David Bitan

Independent voters hold more power over Israel elections than before, strategic adviser says

"Today, independent voters account for 60% to 70%, and deals account for 30%. That is why Haim Katz, the king of Likud deals, asked for a reserved spot," Seri claimed.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem, August 17, 2026
People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Jeursalem, July 27, 2026.

Court rejects bid to let Likud MKs run in district slots, in setback for Netanyahu

Shaked found that deciding whether MKs and ministers should be allowed to run in the districts was a matter of party policy for Likud members themselves, not its judicial body.

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MK Osher Shekalim speaks during a meeting of Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026.

'Know your place': Gotliv calls for IDF chief Zamir's dismissal after his criticism of draft law

“The chief of staff should be the number one soldier and nothing else,” Shekalim said. “He is not supposed to be a lawmaker, and he is not supposed to set policy."

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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

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.

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Likud MK David Bitan: Likud has lost it, West Bank annexation 'won't happen'

"It is very clear" Israel's new government will not move to annex parts of the West Bank, Likud MK David Bitan claimed in a Saturday interview.

DECEMBER 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE CONDUCT of Netanyahu and his obedient cronies over the last year has been nothing less than despicable. (Pictured: With Likud MKs Miri Regev and David Bitan)

Likud MKs blast Netanyahu's handling of coalition talks - 'We are left with crumbs'

Netanyahu is giving himself all the power he needs, but relegating the rest of the Likud to mediocre positions, Likud MKs said.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022ByELIAV BREUER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan.

What will it take to pass Israel's budget? – Timeline

Here is a timeline of this upcoming week's sessions at the Knesset to get the state budget passed.

OCTOBER 31, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
Israeli parliament members during a plenum session and a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall in the Israeli parliament, Jerusalem, September 2, 2021.

Israel's A-G files indictment against ex-Likud chair David Bitan

Mandelblit’s statement in January 2020 alleged Bitan received around NIS 990,000 in bribes along with an unknown value of ownership rights in real estate between 2011 and 2017.

AUGUST 9, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

Likud MK David Bitan indicted for bribery, fraud, breach of trust

In one case, Bitan and another defendant allegedly accepted a bribe of NIS 385,000 to obtain approvals for three real estate projects in Tel Aviv.

JULY 6, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

David Bitan's condition improves following COVID-19 treatment

Likud MK David Bitan returned to the critical care coronavirus unit for emergency treatment on Tuesday morning after his condition deteriorated.

JANUARY 6, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
David Bitan

Condition of Likud MK David Bitan worsens

His family said he required medicine and constant supervision.

JANUARY 5, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN
MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

Israel Katz visits MK Bitan in coronavirus ward: 'We saved your place'

"I'm glad to hear that you overcame, you won once again," Katz told Bitan.

JANUARY 3, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

MK David Bitan feeling better, disconnected from ECMO machine

Bitan has been hooked up to the ECMO machine for two weeks, in serious yet stable condition following COVID-19 complications, after his initial hospitalization on December 13.

DECEMBER 27, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK David Bitan of the Likud party seen at the election committee where political parties running for a spot in the upcoming Israeli election arrive to present their party list, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 15, 2020.

David Bitan in serious, stable condition 1 week into COVID hospitalization

Likud MK David Bitan was hospitalized last week with COVID-19.

DECEMBER 19, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.