Amichai Eliyahu
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Amichai Eliyahu, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Archaeological Debate Continues Over Joshua's Altar Discovery on Mount Ebal
Mount Ebal in Israel hosts a debated archaeological site discovered by Professor Adam Zertal, identified by him as Joshua's altar from the Bible. The site contains ritual remains…
Israeli Politicians Flock to Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israel's Knesset elections, numerous politicians from across the spectrum attended Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto's daughter's engagement, seeking his blessing despite his crimina…
Israel Allocates $33 Million to Restore Over 70 Heritage Sites in West Bank
Israel's Ministry of Heritage is investing 113 million shekels to restore and develop over 70 heritage sites in the West Bank, aiming to strengthen Jewish identity and improve tou…
Israeli Government Supports Kibbutz Decision to Demolish and Relocate 'Dor Tzair' Neighborhood Memorial
The Israeli government has officially backed Kibbutz Kfar Aza's decision to fence off, demolish, and relocate the 'Dor Tzair' neighborhood memorial, a site of the October 7 massac…
Israeli Finance Committee Debates Controversial 16 Billion Shekel Budget Transfers Including Coalition Funds
The Israeli Finance Committee debated approving 16 billion shekels in budget transfers, including 653 million shekels in coalition funds allocated to various ministries and sector…
Minister Amichai Eliyahu Criticizes IDF Rules of Engagement at Gilad Farm Visit
Minister Amichai Eliyahu visited the family of a West Bank shooting victim and criticized the IDF's rules of engagement, calling for a reassessment of security policies and praisi…
Rare First Temple Period Female Figurine Mold Discovered in Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum
Archaeologists at Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum discovered a rare First Temple period mold for casting female figurine faces, proving local production of such artifacts. The f…
Rare 2,500-Year-Old Cypriot Coin Discovered on Ashdod Beach
A rare 2,500-year-old silver-coated coin from Salamis, Cyprus, was found on an Ashdod beach and handed to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Experts say it offers unique insights i…
Israeli Government Ministries Ranked by 2025 Task Completion Rates
The 2025 Israeli government report shows an average 85% task completion rate among ministries, with top performers including the Ministry of Communications and Heritage. Some mini…
Israeli Parliament Approves Multi-Million Shekel Budget Transfers During Election Recess
The Israeli Finance Committee will approve hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers during the Knesset recess, including funds for the Ministries of Settlement and Heri…
Burnt Wooden Beams from First Temple Destruction Unearthed in City of David
Archaeologists in the City of David uncovered charred wooden beams from the First Temple's destruction about 2,600 years ago, allowing precise dating of the event and revealing ho…
Thousands Gather at Zikim Beach for Gaza March Amid Military Restrictions
The Nahala movement is holding a large rally at Zikim Beach near Gaza's northern boundary after coordinating with the IDF, which imposed a temporary military closure in the area…
Israeli Ministers and MKs to Join Massive March for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza Ahead of Elections
Dozens of Israeli ministers and Knesset members will join a large march on Sunday to promote Jewish resettlement in Gaza before elections, with thousands expected to participate…
Israeli Government's Last-Minute Legislative Blitz Costs Tens of Billions and Risks Long-Term Economic Harm
Ahead of the 25th Knesset's dissolution, Israel's government is rushing to pass costly legislation benefiting political allies, including laws on Torah study and kosher certificat…
Agreement Reached to Preserve Herod's Pool for Visitors While Securing Local Water Rights
Herod's Pool near Fasael in the Jordan Valley was refilled by youths after decades, attracting thousands but causing disputes over water rights with nearby Arab farmers. A new agr…
Otzma Yehudit Targets Shas Votes Ahead of Israeli Elections
Otzma Yehudit’s Amichai Eliyahu says the party plans to win votes from Shas by appealing to Sephardic Haredim ahead of Israel’s elections. He defends party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir…
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu Praises Shira Shapira’s Entry into Politics
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu praised Shira Shapira, mother of fallen hero Enar Shapira, for joining politics and acknowledged her dedication to Israel despite political diffe…
Ilan Rom Appointed CEO of Israel Antiquities Authority After Esti Shreiber's Nomination Rejected
After Esti Shreiber's appointment as CEO of the Israel Antiquities Authority was legally rejected, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu nominated Ilan Rom, former Finance Ministry CE…
Palestinian Authority Condemns Israel's Heritage Center at Atarot Airport as Illegal Settlement Expansion
The Palestinian Authority denounces Israel's new heritage center at Jerusalem's Atarot Airport as illegal settlement expansion undermining Palestinian sovereignty and statehood pr…
Israeli Leaders Lay Cornerstone for Atarot Heritage Center Marking 50 Years Since Entebbe Operation
Israeli leaders inaugurated the Atarot Heritage Center in Jerusalem to commemorate 50 years since Operation Entebbe, highlighting Israeli aviation history and local settlement dev…
Mother of Kidnapped Yotam Hayim Condemns Workers Using His Home as Toilet in Kibbutz
Iris Hayim, mother of kidnapped and killed Yotam Hayim, revealed that construction workers have been using his home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza as a toilet. Despite kibbutz efforts to pro…
Avigdor Lieberman Warns Israel Faces Ammunition Shortage Amid Haredi Draft Dispute
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman warned Israel could face an ammunition shortage within 10 days due to the government's handling of the Haredi draft exemption. He condemn…
Former IDF Colonel Criticizes Ex-Hostages Commander Nitzan Alon for Willingness to Surrender Hamas
Retired IDF Colonel Hazzi Nechama criticized former hostages commander Nitzan Alon for being willing to surrender to Hamas during key moments after the 2023 Simchat Torah massacre…
Israeli Officials Condemn Left-Wing for Marking 1,000 Days Since October 7 Hamas Massacre
Israeli Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and Minister Amichai Eliyahu condemned the left and retired General Nitzan Alon for the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, as the 1,000th day s…
Gadi Eisenkot Defends Hostage Rescue Efforts Amid Government Criticism
Retired IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot defended Israel's hostage rescue efforts after Major General Nitzan Alon criticized the government for rejecting broader deals. Minister Amichai El…
Reserve General Criticizes Israeli Government Over Hostage Policy in Gaza War
Reserve General Nitzan Alon criticized Israel's government for rejecting early comprehensive hostage deals during the Gaza war, accusing them of prolonging fighting. Minister Amic…
Finance Minister Smotrich Criticizes Netanyahu Over National Unity Government Plans
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan for a broad national unity government, contrasting talk of unity with concrete actions. Netanyahu aims…
Israeli Heritage Minister Breaks Down in Tears During Knesset Debate on October 7 Memorial Law
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu emotionally addressed the Knesset Education Committee on a bill to memorialize the October 7 terror attack, urging unity in preserving the nation…
Israeli Minister Calls for Mandelblit and Others to Be Imprisoned Over Netanyahu Trial
Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu demanded imprisonment for Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit and others over Netanyahu's trial, urging President Herzog to cancel the trial using…
International Research Uses AI and Chemistry to Trace Origins of Dead Sea Scrolls
An international team led by Professor Malden Popović will use AI and chemical analysis to trace the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, aiming to identify where they were produced a…
Minister Amichai Eliyahu Urges President Herzog to Pardon Netanyahu Amid Legal and Security Crisis
Minister Amichai Eliyahu urged President Isaac Herzog to use his pardon authority to stop Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial, citing recent judicial doubts about key charges and Isr…
Israeli Court Extradites Hasidic Businessman Michael Payne to US Over $28 Million Fraud Case
Michael Payne, a US businessman and Gur Hasidic member, was extradited from Israel to the US to face $28 million fraud charges. Arrested in Israel in 2023, he was transferred to M…
Ministers threaten libel suit against Channel 12 over funeral report
Nir Barkat and several other Israeli ministers sent Channel 12 a libel warning over a report about the funeral of IDF officer Dor Gdalia Ben Simhon. They say the family requested…
MKs Say Antiquities Chief Appointment Was Canceled Over Religious Discrimination
Israeli lawmakers and activists accused the cancellation of Esti Schreiber’s appointment as director general of the Israel Antiquities Authority of discriminating against a religi…
Ministers, Rabbis and Celebrities Attend Rabbi Shilat’s Daughter’s Wedding
Debi Shilat, daughter of Rabbi Moshe and Bracha Shilat, married Dovi Tzirki Tuesday night in Kfar Chabad. The wedding drew ministers, rabbis, journalists, influencers and celebrit…
Civil Administration Seizes Palestinian Excavator Near Ancient Tombs by Jericho
Israel’s Civil Administration confiscated a Palestinian excavator near Jericho after it resumed work over ancient Hasmonean burial caves. The action was presented as the first enf…
Mother of former hostage Yagil Yaakov blasts minister over post on militant killed in Gaza
Renana Goma, mother of former hostages Or and Yagil Yaakov, attacked Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu for celebrating the killing of a militant involved in Yagil’s kidnapping. Sh…
Ministers Back Ben Gvir’s Lebanon Call, Blast Trump Talks With Iran
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu backed Itamar Ben Gvir’s call to “ignite Lebanon” and said Beirut must answer for Hezbollah. He also condemned Trump administration talks with Ir…
Minister Announces $3 Million for Restoration of Herod’s Pools at Fasayil
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu announced 3 million shekels for restoring Herod’s Pools in Fasayil during a Friday site visit with MK Zvi Sukkot. The visit followed a youth volu…
Herodium Opens Herod’s Ancient Pool in Major West Bank Heritage Event
A giant ancient pool at Herodium was inaugurated during an international heritage conference in Judea and Samaria. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyah…
Minister, lawmaker and bereaved father jump into Herod’s Pool together
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Zvi Sukkot, and Eliav Libi, whose son David was killed in Gaza, visited Herod’s Pool near Peza'el and jumped into the water together. The rep…
Herod’s Vast Pool Reopened at Herodium in Ceremony Marking Heritage Push
Herod’s giant pool at Herodium in Gush Etzion was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Minister Amichai Eliyahu, and other public figures. Eliyahu…
Herodium Hosts Major Heritage Event for First Time in 2,000 Years
Herodium in the Judean Desert hosted the opening of an international heritage and antiquities conference, drawing Israeli and foreign officials, including U.S. Ambassador Mike Huc…
U.S. Ambassador Huckabee Surprises Heritage Minister Eliyahu on Stage
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee surprised Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu on Tuesday at a conference in Herodium. He praised Eliyahu’s work, marked his 24th wedding anniversary, a…
U.S. Ambassador Huckabee Says America Owes Its Existence to Jewish Roots in Israel
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee said at a Herodium conference that America owes its existence to Israel’s Jewish roots. His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s claim that Isra…
Rare 1,700-Year-Old Marble Busts Unearthed in Binyamina
Archaeologists uncovered two 1,700-year-old marble busts hidden in a Roman-Byzantine wine press pit near Binyamina. One bears the Greek name “Lycurgus,” and the pieces will be cle…
Military Rabbi Becomes a Grandfather as a Roundup Highlights Community Milestones Across Israel
A roundup of Israeli religious and community news highlighted major family milestones, public welcomes, and new appointments. It also reported moving reunions for wounded soldiers…
Israel approves NIS 25 million upgrade plan for underground movement museums
Israel approved a NIS 25 million plan to renovate museums dedicated to the Haganah, Irgun, Lehi and Palmach. The upgrade, led by the Heritage and Defense ministries, comes ahead o…