Yuval Steinitz

No. 50: Bezhalel Machlis and Yuval Steinitz: Senior figures in the Israeli defense industry

The two defense industry figureheads work to strengthen domestic manufacturing independence and reduce reliance on imported raw materials.

(L-R): Yuval Steinitz & Bezhalel Machlis
 NOW CHAIRMAN of the board of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and a former gov’t minister, Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses - interview

Israel's ground-breaking laser system experiment carried out in the south of the country by the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Research and Development (DDR&D, or MAFAT in Hebrew) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Israel to have partial laser defenses by next year - Rafael chair

The production platform of Leviathan natural gas field is seen in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa

Lebanon agreement: Israel gives up its piece of the pie - analysis


'Israel concerned with build-up of Iranian forces in Syria near Golan border'

Likud Minister Steinitz says Israel will make it clear to US, Russia and other world powers that Iranian forces must not be allowed to mass on Israel's border.

Israeli soldiers stand near the border with Syria in the Golan Heights

Steinitz fires back at US energy minister: If I were American, I would oppose the Iran deal

Energy minister takes umbrage at Ernest Moniz's comment that if he were Israeli, he would support the Iran deal.

Steinitz and Moniz

Immoral to say Israel should stay out of Iran accord debate in US, minister says

Steinitz responds to comments US Secretary of State John Kerry made Friday that were interpreted by some as a warning for Israel to temper their criticism of Iran deal.

US Secretary of State John Kerry is seen in silhouette as he deplanes against an evening sky after arriving in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 29, 2015

Israel slams those slamming it for criticizing Iran deal

Steinitz characterized as “naive” those who believe that sanctions relief that will pour some $150 billion into the Iranian economy will not have an effect on the Middle East.

Secretary Kerry Poses for a Group Photo With Fellow EU, P5+1 Foreign Ministers and Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif After Reaching Iran Nuclear Deal

Procedural poll prompts plenum pajama party

Steinitz rushed from bed to vote in his slippers in the middle of the night; Deri kills time by pontificating about his middle name.

Yuval Steinitz speaks to 'The Jerusalem Post,' March 15, 2015

Energy Minister Steinitz announces terms of gas compromise deal

After six months of disagreements among government officials , Steinitz released the final terms of ongoing negotiations for public commentary.

National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Steinitz: US report on Iran terrorism should end delusions about nuclear program

Steinitz was reacting to the annual report issued by Washington which determined that terrorist attacks worldwide surged by more than a third and fatalities soared by 81 percent in 2014.

Members of the Iranian air force re-enact the scene of founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's arrival to Iran in 1979 at Merhrabad airport

Sharansky lauds Lew for helping Soviet Jews

Jacob Lew defended by Sharansky and as a true friend of Israel.

Natan Sharansky

Steinitz at Jpost conference: BDS against Israel like hanging of yellow stars on Jews in WWII

Likud Minister slams boycott movement as racist and discusses "bad" Iran nuclear deal at Jpost Annual Conference.

Yuval Steinitz

Steinitz pledges commitment to developing Israel's gas sector

Likud member makes remarks at minister exchange ceremony with outgoing post-hold Silvan Shalom.

Yuval Steinitz (right) and Silvan Shalom