Avi Dichter

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.

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.

Former security chief blasts Gantz's decision not to impose closure on Judea and Samaria

'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.

Opposition in uproar as 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.'

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.

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.

Avi Dichter, former Shabak director, says he intends 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 Shin Bet chief to push for law revoking citizenship of terrorists paid to kill

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.

Bill would declare Palestinian Authority 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 clashes with Palestinian Arab representatives

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

MK Avi Dichter: 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.

'I will run for the leadership of the Likud - 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'

Dichter: Israel is 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'

Dichter: Netanyahu's move will cause an 8.0 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.'

MK Dichter: This is going to be a tragedy

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

MK Avi Dichter: 'I'm embarrassed for Labor, something bad has happened 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.

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.

'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.

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

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

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 appointed Deputy Defense Minister

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

Cave of the Patriarchs - accessible by Passover?

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

'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.

Dichter: The solution for Gaza - Operation Defensive Shield 2

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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?'

'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.

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.