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


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.

DAVID BITAN seen at the Knesset last year

Likud bill seeks to criminalize support for BDS

The bill distinguishes between "legitimate criticism of Israel" and "bullying," according to the bill's sponsors.

Anti-BDS poster

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.”

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.

The Knesset building

'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.

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.

David Bitan

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."

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.

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.

DAVID BITAN seen at the Knesset last year

Coalition chairman confirms US pressure behind 'Greater Jerusalem' bill delay

The "Greater Jerusalem" legislation would put some Jewish settlements in the West Bank under the jurisdiction of Jerusalem's municipality.

A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank