Yitzhak Goldknopf

Protesters attack Construction Minister Goldknopf while demonstrating haredi draft law in Jerusalem

Demonstrators also reportedly burnt trash cans in violation of the law, and police officers worked to disperse the protesters. 

 (L-R) Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition Minister Meir Porush; Shas leader Arye Deri

'Holy Torah will prevail': Haredi lawmakers, ministers rage at Israel's High Court

Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition Minister Meir Porush said the ruling is "leading to two states" of religious and secular Jews.

'Without Torah, who would protect us?': Goldknopf addresses haredi draft

"If it wasn't for the Torah, I don't know where we would be today, who would protect us,” Goldknopf said. 

Bridging theory and practice: Can academia drive urban renewal in Israel?

Pioneering collaboration: Governmental Authority for Urban Renewal hosts groundbreaking conference to connect academic discourse with policy implementation.

New regulations demand full transparency in urban renewal

Apartment owners in urban renewal projects will benefit from new regulations, ensuring transparency and cancellation if deal standards aren't met.

Haredim should think twice before toppling the coalition

Both the haredim and Netanyahu know that the status quo cannot continue.

29/03/2024

Goldknopf: Response to terrorism - building homes in Binyamin

Minister of Construction Yitzhak Goldknopf aims to counter terrorism by fast-tracking a new settlement with thousands of homes near the attack site, following government approval.

Public transport strengthened for private wedding at Goldknopf's request

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf asks for additional bus from ultra-Orthodox cities to Jerusalem for Gerer Rebbe's grandson's wedding.

Israeli minister: Remove UNRWA's offices from Israeli territory immediately

Goldknopf's directive specifically targets the discontinuation of UNRWA's office operations in Jerusalem's Ma'alot Dafna neighborhood and in Kafr Akab, along with halting further lease agreements.

Gaza border towns to be nat'l priority with housing benefits

The construction and housing minister is updating list of national priority areas, including Gaza border communities and West Bank towns.

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