Amichai Chikli

Amichai Chikli is an Israeli lawmaker as part of the Likud Party and current Diaspora affairs and combatting antisemitism minister and, until early January 2024, as social equality minister.

Chikli made waves in Israeli politics in 2021 while part of the Yamina Party after having a public split with the party leader and then-prime minister Naftali Bennett. 

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Chikli: Pro-Palestinian protesters' calls for retribution on Israel are not justified

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.

Amichai Chikli: Biden admin. doesn't project power, I would choose Republicans

Chikli stated in the interview that Biden's "weak" statements against the antisemitic demonstrations on campuses through the US and the objection to the Rafah operation are influenced by the "squad."

Chikli at Brussels conference: Far left, radical Islamists are 'new antisemites'

Chikli argued that the "progressive left" and "radical political Islam" were the chief instigators of antisemitism today, but that their ambitions extended "well beyond to the rejection of Zionism."

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen in the Knesset on April 2, 2024

Minister calls Spanish president 'absolute zero' for Iran attack response

"We sincerely appreciate your firm stand against the Iranian regime's indiscriminate aggression towards Israel," Israeli ambassador to Spain Radian-Gordon told People's Party president Feijóo.

Chikli calls for regime change: 'We will soon bring a new dawn to Iran'

Chikli shared a comment by Iran policy analyst Sarah Raviani, who claimed that to bring peace in the Middle East, "Khamenei’s oppressive regime occupying Iran, must be overthrown."

Celebrating solidarity: Diaspora Min. honors prominent figures' support in fighting antisemitism

The event, including captivating performances by some of Israel's greatest artists, was broadcast to Jewish communities around the world, thanking them for their support of Israel in its time of need.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Diaspora Jews contributed over NIS 5 billion to Israel since October 7

A report issued by Israel's Diaspora Ministry found that world Jewry has ensured steadfast support for Israel, both in financial contributions and volunteers.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset

'Protests a gift to Hamas': MKs condemn Ayalon demonstrations

On Saturday evening, thousands of protesters rallied around the country to protest the government and call for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Hebrew University evolving into antisemitic institution,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister

The Diaspora Affairs Minister and MK decried what he saw as the university's alarming shift from Zionist values towards antisemitism, especially in light of a professor's controversial comments.

Chikli: Activists denying Jews entry to Paris university 'one of worst' events

Amichai Chikli denounces the alleged exclusion of Jewish students from Sciences Po University. France grapples with antisemitism amid escalating tensions.

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