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


Court reveals name of alleged bribe offerer in Bitan case

Mandelblit’s statement in January alleged Bitan received around NIS 990,000 in bribes along with an unknown value of ownership rights in real estate between 2011-2017.

David Bitan

Likud MK David Bitan indicted for bribery

Bitan allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of shekels when he was the vice mayor of Rishon Letzion in exchange for promoting the business interests of various powerful businessmen.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Hotovely, Hanegbi, Akunis receive vacant ministries

The cabinet will approve the new appointments Tuesday.

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely

Likud MK David Bitan rejects appointment as agriculture minister

Bitan was appointed by Netanyahu on Sunday despite his impending indictment for bribery, money laundering, fraud, breach of trust and tax offenses.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Bitan withdraws candidacy for minister, three other appointments frozen

Bitan’s appointment was especially controversial since the police have recommended in March last year that he be indicted for bribery, money laundering and other corruption charges.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

MK Bitan: Gideon Sa’ar’s career done if he opposes immunity

"We all vote against our conscience when it comes to many issues," David Bitan explained. "This is not an issue of principles."

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Former minister Benny Begin: I'm not going to vote for Likud

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called Begin's announcement sad and said he hopes to earn his vote.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Bennie Begin confer in the Knesset

MK Bitan promises legislation to resolve Church land property crisis

In recent years, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem sold more than 50 hectares to private investors and developers.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Nissenkorn to head Blue and White’s Knesset faction

Nissenkorn will coordinate the parliamentary work of the opposition and its efforts to bring down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Picture of Benny Gantz and Histadrut Labor Union chairman Avi Nissenkorn

Bitan recommends Netanyahu appoint Ayelet Shaked to next gov't

"Ayelet Shaked is popular and loved in the Likud party," MK David Bitan said.

Ayelet Shaked at a weekly cabinet meeting, November 18, 2018