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


Bitan tells police he got paid as lawyer

“I did not receive a bribe,” Bitan said. “I never received money in my roles in the city of Rishon Lezion, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.”

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Report: Netanyahu allegedly tried to oust police chief

On Friday, the Lahav 433 National Crime Unit and the Israel Securities Authority interrogated Netanyahu in his Jerusalem residence with regard to Case 4000, otherwise known as the Bezeq Affair.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) congratulates new police commissioner Roni Alsheich after he received his ranks during a ceremony in Jerusalem December 3, 2015.

Ayelet Shaked: I may run for prime minister eventually

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked sees herself eventually running for prime minister, she hinted in an interview with The Jerusalem Post at the Knesset on Tuesday.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked

Former coalition head: Shaked could defeat anyone in Likud if she ran

The Minister of Justice is well-liked in the Likud party and could beat any contenders, claimed Likud MK David Bitan.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked

Report: Police want Bitan indicted for bribery

Police also found evidence to indict Bitan over money laundering and tax offenses.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Once again, Bitan remains silent in questioning

MK David Bitan (Likud)is suspected of accepting bribe money, money laundering, fraud and breach of trust.

David Bitan

Real-estate entrepreneur expected to incriminate Bitan

Dror Glazer reportedly confirmed delivering bribe money to former coalition chairman MK David Bitan (Likud) and to Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Arnon Giladi.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan

Jewish Agency chairmanship could be vacant soon due to PM's indecision

Natan Sharansky, the current chairman of the Jewish Agency, intends to leave his post immediately following a June meeting in Jerusalem.

Natan Sharansky

Netanyahu on Bennett rebellion: Do you want to break up the coalition?

Bayit Yehudi, Likud MK holding all new bills hostage in fight over child custody law

Likud MK Yoav Kisch

In fifth questioning, Bitan remains silent

“Because you are pressuring people to deliver false testimonies, I use my right to remain silent.”

David Bitan