Moshe Arbel

Huckabee threatens reciprocal visa measures over Israel's restrictions on evangelical groups - N12

"It would be unfortunate if we were forced to publicly disclose that Israel is engaging in harassment and displaying a negative stance toward these groups."

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2025.
 ARYE DERI is escorted outside his home in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, Shas's Arbel rescinds resignation

 Interior minister bans US anti-Zionist rabbi after meeting with Iran’s foreign minister.

Moshe Arbel bans anti-Zionist Neturei Karta rabbi who met with Iran's Araghchi

 Interior Minister Moshe Arbel meets with Sheikh Muafak Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel.

'Partnership and responsibility': Planning committee for Druze, Circassian towns approved


Arye Deri appoints Shas MK as new Israeli health minister

The position was previously held by Moshe Arbel who is also the interior minister and requested to have someone take over one of the positions due to the heavy workload brought on by the war.

 Shas MK Uriel Busso leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023

Israel and US health ministers sign landmark cooperation agreement

In a joint statement, the ministers highlighted their unwavering dedication to partnering on numerous issues of paramount importance to both Israel and the US.

 Israeli Health Minister Moshe Arbel meets with his American counterpart Xavier Becerra in New York on September 21, 2023.

Arbel at UN: We must prepare to prevent next pandemic

Prior to address, he met his Moroccan counterpart to discuss preventing and treating epidemics

 Health Minister Moshe Arbel at UN General Assembly, September 20, 2023.

Israel's Health Ministry files smoking report five months late

Israel Association of Public Health Physicians: Releasing 75-page document on the day of the High Court of Justice’s historic debate on the judicial upheaval is shameful.


Only three Israeli ministers say they'll respect any High Court ruling

Only Yoav Gallant, Gila Gamliel, and Moshe Arbel said they would respect a ruling by the High Court of Justice.

 HIGH COURT justices hear petitions against the Incapacitation Law.

Haredi minister accuses IDF soldiers of being 'idle,' defends Draft Law

Health and Interior Minister Moshe Arbel called Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv "the IDF's biggest base," in reference to the hundreds of soldiers who pass through it daily.

IDF soldiers lounge in a mall.

Helping Ukrainian refugees will deny Israelis healthcare services - Arbel

The government wants to cut the Health Ministry's budget to help provide aid to refugees from Ukraine. Health Minister Moshe Arbel warned that this will cost Israelis essential healthcare services.

 Minister of Interior and Minister of Health Moshe Arbel seen during a Shas faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 10, 2023.

Haredi minister: Not all ultra-Orthodox Jews are exempt from IDF draft

Shas MK Moshe Arbel stated that being ultra-Orthodox does not automatically entitle someone to an exemption from military service.

 Minister of Interior and Minister of Health Moshe Arbel seen during a Shas faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 10, 2023.

Israel Police probing assassination of Arab city official

152 Arabs have been killed in Israel since the beginning of 2023, according to the Abraham Initiatives.

 Police at the scene of a shooting in Tira. August 22, 2023

Smotrich freezes NIS 200m. destined for Arab sector

Many Arab communities currently lack classrooms and schools – approximately 305 are needed throughout the country – and part of the grant was intended for constructing schools.

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen at a meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023.