Miri Regev

Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns

Israel will build a new international airport in southern Israel at Ziklag, alongside a northern airport, as officials warn Ben Gurion is nearing capacity.

The government approved on Sunday the establishment of a new international airport in southern Israel, finalizing its location to be built in the Negev's Ziklag area.
Tesla will begin supervised autonomous driving trials in Israel.

Tesla to start autonomous driving tests in Israel after Transportation Ministry approval

The government approved a multi-year plan to rehabilitate northern communities along the Lebanon border.

Gov’t approves multi-year plan to rehabilitate Kiryat Shmona, northern cities impacted by war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev meet with members of parliament fom Hungary, Austria, Spain, and France. January 25, 2026.

Netanyahu warns of militant Islam and radical left antisemitism in talks with EU MPs


Wizz Air steps back from Israel hub, citing poor economics and Ben Gurion slot gaps

The airline seeks "seventh freedom" rights to fly non-EU routes from Israel, threatening local carriers and stalling the highly anticipated hub plan.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.

Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries

The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

'Not the way of the Torah': Netanyahu, politicians decry violent attack on Shas MK Yoav Ben-Tzur

“This is not the way of the Torah, this is not the way of the State of Israel; these violent criminals must be dealt with severely,” Opposition head Yair Lapid stated.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with MK Yoav Ben Tzur during a plenum session. November 13, 2017.

As Israeli road fatalities near 400 this year, Regev aide appears to laugh off death toll

As the 2025 traffic death toll hit 400, Minister Miri Regev attended Netanyahu’s trial. Her spokesman appeared to make light of the tragedy, sparking a public and media backlash.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev (Likud) speaks at a Knesset event ahead of Independence Day, April 23, 2023.

Prosecution: Cross-examination questioning in Case 1000 set to conclude on Monday

PM Netanyahu confirmed in court that he was aware of and approved gifts from Arnon Milchan, as testimony continues in Case 1000.

The testimony hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial opened on Wednesday, the 17th of the cross-examination section.

Majority of Israeli taxi drivers commit meter violations, undercover investigation reveals

The investigation comes amid disputes over the re-introduction of the ride-sharing app Uber to Israel, which threatens to disrupt the local taxi services.

A Gett taxi in Ramat Gan. November 17, 2024.

Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests

"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

'We need to clean the stables, reform law enforcement,' Smotrich demands after Sde Teiman case

The finance minister slammed Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, saying she "acted against our soldiers" and "collaborated in leaks with antisemitic blood libels."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025

El Al resumes Tel Aviv–Eilat route after decade-long hiatus

El Al has restarted flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat after more than 10 years, with two daily routes and special fares for local residents.

 El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 4, 2025.

Likud MK Eli Dalal is knocked down during anti-gov't Kfar Saba protest, four arrested

Israel Police explained that "four suspects were arrested for disrupting the peace and attacking police officers during an illegal protest in Kfar Saba."

Police officers remove protestors from the Likud event in Kfar Saba.