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


Home Front Command to hold earthquake drill

IDF to simulate natural disaster scenarios of earthquake and tsunami in an exercise on Oct 21.

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Netivot proposes separate shelters for Africans

In meeting with home front defense minister, official says separate bomb shelters would solve issues of scarcity, integration.

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Vilnai: Israel is more ready than ever for war

In 'Post' interview. outgoing minister says Israel will only strike Iran "if the sword was clearly at our throats."

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'Dichter move shows value of homefront security'

Netanyahu addresses crowd of 350 new immigrants at Ben-Gurion Airport, welcomes Kadima MK's decision to accept new role.

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MK Hasson: Dichter was Kadima's Trojan horse

Right-wing rebel Schneller calls Dichter's appointment "positive surprise," Likud MK: Kadima is like sinking ship.

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Kadima's Avi Dichter submits letter of resignation

MK will leave his party to replace Home Front Defense Minister Matan Vilna’i at request of PM, Barak; says this is how he can best serve Israel.

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PM: Dichter will protect Israel, as he always has

Netanyahu addresses crowd of 350 new immigrants at Ben-Gurion Airport, welcomes Kadima MK's decision to accept new role.

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Kadima's Dichter to quit Knesset for cabinet post

MK will leave his party to replace Home Front Defense Minister Matan Vilna’i at request of Netanyahu, Barak.

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A bill Michael Ben-Ari and Ahmed Tibi can agree on

Sixty-one MKs from every faction in the Knesset sign legislation to protect their assistants' rights.

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Ya'alon garners support for new Tal Law idea

Vice Premier presented his proposal to replace Tal Law to 6 Kadima MKs, leading MK Othniel Schneller – to announce his support.

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