Amichai Eliyahu

Israel Locates Altalena Shipwreck After 78 Years, Reviving Historic 1948 Conflict

The wreck of the Altalena ship, central to a deadly 1948 conflict between the newly formed Israeli government and the Irgun militia, has been found off Israel's coast after 78 yea…

Netanyahu Records Statement on Altalena Discovery, Avoids Photo with National Security Minister Ben Gvir

Prime Minister Netanyahu avoided a joint photo with National Security Minister Ben Gvir, releasing a separate statement on the Altalena discovery. Ben Gvir criticized Netanyahu pu…

Netanyahu Condemns Civil Conflict Over Altalena Ship Discovery, Ben Gvir Criticizes

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the 1948 Altalena civil conflict during a statement after the ship's wreck was found off Tel Aviv, urging national unity. National Security Mini…

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir Clash Over Altalena Discovery Amid Political Credit Battle

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir clashed over credit for discovering the Altalena shipwreck, with Netanyahu avoiding joint appearances. The ship, sunk in 1948…

Discovery of Altalena Wreckage Rekindles Israel's Historical and Political Divides

Minister Amichai Eliyahu Blames Gadi Eizenkot for Military Cuts and Warns Against Palestinian Statehood

Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot for military downsizing and warned against establishing a Palestinian state, blaming past peace efforts…

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Calls Judicial Reform a Religious Duty, Rejects Unity Government

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu declared judicial reform in Israel a religious duty and dismissed calls to abandon it for a unity government. He warned that a left-wing government would lead…

Ancient 1,300-Year-Old Industrial and Commercial Complex Discovered in Ramat Gan

A 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex was uncovered in Ramat Gan near Winter Stadium, revealing streets, shops, kilns, and artifacts from the Umayyad, Abbasid, and Fa…

Herodion Fortress Unveils Hasmonean Secrets and Mysterious Tunnels in Judean Desert

Herodion fortress in the Judean Desert, built by Hasmonean rulers and later renovated by King Herod, features advanced water systems, a tragic Hasmonean princess story, and myster…

Israeli Heritage Ministry Conditions Budget for October 7 Memorial at Kibbutz Kfar Aza

The Israeli Heritage Ministry offered Kibbutz Kfar Aza a limited budget to memorialize the October 7 massacre, demanding control over the memorial's design. The kibbutz rejected t…

Israel Launches Major Initiative to Revive and Open Jewish Heritage Sites in Judea and Samaria

Israel’s Ministry of Heritage has launched the "Derech Eretz Heritage" project to preserve and open Jewish historical sites in Judea and Samaria, investing 250 million shekels to…

IDF Halts Pilot Program for Organized Israeli Visits to Solomon Pools in West Bank

The IDF canceled a pilot program allowing organized Israeli visits to the historic Solomon Pools in the West Bank, citing operational security concerns. The site, near the Efrat s…

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…