The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/zeev-elkin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:31:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ze'ev Elkin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/zeev-elkin/ 32 32 Government approves 5-year, billion-shekel plan to develop Golan, give it its 1st city https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-approves-5-year-billion-shekel-plan-to-develop-golan-give-it-its-1st-city/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3803401 Minister says plan will turn Katzrin into a city and 'bring in thousands of new families'; in meeting with local leaders, Netanyahu touted 'massive development surge'

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]]> Netanyahu: Politically appointed Oct 7 inquiry must probe Oslo deal, Gaza disengagement https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-government-sponsored-oct-7-inquiry-must-probe-oslo-deal-disengagement/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:27:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717880 Ministers lend government backing to a commission of inquiry whose members could be chosen by the coalition, not the Supreme Court president, as under existing law

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]]> Ruling Likud party approves merger with Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope https://www.timesofisrael.com/ruling-likud-party-approves-merger-with-gideon-saars-new-hope/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:31:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3619707 Five years after leaving Netanyahu's party due to 'cult of personality' around the prime minister, former rival declares it's 'good to return home'

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]]> 22 ministers and lawmakers demand settlement group be allowed to tour northern Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/22-ministers-and-lawmakers-demand-settlement-group-be-allowed-to-tour-northern-gaza/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:48:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3609818 Itamar Ben Gvir, Miki Zohar, Shlomo Karhi and May Golan all interested in taking part in mission to scout out locations for new settlements in 'living heart of the Land of Israel'

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]]> Deal on funds for Ofakim, Netivot paves way for approval of post-Oct. 7 revival law https://www.timesofisrael.com/deal-on-funds-for-ofakim-netivot-paves-way-for-approval-of-post-oct-7-law/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:45:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3509486 NIS 5 billion out of NIS 19 billion in state funds to rehabilitate, develop, communities within 7 kilometers of Gaza was frozen, as towns farther away lobbied for funds

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]]> Gideon Sa’ar’s New Hope signs agreement to rejoin Likud in next elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/gideon-saars-new-hope-signs-agreement-to-rejoin-likud-in-next-elections/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:08:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3502411 Foreign minister, who left ruling party after failed 2019 leadership bid, thanks PM for 'putting past behind us'; his deputy Ze'ev Elkin is also expected to run again with Likud

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]]> ‘Let’s get to work’: Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes calls on Nir Oz members to rebuild https://www.timesofisrael.com/lets-get-to-work-ex-hostage-gadi-mozes-calls-on-nir-oz-members-to-rebuild/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:17:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3501270 In a letter to kibbutz residents, Mozes, 80, says he believes that with hard work the community can 'return to being a warm and vibrant home'

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]]> As northerners sent home, hard-hit Metula says more time needed to heal war wounds https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-northerners-sent-home-hard-hit-metula-says-more-time-needed-to-heal-war-wounds/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:43:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3486011 With main street a construction site, the school in ruins and most residents still reticent to return, Mayor David Azoulay wants the government to wait until July to reopen the city

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]]> At rowdy meeting, cabinet delays for 3 months decision on state inquiry into Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-rowdy-meeting-cabinet-delays-for-3-months-decision-on-state-inquiry-into-gaza-war/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:33:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3479136 Netanyahu, ministers clash with attorney general, who supports setting up probe of Oct. 7 Hamas invasion; PM said to call Shin Bet chief 'a bureaucrat,' insist war not over yet

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]]> Israel lays out NIS 3.4 billion plan to get northerners back home in March https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-lays-out-nis-3-4-billion-plan-to-return-northern-residents-home-in-march/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:43:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3453278 Internally displaced for more than a year, returning residents will be eligible for assistance grants of up to NIS 25,360 per adult and NIS 12,680 per child

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]]> NIS 12 billion over 5 years: Israel’s plan for rebuilding the north comes into focus https://www.timesofisrael.com/nis-12-billion-over-5-years-israels-plan-for-rebuilding-the-north-comes-into-focus/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:38:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3444601 While Minister Ze'ev Elkin claims, 'We'll build even bigger in the future,' head of the Northern Contractors Organization counters: 'There are simply not enough workers available'

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]]> Hostage’s mother to minister: ‘I will take law into my hands’ if son doesn’t return alive https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostages-mother-to-minister-i-will-take-law-into-my-hands-if-son-doesnt-return/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:12:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3440707 Einav Zangauker appears to threaten Ze'ev Elkin during Knesset committee hearing, saying 'My son is alive but you are continuing to abandon him,' demands deal to free all hostages

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]]> Ministers to discuss law barring ‘terror-supporting’ Qatar from mediating with Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-to-discuss-law-barring-terror-supporting-qatar-from-mediating-with-hamas/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:55:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3429607 Bill, proposed by MKs from Likud and far-right parties, says Doha is 'wolf in sheep's clothing'; 2nd bill would let defense minister sanction workers in 'terror-supporting' groups

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]]> Knesset approves Katz as defense minister, Sa’ar as FM after Gallant’s firing https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-katz-as-defense-minister-saar-as-fm-after-gallants-firing/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:48:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3414884 Opposition leader Lapid calls on Katz to show 'backbone' and oppose Haredi draft exemptions

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]]> In new coalition deal with Likud, Sa’ar relinquishes right to oppose Haredi draft bills https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-coalition-deal-with-likud-saar-relinquishes-right-to-oppose-haredi-draft-bills/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:43:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3413483 Deal only grants incoming foreign minister's New Hope party discretion to vote differently than the coalition on laws regarding medical marijuana and changes to the judicial system

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