Israeli minister visiting near Iran returned to Israel by yacht
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was forced to cut short a visit to Azerbaijan and was evacuated under tight security through Athens, Cyprus, and finally by yacht to Israel.
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was forced to cut short a visit to Azerbaijan and was evacuated under tight security through Athens, Cyprus, and finally by yacht to Israel.
Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration at World Zionist Congress: 'Israel is the home of every Jew. Israel needs you. We need you. And we are waiting for you.'
UTJ's Moshe Gafni lambasted Minister Ofir Sofer for participating in a march calling for haredi conscription. 'He's a minister thanks to us.'
Minister Ofir Sofer and opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot, whose offices neighbor each other, presented each other with Purim gifts. 'I wish the good relations between us would be the same between everyone in the country.'
New reform ends bureaucracy and enables immediate employment for professionals upon Aliyah.
'Building community and support systems are essential tools that help ensure successful integration,' Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer stresses.
Minister Sofer is visiting the USA to encourage aliya - and Nefesh B'Nefesh recently reported a 70% increase in aliyah applications, compared to the previous year, from Western countries. What is the cause of the increase and how can Israel help olim integrate?
First-ever MedEx LA event unites Jewish doctors to strengthen Israel’s healthcare system and to tackle the severe shortage of medical professionals in Israel.
Amnon Abramovich hinted that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, who was born in Florida, was not fit for his position because he did not have 'an Israeli experience.'
During a ceremony recognizing Prisoners of Zion and victims of antisemitic executions, Minister of Aliyah and Absorption Ofir Sofer said that Israel must have 'unprecedented mutual responsibility and solidarity.'
Five group aliyah flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport within 24 hours. Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.
Minister Sofer: 'The haredim are partners in the military campaign. We can reach respectable numbers without harming the world of Torah.'
NCSY Israel holds special conference ahead of the Shavuot holiday, Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer greets new olim: 'Seeing you gives me strength!'
Widespread search efforts are underway for a girl who disappeared two days ago from her house in southern Tzfat.
Minister Ofir Sofer tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that a deal for the release of hostages must be promoted, but one that will ultimately allow for the defeat of Hamas.
The son of Minister Ofir Sofer, himself a disabled veteran, was lightly wounded in battle in Khan Yunis.
Aliyah and Integration Minister criticizes plans to burn a Hebrew Bible in Stockholm: I expect the authorities to take immediate action.
The meeting was attended by Rabbis of local Israeli communities, which are home to thousands of immigrant families.
Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer hosts soldiers who received Presidential Medal of Honor of Excellence on Israel’s 75th Independence Day.
Soon-to-be olim from tri-state area attend farewell event in preparation for their upcoming move to Israel in the summer of 2023.
Aliyah and Integration Minister at Arutz Sheva Conference in NYC: The long exile shaped us as individuals and as a nation.
Last January, IDF lone soldier Matan Bar was wounded at an army base. Yesterday, Minister Sofer happened to meet his mother in Miami.
Minister of Aliyah and Integration holds series of meetings in Toronto, Canada: look forward to helping facilitate Aliyah to Israel.
Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer participates in Holocaust Remembrance Day event hosted by Manhattan Jewish Experience.
Minister Ofir Sofer visits 770, gravesite of Lubavitcher Rebbe. 'Great merit to start my trip off with Chabad.'
Due to the budget increase, funds will be directed to encourage immigration from the US and France and to assist those immigrants.
MK Ofir Sofer maintains cautious optimism but is not yet talking about ministerial portfolios that the party will demand.
Religious Zionism MK warns: A vote for Gantz will return us to the days of Oslo and the rule of Mansour Abbas.
IDF returns fire after terrorists open fire at Jewish worshipers. Head of Samaria Regional Council: The people of Israel are strong.
Religious Zionism MK does not believe Netanyahu will form a government with Gantz at the expense of his party.
Religious Zionism MK suggests making 100% stipend for discharged soldiers contingent on completing degree course.
'Starting school on time may put thousands of families in quarantine over the holidays,' MK Ofir Sofer says.
Religious Zionist MK expresses concern about the new government.
MK Sofer to Arutz Sheva: We should all beware of incitement but there are voices that need to be expressed.
MK Ofir Sofer: The initiative for direct election of a Prime Minister is the most appropriate solution in the current political situation.
MK Ofir Sofer says it is possible to form a right-wing government, but he is not optimistic about that happening.
MK Ofir Sofer of the Religious Zionist Party comments on Bezalel Smotrich's announcement that the party will run separately from Yamina.
MK Ofir Sofer speaks about budget crisis, calls on Blue and White to support establishment of a commission of inquiry.
Health Ministry, Israel Lotto launch daily lotteries for people who get tested for coronavirus with prizes of up to NIS 10,000.
Yamina MK: The Israeli government must expand construction in all parts of our country - in the Galilee, the Negev, Judea and Samaria.
MK Ofir Sofer demands to know what price Israel paid in the agreement with the United Arab Emirates.
MK Ofir Sofer says Land of Israel lobby will have to work hard to prevent dangerous situations for settlement.
MK Ofir Sofer complains against MK Ofer Cassif after he called for a civil uprising during a radio interview.
MK Ofir Sofer visits Nefesh B'Nefesh and hears about the challenges in wake of a great demand for Aliyah to Israel.
We intend to live in the Land of Israel forever, we don't know who will come after Trump and say we agreed to the concessions in the maps.
MK Ofir Sofer claims that Netanyahu did not really want Yamina in the coalition.
MK Ofir Sofer on Gantz's decision to break up Blue and White: The losers are those who did not think about the good of the people of Israel.
MK Ofir Sofer warns that indifference by supporters of the right could affect the results of the election.
MK Ofir Sofer: The current political situation requires the establishment of a unity government.
MK Ofir Sofer says PM's promise to build 300 homes near site of deadly terror attack could be pre-election promise which goes unfulfilled.
Right-wing Knesset members slam Israel's policies for handling terror, demand creation of checkpoints, worse treatment for terrorists.
MK Ofir Sofer demands PM order Shin Bet to investigate after 7-year-old abducted from her school and raped.
MK Eli Cohen says Palestinian Authority recognizes Israel's right to sovereignty. Min. Erdan: Trump view a 'step in the right direction.'
MK Ofir Sofer (Union of Right-Wing Parties) sees MK Avigdor Liberman as the sole person responsible for the repeat elections.
United Right MK Ofir Sofer says haredi society is changing, discourse should focus on merit of serving in IDF instead of on obligation.
National Union party protests Defense Minister Liberman's response to Hamas terror.
National Union Secretary-General Ofir Sofer says Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's comments last week reveal 'Arab leadership's true plan.'
National Union leader says near-lynch of Jewish children is the result of a lack of deterrence, weak policies.
Head of National Union party who mediated between Azariya family and IDF says decision not to go to Supreme Court is the right one.
National Union party's secretary-general blasts decision to build housing units in Qalqiliya at the expense of Jews.