Dudi Amsalem

Dudi Amsalem:

'Without the Torah, there is no Nation of Israel'

Minister Amsalem launches a fierce attack on the left, claiming they employ anti-democratic methods. On the judicial reform, he vows: "We will push it through, by both force and intellect."

Minister Amsalem tours outposts: True pioneers

Minister Dudi Amsalem meets with residents of Oz Zion and Or Meir, where he addresses the lack of security equipment and pledges to strengthen settlement activities and the Israeli presence in the region.

Likud MKs go head to head in first elections since 2012

For the first time in several years, about 140,000 Likud members will vote tomorrow and decide the party’s internal balance of power.

Minister Amsalem:

'We will prosecute the Attorney General'

Minister Dudi Amsalem blasts Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara: She should be fired, but that's not where it ends.

Amsalem vs. State Attorney:

'We've got saboteurs who are betraying our trust every day'

Minister Dudi Amsalem called on the Knesset to fire State Attorney General, Gali Baharav Miara, and her deputy Gil Limon: 'They are acting illegally.'

Haredim seek Supreme Court injunction against drafts during case

The 'Union of Yeshivot in Israel' submitted an urgent request for an interim order to prevent the drafting of haredim for military service until a final decision in the case regarding the haredi draft law.

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.

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Amsalem orders: Exclude PA from scholarship program

Minister Dudi Amsalem orders that Palestinian Authority be excluded from the Ministry of Regional Cooperation's scholarship program for students.

Likud Party Meeting:

'We can smell the vodka you've been drinking'

Likud members Dudi Amsalem and Tali Gottlieb started a shouting match during today's party meeting.

Dudi Amsalem claims:

'Two ministers leaked info from Cabinet meetings'

Minister Dudi Amsalem names two ministers who, he claims, leaked details from Cabinet meetings to the media.

Minister Amsalem:

'Why does the Chief Staff not come to government meetings?'

Likud minister criticizes Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, wonders why he does not come to government meetings to update the ministers.

AG assigned maximum threat level

Security sources claim that a combination of events has made Israel's Attorney General the most threatened individual in the country.

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.

Dudi Amsalem appointed to new post

Netanyahu decides to appoint Minister Dudi Amsalem to be in charge of the Atomic Energy Committee.

Minister Dudi Amsalem:

'Aharon Barak must stand trial'

The Minister of Regional Cooperation attacked the former Supreme Court President and insisted that the judicial reforms would pass.

The rebellion which was planned in the Likud - and was thwarted

Netanyahu's office suspected that four senior Likud members planned to form a group that would oppose the judicial reform.

Knesset approves appointment of 2nd minister in Justice Ministry

Dudi Amsalem to serve both as Minister of Regional Cooperation and Minister in the Justice Ministry.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'Left-wingers are the most violent, lying thugs in the country'

Likud MK presents battle over judicial reform as one of haves vs. have-nots. "They'll give us some things, but they won't let us rule."

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem joins government

After a lengthy meeting with the Prime Minister and Justice Minister, MK Dudi Amsalem has been appointed to the Cabinet.

Netanyahu to offer Amsalem three positions in the gov't

MK Dudi Amsalem may join the government soon after his well-publicized disagreement with the PM.

In bid to calm tensions:

Netanyahu set to make Amsalem an offer

PM reportedly to make a bid to resolve the crisis with MK Dudi Amsalem who has been critical of him.

Likud responds to Amsalem:

'The claim of sectarian preference is ridiculous'

Netanyahu's office responds after Likud MK claims he was not appointed as a minister due to his being of Mizrahi origin.

Amsalem blasts Netanyahu:

'No one humiliates Amsalem'

Likud MK launches unprecedented attack on Prime Minister: No one will humiliate Mizrahim, not even a Prime Minister from the Likud.

New coalition experiences first crisis

MKs Almog Cohen and Dudi Amsalem will be absent from Knesset votes on Wednesday.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'I will be a full member of the Knesset as I promised'

Likud MK clarifies he intends to stay in the Knesset despite not receiving the roles he had sought in the government.

Report: Netanyahu to name Dudi Amsalem Justice Minister

Amsalem also considered a front-runner for position of Speaker of the Knesset.

Dudi Amsalem:

'I don't regret calling Bennett a crook, that's what he is'

'Bennett deceived his voters, destroyed Israeli democracy,' insists Likud MK.

Likud MK's condition:

'Appoint me Justice Minister or I won't be in the government'

MK Dudi Amsalem demands to be the one to make the changes in the judicial system in the next government.

Likud MK Amsalem:

Lapid is an 'uneducated boor, unfit to be PM'

Likud MK claims that instead of serving his country in the IDF, Lapid "drank beer & hung out with girls."

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:

'Mansour Abbas can join our govt. if we have 61 without him'

MK Dudi Amsalem says Jewish identity of Israel at stake in next election, govt. can have Ra'am if it doens't rely on the party.

Report:

Amsalem ignoring Netanyahu's phone calls

MK Amsalem refusing to answer calls from Netanyahu after Netanyahu distanced himself from Amsalem's comments.

Supreme Court's Chief Justice denies accusations of racism

Former PM Netanyahu denounces the harsh words of Likud's MK David Amsalem and defends Chief Justice Esther Hayut.

Will Arabs be drafted into the IDF?

MK David Amsalem files a petition with the High Court demanding that Arabs also be required to draft into the IDF.

Supreme Court Pres: Unacceptable personal attacks on judges

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut says attacks on justice by MK Dudi Amsalem 'should trouble all who care about independent judiciary.'

Likud MK threatens Channel 12 with lawsuit

MK Dudi Amsalem announces intention to sue Channel 12 and its anchor for taking his remarks out of context.

Likud MK under fire for comments on left

Did MK Dudi Amsalem call to "lock up" all the leftists? Reporter issues clarification after saying he did.

'Govt. has people who think the escapees are freedom fighters'

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem says years of failures led to escape of 6 terrorists, but some in current government support the escapees.

'Survivor' contestant suggests burning Psalms

Reality show contestant sparks controversy by suggesting contestants burn book of Psalms.

Minister Amsalem:

'Netanyahu and Sa'ar are like Mercedes and stock car company'

Communications Minister says primary challenger to Netanyahu is 'worthy,' but cannot compare to PM's accomplishments.'

Dudi Amsalem to replace Kara as Communications Minister

PM appoints Likud MK to replace Ayoub Kara as Communications after Kara resigns in protest.

Amsalem: I recommend not giving Bennett defense portfolio

Chairman of the coalition accuses Bennett of making too bold a demand to take over defense ministry.

'Israel is financing terror against itself'

Terror victims' representative says Israel cannot keep transferring funds to PA while it pays terrorists who murder Israelis.

Netanyahu calls Prince William's visit 'historic'

PM mentions Prince William at Likud meeting in Knesset, first official visit of British royal family representative in Israel.

'Voters, not police, replace governments'

'Police did everything possible to take down Netanyahu, this is an illegitimate process.

'Using Ari Harow as state witness is immoral'

Likud MK speaks with Arutz Sheva about police handling of Netanyahu investigations. 'They have dedicated all they have to convict him.'

'Prisoners are not better citizens than hospital patients'

Knesset committee head approves vote to place voting booths in hospitals, nursing homes.

Likud MK: These clerks are insolent

Interior Committee Head Dudi Amsalem said clerks from relevant offices have not shown up to discuss aiding those whose homes burned down.

'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.'

New bill: No petty criminal investigations of sitting PM

MK Amsalem files law proposal to bar investigations into sitting Prime Minister for crimes bearing penalty of less than 6 months prison.

MK Amsalem: No reason for us to fear the Supreme Court

Likud MK demands answers on controversial police investigation, criticizes MK Kish's bill.

Likud rebels threaten coalition

Dispute over Ethiopian aliyah leads to rift within coalition as Likud MKs threaten to vote against government.

Likud to choose new Central Committee head today

Likud members to choose Central Committee head. Main candidates are Haim Katz, Dudi Amsalem, Tzachi Hanegbi.

'There is No Security in Jerusalem'

At Interior Committee Erdan warns 'height of terror wave, innocent civilians at the front'; police chief: 'live fire at rock terrorists.'