David Bitan

'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."

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.
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

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

 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


MK David Bitan violates COVID-19 guidelines, 30 people in quarantine

"I thought I had the flu and nothing more," said MK Bitan.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

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.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

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.

David Bitan

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.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Hotovely, Hanegbi, Akunis receive vacant ministries

The cabinet will approve the new appointments Tuesday.

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely

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.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

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.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

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."

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Bennie Begin confer in the Knesset

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.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.