The Times of Israel

Israel not short of missile interceptors, insists chair of Rafael defense firm

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:36:27 +0000

Former Likud MK Steinitz says 'only several dozen' Iranian missiles got past air defenses, doesn't provide figures on current interceptor stockpiles or production rates

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Defense tech firm Rafael reveals first-ever hypersonic interceptor

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:03:07 +0000

Sky Sonic system, under development for three years, to be shown off at Paris Air Show, after Iran claimed earlier this month it built a hypersonic missile

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Gallant taps former Likud MK Steinitz to serve as chairman of defense giant Rafael

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:27:33 +0000

Veteran politician served in Knesset for 23 years, including 12 in high-level security cabinet; will replace Uzi Landau once appointment is approved by Finance Ministry unit

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Departing Likud MK: Political discourse leaves me worried for democracy’s future

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 19:45:22 +0000

Yuval Steinitz critical of his party's attacks on law institutions, but blames all sides for polarization and maintains Netanyahu remains most qualified to lead

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Meretz minister says he won’t run in next election, urges party chair to step aside

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:35:05 +0000

Esawi Frej insists he'll remain active in public service to strengthen left-wing bloc, Jewish-Arab partnership; argues that Horowitz failed leadership test

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Likud stalwart Steinitz announces retirement weeks before primaries

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:36:26 +0000

Former minister, a 23-year veteran of the Knesset, cites need for 'some fresh air'; primaries expected August 2

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EU chief, Italian PM in Israel, with Russia-sparked energy crisis topping agenda

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:08:46 +0000

Ursula Von der Leyen to meet Bennett and Lapid, whose government has sought to improve ties with bloc; both EU chief and Mario Draghi to also meet with PA premier

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Likud MKs: Can’t be queasy voting against soldiers and rape victims to topple gov’t

Tue, 24 May 2022 03:45:31 +0000

In leaked recording from faction meeting, Regev, Steinitz heard rapping colleagues who second-guessed opposing a coalition bill covering tuition costs for combat veterans

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COVID transmission rate rises further but health chief doesn’t expect large outbreak

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:45:33 +0000

13,603 new infections recorded as serious cases remain steady; Health Ministry director: We believe past Omicron infection protects against BA.2; Likud's Steinitz tests positive

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Israel’s coronavirus czar: We need to consider making vaccines mandatory

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:27:19 +0000

While stressing it's his personal opinion, Salman Zarka says nation should weigh legislation compelling citizens to get virus shots, as some European nations are mulling

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Likud’s Steinitz threatened, compared to Nazis after call for mandatory vaccinations

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:17:47 +0000

'Nuremberg trials number 2 are on the way': Lawmaker requests investigation by Knesset Guard after deluge of violent messages

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As Netanyahu trial resumes, defense says news reports also altered for other MKs

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:17:00 +0000

Lawyers say moves benefiting ex-PM weren't unique; witness counters that new evidence boosts prosecution's case since the other favors were also pushed by Netanyahu for his allies

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Likud’s Miri Regev faces backlash over claims ‘white DNA’ rules the party

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:31:42 +0000

Opposition MK also says Israel controlled by 'a Western elite'; Likud MK Ohana says her statements appear to be a preliminary attempt to replace Netanyahu

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‘He cares about himself, not Likud’: Netanyahu attacked by senior party members

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:40:53 +0000

Ex-ministers and MKs slam former PM for not relinquishing leadership, dooming them to opposition; Miri Regev says time for party to move away from Ashkenazi men as leaders

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Will a PM choice for Jewish Agency head be nixed by nominating committee, again?

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:37:17 +0000

Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern appears to be the leading candidate to head the world’s largest Jewish nonprofit organization. But challenger Danny Danon may have a chance

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