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


Energean to supply natural gas worth over $1b. to Alon Tavor power plant

Supply will commence at first gas from the Karish gas reservoir offshore Israel, owned and operated by Energean.

From left to right: Shaul Zemach, Energean Israel Country Manager; Jason (Liu) Dongbing, CEO PMEC; Meir Shamir, CEO Mivtach Shamir; Ron Oren, CEO Rapac.

Twelve licenses approved for gas, oil exploration off Israel's coast

"This is another milestone for the discovery and development of additional natural resources in the economic waters of the State of Israel," said Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz.

An aerial view shows the newly arrived foundation platform of Leviathan natural gas field, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa

Steinitz: Iran is playing the Europeans as 'suckers'

Pence: Tehran should not confuse restraint with a lack of resolve

Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz speaks during an interview with Reuters in Cairo, Egypt January 14, 2019

Yuval Steinitz voices frustration with Lebanon over sea border talks idea

Yuval Steinitz

Steinitz: US, Iran tension may lead to rockets on Israel

Steinitz pointed out that Iran tried to fire at Israel from Syria last year, an action foiled by the IDF.

Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz speaks during an interview with Reuters in Cairo, Egypt January 14, 2019

Netanyahu expected to appoint Katz or Steinitz as foreign minister on Sunday

Netanyahu has held foreign portfolio since the 2015 election, but the State told the High Court on Thursday that he will relinquish it on Sunday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks at his watch before delivering a statement at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem December 19, 2018

Steinitz compares Iran to Nazi Germany, blasts Europe for standing aside

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz and Aya Ben Naftaly, director of the Massuah International Institute for Holocaust Studies at a memorial for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Liberman: Israel needs to go back to targeted assassinations

"I never compared Hamas to the haredim."

Former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman launches Yisrael Beitenu on January 20, 2019

Rivlin says Israel will show 'no tolerance' to threats to its security

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said Israel is taking the Iranian threats very seriously.

Israeli Air Force F15 planes fly during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli air force pilots at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel, December 27, 2017.

Steinitz visits Egypt, first Israeli minister since Arab Spring

"This is the biggest economical cooperation between Israel and Egypt since the signing the peace treaty."

Yuval Steinitz visits Egypt, Jan 2019.