David Bitan
Likud postpones primaries to August amid debate over Netanyahu’s influence on party list
While no decision has been announced on allowing Netanyahu to control the first slots, the updated rules and procedures for the primaries are expected to be released on Thursday.
Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes
KAN privatization bill will not advance, Economics Committee chairman says
Airlines not rushing back to Israel despite impending law change
Likud MK David Bitan tests positive for COVID-19
Bitan tweeted on Thursday that he had participated alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a ceremony welcoming about 500 new Olim from Ethiopia.
Court reveals name of alleged bribe offerer in Bitan case
Mandelblit’s statement in January alleged Bitan received around NIS 990,000 in bribes along with an unknown value of ownership rights in real estate between 2011-2017.
Likud MK David Bitan indicted for bribery
Bitan allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of shekels when he was the vice mayor of Rishon Letzion in exchange for promoting the business interests of various powerful businessmen.
Hotovely, Hanegbi, Akunis receive vacant ministries
The cabinet will approve the new appointments Tuesday.
Likud MK David Bitan rejects appointment as agriculture minister
Bitan was appointed by Netanyahu on Sunday despite his impending indictment for bribery, money laundering, fraud, breach of trust and tax offenses.
Bitan withdraws candidacy for minister, three other appointments frozen
Bitan’s appointment was especially controversial since the police have recommended in March last year that he be indicted for bribery, money laundering and other corruption charges.
MK Bitan: Gideon Sa’ar’s career done if he opposes immunity
"We all vote against our conscience when it comes to many issues," David Bitan explained. "This is not an issue of principles."
Former minister Benny Begin: I'm not going to vote for Likud
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz called Begin's announcement sad and said he hopes to earn his vote.
MK Bitan promises legislation to resolve Church land property crisis
In recent years, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem sold more than 50 hectares to private investors and developers.
Nissenkorn to head Blue and White’s Knesset faction
Nissenkorn will coordinate the parliamentary work of the opposition and its efforts to bring down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
