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


Global Jewish young adults gather in Jerusalem for leadership summit

Masa academy seeks to train budding leaders in the Jewish World.

Yuval Steinitz at the Masa leadership summit.

Energy Minister: Natural gas can transform Israel’s geopolitical status

Yuval Steinitz

Government initiates 1,600-megawatt rooftops solar project

The project will enable home consumers, local authorities, and businesses to produce solar electricity.

Solar Energy Systems for Beit She’an and Safed Public Housing

US Jewish leaders give Netanyahu short list for Jewish Agency head

The sources emphasized the sensitivity of the post amid clashes between Netanyahu and Diaspora leaders over egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall and the chief rabbinate’s control over conversion.

Natan Sharansky

Israeli minister reveals covert contacts with Saudi Arabia

In an interview on Army Radio, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz cites shared concerns over Iran as main area of cooperation.

Yuval Steinitz at the JPost Annual Conference 2017

Malfunction halts Israel's natural gas production

Natural gas production grinds to a stop after a crack was detected in the rig pipe on Thursday. Over half of Israel's power will be generated using coal for the next few days.

Tamar gas field‏

#50 Bini Zomer - The businessman wielding a quiet influence

In recent years, Noble Energy has become almost a household name in Israel.

Bini (Binyamin) Zomer

Netanyahu's former chief of staff released to house arrest

The police are proceeding to investigate key suspects in several corruption probes involving the prime minister and other prominent government members.

David Sharan, the prime minister's former chief of staff.

As 'Submarine Affair' intensifies, spotlight turns to Energy Minister Steinitz's office

Energy minister might be summoned for testimony in the ever-complicating police probe known as Case 3000• Former minister Modi Zandberg has been arrested owe bribery suspicions

Yuval Steinitz

Sharansky supports Steinitz as possible Jewish Agency chairman replacement

When the cabinet voted on June 26 to freeze its resolution to create a state-recognized egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall, Steinitz was the only Likud minister to vote against it.

Yuval Steinitz