Ze’ev Elkin

Netanyahu appoints sole Russian-speaking Likud candidate Elkin to lead party's immigrant outreach

The appointment adds weight to the possibility that a decision guaranteeing that outcome will soon follow, moving Elkin into a realistic position on the Likud list.

Minister Ze’ev Elkin attends a Likud party conference ahead of the party’s primary elections in the northern city of Haifa, August 16, 2026.
Campaign materials of candidates who ran in yesterday’s Likud primary elections are seen in Jerusalem, August 18, 2026

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Gas station

Two hydrogen refueling stations: The new step of the Ministry of Energy

The Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss the full military takeover of the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers


Israeli officials speak out about Corbyn antisemitism

"We don't decide for the British who to vote for, of course, but we have to state our position."

Ze'ev Elkin

Netanyahu hosts Yisrael Beytenu defectors

"For him, a word is just a word and zero accomplishments," Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hosts Yisrael Beytenu members who shifted to Likud July, 2019

STEM-focused kindergarten sponsored by Lockheed Martin opens in Jerusalem

"The new MadaKids kindergartens will nurture the young children and inspire them to become the engineers and entrepreneurs of the future," said Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Leon.

Inauguration of MadaKids Kindergarten in Jerusalem with Lockheed Martin and Rashi Foundation July 2019

Elkin invites new Ukranian president to Israel

Born in 1978 to Jewish parents, Zelenskiy became Ukraine's first Jewish president. Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman is also Jewish.

Ukraine's President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy

National Cleanup Day nationally endorsed and budgeted

The activity will be budgeted by up to NIS 13 million, and is intended to fund trips and educational activities.

Cleanup Day Activities in Central Israel 758X530

Elkin: E. J’lem Arabs can live in rest of city

"We must take moral responsibility. There is no sovereignty without responsibility," Elkin said.

Ze'ev Elkin

Elkin: Liberman's decision was irresponsible and illogical

"Liberman's resignation at this time is bizarre and completely lacking responsibility. I cannot find any logical explanation for his decision," Elkin said.

Ze'ev Elkin

Elkin says he will not endorse either candidate in Jerusalem's election

Economic development of Jerusalem's haredi and Arab population was the priority of most candidates in the mayoral race.

Ze'ev Elkin

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Moshe Lion caught admitting political deal

In the taped conversation, Lion reassured the activist that the enlistment bill “will be taken care of.”

Moshe Lion

It’s about character

This is my second municipal campaign, but in this one my naiveté and innocence have long faded. I have seen a lot.

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Zeev Elkin, September 16, 2018