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Championing change, empowerment for at-risk young women: Orna Barbivai's new job

Unlike quick-fix interventions, the organization offers steadfast support, equipping these young women with vital life skills to navigate obstacles and create lasting stability.

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 MK Simcha Rothman attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, January 17, 2023.

Judicial reforms: No judicial review on equality, derived rights - Rothman

 Hospital reception area

Lapid and Barbivai establish ‘voluntary’ shorter shifts for medical residents

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and Emirati foreign trade minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi sign a free-trade agreement between Israel and the UAE

Israel, UAE finalize historic free-trade agreement


Israeli minister to sign trade deal during Morocco visit next week

Both countries look to expand cooperation ever since normalizing diplomatic relations during the Abraham Accords.

MK Orna Barbivai speaks at the Plenum Hall at the Knesset, on May 20, 2019

Government outlines steps to reduce cost of living

Bennett: We put the working family at the center of our focus

Supermarket shoppers and workers without masks in Tel Aviv. (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI)

These are the reforms to the Israeli industrial process

Significant emphasis will be placed on the aspects of the environment and maintaining safety procedures.

MK Orna Barbivai speaks at the Plenum Hall at the Knesset, on May 20, 2019

Applied Materials expanding in Israel, hiring 250

The company will increase its production areas by 3,200 square meters on the company's campus in the Science Park in Rehovot.

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivay visits the Applied Materials plant in Rehovot.

Oracle launches new underground cloud center in Jerusalem

The facility is based in a reinforced underground facility to provide the highest levels of security against physical attacks, such as missile strikes.

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivai, Oracle Israel country manager Eran Feigenbaum, Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion, and Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel.

Will Israel cancel the $75 VAT exemption for online shopping?

Israelis' exemption from VAT and customs charges which came with online purchases of under $75 may be nearing its end.

 The Finance Committee meets in the Knesset, June 2021

New appointments aimed at easing coalition tension

Yisrael Beytenu MK Eli Avidar will be appointed as a minister and Meretz MK Yair Golan a deputy minister, in an effort to resolve conflicts within Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's governing coalition

Opposition members surrounding the seat of Knesset Speaker, demanding the vote results not be changed, July 15, 2021.

Israel’s COVID Happy Badge starts Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know

The Happy Badge was released after a meeting of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Economy Minister Orna Barbivay and several event hall owners last week and intends to reduce COVID-19 infection.

A bride and groom walk to their wedding in face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic

Liberman, Barbivai delay haredi child-care subsidy cuts till November

Liberman was denounced by ultra-Orthodox leaders for ‘cruel and wicked’ cuts which will have a heavy financial impact on families in sector.

Yisrael Beitenu head and former defense minister MK Avigdor Liberman

Barbivai to be first female head of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Anti-Netanyahu bloc has majority on committee to approve her, the first woman ever to head the sensitive committee • Levin rejects PM rotation offer • Labor MK says Michaeli should get top portfolio

A PLENARY SESSION at the Knesset in Jerusalem awaits the arrival of more parliamentarians in August 2020

What would the MK do on Gaza?

Yogev: We need to reconquer territory • Barbivai: Hit Hamas hard and then improve life for Strip's residents

MK Orna Barbivai/MK Moti Yogev