Miri Regev

After flydubai attempted hijacking, police probe aviation security failures at Transport Ministry

Published documents indicated that the Transportation Ministry’s Security Division is responsible for certain aspects of security involving flights entering Israel.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.
A protest outside the Knesset on October 7, 2026.

Israelis demand state probe in nationwide protests on third anniversary of October 7

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Israeli watchdogs demand state inquiry into flight security failures following flydubai attack

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 massacre, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

Transport Ministry rejected Shin Bet help in securing flights before flydubai hijacking - report


Driving democracy to the ground: Don't make it harder for Israelis abroad to vote – opinion

If Diaspora Jews are called back to serve in the IDF when war breaks out, the same logic should apply when Israeli elections near – they should return to vote for their country

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Congestion fees in Tel Aviv to be implemented in 2028 despite Transportation Minister opposition

The congestion charge project is moving forward despite continued opposition from Transportation Minister Miri Regev, although it has already been approved by the Knesset and the government.

Traffic congestion on the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv following a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, June 11, 2026.

Opposition MK warns government against restricting entry of Israelis to country prior to elections

According to a Haaretz report, officials in the Transportation Ministry fear that many incoming voters would support opposition parties.

Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv after it fully reopened following a ceasefire agreement between United States and Iran, April 9, 2026; Illustrative.

Civil rights association demands end to initiative preventing citizens from returning to Israel

The association’s action followed reports that senior Transportation Ministry officials were considering measures intended to prevent Israeli citizens living abroad from arriving on charter flights.

Illustrative: A voting box in the an Israeli election in 2015.

US, Iran conflict could force Ben-Gurion Airport to cancel 30 flights daily through summer - report

N12 reported that if seven more American refueling planes were added to Ben-Gurion Airport, bringing the total number to 40, the airport would be forced to cancel 30 flights a day from August 1.

American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.

Transportation Ministry to hold situational assessment amid fears of flight cancellations - report

The Transportation Ministry, Israel Airports Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority will reportedly discuss the risks of flight cancellations caused by parked refueling aircraft at Ben-Gurion.

American aircraft take off from Ben Gurion airport, during the Israel/US war with Iran, March 04, 2026.

‘Levites Way’: Route 443 renamed in memory of late foreign minister, links major Israeli regions

The proposal, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev, aimed to honor the late foreign affairs minister David Levy and the Tribe of Levi's connection to Israel.

View of Route 443 on November 27, 2025.

Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report

Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a press conference in Lod, March 12, 2026.

Israel sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister confirms

Multiple Israeli officials have stated that the decision to send the Iron Dome battery and interceptors was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed.

Iron Dome batteries are seen stationed near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, August 6, 2022

Miri Regev says Likud will go to primaries, but 'Netanyahu's voice will be heard in the process'

Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Attali on the 103FM program Seven Nine, Regev said that after several days of uncertainty, the party would hold primaries.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev addresses the Knesset, January 21, 2026; illustrative.