Amichai Chikli

How $250M flowed to delegitimization groups targeting Israel

A Diaspora Ministry study reveals that approximately 20 anti-Israel organizations operating in the US raised more than $250 million used for incitement and maintaining links to terrorism.

Pro-Palestinian students protesting against Israel in the United States
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli attends a conference against antisemitism in Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

Chikli calls to close Turkish consulate after report details alleged plan to 'conquer Jerusalem'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the IDF's 192nd pilot course graduation ceremony.

Netanyahu seeking electoral stalemate, new elections to stay in power, former adviser says

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli attends a conference against antisemitism in Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

Israel’s diaspora minister calls Erdogan a ‘grotesque hybrid of Hitler and Sinwar’


'Antisemitism not only normal, but popular': Michael Oren warns after Mamdani's win - interview

Mamdani’s defenders argue that he has consistently denounced hate crimes and that critics are conflating disagreement with bigotry.

Former ambassador of Israel to the United States Michael B. Oren speaks during an event to commemorate Holocaust victims and survivors in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington April 19, 2012

Stop and breathe, Israel: Political discourse has fallen apart. It's unacceptable - comment

Israel’s political anger keeps crossing the garden gate, hurting the families of Israeli officials, people who have done nothing wrong.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

Chikli: Conservatism is faith, truth and freedom, not Fuentes

Speaking to The Jerusalem Post, Chikli said: “It is astonishing to see people claiming the banner of conservatism, kneeling in admiration before totalitarian idols."

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli.

Israel, Hungary join forces to combat rising antisemitism in Europe, Diaspora Ministry announces

Israel's Minister Amichai Chikli and Hungary's Minister János Bóka met Monday to discuss rising rates of antisemitism across Europe.

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli and Hungarian Minister Minister János Bóka meet to discuss European antisemitism, Oct. 2025

'He does not represent us': Israeli politicians slam Smotrich after Saudi insult

"To our friends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, Smotrich does not represent the State of Israel," Opposition head Yair Lapid wrote in Arabic on X/Twitter.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a committee meeting on September 14, 2025.

‘Jihadist in a suit’: Chikli slams Turkish President Erdogan over prayer to destroy Israel

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his prayers to destroy Israel.

Amichai Chikli and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ilustrative.

Israeli gov't approves Netanyahu proposal to rename war from ‘Swords of Iron’ to ‘War of Revival’

“This is the War of Revival of our nation, a direct continuation of the War of Independence,” Netanyahu told the cabinet.

People walk by a large billboard reading "Together we will win" at Azrieli, in Tel Aviv. December 19, 2023.

Violation of ceasefire in Gaza, hostages reunite with former captives - October 19, 2025

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Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism attends a conference organized by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025

Two police officers injured in protests, Ceasfire resumes after Hamas violation kills two soldiers

Netanyahu says Gaza crossings will reopen for aid when Hamas bombing ceases • Maj. Yaniv Kula, St.-Sgt. Itay Yavetz killed in Rafah • Hamas says it located deceased Gaza hostage

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Israeli hostage Tamir Nimrodi, a soldier who, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, was kidnapped alive from his military base during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. October 16, 2025.

Amichai Chikli argues against Netanyahu's call to rename Gaza war 'War of Revival'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli rejected Netanyahu’s proposed name “War of Revival” for the Israel-Hamas war, calling it unsuitable and suggesting “War of Genesis” instead.

Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism attends a conference organized by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.