Avi Dichter

Likud minister contradicts Netanyahu, says US limiting Israel's actions in Lebanon

Dichter, a member of the security cabinet, offered a rare glimpse on Wednesday into the decision-making constraints shaping Israel’s conduct on the northern front.

The joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran mark more than a tactical military operation. They represent a fundamental realignment – President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have closed a strategic gap that successive American administrations never fully bridged.
Extreme right-wing activists block car of former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak, January 28, 2026.

Protests, courts, and control: Israel’s struggle for power and moral high ground - opinion

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.

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

 Volunteers work on Israeli farms.

Agriculture Min. must fix local farming deficiencies since war started, comptroller says


‘I just read it for the Hebrew articles’

‘Playboy Israel’ makes its debut today as Hugh Hefner praises "core values" Jewish state shares with men’s magazine.

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Hugh Hefner: Playboy and Israel share core values

Playboy founder was speaking to mark launch of Israel edition of his famous men's magazine.

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Dichter: Palestinians don't act in own interests

Home Front Defense minister says Palestinians are "trying to drag Israel to a situation where there will be dead children."

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'EU blacklisting Hezbollah would impact funding'

Civil Defense Minister Dichter says the Lebanese terror group draws large portions of its funds from European capitals.

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PM tells Likud ministers to stop their bickering

Angered by criticism appearing in the press, Netanyahu asks Likud ministers to stop leaking information to the press.

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Four-star (Jewish) general

Robert Magnus talks to the ‘Post’ about his career in the US Marine Corps, sharing his views on the complexities of Iran and his admiration for Israel.

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Dichter guest of honor at London forum

British gov't amended law used by activists to obtain arrest warrants for alleged war crimes aimed at Israeli dignitaries.

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Keren Hayesod gives $1m. for bomb shelters in South

'As in the past, Keren Hayesod will always stand by the State of Israel for every need,” says organization's world chairman Sandberg.

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US judge dismisses Hamas financing lawsuit

American former aide to Dichter wounded by Hamas sniper sues Arab Bank for providing financial support to the organization.

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Avi Dichter announces he is joining the Likud

Home front defense minister, who left Kadima in August, accepts PM's call for him to join the Likud, calling it "a natural move."

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