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


October 26, 2017: Bitan's behavior

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Police confirm Bitan corruption probe, announce new evidence

‘I have no problem if they examine and investigate all they want,’ says coalition head.

David Bitan

Amid Netanyahu probes, MKs butt heads over immunity bill for Israeli premiers

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit cautions against what has been dubbed the "French bill," warning that it would turn the prime minister's post into a sanctuary for the corrupt.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech at the Knesset Monday.

Police reportedly investigating coalition chair over bribery allegations

Likud MK David Bitan dismisses allegation as ‘witch hunt against right-wingers’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud MK David Bitan.

Coalition parties push back against banning probes of sitting PM

Bill drafted by David Amsalem states that a current prime minister cannot be investigated unless probe is of serious crimes or crimes which could cause significant harm to Israel's security.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks at the ICT Conference n Herzliya

Coalition renews push to ban investigating sitting Israeli Prime Minister

Coalition chairman David Bitan said that he is "willing to consider" term limits for prime minister.

sraeli lawmakers attend a vote on a bill at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem February 6, 2017

Likud holds heated hearing on members at anti-Netanyahu rallies

The proceedings grew especially heated during an argument between Coalition chairman David Bitan and MK Yehudah Glick, who took the side of the protesters.

Lior Meiri (far left) speaking at a Tel Aviv bar at a New Likudniks event in September 2017.

Sharansky supports Steinitz as possible Jewish Agency chairman replacement

When the cabinet voted on June 26 to freeze its resolution to create a state-recognized egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall, Steinitz was the only Likud minister to vote against it.

Yuval Steinitz

Thousands expected for PM's toast tonight

Coalition chairman David Bitan has led a team of party leaders and activists who have manned phones for three weeks urging Likud members to attend.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and his wife Sara (C)

Thousands expected at mass rally for beleaguered Netanyahu

Organizers said there was a 90% chance that Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister’s wife, will attend the rally, which would be her first in many years.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud party meeting at parliament in Jerusalem