and deputy ministers hail the coming of a 'wide, right-wing government' with Likud's 'natural partner.'

Deepening ties: First Chinese commercial flight to Israel

Tourism, Transportation Ministers welcome first Chinese commercial flight to Israel in ceremony highlight strengthening ties.

New plans for an additional half a million tourists a year

Ministry of Tourism initiates a new program that hopes to bring another half million tourists a year as part of an airlines incentives.

Gov, opposition join to support building in Ma'ale Adumim

Land of Israel Lobby holds special Knesset meeting on building freeze in Ma'ale Adumim. All agree that Bibi must allow building.

Companies are getting rich at the expense of haredi women

MK Uri Maklev fights for rights of working haredi women.

Bennett: Israel isn't Vegas

Jewish Home minister promises to fight against Netanyahu's plan to build a casino in Eilat.

MK's war on cults – will others be caught in the crossfire?

Anti-cult bill would grant courts expansive powers.

NIF-supporting Reform Jewish Leaders boycott Israel's Tourism Minister

US Reform Jews 'boycott' Israeli minister

After Yariv Levin blasted Reform movement for rampant 'assimilation,' movement strikes back by canceling meeting with him.

Netanyahu blasts minister's attack on Reform Jews

PM stresses Reform Jews are 'part and parcel' of Jewish people and deserve respect after Yariv Levin slams them for assimilation.

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Netanyahu in no rush to implement Arab development plan

Arab MKs livid after PM appoints committee to ensure Arab localities meet certain to conditions to receive land development budgets.

Did the government block bill to keep Tibi out of Knesset?

MK Liberman's bill would have kept High Court from intervening in Election Committee decisions to block parties from running.

100 million shekels to help terror-stricken Jerusalem businesses

Program aims to develop business sector, support tourism industry, and strengthen city's academic standing.

Leftists heckle Likud minister, call him 'Goebbels'

Minister Yariv Levin addresses Haaretz 'Peace Conference,' accuses Left of reinventing history.

Politicians Condemn Abbas's Incitement Speech

Minister Ze'ev Elkin says PA chairman is the chief instigator of terrorism and should be treated as such.

Israeli Tourism Finally Recovering After Gaza War

Tourism almost back to 2013 levels despite significant drop in first half of 2015.

'Herzog Wants Syrian Refugees? Let Them Stay in His House'

Minister Yisrael Katz and Yariv Levin blast Herzog's 'lack of national responsibility' and suggest he let refugees stay in his home.