Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu

Heritage Minister Eliyahu to visit North Macedonia as gov't guest to strengthen diplomatic ties

The potential cooperation between the two countries and Eliyahu's visit will emphasize "shared values and respect for religious and cultural heritage."

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu (R) and North Macedonian Ambassador to Israel Mr. Shpend Sadiku (L) meet at the Knesst to discuss strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries, January 6, 2026.
THE RITUAL purification bath (mikveh) from the Second Temple period.

Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall

Archaeologist Amit Re'em and Eilat Lieber, director of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum stand atop the recently uncovered section of the Hasmonean wall.

Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview

Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks at a ceremony for murdered Gaza hostage Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri before his remains were flown back to Thailand, October 22, 2025.

Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate


Allegedly abused Nukhba terrorist assaulted guards, detained soldiers claim

Honenu detailed the incident where the soldiers allegedly sexually abused a Nukhba terrorist in Sde Teiman detention facility.

 Protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility after some of them broke in, after Israeli military police arrived at the site as part of an investigation into the suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee, near Beersheba, in southern Israel, July 29, 2024

'Hamas must come crawling and begging for a Gaza hostage deal' - interview

Rather than "award" the Palestinians a state, Hamas must come "crawling and begging" for a hostage deal after being completely defeated, Eliyahu said.

 Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu speaks with The Jerusalem Post, February 2024

'IDF must kill terrorists on sight': Israeli minister doubles down after civilian's killing

On claims that his calls violate the IDF's open-fire rules, Eliyahu said "we are a state of law. At the end of the day, only God will hold terrorists accountable."

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu attends the funeral Israeli soldier Moshe Yedidia Leiter, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on November 12, 2023

Russia says Israeli nuclear remark raises 'huge number of questions'

Asked in a radio interview about a hypothetical nuclear option, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu had replied: "That's one way."

 Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu attends a ceremony at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 19, 2023.

Amichai Eliyahu has got to go - editorial

It didn’t take long for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to condemn Eliyahu’s remark and later announce that the minister would be suspended.

 Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu attends a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 8, 2023.

Netanyahu backed down from firing minister who called to nuke Gaza

The far-right lawmaker later said on X that 'any sensible person' knew the comments that Israel could use a nuclear weapon in the Gaza Strip were 'metaphorical.'

 Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu arrives to a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 29, 2023.

Israeli minister: IDF must move away from 'People's Army' model

Eliyahu's comments come amid ongoing coalition talks regarding a new draft law for ultra-Orthodox Israelis who study in yeshivas.

 ISRAELI SOLDIERS pray at the Western Wall.