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Minister Katz Presents: The Israeli Initiative

Transport and Intelligence Minister to present program to cabinet including Ma'aleh Adumim sovereignty and Gaza solution.

Minister Katz Presents: The Israeli Initiative

Prosecutor closes investigation of farmer who killed intruder

Central District Prosecutor closes investigation of Beit Elazari resident who shot dead an intruder trying to steal his truck.

Prosecutor closes investigation of farmer who killed intruder

'We will work so US will recognize Israel's rights to Golan'

Transportation Minister says Israel will work with Trump Administration so the US will recognize Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights.

'We will work so US will recognize Israel's rights to Golan'

PA blasts plan for light rail to Ma'aleh Adumim

PA Foreign Ministry criticizes Transportation Minister Katz’s plan to connect the Jerusalem light rail to Ma'aleh Adumim and other towns.

PA blasts plan for light rail to Ma'aleh Adumim

Yisrael Katz: I won't use Shabbat for political gain

4000 Likud members gather for a ceremonial meal at the Sukkah of Transportation Minister Katz this evening to show their support for him.

Yisrael Katz: I won't use Shabbat for political gain

Will Israel's busiest highway be renamed after Peres?

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz is considering renaming the Ayalon Highway after former president at the request of his family.

Will Israel's busiest highway be renamed after Peres?

Slim chances of Katz dismissal

Netanyahu's new chief of staff met with Transport Minister for first time since dispute broke out in effort to mediate between the sides.

Slim chances of Katz dismissal

Netanyahu: Religious status quo will be maintained

'This crisis is completely unnecessary,' says PM. 'When there is no necessity to do work on Shabbat, it will not be done on Shabbat.'

Netanyahu: Religious status quo will be maintained

Egged adds more buses in lieu of train

The Egged bus company bolsters bus service following as Haifa-Tel Aviv train line temporarily shut down.

Egged adds more buses in lieu of train

'Katz is playing a political game at the passengers' expense'

Yoav Horovitz addressed whether the Prime Minister would fire Yisrael Katz over recent tensions.

'Katz is playing a political game at the passengers' expense'

Likud members urge Netanyahu not to fire Katz

Ministers and Knesset Members from the Likud urge Prime Minister not to dismiss Transportation Minister over Shabbat work.

Likud members urge Netanyahu not to fire Katz

'There is a good chance Katz could be fired'

Sources in Likud say that Prime Minister Netanyahu could fire Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz in light of recent tensions.

'There is a good chance Katz could be fired'

Netanyahu cancels Shabbat railway work

PM Netanyahu orders cancellation of infrastructure work scheduled for Shabbat, accuses Minister Katz of causing coalition crisis.

Netanyahu cancels Shabbat railway work

Haredim continue to threaten 'Hexit'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz gave a stern warning to Israel Railways, while haredim continue to threaten to collapse the coalition.

Haredim continue to threaten 'Hexit'

'Haredim will not decide who is a Likud minister'

Coalition chair MK David Bitan comes out strongly against a seeming 'haredi takeover,' after haredi politicians score Shabbat victory.

'Haredim will not decide who is a Likud minister'

Likud's haredi branch backs Katz on Shabbat work

Likud's haredi headquarters expresses support for Transportation Minister on issue of rail work on Shabbat.

Likud's haredi branch backs Katz on Shabbat work

Transportation Minister: Shabbat violations - not my department

"I can't get involved in train works which take place on Shabbat"

Transportation Minister: Shabbat violations - not  my department

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem fast train on track for 2018

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says fast train connection between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on track to launch in early 2018.

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem fast train on track for 2018

'No one is threatening me'

Minister Yisrael Katz denies reports that he and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu are feuding over Likud dealings.

'No one is threatening me'

Likud rebels, Prime Minister calls leader on the carpet

When the Likud secretariat voted on Tuesday to gut the Prime Minister's powers, Bibi called Minister Yisrael Katz for an urgent meeting.

Likud rebels, Prime Minister calls leader on the carpet

'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'

Minister Yisrael Katz: Israel should promote its own initiative in the region and not capitulate to foreign attempts to impose peace.

'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'

Israeli minister justifies profiling after Trump remarks

Yisrael Katz: 'There is a certain type of terror such as Islamic terror. You can only look for it among Muslims.'

Israeli minister justifies profiling after Trump remarks

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.'

Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting

Vehicular restriction for trucks in South

Minister of Transport issues prohibition for trucks and large vehicles on the roads leading south to Gaza, Monday morning and afternoon.

Vehicular restriction for trucks in South

Deepening ties: First Chinese commercial flight to Israel

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

Deepening ties: First Chinese commercial flight to Israel

Minister Katz warns ex-Mossad chiefs to keep quiet

After Efraim Halevy says in London: 'I broke the law,' Katz delivers a message to former Mossad heads who choose to bash the state.

Minister Katz warns ex-Mossad chiefs to keep quiet

Knesset fast-tracks bill to expel terrorists

Minister Katz tells Arutz Sheva about his new bill that is being sped up, says terrorists' families must know: 'you'll go flying to Syria.'

Knesset fast-tracks bill to expel terrorists

Liberman: We want a Jewish state, but not a haredi one

Yisrael Beytenu head submits bill to recognize civil marriage. 'There are soldiers who can die for the State of Israel but not marry.'

Liberman: We want a Jewish state, but not a haredi one

Attorney General partially OKs deporting terrorists' families

A-G Avichai Mandelblit says government can transfer families of terrorists under limited conditions, and only within Judea-Samaria.

Attorney General partially OKs deporting terrorists' families

Kids under 16 banned from electric bikes

Knesset committee raises age limit for electric bikes from 14 to 16, limits power for electric toy scooters.

Kids under 16 banned from electric bikes

Minister Galant: Don't blame Palestinians for attacks

Ex-IDF Chief of Staff says Israel should make Palestinian economy prosper as an 'Israeli security interest.'

Minister Galant: Don't blame Palestinians for attacks

'Terrorists must not come out of attacks alive'

Minister Katz slams IDF Chief of Staff for dismissing Talmudic 'kill or be killed' maxim, worries it influenced response to attack.

'Terrorists must not come out of attacks alive'

Ministry to install system to remove human error on buses

New system which was regulated last week, will be installed on all buses by November.

Ministry to install system to remove human error on buses

Katz calls to expel terrorists' families, gets heckled

Minister tells Jerusalem Conference that expulsion 'will save lives,' is reminded by audience: 'you're the government, why don't you do it?'

Katz calls to expel terrorists' families, gets heckled

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

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

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

UBER-X in Israel? Netanyahu, transport minister collide

Prime Minister and Transport Minister exchange accusations over the service's possible effect on licensed taxi drivers.

UBER-X in Israel? Netanyahu, transport minister collide

Which minister are Israelis most satisfied with?

Special Channel 2 poll discovers what Israelis think about the job the current government ministers are doing.

Which minister are Israelis most satisfied with?

Likud ministers call to protest US spying on Israel

Katz demands an official protest on report of spying on Netanyahu, Elkin notes hypocrisy of Pollard case in light of report.

Likud ministers call to protest US spying on Israel

Netanyahu working to move up Likud primaries

Prime Minister reportedly planning to hold primaries in February, possibly to prevent former minister Sa'ar from challenging him.

Netanyahu working to move up Likud primaries

New security unit established in Jerusalem

Transport Ministry launches new security initiative to station guards aboard public transport in capital in effort to 'prevent attacks.'

New security unit established in Jerusalem

'This is not an intifada; it's jihad'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz urges Israeli security officials to change their paradigm toward terror entirely. 'We are here to win.'

'This is not an intifada; it's jihad'

Gush Etzion to be revamped for security

In wake of attacks, Transportation Minister announces plans to improve road security have been completed, work to start soon.

Gush Etzion to be revamped for security

New public transport discounts to roll out in December

The discounts cover minors, parents with strollers, recipients of National Insurance benefits, the disabled and blind, and unpaid soldiers.

New public transport discounts to roll out in December

Netanyahu Halts Controversial Jerusalem Wall

After ministers chew out PM for placing concrete barriers dividing the capital, extension of the wall canceled.

Netanyahu Halts Controversial Jerusalem Wall

Minister: Build in Jerusalem in Response to Abbas' 'Lies'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas seeks to 'destroy our connection with Jerusalem,' Transport Minister Yisrael Katz slams.

Minister: Build in Jerusalem in Response to Abbas' 'Lies'

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Minister Yisrael Katz's Gaza Solution: Give Them a Seaport

The only 'feasible' plan in Gaza is for Israel to disassociate from it, Katz opines - and let the international community deal with it.

Minister Yisrael Katz's Gaza Solution: Give Them a Seaport

Uproar Over Train Shutdown for Shabbat

Israel rail workers aghast at Economy Ministry decision to shut down maintenance work on Shabbat noting travelers could be stranded.

Uproar Over Train Shutdown for Shabbat

'Open Skies over Bar Refaeli Wedding or Lose Your Job'

Transport Min. threatens to fire head of Civil Aviation Authority who went against his orders on no-fly zone over supermodel's nuptials.

'Open Skies over Bar Refaeli Wedding or Lose Your Job'

'No-Fly Zone' over Bar Refaeli's Wedding Cancelled

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz ruins supermodel's dream wedding by reversing order for cleared airspace over ceremony.

'No-Fly Zone' over Bar Refaeli's Wedding Cancelled

'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.

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

Deri: We Will Not Remain Silent on Shabbat Desecration

Shas chairman blasts Netanyahu and Katz for allowing Ma'ariv Bridge clean-up to continue throughout Jewish day of rest.

Deri: We Will Not Remain Silent on Shabbat Desecration

History in Tel Aviv: Bridge Detonated for Light Rail

Transportation Minister Katz presses switch to blow up bridge and build new station, saying 'no turning back - until train bell is heard.'

History in Tel Aviv: Bridge Detonated for Light Rail

Jordan, Israel Quietly Holding Talks Over Timna Airport

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz promises new airport to open despite opposition from Amman.

Jordan, Israel Quietly Holding Talks Over Timna Airport

Intelligence Minister: Hamas Cooperating with ISIS in Sinai

Katz says Hamas and Sinai Province cooperating in smuggling and attacks, even as ISIS challenges Hamas for control of Gaza.

Intelligence Minister: Hamas Cooperating with ISIS in Sinai

Threat Did the Trick? Port Workers Going Back to Work

Histadrut labor federation head Nisenkorn intervenes after Transport Minister threatens to arrest striking workers.

Threat Did the Trick? Port Workers Going Back to Work

Minister Katz: Striking Dock Workers Will be Arrested

Transportation minister lashes out at port workers over their sudden strike ignoring court, warns they are 'sabotaging economy.'

Minister Katz: Striking Dock Workers Will be Arrested

Price Controls Set on Driving Tests

Good news for new drivers: official exam costs to be sliced in half compared to 2014 rates next week.

Price Controls Set on Driving Tests

Questions Remain Regarding Ministerial Portfolios for Likud

Netanyahu says Katz will remain Transportation Minister but questions remain regarding other members of the Likud.

Questions Remain Regarding Ministerial Portfolios for Likud

American Cars Set to 'Invade' Israeli Showrooms

Israelis could soon see a lot more American cars on their roads, as Israel and the U.S. sign a new cooperation agreement.

American Cars Set to 'Invade' Israeli Showrooms

'EU Boycotts Israel, Not Murderers in Syria or Gaza'

Minister Katz condemns EU 'settlement' label call as 'anti-Semitic,' asking 'what do Medjool dates have to do with politics?'

'EU Boycotts Israel, Not Murderers in Syria or Gaza'