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


'Suspects have rights too': Coalition head defends PM as corruption allegations unfurl

As the "immunity bill" to protect Israeli PMs continues to spark controversy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's saga with the police grabs the focus.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan.

Think about it: Tweedledee and Tweedledum – the Likud’s two Davids

The moment Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu departs the political scene the Likud will suffer a grievous blow and probably be decimated.

David Bitan

Written agreement for NIS 800 million to West Bank security ends hunger strike

"This is a historic agreement. The new roads will upgrade security and change the West Bank for the better."

West Bank Council leaders received a signed garuntee from Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Media Comment: Words and Weapons

The tunnel in question was not built to provide Shabbat flowers to the Israelis living on the Gaza border.

AN EMPLOYEE working inside the office of Qatar-based Al- Jazeera network in Jerusalem watches the news, last month.

Why is Bitan threatening elections that nobody in his coalition wants?

The so-called “French bill” may or may not pass in the end, but there was never for a moment a true danger that it would be the reason for new elections.

DAVID BITAN seen at the Knesset last year

Coalition chairman confirms US pressure behind 'Greater Jerusalem' bill delay

The "Greater Jerusalem" legislation would put some Jewish settlements in the West Bank under the jurisdiction of Jerusalem's municipality.

A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank

October 26, 2017: Bitan's behavior

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Police confirm Bitan corruption probe, announce new evidence

‘I have no problem if they examine and investigate all they want,’ says coalition head.

David Bitan

Amid Netanyahu probes, MKs butt heads over immunity bill for Israeli premiers

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit cautions against what has been dubbed the "French bill," warning that it would turn the prime minister's post into a sanctuary for the corrupt.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech at the Knesset Monday.

Police reportedly investigating coalition chair over bribery allegations

Likud MK David Bitan dismisses allegation as ‘witch hunt against right-wingers’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan.