Ofer Shelah

Knesset lists close with no mergers in anti-Netanyahu camp

Ofer Shelah quits political race following failed merger talks with Labor.

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai
Ofer Shelah stands next to photographer Paul Goldman’s iconic image of David Ben-Gurion doing a handstand at the Tel Aviv beach in 1957.

Israel Elections: Can the Center-Left, Right find unity?

Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah with attorney Roi Cohen at the press conference at Tel Aviv's Beit Sokolow, December 24, 2020.

Shelah ditches Yair Lapid for new party but fails to draft top figures

THERE IS now a broad social realization that the elderly are the main risk group that needs to be protected.

Outbreaks in nursing homes worsened by bureaucratic test bungling


Knesset returns from lockdown to shakedown

The Yesh Atid-Telem faction will meet on Monday for the first time since MK Ofer Shelah announced that he would challenge Yair Lapid for the party leadership.

An empty Knesset Plenum

The earthquake that hit Yesh Atid, the impenetrable party - analysis

Shelah never liked key decisions Lapid made like forming a political bond with Naftali Bennett in 2013, moving rightward and making gestures to Orthodox voters.

Blue and White MK Yair Lapid is seen at the 'Maariv' Conference.

Strategic Affairs Ministry pivots to target delegitimization

Delegitimization will be a major challenge to Israel in the coming years, ministry director-genera Ronen Manelis said.

Strategic Affairs Ministry director-general Ronen Manelis addresses the Knesset State Control Committee, July 28, 2020

MK Shelah: 'How have we gotten to July 1 without an annexation map?'

State Control Committee slams lack of governmental, security preparation

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MK Ofer Shelah attacks Gantz over lack of involvement in annexation plans

In his harsh tweet, Shelah noted that there is only one week remaining to the planned annexation, and Gantz "hasn't seen a map."

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Shelah: Israel should follow Austria and exit this coronavirus crisis

“Let’s learn from a European country, Austria, which is facing more difficult conditions than us, but is opening up imminently."

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Ofer Shelah: Blue and White will remove land swap clause from peace plan

In his first interview since the "Deal of the Century" was released, the Blue and White MK told Army Radio that "it's a shame" a land swap clause is in the plan.

MK Ofer Shelah speaks at a Saturday event in Beersheba.

Ofer Shelah: Soleimani assassination was 'justifiable act of self-defense'

Shelah said Blue and White will lead a regional move to "confirm" Israel's position in the region.

Blue and White MK Ofer Shelah speaks with Kan reporter Liat Regev at a cultural event on January 11, 2020

Ofer Shelah: Netanyahu wanted another election from the first day

Shelah has previously been outspoken on Netanyahu's political conduct.

MK Ofer Shelah speaks at a Saturday event in Beersheba.

MK Ofer Shelah: Netanyahu wants direct elections to buy immunity

“Bibi accuses us of dragging Israel into elections. Here's the truth: He had his 25-day mandate and he did nothing,” MK Ofer Shelah said.

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