David Amsalem

Minister points out:

Over 40,000 secular Israelis avoid draft every year

Following Supreme Court's decision to freeze funding for draft-age yeshiva students, MK David Amsalem points out glaring double standard.

Cabinet meeting ends abruptly:

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

Likud minister:

'Attorney General is the most dangerous person in Israel'

'Ehud Barak does not know how to do anything other than weapons dealings,' Minister David Amsalem claims.

Likud minister:

'We have an Attorney General who supports the protest'

Min. David Amsalem slams AG Baharav-Miara, says 'she's Attorney General for the protest, not for the government.'

Likud minister:

'Right hasn't ruled since the founding of the State'

'There are almost no top officials who hold right-wing beliefs; more than half of the nation supports Likud,' Min. Amsalem says.

Likud MK:

'Lapid is a little dictator, this is the moment of truth'

MK Dudi Amsalem: A right-wing government has no right to exist without eliminating the offense of fraud and breach of trust.

Senior Likud officials:

Netanyahu sees some Likud MKs as a burden

'In a ten-second interview, MK Amsalem destroyed six months of campaigns,' Likud officials say.

Netanhayu:

We'll never form a coalition with Ra'am

After fellow Likud MK suggests Abbas could join a 'nationalist coalition of 61 MKs,' Bibi vetoes the idea.

Likud MK David Amsalem: I'm disappointed in Netanyahu

"He didn't do a thing to overhaul the judiciary," says unrepentant Likud MK. "In 12 years, he did nothing."

Liberman tests positive for COVID-19

MKs Alex Kushnir, Moshe Tur-Paz and David Amsalem also added to list of Knesset members who have contracted the virus.

Likud MK proposes: One dunam of land to each discharged soldier

'Soldier who settles in the Negev is preferable to any land-robbing Bedouin,' MK David Amsalem says.

Religious Affairs Minister: Without Torah we have nothing

Minister Matan Kahana responds to no confidence motion, says 'those who can study Torah must. That is what State of Israel stands for.'

Likud MK blasts Lapid: He's radioactive poison

MK David Amsalem launches sharp attack on coalition leaders: They are thugs and anti-democrats.

Likud's David Amsalem submits 'anti-Barkat' legislation

New law would restrict the amount candidates can contribute to their own political campaigns to NIS 100,00 per year.

MK Amsalem: "The left wants a nation like every other."

MK David Amsalem claims that the coalition has fooled the Israeli public once - but it won't manage it a second time.

Likud MK: I never thought of Bennett as religious

Former minister blasts new PM, accuses Yamina MK Orbach of "desecrating G-d's name."

Israel Post to reduce hours of operations

Postal service receives go-ahead to reduce hours of operation, is urged to expand distance options.

HOT to provide service to residents of Judea and Samaria

In first, Israeli telecommunications company announces internet, phone, and TV service for Israel's 'pioneers.'

Likud min.: 'Liberman might endanger the entire right-wing camp'

Min. David Amsalem says PM Netanyahu has responsibility to ensure right-wing bloc makes it through, votes for MK Liberman put bloc at risk.

Amsalem to Sa'ar: Shame on you

Likud MK David Amsalem blasts fellow Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar because of Saar's opposition to the immunity law.

'Remove this disgrace from the people of Israel'

Coalition chairman initiating legislation to prevent Hadash chairman in Haifa from being appointed deputy mayor.

Amsalem: We're going to elections because of Bennett

Coalition Chairman says Israel headed to elections because of Jewish Home leader. 'He insulted Liberman for the past 8 months.'

Coalition whip says Draft Law will be ready next week

MK Amsalem says controversial law expanding deferments for yeshiva students almost ready.

'The nationalist camp lost 100,000 votes'

Coalition Chairman Amsalem backs PM Netanyahu's suggestion to lower electoral threshold prior to the upcoming elections.

Coalition chairman: Elkin is a fake Likudnik

Amsalem says in radio interview that Elkin is 'not a real Likudnik' for running in Jerusalem mayoral race on an independent ticket.

Coalition chairman backs Elkin for Jerusalem mayor

"We are members of the Likud and I support a Likud candidate for mayor of Jerusalem," says MK David Amsalem.

Coalition Chairman: Without Draft Law, we'll hold new elections

Coalition Chairman Amsalem slams Supreme Court, says Draft Law is a social, not legal, issue.

Coalition Chairman in trouble with gender disorientation orgs

'I don't intend to pass amendment to Surrogacy Law although Netanyahu does,' said MK Dudi Amsalem. 'We must discuss this seriously.'

The promise that passed the Nationality Law

Coalition Chairman promises MK Eichler: If Nationality Law harms religious status quo, it'll be changed.

'There's no crisis - Nationality Law will be approved this week'

Coalition Chairman says unaware of haredi party opposition to law; elections not on horizon.

'Inconceivable that Reform stages coup'

Coalition Chairman sharply criticizes Herzog appointment to chair Jewish Agency, threatens agency budget.

'Back haredi draft law - or we'll dismantle the government'

Coalition chairman demands haredi lawmakers get behind proposed draft law, threatening new elections if haredi MKs don't support proposal.

Lapid: 'There's an attempt to undermine rule of law

'There are two Netanyahu's: Statesman who brought embassy to Jerusalem, and haunted man sitting at night writing articles.'

Coalition Chairman: We can't handle a new crisis every month

Likud MK David Amsalem says another crisis could lead to early elections.

Coalition chairman: Lapid is a 'sneaky tattletale'

Coalition Chairman David Amsalem says Yesh Atid Chairman Lapid is 'not a great saint,' police cannot overthrow government in a democracy.

Coalition chairman:

'Yehonatan Geffen is encouraging the next terrorist'

MK David Amsalem blasts poet who glorified Palestinian Arab teen who slapped soldiers. "Where does this self-hatred come from?"

Petition to oust MK Haskel from Likud rejected

Party court rejects petition to oust libertarian-leaning MK over opposition to Shabbat law; Committee Chairman weighs appealing decision.

Haskel slams Coalition Chairman: 'Thuggish behavior'

MK Sharren Haskel slams Coalition Chairman David Amsalem for attempting to expel her from the Likud over her opposition to Supermarket Bill.

Leftists protest against 'Traitoryahu'

In latest anti-corruption protest in Tel Aviv, protester carries sign branding PM a traitor and a parasite.

MK Bitan to be interrogated over daughter's wedding gifts

Police will grill MK Bitan Sunday over suspicions that wedding gifts to his daughter were part of money laundering scheme.

Coalition chairman:

'Sorry to disappoint the left and the media'

MK David Amsalem clarifies remarks, says he does not believe Netanyahu should resign if indicted in the "presents affair".

Investigation of Coalition Chairman politically motivated?

MKs decry timing of police probe of MK David Bitan as politically motivated. 'Massive forces trying to overthrow Netanyahu.'

Israeli bill could shield prime minister from investigations

New law shields sitting PMs from investigations, raises concerns PM Netanyahu will use it to protect himself.

'Tourism and holiness do not go hand in hand'

Members of Knesset Internal Affairs Committee visit Meron, say Zohar author's tomb has 'fallen between the cracks.'

'Gabbay is a pleasant man but he has no experience'

MK David Amsalem isn't too bothered by Avi Gabbay's election as Labor chairman. "He lacks the experience."

Interfaith fellowship to fund Israeli summer camps

International Fellowship for Christians and Jews provides summer camp subsidies for 11,000 of Israel's poorest children.

Likud MK: What would happen if we boycotted an Arab product?

Interior Affairs Committee head supports ban on entry of BDS activists, slams leftist MK for boycotting Judea and Samaria.

Bill calls for live broadcast of city council meetings

Bill submitted by MK Amsalem would require local councils to broadcast their meetings live online.

'If I were Netanyahu, I wouldn't sit with Jewish Home party'

MK David Amsalem (Likud) criticized Naftali Bennett for his attempts to pass Regulation Law, and also criticized the Muezzin Law.

The 'quiet terrorism' plaguing Israel

Environment Committee Head David Amsalem pledges to crack down in coming days on Arab coal mines. 'We are feeding the hand that bites us.'

"Abolish Western Wall arrangement"

Interior Committee head David Amsalem said that the Western Wall Arrangement should be cancelled and the original arrangement reinstalled.

'We will put an end to the silent murder of Israelis'

Likud MK warns massive air pollution from illegal charcoal production in the Palestinian Authority is poisoning thousands of Israelis daily.

Feiglin: Get ready for Prime Minister Lapid

'Lapid will be the next Prime Minister,' says ex-Likud MK. 'People are tired of Netanyahu and are looking for an alternative.'

'Governments should reform tax codes, not religion'

Committee chairman blasts Kotel Plaza changes pushed by Reform movement. 'Don't use the Kotel for a political struggle.'

'This is why the public hates politicians'

Likud MK warns against lying by joining with Zionist Union, after election slogan: 'it's them or us.' His preference - bring in Liberman.

1,300 Ethiopian olim

'An historic achievement uniting the nation of Israel'

Likud MKs Neguise and Amsalem, who waged protest to have PM uphold resolution on Ethiopian aliyah, hail 'historic justice.'

Bibi blinks first

Crisis averted: 1,300 Ethiopian Jews coming home

With coalition revolt, two Likud MKs manage to make Netanyahu backtrack after he scrapped resolution on Ethiopian aliyah.

Last-Ditch Effort to Save Synagogue Slated for Demolition

Congregants of Ayelet Hashahar set to hold mass protest on Thursday night over High Court's ruling to tear down synagogue.

MK Demands Security on The Two Mounts

MK David Amsalem heads the Internal Affairs Committee - and has placed Temple Mount, Mount of Olives at top of the agenda.

Netanyahu Secures Victory at Likud Central Committee

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal on a change in the primaries system.