Avi Dichter

Who are the Likud ministers, MKs unlikely to make it into 26th Knesset? - explainer

Several current Likud ministers and MKs are expected to lose their seats in the 26th Knesset following October's election, largely because the party's size is expected to shrink from 36 to 20-25 MKs.

Campaign materials of candidates who ran in yesterday’s Likud primary elections are seen in Jerusalem, August 18, 2026
 Agriculture and Raw Food Security Minister Avi Dichter attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025.

Likud officials pressuring Netanyahu to move Avi Dichter into realistic party position using 'swap'

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.

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

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


New 3D simulator used to practice missile attack

Home Front Command is testing simulator which enables local authorities to drill their responses to rocket, missile attacks.

Dichter attends Home Front Command drill 370

Google and Playboy celebrate Int’l Women’s Day

Two events on opposite ends of the feminism spectrum celebrating Israel's democracy and Int'l Women's Day.

Yazamiyot at Google's Campus Tel Aviv celebrating women entr

‘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.

Ehud Barak, Robert Magnus, Meredith Loveman 521

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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