Amichai Chikli

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

The establishment of the unit, which will specialize in guiding and supporting olim in the IDF, follows a significant rise in the number of immigrants who have chosen to make Aliyah since October 7.

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli at the Tel Aviv Conference at Tel Aviv University, May 14, 2026.

Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

Likud members still support Netanyahu, hold reservations on his policies - poll

ISRAELI ARABS from the Bedouin community protest against discrimination and police raids in the Negev, in January 2026.

Securing 'sovereignty' in sovereign land: Israel seeks to Judaize the Galilee and Negev - opinion


Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate

Opposition MKs and activists slam the government’s committee to investigate the October 7 massacre, accusing the government of whitewashing. The October Council demands a state commission of inquiry.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks at a ceremony for murdered Gaza hostage Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri before his remains were flown back to Thailand, October 22, 2025.

Some conclude Israel is closing its gates towards diaspora Jews, especially from NY - opinion

The Interior Ministry is run by a handful of overzealous bureaucrats who take their orders from the country’s religious parties and leaders who are not keen on accepting all Jews.

DIASPORA AFFAIRS and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli: He believes that ‘New York will never be the same again, especially not for its Jewish community.’

'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