Ze’ev Elkin
Elkin's 'six out of 10' remark frames a broader debate on Israel's civilian reality - analysis
From a rare ministerial assessment to debates on finance, credit, and governance, a Tel Aviv forum revealed how Israel is navigating civilian challenges that extend well beyond the battlefield.
Gov’t announces program to return residents to North starting March 1
Northern residents distraught as project coordinator resigns over reduced role
Knesset committee reviews demographic growth plan for Golan Heights amid security concerns
Knesset passes landmark law, easing integration of foreign lawyers into Israel's legislative system
The Knesset has approved a major reform in the Lawyers' Law, paving the way for easier recognition of foreign legal degrees and expanded opportunities for international attorneys in Israel.
Knesset opposes Palestinian state prior to Netanyahu’s Washington trip
The proposal calls the establishment of a Palestinian state in the aftermath of October 7 "a reward for terrorism" and that such a reward would only encourage Hamas.
New olim to see less housing financial support upon arrival to Israel
The Immigration Committee debated a reform cutting housing aid for new immigrants by 50%, sparking criticism from lawmakers concerned about integration and fairness.
Senior Israeli lawmaker explains what ended the Sa'ar-Gantz partnership
MK Ze'ev Elkin told 103FM that the partnership between Sa'ar and Gantz ended because Gantz was not interested in forming a joint democratic party.
Israel not doing enough to dismantle Hamas civilian wing, coalition MK charges
National Unity MK Ze'ev Elkin said the war's goal is not only to defeat Hamas militarily but also to take apart its capability to rule the Strip.
Finance Ministry boosts wartime hasbara budget by NIS 63 million
As part of the extra budget, the Foreign Ministry will receive NIS 10 million, as well as NIS 20 million from the Diaspora Affairs Ministry.
Some weapons used by Hamas came from Russia, Israeli gov't official says
Elkin also referred to the rocket fired by the Islamic Jihad that hit a hospital in Gaza, stating that "whoever is ready to murder our children is also ready to murder their own children."
Grapevine August 23, 2023: No light rail on Shabbat
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
'Israel has abandoned the Jews of Russia,' MK Oded Forer charges
The Absorption and Diaspora Affairs committee called for "an array of dedicated airplanes,” to bring masses of olim from Russia.
Israeli MKs publicly accuse Russia of blowing up Kokhovka dam
MKs Yuli Edelstein and Ze'ev Elkin wrote a letter to Ukraine's Zelensky, condemning the attack on the dam which they blames Russia for.
MKs in disguise: Israeli lawmakers dress up for Purim
Several Israeli MKs and ministers took the time to make costumes that either reflected Purim merriment or contained political meanings.
