Gilad Erdan

Israel’s ambassador to the UN invokes ‘Harry Potter’ magic in message to Emma Watson

The Instagram account for the actress famous for her portrayal of Hermione Granger posted a pro-Palestinian message. But it’s unclear if Watson chose it.

By Ron Kampeas January 4, 2022 2:23 am

Netanyahu names one person to serve simultaneously as Israel’s Washington and UN ambassador

Gilad Erdan, now the public security minister, will drop the D.C. role once Benny Gantz takes over as prime minister in 18 months,

May 11, 2020 3:53 pm

Israel calls on Twitter to shut down terror groups’ accounts

The country's security chief threatened legal action if the accounts associated with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah are not removed.

June 14, 2018 2:43 pm

Israeli government OKs $72 million anti-BDS project

December 29, 2017 8:51 am

An Israeli minister responds to jailed Palestinian leader’s NY Times op-ed

May 1, 2017 1:33 pm

Report: Lawmaker plans database of Israeli citizens supporting BDS

March 21, 2017 11:09 am

Israel moves to decriminalize marijuana use

January 26, 2017 11:56 am

As wildfires rage across Israel, firefighting efforts diverted from Haifa to Jerusalem

November 25, 2016 1:11 pm

Israeli task force formed to locate, deport BDS activists

August 7, 2016 1:48 pm

Paris vandals tear down signs for Israel exhibit at Louvre

April 3, 2016 12:03 pm

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