Tishrei 6, 5778, 9/26/2017
Avi Dichter Israel Closely, Quietly Monitoring Egyptian DevelopmentsIsrael is closely monitoring developments in Egypt and minding its diplomatic manners as a new regime begins to take form. Dichter: Israel Gives In Too Quickly on KidnappingFormer Shin Bet head says Israel needs to pressure terrorist kidnappers, not just negotiate. Security Tight in UK Visit by Minister Avi DichterSecurity is exceptionally tight for Minister Avi Dichter as he visits the UK, due to concerns over a possible arrest attempt. PM: Israel Ready to Fight for Defense of the SouthIndications are that Israel would begin a military campaign against Gaza Arab terrorists sooner rather than later, analysts said.Dichter: Elections Not an Insurance Policy Against Gaza AttackHome Front Protection Minister Avi Dichter says Gaza terrorists should not think Israel won't strike in Gaza because of the elections.Dichter Warns Against Muslim Brotherhood TakeoverHome Front Defense Minister: The Arab world has begun the long journey which ends with Muslim Brotherhood control.Video of Home Front Minister: Israel Won’t Let Iran Be a Threat“The era of killing Israelis because they are Jews is over,” says Home Front Minister. “For first time, Israel’s existence is threatened.”Dichter Will Give Netanyahu More Support for Iran StrikeAvi Dichter's appointment as Minister of Home Front Defense was aimed at giving Netanyahu additional support for a military strike in Iran.Dichter to Resign from Knesset, Replace VilnaiIn a surprise late night move, MK Avi Dichter (Kadima) agrees to resign from the Knesset and then be appointed Home Front Defense Minister. Livni Fighting for Her Political LifeAs Kadima prepares to vote, chairwoman Tzipi Livni is desperately seeking to eke out a victory against the dynamic duo of Mofaz and DichterBad News for Livni: Dichter Joins MofazFormer Shin Bet head MK Dichter to hold news conference with Livni's main rival in Kadima primaries.MK Dichter: Improve Iron Dome Ahead of Gaza OperationMK Avi Dichter says Israel should significantly improve the Iron Dome system ahead of an unavoidable ground operation in Gaza.MK Dichter: America Must Act Against Iran, Not IsraelFormer Shin Bet chief MK Avi Dichter announces candidacy for Kadima leadership and declares: I'll join Netanyahu's coalition. Kadima Co-Founder: Break Up the Party and Start AgainAvigdor Yitzchaki says Tzipi Livni should not be around. Kadima Infighting: Dichter vs LivniMK Avi Dichter (Kadima) says rival Tzipi Livni is responsible for the party's problems; warns the Muslim Brotherhood should worry Israel. Dichter to Challenge LivniMK Avi Dichter will challenge Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni for the party's top spot, saying her reign has been "undemocratic." |
