Yaakov Litzman

Australian Jews seethe as Israel holds up extradition of alleged child molester

Police suspect Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman attempted to pressure the Jerusalem district psychiatrist into falsely stating that Malka Leifer is mentally unfit to be extradited to Australia to stand trial.

By Marcy Oster February 17, 2019 3:55 pm

Haredi Orthodox minister resigns post over Shabbat railway work

Health Minister Yaakov Litzman of the United Torah Judaism resigned over the 'desecration of Shabbat,' but his party will remain in the government.

November 26, 2017 10:31 am

Haredi Orthodox lawmakers criticize Netanyahu for holding Shabbat meeting

The Prime Minister's Office reportedly said that Netanyahu does not violate Shabbat and promised that it would not happen again.

March 19, 2017 2:57 pm

Cut out traditional Hanukkah doughnuts, health minister tells Israelis

December 12, 2016 6:57 am

Haredi lawmaker puts brakes on ‘muezzin bill’ over fear it would limit Shabbat siren

November 16, 2016 6:58 am

Haredi minister in Israel blocks female sharia judges

December 9, 2015 9:48 am

Israeli minister seeks to block human bodies exhibit

By Cnaan Liphshiz August 17, 2012 7:52 am

Israel to purchase swine flu vaccine

By Marcy Oster July 29, 2009 6:48 pm

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