Yuval Steinitz

Mossad Women Upset over Choice of Honoree

Dozens of women who served in the Mossad unite against honor Sima Shine with lighting of beacon on Independence Day.

Israel Ends Two-Day Anti-Iran Mission

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz and other experts visit Paris, London in attempts to dissuade P5+1 from disastrous Iran deal.

Intelligence Min. Wraps Up Lobbying Mission against Iran Deal

Yuval Steinitz says Israel and France share concerns over US-led hasty deal with Iran, as he ends a 2-day special diplomatic mission.

Israel Denies It Spied on US

Jerusalem rejects Wall Street Journal report citing White House officials who accused Israel of spying on US-Iran talks.

Steinitz in France: Last-Minute Effort to Influence Iran Talks

With 8 days left till nuke talks deadline, Intelligence Minister reportedly hopes France will toughen its stance still more.

Steinitz: 'Concessions Document' is Suitable for Purim

Intelligence Minister says document allegedly offering Israeli concessions to PA is an American one that Israel never agreed to.

Steinitz: Maybe Kerry Doesn't Know What We Know

Strategic Affairs Minister fires back after Kerry questions Netanyahu's judgment when it comes to Iran.

Steinitz Hints Israel Could Strike Iran as Nuclear Talks Drag On

Intelligence Affairs Min. says 'all options on the table', says Israel won't held back from defending itself by 'diplomatic constraints'.

Hamas Backs Qatar FM's 'Courage' in Spat with Israeli Minister

Qatari FM Khalid al-Attiyah and Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz exchanged verbal fire at Munich Security Conference.

Israeli Ministers Slam 'Failed PA Provocation at UN'

Foreign minister, defense minister and others say PA resolution shows it is committed to delegitimization not Oslo, suggest it be disbanded.

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.

Steinitz: Hamas Risking Another War

Intelligence Minister warns Hamas that it risks the 'full demolition of its military and government infrastructure' by enflaming tensions.

Liberman, Steinitz: PA Move Will Only Bring War

Foreign Minister Avigdor Libeman condemned the PA for submitting a draft resolution to the UN Security Council to force Israel to withdraw.

After Syria Strikes, Israel Reiterates: No Arms for Terrorists

After airstrikes near Damscus, Intelligence Minister restates Israeli policy to prevent sophisticated weapons reaching terrorists.

Steinitz Gaffe? 'Large Scale Intel Effort to Deny Iran Nukes'

Minister of Intelligence lets slip, perhaps on purpose, that Israel is not just taking diplomatic measures against the Iranian threat.

Israel Cuts F-35 Purchase from 31 to 14 Jets

Intelligence Minister says other jets have much better maneuverability, weapons carrying capabilities.

Netanyahu: If Crisis Not Resolved, We Will Draw Conclusions

Netanyahu opened Cabinet meeting addressing tensions between Ministers. 'There is no day that passes without threats and ultimatums.'

Steinitz on Iranian Deal: 'No Good Will Come From This'

Recording of Steinitz, broadcast on Army Radio Sunday, has the minister criticizing US about Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and Iran deal.

IAEA Says Iran Refusing to Answer Questions on Nuclear Program

IAEA chief says Iran refusing to share info on 'military dimensions' of nuclear program; only three IAEA members monitoring Iran.

Steinitz: Swedish Move 'An Attack on Israel's Security'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz denounces Sweden's recognition of the "state of Palestine."

Steinitz: British Vote for 'Palestine' Encourages Terrorism

Steinitz blasts UK for voting for 'Palestine,' saying vote marks apathy toward Israeli lives - and warns that an Iran deal is a 'mistake.'

Strategy Minister: Judea Pullout 'Like Committing Suicide'

Yuval Steinitz repeated three times in eight minutes that withdrawal from the Biblical heartland would spell death for Israel.

Steinitz: Kerry's Comments Strengthened Political Deadlock

Intelligence Minister blasts 'unfortunate' link US made between peace talks and ISIS, in latest condemnation of Kerry's faux pas.

Steinitz: Talks with Iran Are Moving in the Wrong Direction

Intelligence Minister suggests that choosing not to reach a deal with Iran might pave the way for a better deal down the road.

Steinitz: Iran Conducted Nuclear Experiments at Parchin

Intelligence Minister says "reliable information" shows Iran conducted experiments with nuclear weapons at the Parchin military base.

Intelligence Minister Warns EU Against 'Bad Deal' on Iran

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz says Iran nuclear talks 'going in the wrong direction,' hints EU is 'rushing' into agreement.

Min. Steinitz 'Not Aware' of 'Palestinian State in Sinai' Plan

Strategic Affairs Minister says no diplomatic initiative is possible anyway until Mahmoud Abbas adheres to previous commitments.

Minister Says Abbas Proposing 'Collective Suicide' for Israel

Livni and Lapid call for return to peace process even as Steinitz warns Abbas's plans threaten Israel's 'very existence.'

'Iran is Closer to Nuclear Capabilities Than Ever'

Intelligence Minister Steinitz heads deligation to US as Iran talks renew, reveals Islamic regime has invested $200 billion on program.

Likud Minister Says Gaza Operation was 'For Nothing'

Intelligence Minister Steinitz tells BBC that Israel paid a 'heavy price' in 50 day operation against Hamas, no 'significant' gains.

Steinitz Calls for Unity, Claims Operation is 'Complex'

Deflecting criticism at Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Intelligence Minister says the threat level is 'difficult to comprehend.'

Steinitz Skeptical that Iran and West Can Reach Deal

Intelligence Minister says Israel does not expect world powers to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran by July 20 deadline.

Report: Egypt Brokering Ceasefire Between Israel, Hamas

Ceasefire 'not ready', Hamas official says, despite telling BBC that it would be ready 'within hours' earlier Friday. Is an assault ahead?

Intelligence Minister Says Gaza Operation is 'Inevitable'

After IDF 48 hour ultimatum, Steinitz says 'Gaza is growing an army with artillery,' says Israel should choose timing of operation.

Former GOP Candidate Mike Huckabee Speaks at the Knesset

Former Republican presidential candidate and 'greatest friend of Israel in US' addresses the Knesset.

Intelligence Minister Blames Unity Pact for Kidnapping

Fatah stopped monitoring Hamas activity since the new gov't was sworn in, Steinitz says - and laxity led to the kidnapping.

Stakes High as Iran, US Meet for Second Day of Talks

Israeli officials warn against rushing into a deal Tuesday as Washington and Tehran hammer out the terms of a permanent agreement.

Steinitz Slams US 'Self-Deception' on Unity Government

Intelligence Minister notes that the PA will probably not give up on Gaza's missile arsenal, equating them with Hamas.

Steinitz Accuses Washington of Hypocrisy over Hamas Gov't

'You cannot present it as a Hamas government internally, then publicly as a government of technocrats,' Intelligence Minister says.

Steinitz: Netanyahu Went Easy on Livni

Minister Steinitz says Livni broke the rules by meeting Abbas, but Netanyahu had gone easy on her.

Minister Asks: Who is Trying to Sabotage US-Israel Ties?

Intelligence and Strategy Minister Steinitz wants to know who is behind false publications like Newsweek air duct story.

Minister: Arak Announcement an 'Iranian Deception'

Intelligence Minister hints that Arak water reactor announcement could be false, as West unlikely to accept proposed deal.

Minister Says Kerry is 'Surrendering' to Iran on Nukes

Intelligence Minister Steinitz blasts John Kerry's statement favoring a deal leaving Iran 'months or a year' from a nuclear weapon.

Likud Minister Says Partners Just 'Flexing Muscles'

Minister Steinitz reprimands Jewish Home, other Coalition partners, over threats to leave the Coalition.

Minister Says Talks with PA are Doomed – Temporarily

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz says Abbas 'torpedoing' talks; tells of a 'long and friendly' conversation with Turkish president.

Growing Calls for Israel to Retake Gaza

There's only one way to permanently end Gaza rocket attacks on Israel, say two ministers - going back into Gaza, at least temporarily.

Senate Leaders 'Support Israeli Stance in PA Talks'

Minister Yuval Steinitz says demands to freeze settlement, free terrorists are not even on the agenda.

Report: Congress to Deny Aid to PA Until Incitement Stops

House Appropriations Committee weighing bill cutting off aid to the PA unless incitement stops, according to one report.

Steinitz: Approving Golan, Jordan Valley Map 'Right Thing to Do'

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz praised the Treasury for approving his periphery benefit map, which includes the Golan Heights.

Steinitz: Jewish Home Was Wrong to Walk Out on Schulz

Strategic Affairs Minister says Jewish Home response to Martin Schulz's speech was "disproportionate".

PA Water Consumption the Same as the Rest of Arab World

Minister of International Relations says EU Parliament head made a serious error; emphasizes Schulz is still a friend of Israel.

Fatah Facebook Page Tells Parents to Raise Children for Terror

'Teach them that we live in misery. Teach them that there is a seed in the soil; if you water it with blood, it will sprout a revolution.'

Galon: Netanyahu Using PA Incitement to Derail Talks

Meretz head attacks the government over its refusal to convene a committee with the PA to discuss incitement against Israel.

Israel Rejects Joint Committee on PA Incitement

Steinitz turns down offer to convene a committee to discuss PA incitement. "If they're serious, they should just stop it," he says.

Intelligence Min. Says Israel Must Invade Gaza, Destroy Hamas

Yuval Steinitz responds to Friday rocket on Eilat, warns at this rate Israel will have to enter Gaza and replace Hamas with PA.

'Mahmoud Abbas: Number One Anti-Semite'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz, speaking at INSS, blames Abbas for ongoing incitement against Israel by the Palestinian Authority.

Public Most Satisfied with Education Minister, Poll Finds

Education Minister Shai Piron is the minister with whose performance the Israeli public is most satisfied, finds new poll.

Steinitz: Ya'alon Comments Won't Hurt Strong US-Israel Ties

Interior Minister Yuval Steinitz praised Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon for apologizing to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry

How PA Incitement is Morally Equivalent to Anything

'How Can You Make Peace With a Group That Venerates Hitler?'

Yoni Chetboun questions ongoing peace process in light of PA incitement revelations, including glorification of Nazism.