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


Bar-On appointment quashes anti-Mofaz efforts

Mofaz takes wind out of sails of critics with appointment of Bar-On, Livni’s top backer, as Foreign Affairs and Defense chair.

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Lahiani not joining Kadima leadership race

Final list of candidates for March primary: Livni, Mofaz and Dichter.

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PM refuses to attend 'politicized' FADC meeting

Netanyahu says meetings chaired by Kadima candidate Shaul Mofaz are "backdrop for the Kadima primary."

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Dichter vows to join gov't if he wins Kadima race

Former Shin Bet chief says he sees "supreme importance in Kadima entering the coalition as soon as possible."

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Dichter announces run for Kadima leadership

Former Shin Bet chief says Kadima has deteriorated under Livni's leadership, would bring party into ruling coalition.

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‘Tal Law’ a ‘failure,’ says equality forum lawyer

MK Nissim Ze’ev: Recent growth in haredi enlistment to the IDF is "very significant."

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Livni mulls March Kadima race

Kadima leader instructs party’s legal authorities to investigate whether it would be possible to hold a leadership race as early as March.

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Knesset Delegation warns NATO of Arab Spring

“The Arab world and democracy are two things that have trouble connecting,” MK Dichter tells defense organization.

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Mofaz: Livni must quit due to financial irregularities

Livni responds that she initiated investigation into wrongdoing; Dichter calls damning report "tip of the iceberg."

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NGOs duel over proposed Basic Law to define Israel

Exclusive: Institute for Zionist Strategies says Arabic is not an official language according to Israeli law.

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