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


Police arrest new suspect in Bitan corruption case

Ronen Ginzburg, the CEO of a construction company, is suspected of bribery.

IDF soldier handcuffs a man

Case against Bitan significantly strengthened

Gag order placed on details against former coalition chairman.

David Bitan

Rishon Lezion mayor faces further questioning in corruption probe

David Bitan

Coalition chairman who was forced to quit refusing to answer police questions

David Bitan declined to be hospitalized for health issues, preferring to see through the investigation phase.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan

Diaspora critic replaces Bitan as coalition chairman

A critic of Diaspora Jewry was chosen for a sensitive post.

David Amsalem

MK David Bitan submits letter of resignation to PM Netanyahu

"The current situation makes it too difficult for me to function," said Bitan.

David Bitan

Likud coalition chairman questioned for third time in corruption case

'The Jerusalem Post’s' sister publication 'Maariv' reported that coalition chairman David Bitan was confronted for the first time with testimonies and evidence that ties him to the case.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan

Justice Minister Shaked: Recent legislation is not a threat to democracy

“Transparency is not against democracy,” said Shaked.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks at the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference

Coalition chair questioned second time in corruption probe

Bitan’s first questioning took place on Sunday for over 13 hours.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan

Likud Coalition Chairman to court: Allow me to be interviewed in light of leaks

Coalition Chairman David Bitan (Likud) is suspected of receiving bribes from an organized-crime group member Hussam Jarushi so that he offer a tender to an unnamed businessmen.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan