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.

Ze'ev Elkin (L), pictured in December 2025.
 Bezalel Smotrich (L) and Ze'ev Elkin (R) shake hands amid press conference at Finance Ministry. January 5, 2025

Gov’t announces program to return residents to North starting March 1

 Eliezer (Eli) Marom ("Chayni") attends a joint meeting of the State Control Committee and the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on July 29, 2024.

Northern residents distraught as project coordinator resigns over reduced role

Inside the Knesset building.

Knesset committee reviews demographic growth plan for Golan Heights amid security concerns


Ze’ev Elkin: Here on a mission

An interview with Likud's candidate for mayor

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Shas Lion endorsement expected as early as Tuesday

Jerusalem Affairs Minister Ze’ev Elkin is also vying for the support of UTJ and has hired haredi advisers.

Moshe Lion

Jerusalem mayoral candidate picks U.K.-born politician as running mate

Hassan-Nahoum made aliya in 2001 from London but was born and raised in Gibraltar.

Ze'ev Elkin

Netanyahu endorses Elkin in Jerusalem race

Netanyahu initially refused to endorse Elkin, which made him reconsider whether to run for mayor.

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MK Rachel Azaria joins crowded Jerusalem mayoral field

If elected, she will be capital’s first female mayor.

Member of Knesset Rachel Azaria

Special to JPost: Mayoral candidate Elkin's grand plans for Jerusalem

Ze’ev Elkin exclusively reveals his many ideas for the city's future.

JERUSALEM AFFAIRS Minister Ze’ev Elkin prays at the Western Wall yesterday

Settler leaders support Elkin in J'lem mayor race

This move joins previous calls to support Elkin in the mayoral race.

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Mayoral candidate Elkin upset Brits call east Jerusalem ‘occupied’

“I expect that the prince’s people, who have emphasized throughout that the visit will be a-political without leaning one way or the other, will correct this distortion."

Ze'ev Elkin

A candidacy and its ripple effect

‘In Jerusalem’ gets real with Kobi Kahlon, who is strongly considering joining the mayoral race.

Kobi Kahlon

Netanyahu consults with Litzman on Jerusalem mayoral race

Litzman told The Jerusalem Post after the meeting that his party’s rabbis would only decide who to back for Jerusalem mayor two months before the October 30 election.

Compilation photo of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UTJ leader Yaacov Litzman