Yariv Levin

Israel's New Tourist Attraction: the Jewish Doctor

Ministers announce new legislation regulating the medical tourism industry, in which Israel hopes to become a global leader.

Netanyahu Acquires Veto Power in Committee on Legislation

Netanyahu will have authority to strike down bills at ministerial committee that decides what bills will enjoy gov't support.

New Tourism Minister Pledges to Put Samaria on the Map

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin holds first working meeting with Samaria Council heads; 'We'll see one million tourists every year.'

'Obama is Meddling in Israeli Internal Affairs'

Minister Levin strikes back at Obama's criticism of PM, calls on West to wake up and realize 'Israel struggles alone for future of world.'

Aryeh King: ISIS Trying to Make Inroads in Jerusalem

Jerusalem City Council member Aryeh King said that worldwide terror organizations like ISIS are trying to establish themselves in Israel.

Change in Temple Mount Policy? Levin Dodges Query

New Minister of Internal Security, Yariv Levin, says he won't hold on to both Tourism and Internal Security portfolios for long.

Which Likud MKs Will Become Ministers?

Yariv Levin, Danny Danon weigh in on Likud hopefuls hours before Netanyahu is due to dole out appointments.

With Two Weeks Left, Hard Going in Coalition Talks

MK Yariv Levin says Jewish Home and Liberman are wrong when they claim Likud is 'leaving them for last.'

Likud MK: We Don't 'Owe' Jewish Home Anything

Jewish Home should not overstate its contribution to the victory of the right in this year's elections, says MK Yariv Levin.

Levin: We Now Have a Mandate, And a Responsibility

MK Yariv Levin said that the elections finally gave the Likud a clear mandate to rule Israel in the way the party felt it should be ruled.

Levin Blasts 'Irresponsible' Meir Dagan for Rally Tirade

Likud MK Yariv Levin blasts former Mossad chief's tirade against Netanyahu for 'harming national security' after massive leftist rally.

MK Vows: No Classified Intel to Arab MKs on Committee

'Nobody' trusts Balad MKs with classified information, MK Yariv Levin states, even in the role of serving on Knesset committees.

Likud MKs: Left, Media 'Using' Comptroller to Make PM Look Bad

A report on housing set to be released soon by Comptroller Yosef Shapira is 'unnecessary' and 'cynical,' according to Likud MKs.

Likud MKs: We Need a Law to Keep Zoabi Out of the Knesset

MKs on the right slammed the High Court for allowing United Arab List MK Hanin Zoabi to run for the Knesset in the upcoming elections.

Zoabi Appeals to Supreme Court Over Elections Ban

MK Hanin Zoabi appeals against disqualification in Supreme Court, cries 'racism'; lawyer confident previous charges will be dropped.

MK Levin: Leftists 'Hysterical' Over Netanyahu Speech

MK Yariv Levin accused the left of being “irresponsible and hysterical” for opposing PM Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

'Our Enemies are not in Election Recess'

MK Yariv Levin, Head of Knesset Defense C'tee, says security matters must not be affected by elections.

Nationalist MKs Slam High Court's Decision on Amona

Nationalist MKs criticize High Court's decision that the new community of Amona be demolished within two years.

Levin Says 'Writing was On the Wall' for Elections

Knesset dissolution was a long time in coming, MK Yariv Levin tells Arutz Sheva, noting that the real issue is a matter of stability.

MK Levin Proposes 8-Step Plan to Prevent Terrorism

Temporary legislation formulated by MK Yariv Levin calls for harsh punitive measures against terrorists, their families and supporters.

Cabinet to Vote on 'Jewish State' Law Today

Tensions high throughout the political system before monumental vote on 'Jewish State Law'; leftist MKs fume.

Netanyahu: Jewish State Bill Essential for Israel

PM Netanyahu says the Jewish State Law "is essential in order to establish Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people.

Leftists Livid: 44 Critical Roads Slated for Judea-Samaria

Is the 'covert' building freeze due to be torpedoed entirely? Half of long-standing plan for new roads approved as leftists fume.

Government Applies Israeli Labor Law to Judea and Samaria

The Ministerial Law Committee on Sunday authorized historic measure that would apply labor laws to Judea and Samaria.

Is Israel Moving Closer to Full Sovereignty in Judea-Samaria?

MKs Orit Struk and Yariv Levin explain how ten proposed laws could pave the way to success in the Jewish struggle for Judea and Samaria.

Levin: Coalition Rocky, But No Split - Yet

Coalition Chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the resignation of Gideon Sa'ar - and how hareidi parties could replace Yesh Atid.

'Politics of Threats' Between Likud and Yesh Atid

Coalition Chairman Levin warns he won't advance Lapid's 0% VAT Bill until Yesh Atid yields on state budget, as tensions continue to build.

Coalition Chairman Calls for Leftist Reservists' Dismissal

MK Yariv Levin blasts soldiers who published refusal to serve in elite unit. Levin: 'They do not deserve the privilege of serving.'

Talk of New Coalition With 'Childish' Lapid Replaced by Hareidim

Coalition Chairman Levin warns a coalition change is in the cards, but 'irresponsible' Lapid's party may find itself out.

MK Levin: Coalition to Boycott No-Confidence Vote

The coalition will not hand the left a 'propaganda victory' by showing up for a Knesset no-confidence vote Monday, said MK Yariv Levin.

New Law: Jail for a Year for Sellers of Expired Food Products

A new law will - finally - ban the sale of food products that have reached their expiration date.

MK Levin Presents Plan for Phased Sovereignty Over Judea-Samaria

Likud-Beytenu's Yariv Levin says the objective is full sovereignty but until then it is possible to promote legislation in phases.

Netanyahu, Lapid End Portfolio War

A six-month standoff prevented the appointment of a permanent chairman to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Lapid Loses Battle for Key Knesset Committee

MKs Elkin and Levin will head the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Tzipi Livni 'Will Oppose Defining Israel as Jewish Nation-State'

Mixed reactions to Prime Minister's proposal to propose new Basic Law, as Justice Minister vows to oppose it.

Leftist MK: 'Mazal Tov to Jewish Home on One State Solution'

Reactions abound in the political constellation to the announcement by Israel that it is suspending peace talks with the Palestinians.

'We Are Stronger Than Any Attempts to Uproot Us'

Gidon Sa'ar, Yariv Levin, and Orit Struk open nationalist march through the Jordan Valley. The message: the Valley will always be Israel's.

Knesset Passes Bill Cancelling Stipends to Terrorists

Terrorists affected would be those who are Israeli citizens and who were released in deals and 'gestures.'

Coalition Head Blasts Livni’s Call to Oust Jewish Home Party

MK Levin says Justice Minister's 'irresponsible' proposal to boot Jewish Home from the coalition illustrates ignorance, is bad for Israel.

Cabinet Approves Stripping Terrorists of Benefits

Terror murderers who are Israeli citizens will not enjoy National Insurance benefits even if they are released early in 'deals,' 'gestures.'

Levin: Released Terrorists Should Not Receive Benefits

MK Yariv Levin's bill to prevent released terrorists from receiving state stipends up for vote Sunday.

Referendum Law Approved for Second and Third Readings

Law which would require Knesset majority approval to give away land is a step closer to becoming a Basic Law.

'Next Year in Rebuilt Homesh'

Young couple receives blessings from MKs Ariel and Levin before wedding at Samaria community destroyed in 2005 'Disengagement.'

Levin Warns Coalition In Danger of Break-Up

Coalition chair announces coalition likely to be replaced soon, comes as Likud MKs plan to 'rebel' against concessions.

Knesset Initiative: National Memorial Day for Menachem Begin

MK Yariv Levin spearheads bill to commemorate Menachem Begin, similar to David Ben-Gurion and Yitzhak Rabin.

Lawmaker Admits: Likud’s Small Size a Challenge

The Likud party’s ‘unprecedented’ attempt to rule with just 1 of every 6 Knesset seats poses a challenge, says MK Levin.

Coalition Head Warns Against Jordan Valley Concessions

MK Levin concerned at Kerry’s Jordan Valley offer to PA. ‘Security isn’t the only issue.’

National Service 'Veterans' to Get IDF-Style Benefits Under Law

A new law will provide IDF-style benefits to "veterans" of the National and Civilian Services, said MK Yariv Levin

Min. Bennett: Courts Shouldn't Govern

Bayit Yehudi chairman calls to make the courts “balanced,” and “select judges in the right way.”

MKs Reveal Plan to ‘Restore Balance’ with Supreme Court

MKs plan to ‘restore balance of power’ by limiting the Supreme Court.

Family of Girl Hurt by Terrorist Gives Thanks

MKs at celebration for 9-year-old who survived terror attack: ‘This is our home.’

MK Levin: Building in Judea and Samaria More Important Than Ever

Israel cannot concede land to the PA - and cannot stop building in Judea and Samaria, said MK Levin.

'If Gov't Enacts a Building Freeze It will have No Legitimacy'

MK Yariv Levin supports Housing Minister's pledge to build more homes even as “peace talks” take place

MK Levin: Work to Preserve and Promote Jabotinsky's Legacy

Likud MK Yariv Levin said he would uphold the heritage of Ze'ev Jabotinsky, in ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of his death

MKs: Stop Terrorist Release as ‘Good-Will Gesture’

New bill would prevent ‘diplomatic’ terrorist release, restrict early pardons to humanitarian cases.

Meretz Head: Benefits for Soldiers? Racism

MK Gal-On rejects proposal to reward military or civilian service, terms it ‘racist’ against Arabs.

Israel Lobby: Settlements are Vital for Peace

Land of Israel Lobby head: supporting Judea and Samaria isn’t anti-peace, it’s the only way to peace.

Likud Joins Opposition to Enlistment Plan

Coalition Chairman Levin says Arabs must be drafted too, and not just hareidim.

Coalition Chairman: Stormy Knesset Term Ahead

MK Yariv Levin says unlike previous Knesset, the Opposition will be meaningful.

Thousands Remember the Fallen in Gush Etzion

Thousands of people participated in an official ceremony in memory of the residents of Gush Etzion