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."

JULY 14, 2026|By103FM

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

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

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

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.”

NOVEMBER 26, 2017BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

THE CURRENT Knesset has been accused of advancing numerous anti-democratic bills.

Netanyahu investigations bill gets green light for first Knesset vote

Controversial proposal seen as favoring Netanyahu to head to first reading in Knesset on Monday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV

'Suspects have rights too': Coalition head defends PM as corruption allegations unfurl

As the "immunity bill" to protect Israeli PMs continues to spark controversy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's saga with the police grabs the focus.

NOVEMBER 17, 2017ByMAAYAN LUBELL/REUTERS

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan.

Think about it: Tweedledee and Tweedledum – the Likud’s two Davids

The moment Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu departs the political scene the Likud will suffer a grievous blow and probably be decimated.

NOVEMBER 12, 2017BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

Written agreement for NIS 800 million to West Bank security ends hunger strike

"This is a historic agreement. The new roads will upgrade security and change the West Bank for the better."

NOVEMBER 10, 2017ByJACOB GOFF KLEIN

West Bank Council leaders received a signed garuntee from Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Media Comment: Words and Weapons

The tunnel in question was not built to provide Shabbat flowers to the Israelis living on the Gaza border.

NOVEMBER 8, 2017ByYISRAEL MEDAD, ELI POLLAK

AN EMPLOYEE working inside the office of Qatar-based Al- Jazeera network in Jerusalem watches the news, last month.

Why is Bitan threatening elections that nobody in his coalition wants?

The so-called “French bill” may or may not pass in the end, but there was never for a moment a true danger that it would be the reason for new elections.

OCTOBER 30, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV