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.

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

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 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


Likud coalition chairman questioned for third time in corruption case

'The Jerusalem Post’s' sister publication 'Maariv' reported that coalition chairman David Bitan was confronted for the first time with testimonies and evidence that ties him to the case.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan

Justice Minister Shaked: Recent legislation is not a threat to democracy

“Transparency is not against democracy,” said Shaked.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks at the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference

Coalition chair questioned second time in corruption probe

Bitan’s first questioning took place on Sunday for over 13 hours.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan

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.

Former coalition chairman David Bitan

Police arrest five more in municipal corruption case

Coalition chair's wife named as close relative suspected.

David Bitan

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.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

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.

FINANCE MINISTER Moshe Kahlon speaks at an event in Ofakim.

Civic responsibility

Politicians are in office to serve the public, not to perpetuate their rule, even at the cost of undermining the legislative process.

Israelis take part in a protest against corruption in Tel Aviv, Israel December 2, 2017.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a special Knesset session marking 40 years since Anwar Sadat's address to Israeli parliament.

Coalition chair investigation threatens police recommendations bill

Coalition chairman questioned by police on eve of final reading; Kulanu MKs back down from supporting bill.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan.