Yuval Steinitz

Steinitz: Israel Rejects US Plans for the Jordan Valley

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz states on public radio Sunday that Israel has rejected the US's plans for the Jordan Valley.

'Palestinian Authority under Abbas is Anti-Semitic'

Minister Steinitz says Palestinian Authority is inciting its residents to annihilate the state of Israel.

'If the Sanctions Would Persist, Iran Would Collapse'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz praises damage done to Iran through sanctions, declares that 'The Middle East has gone mad.'

Steinitz: Lapid is Like Mandela's Sign Language Interpreter

Minister Yuval Steinitz slams Finance Minister Lapid, said he misled the public about the deficit.

Steinitz: Palestinian Incitement Like Nazi Incitement

Strategic Affairs Minister calls on Abbas, Arab MKs to stop systemic incitement against Jews and Israelis.

Intelligence Minister to Meet with Britain's Iran Negotiator

Yuval Steinitz to meet with Britain's negotiatior on Iranian nuclear deal as Israel presses ahead to convey its concerns over final deal.

EU Envoy Tries to Bridge Gap Between Israel, World on Iran Deal

EU envoy to Israel meets with Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz, attempts to reassure him that P5+1 have 'Israel's security at heart.'

Akunis: Arrogant PA Wants to Break Off Talks After Releases

The Palestinian Authority is looking for any excuse to withdraw from negotiations with Israel, MK Ofir Akunis said Monday

Steinitz, Shalom: PA Team Didn't Quit Over Building

If the PA team to the talks with Israel resigned, it wasn't because of Israel's new construction announcements, say two Israeli ministers.

Bayit Yehudi: Steinitz Shouldn't Preach to Bennett

Bayit Yehudi responds to criticism by Likud minister who said that Bennett was privy to the decision to free terrorists.

Steinitz: Bennett Knew about 'Terrorists for Houses'

Likud minister says Bayit Yehudi was privy to the decision to free terrorists and approve construction "in return."

Steinitz: There Are Small Differences with the U.S. on Iran

Minister Steinitz says Israel and the U.S. see eye to eye on the final objective in regards to Iran but not always on how to get there.

Steinitz Hopes Canada Can Influence Western Powers on Iran

Minister will meet with Prime Minister Harper and Foreign Affairs Minister Baird, before flying on to Washington.

Senior Israeli Delegation en Route to US for Update on Iran

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz, intelligence and security officials to participate in bi-annual strategic dialogue with US.

Steinitz: Iran Talks Must Not Be Another Munich

Strategic Affairs Minister warns West not to let history repeat itself.

Steinitz: Rouhani Speech Offers Zero New Steps

Iran's new president is trying "to cheat the world", says Strategic Affairs Minister after Rouhani's UN speech.

Iran Takes Aim at Israel on Chemical Weapons

Iranian foreign ministry spokeswoman says Israel should face international pressure to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention.

'Hell on Earth'

At memorial ceremony commemorating the 12th year since 9/11 atrocity, Israeli Minister Steinitz says terrorism a global threat.

Steinitz: We'll Defend Israel With Strong Hand, Outstretched Arm

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz said that if Israel was dragged into the Syrian conflict, it would respond 'appropriately'

Steinitz: If US Plans Attack, Israel Will Know

Israel’s Minister for Strategy says America will have to take action on Syria.

Minister: Iran Nuclear Program Could be Destroyed in 'Hours'

Minister for Strategy says ‘a few hours of airstrikes’ would end Iran’s nuclear ambitions if pressure fails.

Min. Steinitz: Min. Lapid 'Arrogant, Supercilious'

Strategic Affairs Minister still upset over incident in which Finance Minister demanded his ejection from a discussion.

Steinitz: Israel Willing to Make Concessions for Peace

Israel would be willing to make painful concessions in order to reach peace, Minister Yuval Steinitz told the British Daily Telegraph.

Nuclear Iran is 'Like 40 North Koreas' – Steinitz

No time for diplomacy, says Strategic Affairs minister. Rouhani is “a wolf in sheep's clothing.”

Intel Minister Says ‘No Real Change’ With New Iranian President

Israel’s intelligence minister says he expects few changes despite the election Friday of a reportedly “moderate” Iranian president.

Steinitz: Iran is Getting Closer to Nuclear 'Red Line'

Iran is getting closer to reaching the “red line” set out by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, warns Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Steinitz: Assad May Just Survive

Yuval Steinitz had a sharp warning for Syria: Don't try Israel's patience, lest Israel be forced to respond

Intel Minister Says Assad May Prevail in Syria

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz says he believes Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad may prevail in the civil war raging across the border.

Steinitz: Peres is Not a Spokesman for the Government

President Peres does not represent the Israeli government's views when he calls to resume peace talks, notes Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Steinitz: Nuclear Iran is Like 30 Nuclear North Koreas

The world must not ignore the warnings about Iran as it did 80 years ago with the Nazis, says Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Steinitz: Iran Using Talks to Gain Bomb

Minister of Strategic and Intelligence Affairs says failure of latest round of talks with Iran was predictable.

Steinitz: Obama Won't Interfere in Matters of Defense

Obama told Netanyahu that he will not tell him how to act when it comes to matters of Israel’s defense, says Minister Steinitz.

Netanyahu Works Out Last Minute Coalition Deadlock

Compromise reached between Yuval Steinitz and Silvan Shalom, both of whom requested the Water and Energy Ministry.

PM Considering Yuval Steinitz for Knesset Speaker

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is considering entering current Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz in the race for Speaker of the Knesset.

Steinitz: Sequestration Could Drag Down Israel's Economy

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz called the latest fiscal developments in the U.S. “worrying"

Stanley Fischer to Step Down as Bank of Israel Head

Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer has submitted his resignation and will leave his post in June

Steinitz: 'Read My Lips – No New Taxes (Probably)'

In an interview on Channel Two Sunday night, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz said that he did not expect to have to raise taxes this year

Livni, Lapid Slam PM Over Budget's 'Double Deficit'

According to figures assembled by the Accountant General's Office, Israel's budget deficit was double than what had been expected

Poll: Likud Beytenu Doesn't Gain, Jewish Home Does

Israelis want Binyamin Netanyahu to continue as Prime Minister but still prefer Ehud Barak as Defense Minister, new poll finds.

Finance Ministers Meet in Germany, Discuss Shoah, EU Crisis

Israel's Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz and his German counterpart met to discuss the economic state of affairs of the two countries.

No More Tax Funds from Israel to PA

Israel has decided to withhold taxes collected for the Palestinian Authority that were to be transferred later in the month.

Steinitz Threatens PA with Sanctions Over UN Bid

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz threatens to freeze transfer of tax revenues if the PA continues its unilateral statehood bid.

Steinitz: Olmert Damaging Israel When He Accuses Netanyahu

Politicians like Ehud Olmert who are spreading rumors saying that PM Netanyahu preferred Romney as president are damaging Israel

Ramon Calls for Center-Left Unity

Former MK Haim Ramon says Israel’s center-left parties must unite in response to the unity between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu parties.

Steinitz: Ariel University Status by Summer of 2013

Minister says he and Education Minister were a match "made in Heaven" to help Ariel.

Shin Bet: Steinitz Didn't Leak from Cabinet

Kuwaiti paper claimed Finance Minister leaked details of secret Cabinet session and tried to blame Barak.

Steinitz Slams Israeli Media: ‘Truth’ a Forgotten Word

Finance Minister Steinitz slams Israel's mainstream media dishonesty, particularly over social protests and US-Israel relations..

Steinitz Attacks Barak: He Has Stung Twice Before

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz attacks Defense Minister Ehud Barak in a television interview, warns Netanyahu against him.

Cabinet Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

Israeli Cabinet ministers play down tensions between Israel and the United States over a possible strike in Iran.

MK: Raise Taxes, or End Up Like Europe

The VAT tax increase is absolutely necessary for the health of the Israeli economy, officials said

PA, Israel Sign Agreements on Taxes, Transfer of Goods

Finance Minister Steinitz and PA Prime Minister Fayyad agree on arrangements regarding taxation and the transfer of goods.

Shas to Oppose Netanyahu's New Economic Measures

Shas chairman Eli Yishai says his party's ministers will oppose the economic measures to be presented for approval on Monday.

Government to Raise Income Tax on Average and High Incomes

New economic measures include raising the income tax for individuals who earn more than 5,200 shekels and raising “the rich people’s tax”.

Steinitz Raises Tax on Cigarettes and Alcohol

A day after announcing a VAT increase, Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz signs an order to raise the tax on cigarettes and alcohol.

Netanyahu's New Economic Measures Raise Critics' Ire

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized following decision to raise VAT, cut budgets for government ministries.

Duty, Purchase Tax Cuts to Slash Prices for Israelis

Prices on a wide range of goods are set to be slashed, after Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz signed an order cutting duties and taxes.

Steinitz: Ministers Don't Need BMWs

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz is seeking to cancel the results of a tender for new BMW cars to be provided for government ministers.

Fischer Loses Deficit Spending Showdown in Cabinet

The cabinet voted to raise Israel's deficit ceiling to 3% over the objections of Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer.

Fischer Blasts Netanyahu Deficit Spending Plan

Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer says the PM's plan to increase deficit spending is the exact opposite of what Israel should do

Netanyahu Pushes for Deficit Spending

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sought to offset reduced state revenues by setting a 3% deficit spending target.