Yitzhak Goldknopf

Goldknopf: Response to terrorism - building homes in Binyamin

Minister of Construction Yitzhak Goldknopf aims to counter terrorism by fast-tracking a new settlement with thousands of homes near the attack site, following government approval.

Public transport strengthened for private wedding at Goldknopf's request

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf asks for additional bus from ultra-Orthodox cities to Jerusalem for Gerer Rebbe's grandson's wedding.

Israeli minister: Remove UNRWA's offices from Israeli territory immediately

Goldknopf's directive specifically targets the discontinuation of UNRWA's office operations in Jerusalem's Ma'alot Dafna neighborhood and in Kafr Akab, along with halting further lease agreements.

Gaza border towns to be nat'l priority with housing benefits

The construction and housing minister is updating list of national priority areas, including Gaza border communities and West Bank towns.

Israel's public housing to forego rent for families of hostages, displaced civilians

Residents of public housing who belong to these groups will be able to submit an application starting December 1 to have their rent canceled for the duration of the war.

Government promotes quick use of buildings as shelters in northern cities

Construction and Housing minister announces swift plan, costing millions, to use buildings as shelters in the North due to neglected existing ones.

Israeli minister: IDF must move away from 'People's Army' model

Eliyahu's comments come amid ongoing coalition talks regarding a new draft law for ultra-Orthodox Israelis who study in yeshivas.

If there is no draft law, there is no coalition - haredi minister

"There's a commitment from the Likud to us that nothing else will pass until the draft law," said Yitzhak Goldknopf, adding that he had a signed guarantee of this promise.

Ben-Gvir taunts Arab journalist while watching demolition of Bedouin homes

"Sorry, Mohammad Magadli, this is a right-wing government," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote.

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