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.

|ByANNA BARSKY
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

Who are the Likud ministers, MKs unlikely to make it into 26th Knesset? - explainer

Several current Likud ministers and MKs are expected to lose their seats in the 26th Knesset following October's election, largely because the party's size is expected to shrink from 36 to 20-25 MKs.

|ByJAMES GENN
Gas station

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

The Ministry of Energy will invest NIS 70 million in energy projects in conflict zone communities. In the south, another investment plan is underway through the Hydrogen Valley project.

|ByYEHUDA SHARONI
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

Ben-Gvir, Eli Cohen, and other ministers called for harsher measures against Hezbollah, while Finance Minister Smotrich argued that a ceasefire under current conditions would be a major success.

|ByAVI SOLOMON

Netanyahu promotes Elkin at Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda Market

With less than a week until municipal elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jumping onto the streets of Jerusalem to campaign for his choice for mayor.

OCTOBER 24, 2018ByJOSH AXELROD
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the shuk in Jerusalem to campaign for municipal elections

Elkin unveils platform for Jerusalem

“I don’t believe in miracles,” said Elkin, who is religiously observant. “I don’t believe the municipal departments will suddenly do in three months what until now took them three years."

OCTOBER 8, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
Zeev Elkin

Netanyahu formally endorses Elkin for Jerusalem mayor

The endorsement was made at a holiday toast hosted by Elkin, with some 1500 guests of varied backgrounds.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
Jerusalem mayoral candidate Zeev Elkin, September 16, 2018

Jerusalem mayoral candidates exchange fire

The deadline for candidates to enter the races in the municipal elections is September 27.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
Ze'ev Elkin

Ze’ev Elkin: Here on a mission

An interview with Likud's candidate for mayor

AUGUST 22, 2018ByPEGGY CIDOR
Zeev Elkin

Shas Lion endorsement expected as early as Tuesday

Jerusalem Affairs Minister Ze’ev Elkin is also vying for the support of UTJ and has hired haredi advisers.

AUGUST 20, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
Moshe Lion

Jerusalem mayoral candidate picks U.K.-born politician as running mate

Hassan-Nahoum made aliya in 2001 from London but was born and raised in Gibraltar.

JULY 26, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
Ze'ev Elkin

Netanyahu endorses Elkin in Jerusalem race

Netanyahu initially refused to endorse Elkin, which made him reconsider whether to run for mayor.

JULY 24, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
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MK Rachel Azaria joins crowded Jerusalem mayoral field

If elected, she will be capital’s first female mayor.

JUNE 24, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN
Member of Knesset Rachel Azaria

Special to JPost: Mayoral candidate Elkin's grand plans for Jerusalem

Ze’ev Elkin exclusively reveals his many ideas for the city's future.

JUNE 23, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN, UDI SHAHAM
JERUSALEM AFFAIRS Minister Ze’ev Elkin prays at the Western Wall yesterday