David Bitan

Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes

A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 31, 2025.
 MK David Bitan at a committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. January 15, 2025.

KAN privatization bill will not advance, Economics Committee chairman says

 El Al airplane at the Ben Gurion International Airport. October 4, 2022.

Airlines not rushing back to Israel despite impending law change

Ben Gurion Airport

High fares, low flights: Foreign airlines stay away from Israel amid local squabbles


Likud MK David Bitan indicted for bribery, fraud, breach of trust

In one case, Bitan and another defendant allegedly accepted a bribe of NIS 385,000 to obtain approvals for three real estate projects in Tel Aviv.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

David Bitan's condition improves following COVID-19 treatment

Likud MK David Bitan returned to the critical care coronavirus unit for emergency treatment on Tuesday morning after his condition deteriorated.

David Bitan

Condition of Likud MK David Bitan worsens

His family said he required medicine and constant supervision.

MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

Israel Katz visits MK Bitan in coronavirus ward: 'We saved your place'

"I'm glad to hear that you overcame, you won once again," Katz told Bitan.

MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

MK David Bitan feeling better, disconnected from ECMO machine

Bitan has been hooked up to the ECMO machine for two weeks, in serious yet stable condition following COVID-19 complications, after his initial hospitalization on December 13.

MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

David Bitan in serious, stable condition 1 week into COVID hospitalization

Likud MK David Bitan was hospitalized last week with COVID-19.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Likud MK David Bitan connected to ECMO machine with COVID-19

The ECMO machine pumps and oxygenates a patient's blood outside the body, allowing the heart and lungs to rest.

SHEBA MEDICAL Center’s Underground Corona Critical Care Unit with an ECMO (extracorporeal life support) machine, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan

MK David Bitan hospitalized in ICU due to coronavirus infection

About 30 people were forced to enter quarantine after coming into contact with him.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

MK David Bitan violates COVID-19 guidelines, 30 people in quarantine

"I thought I had the flu and nothing more," said MK Bitan.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Likud MK David Bitan tests positive for COVID-19

Bitan tweeted on Thursday that he had participated alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a ceremony welcoming about 500 new Olim from Ethiopia.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.