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.
Syrian Druze community pleas for int'l assistance as sectarian violence continues
"We no longer trust the body that calls itself a government," Hakmat Al-Hajeri, a leader in Syria’s Druze community, said.
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
Father of Filipino fallen soldier to receive permanent residency status in Israel
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.
Foreign fallen soldier is posthumously awarded Israeli citizenship
A French lone soldier who was killed in battle on October 7 was posthumously awarded Israeli citizenship by Interior Minister Moshe Arbel.
Israeli right-wing lawmakers seek delay of municipal elections amid Gaza war
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel insisted that it would be possible and reasonable to hold the elections at the end of January and refused to delay them again.
