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.

JUNE 28, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

The Likud Constitution Committee, headed by the Chairman of the Likud Central Committee, Chairman of the Constitution Committee, Minister Haim Katz, has now convened announcing that the date of the primaries will be held on: 4.8.2026

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 31, 2025.

Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes

A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.

DECEMBER 9, 2025|ByKESHET NEEV

MK David Bitan at a committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. January 15, 2025.

KAN privatization bill will not advance, Economics Committee chairman says

Communications Minister will attempt to form a special subcommittee in order to bypass the decision

JANUARY 15, 2025|ByELIAV BREUER

El Al airplane at the Ben Gurion International Airport. October 4, 2022.

Airlines not rushing back to Israel despite impending law change

The test for the airlines should come very soon, after the amendment is given second and third readings in the Knesset, generally a technical procedure.

JANUARY 7, 2025|BySTAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS

Bitan recommends Netanyahu appoint Ayelet Shaked to next gov't

"Ayelet Shaked is popular and loved in the Likud party," MK David Bitan said.

APRIL 14, 2019ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI

Ayelet Shaked at a weekly cabinet meeting, November 18, 2018

Bitan tells police he got paid as lawyer

“I did not receive a bribe,” Bitan said. “I never received money in my roles in the city of Rishon Lezion, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.”

AUGUST 28, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Report: Netanyahu allegedly tried to oust police chief

On Friday, the Lahav 433 National Crime Unit and the Israel Securities Authority interrogated Netanyahu in his Jerusalem residence with regard to Case 4000, otherwise known as the Bezeq Affair.

AUGUST 21, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) congratulates new police commissioner Roni Alsheich after he received his ranks during a ceremony in Jerusalem December 3, 2015.

Ayelet Shaked: I may run for prime minister eventually

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked sees herself eventually running for prime minister, she hinted in an interview with The Jerusalem Post at the Knesset on Tuesday.

JULY 18, 2018ByGIL HOFFMAN

Former coalition head: Shaked could defeat anyone in Likud if she ran

The Minister of Justice is well-liked in the Likud party and could beat any contenders, claimed Likud MK David Bitan.

JULY 7, 2018ByMAARIV ONLINE, JPOST.COM STAFF

Report: Police want Bitan indicted for bribery

Police also found evidence to indict Bitan over money laundering and tax offenses.

APRIL 15, 2018ByUDI SHAHAM

Once again, Bitan remains silent in questioning

MK David Bitan (Likud)is suspected of accepting bribe money, money laundering, fraud and breach of trust.

JANUARY 28, 2018ByUDI SHAHAM

Real-estate entrepreneur expected to incriminate Bitan

Dror Glazer reportedly confirmed delivering bribe money to former coalition chairman MK David Bitan (Likud) and to Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Arnon Giladi.

JANUARY 14, 2018ByUDI SHAHAM