Miri Regev

'Very difficult for me': Actress Hana Laszlo decides to not carry Independence Day torch

Laszlo has faced controversy over supposed statements that opponents allege criticized the IDF's activities, particularly during the Israel-Hamas War.

Hana Laszlo walks the red carpet ahead of a movie showing at the 77th Venice Film Festival, September 2020; illustrative.
An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Argentina’s Milei to light torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026.

El Al urges opening of Ramon Airport as Ben-Gurion flights drop to 50 passengers


CEO of NTA estimates: The metro will only open in 2040

The Transport Ministry promotes the underground railway, but Haim Glick revealed a 6-year delay in the project during a lecture at the Technion. NTA is working on more precise timelines.


Opposition MKs warn against politicization of Independence Day ceremony

Yad Labanim chair urges leaders to call publicly to maintain sanctity of Remembrance Day, keep division and political arguments out of military cemeteries.

 Israeli minister of Transportation Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel's 75th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on April 19, 2023.

Transportation Minister Regev announces Independence Day diaspora torchbearers

The two candidates were selected for their exemplary work in unifying diaspora Jews and combatting antisemitism.

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Miri Regev confirms Israel launched retaliatory strike on Iran

Transportation Minister Miri Regev gave the first official confirmation that Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following the Islamic Republic's drone and missile attack on April 14.

 Israeli minister of Transportation Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel's 75th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on April 19, 2023.

This is what this year’s Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony will look like amid the war

Miri Regev, who was charged with organizing the upcoming ceremonies, said that numerous adjustments would be made in light of the ongoing war, with special tributes to hostages and evacuees.

 PEOPLE WATCH the military air show as part of Israel’s 75th Independence Day celebrations, from Sacher Park in Jerusalem, in April. To identify as Zionist today is as relevant and powerful as it ever was, the writer maintains.

Israel announces 2024 Independence Day torchbearers amidst war

"This year, the torches will be lit in groups, not individually," Miri Regev stated on Thursday, emphasizing a focus on collective representation of Israeli heroism.

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl.

Current Israeli gov't is acting disconnected to the citizens who have given everything - editorial

Barely giving returned hostages enough money to get by every month is an example of ways that this government is acting disconnected and insensitive to people.

 VIP PASSENGERS on the Tel Aviv Light Rail – (from left) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Sara and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Transportation  Minister Miri Regev, and Energy Minister Israel Katz.

Anticipating 60,000 Passover travelers daily in Israel

The expectation is for about 60,000 passengers a day in Israel during the holiday vacation. The leading destination is Cyprus and also the United Arab Emirates.

 Congestion in Israel

Sara Netanyahu sought to dismiss an adviser in the Prime Minister's Office - sparking uproar

The advisor, Gal Dubosh, who worked last year as part of Netanyahu's close team, demanded explanations for her dismissal.

Sara Netanyahu

Miri Regev urges safe driving as road safety education faces budget cut

Budget cuts by 40% in road safety classes for high school students, depriving thousands of teens of life-saving training. Transportation Ministry hopes for additional funding to continue the program.

 ON THE light rail with Transportation Minister Miri Regev during a test ride on the new route between Kiryat Hayovel and Hadassah Ein Kerem, Jan. 16.