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Ze’ev Elkin

The package incentivizes the repopulation by March 7 of 60,000 people who left at-risk communities near the Lebanese border for state-funded hotels.
The motion opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state “on any piece of land west of the Jordan River.”
MKs Yuli Edelstein and Ze’ev Elkin condemned the “deliberate act of Russian aggression.”
Another hub is to be built in the western part of the capital.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits the Jerusalem Municipality on Nov. 10, 2020. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Israeli defense minister meets Abbas, sparking anger from the right
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has no mandate to conduct political negotiations, “and he knows it,” says Housing and Construction Minister Ze’ev Elkin.
The move marks the first time in the current government’s tenure that construction plans have been greenlighted in Judea and Samaria.
Ever since the 2011 social protests, those in charge have said they would work towards lowering the costs of purchasing a home. Nevertheless, the trend continues sharply upward.
Having left Likud to support Gideon Sa’ar and the New Hope party, he feels that they are in the best position to garner enough votes to topple longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and form a government as the Jewish state heads to its fourth round of elections in two years. Here’s why ...
Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Rafi Peretz (right) and Knesset member Moshe Ya’alon at a protest outside the Knesset, calling for the release of the remains of IDF soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin from Hamas captivity. July 1, 2020. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Israeli officials quarantined after minister tests positive for COVID-19
Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Rafi Peretz’s test result sends other ministers and the Israel Police Jerusalem district commander into self-isolation.
Likud ministers claim Blue and White No. 2 Yair Lapid is intent on preventing a power-sharing agreement between party leader Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
From office development and a greener city to issues surrounding access to the Western Wall, those in the running have a host of ideas for urban improvement, and for drawing in families and tourists.