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


Steinitz could end up chairing Jewish Agency in Likud deal

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's for 20 years, would also be welcomed by Diaspora Jewish leaders.

Yuval Steinitz

In pursuit of energy independence, Palestinians sign deal with Israel

While the Gaza Strip remains without electricity for over 20 hours a day, the deal will lead to a new facility near the West Bank city of Jenin.

Power lines

Ministers told last-minute not to come to Africa with Netanyahu

The ministers received the surprising news hours before they were set to fly to Liberia.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with African leaders in Liberia pm June 4, 2017

Israeli minister: US-Saudi arms deal 'should trouble us'

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz expresses concern saying, "Saudi Arabia is still a hostile country without any diplomatic relations and nobody knows what the future will be."

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud walks with US President Donald Trump during a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2017

Israeli minister: Abbas most antisemitic leader in the world

He is the latest in a string of right-wing leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to attack Abbas for presenting himself as a peace maker.

Mahmoud Abbas

Israel branching out

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz wants to see Israel become part of a regional hub supplying Turkey and Europe with natural gas.

National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz and Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Berat Albaryrak

Expanding Tamar, preparing for Leviathan: A ministerial dream come true

National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz takes reporters to a drilling rig that’s moving Israel’s natural gas industry forward.

ABOARD THE ‘Atwood Advantage’ on November 22.

Israeli minister: More than Arafat, Abbas is Israel's 'number one' enemy

Likud minister Steinitz says Abbas and the Palestinian Authority seek the destruction of Israel.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

Italian Education Minister to ‘Post’: Italy stands firmly against BDS

The minister was in Israel along with a delegation of 50 Italian academics for Italian National Day, held annually on June 2.

Ambassador Talo, Minister Steinitz, Minister Giannini with copy of Talmud

Steinitz meets gas investors, customers

Environment minister rounds off a week full of meetings with high-level officials said to be interested in Israel’s natural gas resources, as well as those with stakes in the off-shore reservoirs.

Yuval Steinitz