News for Yuval Steinitz 'Up to 40 thousand could die in Israel if we don't lock down,' Energy Minister insistsBasing his estimate on a 3% fatality rate provided by doctors, Energy Minister Steinitz insists a lockdown is the only reasonable solution. 'Without national lockdown, 10,000 will die from coronavirus'Likud minister warns of massive spike in coronavirus deaths in Israel, says there is no alternative to full nationwide lockdown. Dozens of power outages all over Samaria in one daySamaria council chairman sends urgent letter to Energy Minister after blackouts strike all Samaria communities at start of heat wave, 'A 10-day lockdown should've been imposed a month ago'Energy Minister: I prefer a short-term lockdown over being dragged into a long campaign that will last several months. Senior Likud minister calls for 10-day nationwide lockdownIsraeli economy reopened too fast, claims Minister Yuval Steinitz, calling for 10-day nationwide lockdown to get pandemic under control. Energy Minister Steinitz demands closure of synagoguesHeated argument in government about closing synagogues to stop spread of COVID-19. 'We need a 2-week lockdown to reduce infections.' Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz: Israel 'not obligated' to back Palestinian state"Trump peace plan isn't a 'take it or leave it' deal", says Likud Minister. "It isn't perfect but its the best deal ever for Israel."Steinitz: There is great success here for IsraelEnergy Minister on Iran reducing its activities in Syria: Iran has failed to implement its plan but it doesn't mean they've stopped trying. 'Shabak surveillance program made it possible to stop pandemic'Israeli Energy Minister credits domestic surveillance program with stopping the spread of the coronavirus.'International Criminal Court has invented a Palestinian state'Israeli minister slams ICC decision to move forward with case against Israel. 'ICC prosecutor is showing her typical anti-Israel bias.'Yuval Steinitz: Outrageous and anti-democratic lawEnergy Minister denounces law that would ban Netanyahu from forming coalition: This law spits in the face of at least half the population. Steinitz: 'Gaza will always be a problem, an agreement is a temporary solution'Min Steinitz warns: 'There was always some degree of terror, Gaza will always be a problem, we may have to spend several weeks in Gaza.' Steinitz: 'Netanyahu is 100 times better than Gantz, even if one of his hands is tied'Energy Min. Steinitz says no comparison between former PM Olmert's trial and that of PM Netanyahu, right-wing bloc only hope for coalition. Steinitz: 'No situation' in which right-wing bloc will break up and some will join GantzLikud's Min. Steinitz calls out Blue and White election campaign, urges center-left party to be 'honest,' admit they will need Arab party. Steinitz: 'Benny Gantz, Moshe Ya'alon, opposed Gaza operation that would've brought quiet''If we want quiet, we'll need to retake Gaza and eliminate Hamas - something Gantz and Ya'alon refused to do in 2014,' Min. Steinitz says. Steinitz: Iran could soon start a war in the Middle EastEnergy Minister explains why he thinks Netanyahu should serve as Prime Minister first in any rotation agreement with Blue and White. 'Iranian threat growing while Israel has no government'Cabinet Minister Yuval Steinitz says politicians must put aside their differences or else Israel will not be able to counter Iranian threat.'Not everything leads to an all-out war'Min. Yuval Steinitz defends IDF response: 'You don't start a war over every little thing, and harsh responses are not equal to acceptance.' Steinitz: We could get Tibi and Odeh in the cabinetEnergy Minister speaks at salute to Samaria residents, warns against a leftist government with Arab MKs as senior ministers. Likud MKs: Gantz scared the Cabinet into not entering Gaza'Benny Gantz is the last one who has the right to talk about winning the war in Gaza,' Energy Min. Steinitz says. Is it really a second Holocaust?Thoughts on the Rabbi Peretz controversy: Criticizing an educator who points out the magnitude of the problem won’t solve it. 'Iran is performing nuclear blackmail'Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says Iranian threats prove nuclear deal left Iran too close to building nuclear weapons. 'I'd love to see Shaked in the Likud - or leading United Right'New Justice Minister will be appointed soon, says senior Likud lawmaker, while lauding outgoing minister Ayelet Shaked as 'electoral asset.' Israel accepts US-mediated talks with Lebanon on sea borderEnergy Minister Yuval Steinitz says Israel will enter US-led talks Lebanon on maritime borders, offshore oil and gas exploration.Likud minister: To defeat Hamas, we need to conquer GazaYuval Steinitz warns that reconquering Gaza is possible, but 'will exact a very heavy price.' 'Israel fast becoming an energy powerhouse'Prime Minister and Energy Minister dedicate lower part of Leviathan gas platform. For first time since 2011: Israeli minister in EgyptMinister Steinitz makes first state visit to Cairo since Arab Spring, participates in first regional gas forum. Israeli energy minister makes rare visit to EgyptMinister Yuval Steinitz visits Cairo for natural gas conference - the first such visit by an Israeli minister since 2017. 'Judea, Samaria residents will no longer suffer water problems'Energy Minister at new water drilling in Samaria with council head Yossi Dagan. 'Another stage in solving water supply to area residents.'Energy Minister promises to block death penalty for terroristsYuval Steinitz refers to Gaza situation and attempts to consolidate calm: 'Possible to reach arrangement without bodies of Goldin and Shaul'Cabinet Minister Steinitz responds to terror attackYuval Steinitz blames Abbas 'because these are messages of his education system for kids when they are 1, 2, 3 years old.''The Palestinians went too far''Trump refused to turn the other cheek', says senior Israeli cabinet member after US closes PLO mission in Washington.Likud minister: Closer than ever to Hamas collapseEnergy Minister Steinitz says Israel never signed peace agreement with Hamas.Steinitz warns of 'broad military operation' against HamasEnergy Minister Yuval Steinitz said that recent escalations of tensions between Hamas and Israel may lead to a breakout of war. Economic pressure could lead to Iranian collapseEnergy Minister Yuval Steinitz believes US determined to 'dry up' Tehran regime to force it to abandon nuclear program. Energy Minister against Defense MinistryEnergy Minister Steinitz criticizes Defense Ministry conduct in attempts to solve water shortage, 'I couldn't understand their bureaucracy.' Despite incomplete lineup, Western Wall committee convenesCommittee responsible for approving construction at mixed gender plaza meets despite resignation of another member - no decision expected. Energy Minister: Reform Kotel will be expanded by only one meterSteinitz rejects criticism of expanding Western Wall Reform section. 'Protest and incitement from certain circles with no factual basis.' Transfer of powers for Western Wall plan approvedKnesset approves transfer of authority in committee dealing with Western Wall plan from Regev and Shaked to Netanyahu and Steinitz. 'Canceling Western Wall compromise deal was a mistake'Energy Minister says Israel must carry out an agreement with non-Orthodox movements and expand Kotel's mixed-gender prayer pavilion.US, Israeli, energy ministers establish joint technology centerUS and Israel team up to stop hackers from hitting critical sites. 'The EU can go straight to hell'Likud Minister responds to EU demands that Israel investigate use of force against Arab demonstrators in Haifa: 'Let them go to hell.' 'We may have to eliminate Assad'Senior Israeli minister warns Assad may be 'eliminated' if he continues to allow Iran to use Syria as base for attacks on Israel.'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'Energy Minister speaks with Arutz Sheva about Iran's use of Syria as base for attacking Israel. 'This goes beyond chemical weapons issue.' Will Jewish communities have no water during the summer?Energy Minister holds urgent meeting with Yesha Council leaders after discovery that water infrastructure plans held up as summer approaches 'The Prime Minister makes decisions alone'Likud Minister dismisses leaked accusations from state's witness that Netanyahu family affected PM's security-related decisions. Steinitz meets American official over gas row with LebanonEnergy Minister meets Acting Assistant Secretary of State to discuss oil and gas dispute with Lebanon.Likud Minister: Protest against Attorney General was 'terrorism'Energy Minister calls on police to take action against leftist demonstrators who disturbed AG as he recited mourner's prayer for his mother. Israel restores power transfers to GazaDespite ongoing attacks on Israel from Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, Israel restores 50 megawatt supply to Gaza. Steinitz: We have ties with 'many' Arab statesAmid reports of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Energy Minister says Israel has covert ties with "many" Arab states.Steinitz family member arrested in corruption probeEnergy Minister Yuval Steinitz's brother-in-law detained for questioning in police probe of submarine deal, nicknamed 'Case 3000.'Turkish energy minister 'to visit Israel for pipeline deal'As gas deal moves forward, Israel and Turkey work to conclude agrement and start construction. 'The Palestinian Authority is responsible for terror attacks'Energy Minister Steinitz says government wants united Jerusalem, PA must stop teaching youth to hate Israelis if it wants peace deal. 'We need to minimize the risks'Israel’s government takes climate change seriously. Here's how. Israeli officials concerned about US-Saudi military dealIsrael Ministers worry $110 billion deal between President Trump and Saudi Arabia could erode Israeli's qualitative edge.'Jordan's response to terror attack is extreme and baseless'Likud minister blasts Jordan, after it blamed Israel for shooting Jordanian national who carried out terror attack yesterday in J'lem.'There's no one for Israel to negotiate with'Likud Minister says PA chief Mahmoud Abbas too extreme to ever reach agreement with Israel. |
