2010 - Press releases and Statements

Joint press conference with FM Liberman and German FM Guido Westerwelle
15 Jun 2011
I would like to thank both Guido Westerwelle and his government for their very clear positions in all matters that are so important to us.
Cabinet communique
26 Dec 2010
Cabinet approves plan to shorten processes for construction of solar power installations and will pass second bi-annual budget.
Israel's response to UN resolution on "Combating racism and follow-up of the Durban Programme of Action"
25 Dec 2010
Israel regrets that a resolution on an important subject-elimination of racism-has been diverted and politicized by the automatic majority at the UN.
Israel congratulates Guinea on democratically elected president
23 Dec 2010
Israel wishes Guinea success as it enters a new era of democracy and stability.
Ceremony honoring police officers returning from Haiti aid mission held at MFA
22 Dec 2010
FM Liberman, Minister of Public Security Aharonovitch and Vice Inspector General Franco awarded certificates of appreciation to the police officers who returned from the aid mission to Haiti.
Deputy FM Ayalon: Jewish refugees must not be neglected in peace talks
22 Dec 2010
There are two sides to the refugee story, and the Israeli side is one of the best-kept secrets of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict-Op-ed in The Guardian
Accommodations made for Christian Palestinians during the Christmas holiday
21 Dec 2010
Christians from Judea and Samaria, Gaza and Arab countries will be able to join their families for Christmas.
PM Netanyahu to appeal to US President Obama for Jonathan Pollard's release
21 Dec 2010
"I intend to continue acting with determination for Pollard's release, both because of the State of Israel's moral obligation to him and so that he might live with his family and restore himself to health after his prolonged incarceration."
Israel becomes a founding member of the new International Anti-Corruption Academy
21 Dec 2010
As a founding partner, Israel can influence the Academy's mandate.
Cabinet communique
19 Dec 2010
PM Netanyahu expressed the Cabinet's condolences on the passing of firefighter Danny Hayat, who was injured during his attempt to extinguish the flames that engulfed the Prison Service bus during the Carmel Mountain wildfire two weeks ago