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 Coalition Chairman to court: Allow me to be interviewed in light of leaks
Coalition Chairman David Bitan (Likud) is suspected of receiving bribes from an organized-crime group member Hussam Jarushi so that he offer a tender to an unnamed businessmen.
Police arrest five more in municipal corruption case
Coalition chair's wife named as close relative suspected.
Police arrest 4 more suspects in corruption probe
Among those arrested was Rishon Lezion Mayor Dov Zur, who is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Think About It: The Kahlon letdown
Though I never had any illusions that Kahlon was anything other than a staunch right-winger, I am extremely disappointed that he has joined the choir delegitimizing the political Left.
Civic responsibility
Politicians are in office to serve the public, not to perpetuate their rule, even at the cost of undermining the legislative process.
Netanyahu: Recommendations bill shouldn’t apply to my investigations
The police recommendations bill bars the police from making recommendations to the attorney-general as to whether to indict or not at the end of the highest-profile investigations.
Coalition chair investigation threatens police recommendations bill
Coalition chairman questioned by police on eve of final reading; Kulanu MKs back down from supporting bill.
Police question coalition chair Bitan in mass arrest of senior officals
Likud MK David Bitan is accused of accepting a bribe during his time as chairman of Rishon Lezion's zoning board.
Likud bill seeks to criminalize support for BDS
The bill distinguishes between "legitimate criticism of Israel" and "bullying," according to the bill's sponsors.
Think About It: Anti-democratic legislation
What we face is not only anti-democratic in the substantive sense, but a form of conduct that can best be described by means of the oxymoron “bully democracy.”
