Amichai Chikli

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk at Jerusalem 'Generation of Truth' antisemitism conference

The Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, led by Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli, was scheduled for January 26–27.

Charlie and Erika Kirk in Jerusalem in March of 2019
MK Dan Illouz speaks during Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025.

'New enemy rising': Likud MK Dan Illouz decries Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens in Knesset address

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli meets with US Reform rabbis in an effort to strengthen ties between Israel and American Jewry in early January 2026.

Diaspora Ministry pairs with US liberal synagogue rabbinical fellowship to strengthen Israel ties

A firefighter walks past a destroyed anti-aircraft unit at La Carlota military air base, after US President Donald Trump said the US has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 3, 2026.

Lapid, Chikli: US arrest of Maduro a message to Iranian regime


US Jewish teens more likely to criticize Israel, sympathize with Hamas, than their peers elsewhere

New data shows the worrying reality of how American Jewish teens view Israel.


Khamenei says Oct. 7 massacre brought 'Zionist regime' 70 years back

The post, referencing the name given by Hamas to the October 7 massacre, was published at 6:29 a.m. on Monday, as Israel began the one-year commemorations of the events. 

 Illustrative image of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in front of the breached Israel-Gaza border fence.

Harris's decision to shun PM congress speech was 'miserable,' Chikli says - exclusive

The comment was part of a wide-ranging interview that dealt with the US-Israel relationship, the hostage negotiations, the war against Hamas, combating antisemitism, and more.

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli speaks at the AJC Global Forum in Tel Aviv, on June 14, 2023.

Can Diaspora Ministry's new monitoring system help better understand antisemitism?

A Diaspora Ministry spokesperson shared more information about its new antisemitism monitoring project.

 Screenshot of online antisemitism

Diaspora Ministry unveils system for monitoring antisemitic discourse online

The system is set to utilize various sources and classify antisemitic discourse worldwide, such as those appearing on social media platforms, including X, formerly Twitter, Telegram and Facebook.

The observation system unveiled by the Diaspora Ministry system which aims to monitor antisemitic dialogue online. August 18, 2024.

Israeli minister contemplated spying on anti-Israel organization in US - report

Chikli and his team met with an international spy company regarding a possible operation against the US-based, antisemetic SJP organization.

Pro-Palestinian students show support for Hamas following the October 7th Massacre at Columbia University in New York City, U.S., October 12, 2023.

Kamala Harris faces unwarranted criticism from right-wing pro-Netanyahu camp in Israel - opinion

Kamala Harris, despite her strong pro-Israel stance, faces baseless attacks from right-wing figures in Israel. These criticisms, fueled by Donald Trump, distort her pro-Israel record.

 US SECOND GENTLEMAN Doug Emhoff delivers remarks as Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden look on, at a Jewish American Heritage Month celebration, in the Rose Garden at the White House, in May. Emhoff assisted Harris in leading the Biden administration’s plan to combat antisemitism.

Minister Chikli criticizes IDF for enabling continued reserve service of Brothers in Arms leader

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli criticizes the IDF for permitting Brothers in Arms leader Ron Scherf to continue his service after threatening to quit over judicial reforms.

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 25, 2024.

'This guy is totally nuts': Israeli, world leaders condemn Erdogan's threat to enter Israel

Following Erdogan's remarks, Israeli and Dutch politicians criticized him on social media, with some calling for NATO action and condemnation.

 Haniyeh and Erdogan

Amichai Chikli calls avoidance of haredi draft an 'injustice to Jewish values'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli recently addressed the haredi draft law controversy and his support for French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, in an interview on 103FM radio.

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli with Residents of communities in northern Israel who were evacuated from their homes and Families of Israelis who were killed in recent war during protest outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem. July 14, 2024.