Moshe Arbel
Rabbi Moshe Arbel is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Sephardi ultra-Orthodox Shas Party. He currently serves as the country's interior minister.
Arbel was given his ministerial post after his party's leader, Arye Deri, was forced to vacate his roles as interior minister and health minister due to a High Court ruling. Arbel served in both roles for a time before giving up his role as health minister amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Moshe Arbel bans US anti-Zionist rabbi after he met with Iran’s foreign minister
Arbel said in a statement that he “will not allow anyone who acts against the State of Israel and identifies with its enemies to enter it,” adding that cooperation with Iran crossed a red line.
'Partnership and responsibility': Planning committee for Druze, Circassian towns approved
Syrian Druze community pleas for int'l assistance as sectarian violence continues
Two British MPs denied entry to Israel due to 'intention to spread hate speech'
Five Thai nationals released from Gaza captivity given permanent resident status
At least one living Thai hostage, Pinta Nattapong, 35, remains in captivity.
Father of Filipino fallen soldier to receive permanent residency status in Israel
The decision follows a recommendation from the Population and Immigration Authority, and Basilio will receive his status at the Population Administration office in Tel Aviv on Monday.
Sa'ar calls on Interior Ministry to grant fallen Hebrew Israelite soldier's family citizenship
Sa'ar, who previously served as Interior Minister from 2013-2014, asked the current Minister to consider granting citizenship to Elishai Young's family members.
Likud members join MK Moshe Arbel in support for unity government
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel is working with opposition parties to form a unity government led by Netanyahu focused on returning hostages.
'Black kippah doesn’t exempt one from IDF service': says senior Shas haredi minister
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel advocates for equal IDF conscription, challenging the Shas party's stance.
Population Authority launches new system to request passport extensions online
"We have set a goal of improving service to Israeli citizens."
Haredi, Harvard, Home Front Command: The enigma of Moshe Arbel
A haredi rabbi, Harvard graduate, law doctoral student, and IDF reservist: Interior Minister Moshe Arbel presents a complex picture.
'No moral option' to continue blanket IDF exemption, haredi minister says
Attorney General: Government has yet to put forward a new plan.
Knesset approves first reading of bill to let Israelis get passports, IDs online
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel presented a bill that would allow for Israelis to get IDs online without appearing in person at government agencies.
This week in Jerusalem: Back in action
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
This Gazan risked his life for IDF soldiers on October 7 - and got rewarded
Following his wife's death Hamid was left to care alone for his nine children, all citizens of Israel and minors, some of whom have medical issues.
