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


A candidacy and its ripple effect

‘In Jerusalem’ gets real with Kobi Kahlon, who is strongly considering joining the mayoral race.

Kobi Kahlon

Netanyahu consults with Litzman on Jerusalem mayoral race

Litzman told The Jerusalem Post after the meeting that his party’s rabbis would only decide who to back for Jerusalem mayor two months before the October 30 election.

Compilation photo of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UTJ leader Yaacov Litzman

Elkin mayoral run looking less likely

Netanyahu had promised a decision by Friday to Elkin, who will only run if he receives several million shekels in party funding from Likud.

Ze'ev Elkin

Top musical stars to pull an all-nighter in the Knesset

Next month, the Knesset will host two “White Nights,” all-night parties, with musical artists for fans of all ages and genres like Sarit Hadad, Asaf Amdurski, and Hadag Nahash.

Sarit Hadad at the UN

New guy in town – Ze’ev Elkin’s candidacy

The new candidate fielded questions over the phone this week just a few hours before joining the prime minister to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Ze'ev Elkin

Elkin: I can win Jerusalem elections without haredim

A source close to Elkin said he wanted the support of all sectors of the city, and he believes they could all back him, including some if not all branches among the haredim.

Ze'ev Elkin

Elkin: Barkat supports my candidacy for mayor of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Affairs Minister tried to cut off some Arab neighborhoods from the capital

Ze'ev Elkin

Foreign journalists see Jerusalem with their own eyes

"Israel is seen through a prism of so many filters and lobby groups – be it Israeli, Christian or Muslim advocacy groups. So it’s hard to get a clear understanding of what’s going on here from afar."

Ze'ev Elkin, Jerusalem affairs minister (right), speaks to a group of European journalists during a recent tour of the City of David

Reflections from the field – NFL stars visit Israel

“Don’t let the enemy put you in fear. I have felt very safe here – safer, in fact, than in some places I’ve been to in the US,” says NY Jets' Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

Christians, including NFL players (from left) Vic Beasley, Avery Williamson and Chris Harris Jr., prepare to be baptized at Yardenit on the Jordan River.

Smotrich to ‘Post’: Elkin’s plan is one step before dividing Jerusalem

The plan now faces hurdles in light of changes to Basic Law: Jerusalem.

A view of Kafr Akab, one of the neighborhoods behind the security barrier that would be affected by Elkin's plan. (Udi Shaham)