Ze’ev Elkin

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.

Gas station
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

Ze'ev Elkin (L), pictured in December 2025.

Elkin's 'six out of 10' remark frames a broader debate on Israel's civilian reality - analysis

 Bezalel Smotrich (L) and Ze'ev Elkin (R) shake hands amid press conference at Finance Ministry. January 5, 2025

Gov’t announces program to return residents to North starting March 1


'Israel has abandoned the Jews of Russia,' MK Oded Forer charges

The Absorption and Diaspora Affairs committee called for "an array of dedicated airplanes,” to bring masses of olim from Russia.

 The last aliyah flight of 2021 will land in Israel on Friday.

Israeli MKs publicly accuse Russia of blowing up Kokhovka dam

MKs Yuli Edelstein and Ze'ev Elkin wrote a letter to Ukraine's Zelensky, condemning the attack on the dam which they blames Russia for.

 A satellite image shows the Nova Kakhovka Dam and hydroelectric plant before its collapse, in Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine June 5, 2023

MKs in disguise: Israeli lawmakers dress up for Purim

Several Israeli MKs and ministers took the time to make costumes that either reflected Purim merriment or contained political meanings.

 Israeli National Missions Minister Orit Struck is seen in Hebron dressed as Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut for the holiday of Purim, on March 7, 2023.

Edelstein, Elkin meet Zelensky, say Israel must give Ukraine defensive arms

“We must assist Ukraine in all areas where Israeli technologies, including its military ones, can help protect the civilian population," Edelstein and Elkin said.

 Israeli MKs Yuli Edelstein and Ze'ev Elkin seen meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky

Bar Lev criticizes Jewish extremism in parting jab at Ben-Gvir

New ministers take office • Tension surrounds conflict between incoming, outgoing ministers

 MK ITAMAR Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai attend a committee meeting in the Knesset, last week.

Israel to fund NIS 4 million restoration of burned Tel Gezer archaeological site

Large areas of Tel Gezer were burned by fire which spread from agricultural areas of the nearby moshav Beit Uziel earlier in July.

 Hundreds of dunams of the Tel Gezer National Park were destroyed by a fire started by a pruning fire at a neighboring moshav.

Lapid, Elkin unveil NIS 1.4 billion Arad development plan

The agreement will see some 5,000 new housing units and commercial and industrial centers built in the city.

(L-R) Construction and Housing Minister Ze'ev Elkin and Prime Minister Yair Lapid sign development agreement with Arad Municipality

Israel to boost building starts in bid to rein in soaring housing costs

The proposal, parts of which require parliament approval, also includes other measures, such as cutting red tape and building more housing units for rentals.

 Construction at the entrance of Jerusalem

Sa'ar considering new gov't with Likud - report

The justice minister reportedly held talks with a Likud representative about the option of forming a new government without dissolving the Knesset.

 Israel's Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Purim Shpiel: To maintain Russia's favor, Israel sends Putin a nice fruit basket

The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

 VLADIMIR PUTIN admires the Israeli gift taken out of Ze’ev Elkin’s paper bag