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Minister Chikli to Arutz Sheva:

'I trust Trump on Iran strike decisions'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli outlines Israel's war goals against Iran's genocidal aims: destroying ballistic missile capabilities and crippling its nuclear program, aiming for a decade setback.

'I trust Trump on Iran strike decisions'

Attorney General Baharav-Miara summoned for pre-dismissal hearing

השר שיקלי המוביל את ועדת השרים להחלפת היועמ"שית כתב לבהרב-מיארה: "תינתן לך האפשרות לפרוש את טענותייך".

Attorney General Baharav-Miara summoned for pre-dismissal hearing

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Israeli ministers perform duet

Ministers Amichai Chikli and Yitzhak Wasserlauf took the stage and performed a duet at the wedding of political beat reporter Yossele Bregman.

Israeli ministers perform duet

Israeli ministers slam Romanian presidential candidate Dan

Israeli leaders condemn Nicușor Dan for stating he would seek to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu in a debate with rival George Simion. 'Broken moral compass.'

Israeli ministers slam Romanian presidential candidate Dan

Arrested Agent:

'I did not transfer security information'

The lawyers of the ISA agent who was arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information tell his side of the story.

'I did not transfer security information'

Coalition struggle:

Haredi minister denounces Diaspora Minister Chikli

The ministers clashed during a cabinet meeting today where Minister Goldknopf declared that Chikli 'devoured haredim.'

Haredi minister denounces Diaspora Minister Chikli

ADL confirms:

Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference

Anti-Defamation League announces CEO Jonathan Greenblatt will not attend Israeli antisemitism conference due to presence of 'recently announced participants.'

Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference

Israel's antisemitism conference loses speakers

After welcoming far-right politicians, Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli’s antisemitism conference is hemorrhaging speakers.

Israel's antisemitism conference loses speakers

Due to right-wing participants:

British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has withdrawn his participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem due to the 'presence of several populist politicians.'

British Chief Rabbi pulls out of antisemitism conference

In first:

Amichai Chikli invites far-right European politicians to Israel

Far-right politicians from France, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands to speak at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism.

Amichai Chikli invites far-right European politicians to Israel

Diaspora Affairs Minister:

'European right-wing has a point, they realize the problem'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli spoke to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations about antisemitism and his opposition to the current hostage deal.

'European right-wing has a point, they realize the problem'

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Diaspora Minister:

'Real solution to antisemitism is to strengthen Jewish identity'

Speaking at a conference, Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli stresses importance of Jewish education: 'When a war is ideological and spiritual, the response must also be spiritual.'

'Real solution to antisemitism is to strengthen Jewish identity'

Report:

Chikli's trip cancelled over concerns he would be arrested

A day after the announcement of the cancellation of Diaspora Affairs Minister's visit to Brussels, report says the reason for the cancellation was concern over a possible arrest.

Chikli's trip cancelled over concerns he would be arrested

Due to threats:

Minister Amichai Chikli forced to cancel visit to EU Parliament

Due to concrete warnings and following the instruction of the security authorities, Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli had to cancel his visit to the European Parliament in Brussels.

Minister Amichai Chikli forced to cancel visit to EU Parliament

Brazilian police:

Israeli soldier no longer wanted for questioning

Brazilian police announced today that the Israeli soldier accused by the pro-Palestinian organization Hind Rajab Foundation is not required for investigation.

Israeli soldier no longer wanted for questioning

Diaspora Minister to Pope:

'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli wrote to the Pope to demand an explanation of the Pope's support for the Palestinian narrative.

'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'

Minister Chikli:

'Kurds must be granted independence, Turkey expelled from NATO'

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli calls for recognition of Kurdish independence, consequences for Erdogan as Turkish and Turkish-backed forces threaten Kurdish areas of northern Syria.

'Kurds must be granted independence, Turkey expelled from NATO'

Likud MKs:

'Gallant, Resign!'

Members of Knesset urge Gallant to resign 'and leave the sacred work to others,' saying 'You want to raise a white flag and surrender to Hamas.'

'Gallant, Resign!'

Min. Chikli to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel has a lot to learn from Trump assassination attempt'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli accused the Attorney General of not acting against incitement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'Israel has a lot to learn from Trump assassination attempt'

Report:

French President scolded Netanyahu for 'election interference'

President Emmanuel Macron reportedly took issue with open support for Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally by Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli who said a La Pen presidency would be good for Israel.

French President scolded Netanyahu for 'election interference'

Minister Chikli:

Vote during government meeting on firing Attorney General

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli urges vote to fire Attorney General. 'We're drowning already, Prime Minister; this is the time to show Mrs. Miara the door.'

Vote during government meeting on firing Attorney General

On Capitol Hill:

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus celebrates Jerusalem Day

Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Senator Ted Cruz, address Congressional gathering celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus celebrates Jerusalem Day

Minister Amichai Chikli:

'We must continue the war and defeat Hamas'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: Ending the war while Hamas is still in power is impossible.

'We must continue the war and defeat Hamas'

Israel to commemorate victims of antisemitic attacks abroad

The Israeli government passed a resolution to officially commemorate those who were killed for being Jewish in the diaspora.

Israel to commemorate victims of antisemitic attacks abroad

Amichai Chikli building support for Israel - in unlikely places

Israel's Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli addresses convention hosted by Vox, Spanish far-right party criticized for neo-Nazi ties.

Amichai Chikli building support for Israel - in unlikely places

Amichai Chikli’s rescue remedy

Diaspora Jews must put nation back into religion and Israeli Jews must put religion back into the nation.

Amichai Chikli’s rescue remedy

Min. Chikli to university heads:

'Take urgent and decisive action to root out campus antisemitism'

Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism warns university heads that inaction in the face of growing antisemitism is 'complicit in perpetuating this toxic environment.'

'Take urgent and decisive action to root out campus antisemitism'

Min. Chikli: I'll oppose a deal, we can't stop the war

Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli promises to oppose the proposed prisoner swap deal, which includes a complete cessation of the war against Hamas.

Min. Chikli: I'll oppose a deal, we can't stop the war

Minister of Diaspora:

‘US not displaying strength under Biden’s leadership’

Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli comments on campus protests, relationship between the US government and Israel: ‘Biden is a true friend of Israel, but he is under immense pressure. If I were an American citizen with the right to vote, I would vote for Trump and the Republicans.’

‘US not displaying strength under Biden’s leadership’

Diaspora Min.:

Everyone has right to self-determination, except Jews

'Iran's direct missile attack removed any doubt about its intentions, even for the last of the skeptics, the masks are off,' Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, says at NatCon in Brussels.'

Everyone has right to self-determination, except Jews

Author Douglas Murray honored by Israeli President

Douglas Murray, author and journalist, receives special award from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli, for his efforts to support Israel following the outbreak of the war against Hamas in Gaza.

Author Douglas Murray honored by Israeli President

Minister Chikli to Schumer:

'You're more than welcome to immigrate to Israel'

Diaspora Affairs Minister responds to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after he again called for Israel to hold elections: The gates of Israel are open to you.

'You're more than welcome to immigrate to Israel'

Israel's new strategy to combat global antisemitism

Foreign, Diaspora Ministries agree on new joint plan to identify and combat antisemitic entities and individuals while presenting Israel's case internationally.

Israel's new strategy to combat global antisemitism

Likud members reject proposed Draft Law

Multiple figures from the Likud party wrote to the Prime Minister demanding that the Draft Law be temporary, until a more equal arrangement can be reached.

Likud members reject proposed Draft Law

Diaspora Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'In the summer of 1944 no one came to help'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli denounces online anti-Zionism during his trip to Auschwitz with Elon Musk and senior European politicians.

'In the summer of 1944 no one came to help'

Ministry for Advancement of Women to close

The Ministry for the Advancement of the Status of Women of Israel will merge with Ministry of Social Equality, from which Amichai Chikli resigned. May Golan will remain a minister

Ministry for Advancement of Women to close

Amichai Chikli resigns as Social Equality Minister

Minister Chikli seeks resigns from Social Equality Ministry in light of budget issues, seeks to return to Knesset under Norwegian Law.

Amichai Chikli resigns as Social Equality Minister

Diaspora Minister:

'This is why I voted for the hostage deal'

Minister Amichai Chikli intended to vote against the prisoner exchange , and explains what changed his mind.

'This is why I voted for the hostage deal'

Minister Chikli:

'It’s time the world sees Abbas for who he really is'

Diaspora Affairs Minister responds to PA chairman's UN speech: He is one of the leading and most dangerous Holocaust deniers in the world.

'It’s time the world sees Abbas for who he really is'

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Minister Chikli attacked by leftist activists in London

Leftist protesters yell at Diaspora Affairs Minister as he tries to enter offices of Jewish Agency.

Minister Chikli attacked by leftist activists in London

Israel continues support for Jewish communities of Ukraine

Kyiv chief rabbi meets Diaspora Minister to discuss state of Jewish community in Ukraine, ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Israel continues support for Jewish communities of Ukraine

Minister Chikli:

'Ehud Barak doesn't hide intention to lead a coup'

Diaspora Affairs Minister reacts to former PM's call to remove Netanyahu from office without an election.

'Ehud Barak doesn't hide intention to lead a coup'

Social Equality minister calls for funding for Arab authorities

Minister Amichai Chikli opposed Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze funding to Arab community authorities.

Social Equality minister calls for funding for Arab authorities

Tisha B'Av eve:

Diaspora minister chased out of 'unity' conference

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli was met by protesters who yelled, cursed, and held signs stating "Go, Shame on you!"

Diaspora minister chased out of 'unity' conference

Diaspora Minister visits Chabad refugee camp in Poland

Chabad of Poland partners with Diaspora Min. to host summer camp for Ukrainian-Jewish refugees, build school for refugee children.

Diaspora Minister visits Chabad refugee camp in Poland

Poland Chabad hosts summer camp for Jewish refugees from Ukraine

Chabad of Poland partners with Mosaic United & Israel's Diaspora Affairs Min. to host summer programming for 200 Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

Poland Chabad hosts summer camp for Jewish refugees from Ukraine

MK Chikli:

'Lapid is one of the most harmful politicians we've ever seen'

Chikli pointed out that President Biden's statements against the Netanyahu government were, 'coordinated with Lapid and Ehud Barak.'

'Lapid is one of the most harmful politicians we've ever seen'

European Jewish Association:

'Denouncing Diaspora Minister is reckless and irresponsible'

The European Jewish Association publishes scathing retort to a call for students to 'turn their backs on Minister Chikli'.

'Denouncing Diaspora Minister is reckless and irresponsible'

Biden Admin official:

'Diaspora Min Chikli doesn't understand American Jews'

US govt. criticizes Israeli Diaspora Minister over spats with liberal Jews groups and media.

'Diaspora Min Chikli doesn't understand American Jews'

Diaspora Minister condemns J Street as 'hostile' to Israel

Minister Amichai Chikli slams left-wing lobby group J Street over funding from George Soros, accuses the group of hostility towards Israel.

Diaspora Minister condemns J Street as 'hostile' to Israel

During New York visit:

Minister Chikli greeted with chants of 'shame!' by protesters

Protesters against judicial reform shout at Diaspora Affairs Minister at the entrance to a synagogue in Manhattan.

Minister Chikli greeted with chants of 'shame!' by protesters

Diaspora Min. lauds WH decision on IHRA antisemitism definition

'Rise in antisemitism requires a continued & persistent effort, as well as an investment in Holocaust education,' Diaspora Min. Chikli says.

Diaspora Min. lauds WH decision on IHRA antisemitism definition

Israel's Diaspora Min. defends Elon Musk

Israeli minister charged with fighting antisemitism: Elon Musk is ‘an amazing entrepreneur and a role model.’

Israel's Diaspora Min. defends Elon Musk

US Amb. takes swipe at Chikli:

'An Israeli official that I don’t know'

Ambassador Tom Nides fires back after Minister Amichai Chikli told him to "mind his own business" when it comes to the judicial reform.

'An Israeli official that I don’t know'

Israeli minister to US ambassador: Mind your own business

“I say to the American ambassador, put on the brakes yourself and mind your own business," Diaspora Minister says regarding judicial reform.

Israeli minister to US ambassador: Mind your own business

Diaspora Minister Chikli:

'I support compromise on amending the Law of Return'

"40 percent of those granted automatic citizenship take the benefits and leave. The State should assess immigrants' intentions."

'I support compromise on amending the Law of Return'

Chikli asks Hungarian min to stop EU funding of anti-Israel orgs

Diaspora Affairs Min. Chikli meets Hungarian Minister for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs discusses efforts to combat antisemitism.

Chikli asks Hungarian min to stop EU funding of anti-Israel orgs

Diaspora Minister:

'68% of antisemitism comes from Palestinians and the far-Left'

Amichai Chikli presents findings of 2022 antisemitism report to the Israeli government.

'68% of antisemitism comes from Palestinians and the far-Left'

Diaspora Affairs Minister:

'No one is going to cancel the Law of Return'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli stresses that the new Israeli government is listening to the concerns of Jews in the Diaspora.

'No one is going to cancel the Law of Return'