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Netanyahu and Dichter meet Golan farmers

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Agriculture Minister Dichter visit the Beresheet fruit company at Merom Golan.

Netanyahu and Dichter meet Golan farmers

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.

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

Argument in cabinet meeting:

Ben-Gvir: 'The October 7th looters are also terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted that Israel will not kill civilians who infiltrated Israel on October 7th.

Ben-Gvir: 'The October 7th looters are also terrorists'

Minister Dichter admits:

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

Agriculture Minister admits Netanyahu offered him Defense Ministry after Gallant was dismissed for calling to freeze judicial reform.

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

Agriculture Min. to farmers:

'You're the best guards over the lands in Area C'

Agriculture Min. visits Binyamin Region farms, praises farmers. 'No better guards than hundreds of sheep, tended by an Israeli shepherd.'

'You're the best guards over the lands in Area C'

Likud MK: Bullies are endangering the country

Min. Dichter on protesters: 'They're using a lot of physical strength, operating with their own rules and not for the good of the country.'

Likud MK: Bullies are endangering the country

Protestor who hit minister with flag indicted

Female protestor who struck Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter during anti-government demonstration formally indicted.

Protestor who hit minister with flag indicted

Avi Dichter not seeking Defense Ministry

Sources close to Agriculture Minister say he is seeking to rescind the firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant rather than take his place,

Avi Dichter not seeking Defense Ministry

Avi Dichter to support judicial reform despite call for freeze

Agriculture Minister reportedly offered position of defense minister as party grows irritated at Gallant's call to stop the bills.

Avi Dichter to support judicial reform despite call for freeze

Likud Minister Avi Dichter: Freeze judicial reforms for 1 month

Agriculture Minister seeks to delay passage of judicial reform bills until after Israel's Independence Day to prevent an unhealable rift.

Likud Minister Avi Dichter: Freeze judicial reforms for 1 month

Minister attacked:

Left-wing protester arrested after striking Avi Dichter in head

Female protester used Israeli flag to attack minister at Airport City today.

Left-wing protester arrested after striking Avi Dichter in head

Former Shabak chief:

'Hamas ended this round stronger than after other rounds'

'This was one of the more effective operations I remember,' former Shabak chief Avi Dichter says.

'Hamas ended this round stronger than after other rounds'

New bill seeks to fill dangerous holes in Penal Code

A new bill aims to redefine 'foreign agent,' allowing Israel to punish anyone providing intelligence to bodies hostile to Israel.

New bill seeks to fill dangerous holes in Penal Code

Ex-security chief rips Gantz for nixing closure on Palestinians

'There are enough Arab rioters in east Jerusalem without the Palestinians,' says former Shin Bet chief MK Avi Dichter.

Ex-security chief rips Gantz for nixing closure on Palestinians

MK Dichter: I will run against Netanyahu for Likud leadership

MK Avi Dichter is the first to declare his intention to run against Netanyahu even before he steps down from politics.

MK Dichter: I will run against Netanyahu for Likud leadership

Bill stripping terrorists of citizenship fails

Opposition bill to strip terrorists of citizenship and residency rights dies in Knesset. 'Coalition spits in faces of bereaved families.'

Bill stripping terrorists of citizenship fails

Knesset committee rejects law blocking benefits to terrorists

"Decision spits in the faces of terror victims & their families," say MKs Orit Struk and Avi Dichter.

Knesset committee rejects law blocking benefits to terrorists

MK Dichter explains why he voted against Citizenship Law

Likud MK explains why he voted against the Citizenship Law despite expressing support for it in the past.

MK Dichter explains why he voted against Citizenship Law

Former Shabak director: I intend to run for prime minister

Likud MK Avi Dichter, a former Shabak chief, says he plans to run for Likud leadership and later prime minister.

Former Shabak director: I intend to run for prime minister

Former Shabak chief against ceasefire

'We cannot end Operation Guardian of the walls with 'quiet will be answered with quiet,'' MK Avi Dichter, former Shabak chief, says.

Former Shabak chief against ceasefire

Likud MK to push for law revoking citizenship of terrorists

Following celebratory return of terrorist to home town, former Shin Bet head vows to promote law revoking citizenship for terrorists.

Likud MK to push for law revoking citizenship of terrorists

'Do not appoint Avi Dichter as UAE ambassador'

Human rights organizations in Gaza urge Arab League to speak out appointment of Avi Dichter as Israeli ambassador to the UAE.

'Do not appoint Avi Dichter as UAE ambassador'

Bill would declare PA a 'foreign political entity'

New bill would allow for prosecution of Israeli citizens who cooperating with PA gov't or security agencies against the State of Israel.

Bill would declare PA a 'foreign political entity'

Likud MK: Shut down the Civil Administration

MK Avi Dichter says Civil Administration should be abolished and another body created to operate throughout Judea and Samaria.

Likud MK: Shut down the Civil Administration

Likud MK clashes with Palestinian Arab representatives

Verbal confrontation between MK Avi Dichter and PA representative of the Palestinian delegation at Inter-Parliamentary Union conference.

Likud MK clashes with Palestinian Arab representatives

'Time to apply sovereignty - even without green light from US'

Likud MK and former security chief Avi Dichter urges Netanyahu to move forward with sovereignty plan - even if deal not yet reached with US.

'Time to apply sovereignty - even without green light from US'

'I will run for the Likud leadership - even against Netanyahu'

Former Minister Avi Dichter angry at Prime Minister Netanyahu who did not include him in the government.

'I will run for the Likud leadership - even against Netanyahu'

'Israel sending a message of weakness to the Palestinians'

MK Avi Dichter furious about decision to stop offsetting terrorists' salaries from PA tax funds.

'Israel sending a message of weakness to the Palestinians'

'Netanyahu's move will cause an earthquake on the Dichter scale'

Deputy Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu for not offering him a ministerial position.

'Netanyahu's move will cause an earthquake on the Dichter scale'

'Does your hatred of Bibi outweigh national responsibility?'

Former Shin Bet head accuses Gantz & Co. of losing sight of key issues due to 'anti-Bibi virus.'

'Does your hatred of Bibi outweigh national responsibility?'

MK Dichter: This is going to be a tragedy

Deputy Defense Minister warns against a government supported by the Joint List party.

MK Dichter: This is going to be a tragedy

Likud MK: 'Embarrassed for Labor, there's something bad there'

MK Dichter says agreement on left is 'embarrassing,' questions Meretz's Zionism.

Likud MK: 'Embarrassed for Labor, there's something bad there'

'Under Netanyahu, Israel moved forward'

Deputy Defense Minister explains to Yair Lapid why he supports Netanyahu.

'Under Netanyahu, Israel moved forward'

Geula Even Sa'ar takes vacation from TV show

Gideon Sa'ar's wife is taking the next two weeks off to support her husband in his campaign for leadership of Likud.

Geula Even Sa'ar takes vacation from TV show

'A rotation for Lapid - or sovereignty over the Jordan Valley'

Dep. Defense Minister Dichter calls on Blue and White leader to put aside personal considerations, focus on Israel's future.

'A rotation for Lapid - or sovereignty over the Jordan Valley'

Dichter: Blue and White's demand is 'arrogant'

Deputy Defense Minister blasts Blue and White for conditioning unity on replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Dichter: Blue and White's demand is 'arrogant'

Dichter warns: Disaster in the colors of blue and white

Deputy Defense Minister warns against minority government supported by Arab MKs. "Stop this roller coaster before it starts moving."

Dichter warns: Disaster in the colors of blue and white

Dichter appointed Deputy Defense Minister

Former Shin Bet chief to serve as deputy to Netanyahu. "I thank the Prime Minister for his trust".

Dichter appointed Deputy Defense Minister

Cave of the Patriarchs - accessible by Passover?

Blue and White leader promises: Cave of the Patriarchs to be made accessible by Passover.

Cave of the Patriarchs - accessible by Passover?

How Arafat smuggled terrorists into Gaza - with his own car

Just months after signing Oslo Accords with Israel, PLO chief Yasser Arafat smuggled four arch-terrorists into Gaza, using his own car.

How Arafat smuggled terrorists into Gaza - with his own car

'Palestinian Authority 100% to blame for the failure of Oslo'

'No one is more hypocritical than the Israeli Left,' says ex-Shabak internal security head Avi Dicther, defending Israel's Nation-State law.

'Palestinian Authority 100% to blame for the failure of Oslo'

Dichter: The solution for Gaza - Operation Defensive Shield 2

Likud MK visits Gaza envelope, says solution there will require time and patience.

Dichter: The solution for Gaza - Operation Defensive Shield 2

Dichter: Military operation is the only way to end Gaza terror

Defense Committee Chairman Avi Dichter explains what Israel needs to do to end terror from Gaza, praises US for starting with economic plan.

Dichter: Military operation is the only way to end Gaza terror

Likud minister: To defeat Hamas, we need to conquer Gaza

Yuval Steinitz warns that reconquering Gaza is possible, but 'will exact a very heavy price.'

Likud minister: To defeat Hamas, we need to conquer Gaza

Palestinian Authority uses 8% of its budget for terror salaries

MK Dichter calls out Palestinian Authority for funding terror while asking Israel to ensure its stability.

Palestinian Authority uses 8% of its budget for terror salaries

Smotrich: Ignore France, let Palestinian Authority collapse

MK Smotrich urges PM Netanyahu ignore French President Macron's demand to transfer funds to terrorists, reject French 'hypocrisy.'

Smotrich: Ignore France, let Palestinian Authority collapse

MK Avi Dichter: Wrong and unfair attack

'Yariv Levin is a very smart man. Nobody really knows what he intends to do if he becomes justice minister,' Dichter says.

MK Avi Dichter: Wrong and unfair attack

Dichter: 'We'll finally see Lapid in Knesset'

'Yair Lapid promised to make life miserable for us; I think it's good news: We'll finally see him in Knesset," Dichter tweets.

Dichter: 'We'll finally see Lapid in Knesset'

Watch: Dichter 'infiltrates' Ramallah, meets with Mahmoud Abbas

In a new campaign video, MK Avi Dichter appears to return to his days as an officer in the Shin Bet. 'How much do I get paid to kill a Jew?'

Watch: Dichter 'infiltrates' Ramallah, meets with Mahmoud Abbas

'Destroy terrorists' homes even if they don't kill'

MK Avi Dichter says policy of only demolishing homes of terrorists who succeed in murdering their victims will be changed.

'Destroy terrorists' homes even if they don't kill'

Initiative for MKs to conduct surprise inspections at IDF bases

MK appeals to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair to conduct surprise visits at IDF bases following Ombudsman charges.

Initiative for MKs to conduct surprise inspections at IDF bases

'Time for the EU to recognize J'lem as Israel's capital'

Chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meets with EU Ambassador to Israel. 'Partition plan is no longer relevant.'

'Time for the EU to recognize J'lem as Israel's capital'

Watch: Israeli MK called 'war criminal in EU Parliament

EU MPs say they are 'disgusted' by MK Avi Dichter's presence to discuss Barkan terrorist attack.

Watch: Israeli MK called 'war criminal in EU Parliament

Dichter says those attacking him are 'criminals'

Former Shin Bet head Avi Dichter says Nationality Law will not be changed, slams Druze protest for calling Netanyahu a 'traitor'.

Dichter says those attacking him are 'criminals'

Netanyahu ends meeting with Druze after 'apartheid' claim

Netanyahu walks out of meeting with Druze leaders when protest head says Nationality Law makes Israel an 'apartheid state'.

Netanyahu ends meeting with Druze after 'apartheid' claim

Druze activist call Avi Dichter a 'Nazi'

Rage over Nationality Law boils over at ceremony granting scholarships for Druze university students.

Druze activist call Avi Dichter a 'Nazi'

Tibi's latest demand

Fifth debate on Nationality Law in Knesset after new demand by Ahmed Tibi. Dichter announces he will work in coalition to prevent move.

Tibi's latest demand

MK Yael German floats outrageous comparison

Knesset Member Yael German (Yesh Atid) compares world silence in face of Holocaust to silence about Nationality Law.

MK Yael German floats outrageous comparison

Avi Dichter:

'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

Former Shin Bet head: 'Iran knows that the more Arab states they recruit, the easier fighting against Saudi Arabia will be.'

'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

'The time has come for the law to pass'

MK Avi Dichter welcomes approval of “pay-to-slay law”.

'The time has come for the law to pass'