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


Is Israel heading towards a war in Gaza? Cabinet members disagree

Erdan, Steinitz present different approaches regarding the ways the confrontations with Palestinians in Gaza should be resolved.

Israeli soldiers, on the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip, watch Palestinian protesters in Gaza May 14, 2018

New proposals may help resolve Israel/Lebanon oil and gas dispute

Even a partial agreement would be a major diplomatic achievement, as well as timely, since both Lebanon and Israel are planning new rounds of tenders for offshore exploration.

Speaking at an energy conference in Tel Aviv on Monday, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said Israel will soon rely solely on renewable energy and natural gas, abandoning use of polluting fossil fuels

THINK ABOUT IT: Israel and Europe – what has gone wrong?

The current wave of Europhobia in the Israeli government is not really warranted by the facts and the situation.

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe take part in a debate at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, April 25, 2017.

After another round of violence, it is time for a Gaza plan

It appears that it is in nobody’s interest to resume the tit-for-tat violence in Gaza.

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza May 29, 2018.

Israel and the EU

Israeli politicians would be wise to avoid the recently popular brand of “megaphone diplomacy” and focus on a more subdued tactic.

A European Union (EU) flag is pictured during a ceremony in Lausanne.

Israeli Minister: The EU can go to a thousand hells

The EU statement only shows “how vile it is,” Yuval Steinitz said adding that “it’s the height of cynicism and chutzpah.”

Yuval Steinitz

Israeli minister to Turkey on ICC: Look who’s talking

Massive anti-Israel rally planned in Istanbul, coinciding with ‘emergency’ Islamic group meeting.

The entrance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen in The Hague

Syria-Iran conundrum

Putin’s interest is to keep Assad in power and wield influence on Syria. Israel’s interest is what makes the Wednesday meeting between Netanyahu and Putin so vital. In one word, it’s Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow on January 29, 2018.

Israeli Minister: Natalie Portman's decision borders on antisemitism

Peace Now starts pro-Portman campaign, using the slogan 'I’m with her'

Natalie Portman at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards show in Beverly Hills, California, US, January 8, 2017

Minister Steinitz was questioned in 'submarines affair'

According to Kan’s report, the investigation is in its last stages and that it is close to being concluded.

Yuval Steinitz