Yariv Levin
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yariv Levin, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Calls Grow for Independent Committee to Oversee Security for Israeli Public Figures
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot was denied Shin Bet protection, leading to a compromise involving private security amid concerns over political influence in security decisions. Mea…
Israeli and Ukrainian Religious Ministers Coordinate Security for Mass Pilgrimage to Uman
Israeli and Ukrainian religious ministers coordinated security and logistical plans for tens of thousands of Jewish pilgrims visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah amid Ukraine's ongoing…
Senior Likud Members Resist Commitment Amid Netanyahu's Push to Return to Channel 12 Interviews
Senior Likud officials are divided over maintaining a boycott of Channel 12 following the channel's controversial coverage of Israeli soldiers. Despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's…
Likud Lawmaker Demands Comprehensive Recount After Primary Voting Discrepancies
Shabtai Ketesh of the Likud party has demanded an urgent external review of the 2026 primary election results after sample audits revealed hundreds of vote count discrepancies acr…
Coalition Clash Over Police Investigation Unit Highlights Deep Power Struggle in Israel
Israel's coalition faces internal conflict as the Supreme Court blocks Justice Minister Yariv Levin from advancing reforms to the Police Investigations Department leadership. The…
Israeli Bar Association Demands Knesset Convene to Elect State Comptroller After Supreme Court Ruling
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating the election of Israel's State Comptroller, the Bar Association demands the Knesset convene to elect a new comptroller. Knesset Speak…
Altalena Ship Found Intact at 503 Meters Off Israeli Coast After Years of Search
The Altalena ship, central to a 1948 Israeli conflict, was found intact at 503 meters depth off Israel's coast after years of secretive search efforts. The discovery was announced…
Likud Faces Internal Crisis as Primaries Highlight Business Over Ideology
Following chaos at Ben Gurion Airport and disappointing Likud primaries dominated by political deal-making, concerns grow over the party's direction. Key ideological figures were…
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Justice Minister From Advancing Police Investigations Department Appointment
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from advancing the appointment of the Police Investigations Department head amid legal challenges to…
Russia Intensifies Pressure on Israel Over Ownership of Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem
Russia is intensifying pressure on Israel to finalize the transfer of the historic Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem to Russian ownership. Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov's rec…
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar Calls 2021 Government Experiment a Failure, Supports Netanyahu Amid Regional Tensions
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar denounced the 2021 "change government" as a failed experiment and voiced strong support for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership amid ongoin…
Netanyahu Pushes to Unite Right-Wing Bloc Amid Election Campaign Challenges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively working to unify the right-wing bloc ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, offering reserved spots to key figures like Moshe Kahlon w…
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Most Ultra-Orthodox Funding, Releases 78 Million Shekels for Religious Services
The Israeli Supreme Court upheld a freeze on hundreds of millions of shekels allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions but allowed 78 million shekels for religious services to be r…
Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister Soon, Considering Non-MK Candidate
Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to appoint a new Interior Minister soon after a year-long vacancy, coordinating with Shas leader Aryeh Deri. Leading candidates include Ofir Katz…
Haredi Mayor Faces Backlash Over Community Security Disclosure Amid Week’s Key Religious and Political Events
A Haredi mayor’s disclosure of security breaches linked to a rival party triggered political backlash, amid a week filled with key religious ceremonies, political primaries, and c…
Israel Reestablishes Kadim Settlement in Northern West Bank 21 Years After Disengagement
Israel officially reestablished the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria, 21 years after its evacuation during the disengagement plan. Around 30 families moved in, with top Israel…
Likud Primaries Show Grassroots Voters Reward Hard Work Over Political Deals
In the recent Likud primaries, grassroots members favored candidates with proven dedication and results over those backed by political deals. Minister Eli Cohen won decisively, hi…
Justice Minister Levin to Receive Separate Legal Representation in Controversial Police Investigations Law Case
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin will receive separate legal representation in petitions against the new Police Investigations Department law he promoted. Despite opposition f…
Likud MK Moshe Saada Acknowledges Netanyahu Decides on Justice Minister Appointment
Likud MK Moshe Saada, who placed 11th in the party primaries, expressed interest in becoming Justice Minister but acknowledged Prime Minister Netanyahu will decide the appointment…
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seats for Lawmakers Who Lost in Likud Primaries
Following the Likud primaries, Netanyahu is considering using reserved slots to reinstate lawmakers who lost realistic list positions, including Tsaga Melaku, Keti Shitrit, Ze'ev…
Netanyahu Ally Confirms Tali Gottlieb Will Not Serve as Minister in Next Government
A Netanyahu ally confirmed Tali Gottlieb will not be appointed minister despite her mid-list placement in Likud primaries, with Netanyahu satisfied by the overall results and plan…
Legal Sources Say Former Military Advocate May Accept Plea Deal Amid Yemen Field Leak Case
The former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi may face a plea deal in the Yemen Field leak case after the Supreme Court allowed State Attorney Amit Isman to continue…
Netanyahu Faces New Political Challenges After Likud Primaries Ahead of October Elections
Following the Likud primaries at Bloomfield Stadium, Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares for the October 27 elections amid challenges including low female representation and right-w…
Likud Primaries Conclude With Surprising Winners and Losers Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Likud party's primaries concluded with Yariv Levin placing third and Ofir Katz rising to the top five, while Nir Barkat fell to 24th. Almog Cohen and Tali Gottlieb also made n…
Idit Silman Falls Short in Likud Primaries After Political Rise and Fall
Idit Silman, former coalition chair in the Bennett-Lapid government, failed to secure a Knesset seat in the recent Likud primaries, receiving 17,850 votes but ranking 25th. Despit…
Netanyahu Congratulates Top Likud Figures After Primary Victory, Focuses on Upcoming Elections
After the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated top-ranking party members including Eli Cohen and Amir Ohana, focusing on uniting the party for upcoming election…
Likud Primaries See 80% Voter Turnout in Hebron Hills Amid Membership Surge
Likud's Hebron Hills branch grew from 150 to 600 members, achieving 80% turnout in Monday's primaries where Erez Tadmor led with 87% of votes. The surge followed grassroots effort…
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Slot for Minister Avi Dichter After Primary Loss
After losing a realistic spot in the Likud primaries, Minister Avi Dichter may receive a reserved Knesset seat from Netanyahu, who holds such slots for political negotiations. The…
Yariv Levin Secures Major Win in Likud Primaries Amid Judicial Reform Support
Yariv Levin secured a major victory in the Likud primaries, placing third despite internal opposition. The results favored candidates supporting judicial reform, with Eli Cohen le…
Russia Nears Transfer of Jerusalem's Alexander Courtyard Ownership Amid Israeli Caution
Russia is close to finalizing the transfer of ownership of Jerusalem's Alexander Courtyard, a historic religious site, pending Israeli committee review. Israel remains cautious, w…
Likud Primaries Conclude With Eli Cohen Leading, Opposition Criticizes New List
Likud's primaries ended with Eli Cohen leading and Netanyahu endorsing the results as a renewal. Opposition leaders harshly criticized the new list, predicting Likud's downfall. S…
Professor Yossi Spiegel: Israel’s Real Economic Problem Lies With Government, Not 'Deep State'
Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya blames Israel's high cost of living on an entrenched "economic deep state," but Professor Yossi Spiegel argues the government, led by Benjamin Netanyah…
Likud Primaries Highlight Three Key Winners: Eli Cohen, Almog Cohen, and Ofir Katz
In the Likud party primaries, Energy Minister Eli Cohen secured the top spot after Netanyahu, Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz rose to tenth place, and Deputy Minister Almog Cohen mad…
Yair Lapid Criticizes Likud Leadership, Calls for Political Change After Primaries
Yair Lapid criticized Likud's leadership after its primaries, accusing the party of losing its values and calling for political change. He lamented the toxic atmosphere within Lik…
Netanyahu Praises Likud Primary Results, Highlights New Faces and Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the Likud party's 2026 primary results, praising the inclusion of new candidates and the democratic voting process. The finalized list features Netanya…
Likud's Tali Gottlieb Demands Justice Minister Role from Netanyahu After Primary Success
After securing 12th place in the Likud primaries, Knesset member Tali Gottlieb demands to be appointed Minister of Justice, criticizing Yariv Levin and warning Netanyahu of strate…
Likud Primaries Reshape Party List with New Leaders and Notable Exclusions
Likud's primary results have set the party list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, with Netanyahu leading and several incumbents excluded. Eli Cohen rose to second place, while…
Former Netanyahu Adviser Criticizes Likud Primaries, Warns Party Faces Challenges
Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow
Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following, while Nir Barkat edges out Zeev Elkin for a key spot. Several candidates, including Hanoch Milvitsky…
Likud Primaries Reveal Surprises as Eli Cohen Leads and Nir Barkat Battles for Safe Spot
The Likud party's primaries concluded with Eli Cohen leading and Nir Barkat contesting a key spot, amid a 53.5% turnout and manual vote counting due to cybersecurity concerns. Sev…
Likud Primaries Near Completion as Netanyahu Tops Party List for Next Knesset
After counting 90% of votes in the Likud primaries, Benjamin Netanyahu leads the party list for the next Knesset, with Eli Cohen second and Miri Regev the top woman at eighth. The…
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Claims Netanyahu's Circle Tried to Undermine Her in Primaries
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb secured a realistic Knesset list spot in the August 2026 primaries but accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisers of trying to undermine her. Despite this…
Likud Primaries Deliver Surprises with Almog Cohen's Rise and Nir Barkat's Struggle
Likud's primaries saw Deputy Minister Almog Cohen rise rapidly to eighth place, Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz secure fifth, and MK Tali Gottlieb finish twelfth. Former Jerusalem Ma…
Likud's Nir Barkat Faces Political Setback, Ranks 16th in Primaries Amid Controversy
Nir Barkat, Israel's Economy Minister and senior Likud figure, ranks 16th in party primaries amid allegations of a political coup attempt against Netanyahu. Barkat denies the clai…
Eli Cohen Leads Early Vote Count with Miri Regev as Top Female Candidate
With about a quarter of votes counted, Eli Cohen leads by over 1,000 votes, and Miri Regev is the highest-ranking woman on the list.
Likud Primaries End as Netanyahu Prepares Final List for September Elections
The Likud party's primaries ended with steady turnout, highlighting a contest between organized factions and free voters that will shape the final candidate list. Prime Minister N…
Likud Primary Vote Counting Begins with Initial Results from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Polling Stations
The Likud party has begun counting votes in its primaries, with initial tallies from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv showing Amir Ohana and Amichai Shikli leading. Early results indicate c…
Netanyahu's Circle Plans to Purge Non-Supportive Ultra-Orthodox Members from Likud After Primaries
After the Likud primaries, Netanyahu's associates plan to purge ultra-Orthodox members who do not support the party, following political coordination with Haredi factions. Influen…
