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Knesset passes 'pay to slay' law

Bill to punish PA for payments to terrorists passes overwhelmingly. Only Meretz and Joint List oppose law.

Knesset passes 'pay to slay' law

Netanyahu: There's a price for burning fields

Knesset committee approves deducting compensation for Gaza kite fires from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu: There's a price for burning fields

Dichter to security officials: Stop leaking classified info

Former Shin Bet head Avi Dichter slams former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo after tell-all interview. 'How did this pass the censor?'

Dichter to security officials: Stop leaking classified info

'Kite terror requires patience and ability to contain'

Former head of Shin Bet: 'With all the pain of seeing burning fields, this is a different type of struggle.'

'Kite terror requires patience and ability to contain'

Nationality Law passes first reading

Bill to enshrine Israel's Jewish character into law advances.

Nationality Law passes first reading

'The radical left is breaking all records'

Yisrael Beytenu faction slams B'Tselem campaign calling on IDF soldiers not to shoot at unarmed Gaza rioters. 'A fifth column.'

'The radical left is breaking all records'

Dichter in Hevron: 'This is the inheritance of our forefathers'

'When you touch history of 3,500 years, when you visit graves of your forefathers, you reach the deepest roots imaginable.'

Dichter in Hevron: 'This is the inheritance of our forefathers'

Law to pressure Palestinian Authority advances

Knesset committee approves first reading of law to deduct terrorists' salaries from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

Law to pressure Palestinian Authority advances

Knesset to vote on 'Nationality Law'

Revised version of bill officially defining Israel as a Jewish State will be voted on by the Knesset.

Knesset to vote on 'Nationality Law'

'Say no to leftist demand to return terrorists' bodies'

MK Avi Dichter calls on Supreme Court to reject petition by Arab NGO Adalah to return bodies of terrorists killed in terror tunnel.

'Say no to leftist demand to return terrorists' bodies'

Classified report: IDF isn't prepared to fight Syria

Likud MK refuses to sign report because it criticizes PM Netanyahu.

Classified report: IDF isn't prepared to fight Syria

Law to ban publication of Mossad agents' personal information

Knesset committee approves act declaring publicizing details about Mossad agents to be a criminal offense.

Law to ban publication of Mossad agents' personal information

Lessons from the Temple's destruction

We must identify the values ​​that feed the eternal fire of the Jewish people and the Israeli ethos. Opinion.

Lessons from the Temple's destruction

'The Temple Mount will become a weapons storehouse'

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Dichter says the Temple Mount must remain weapons-free, inciters will pay the price.

'The Temple Mount will become a weapons storehouse'

MK Dichter to Arab MK: "Forget it"

Avi Dichter calls out Arab MK for calling the entire Temple Mount the 'Al Aqsa Mosque' in order to ban Jews from the mount.

MK Dichter to Arab MK: "Forget it"

'President Trump, don't touch that pen!'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chair Avi Dichter calls on President Trump not to sign embassy transfer postponement order.

'President Trump, don't touch that pen!'

'There's no way J'lem is returning to pre-1967 lines'

Former GSS chief speaks at special event, hosted by Arutz Sheva and Dr. Joseph Frager, celebrating 50 years of a united Jerusalem.

'There's no way J'lem is returning to pre-1967 lines'

Nationality Law passes first reading

Knesset approves for initial reading Nationality Law proposed by Mk Avi Dichter (Likud).

Nationality Law passes first reading

'Each reduction in German support is a cause for concern'

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee upset over Germany's increasingly hostile stance against Israel.

'Each reduction in German support is a cause for concern'

'The world has been silent on Syria for 6 years'

MK Avi Dichter tells Arutz Sheva that Israel should not intervene in Syria.

'The world has been silent on Syria for 6 years'

'India wants to strengthen ties with Israel'

Former Shin Bet chief MK Avi Dichter meets with Indian Dep. Foreign Minister in New Delhi, discuss potential for closer relations.

'India wants to strengthen ties with Israel'

Dichter: 'Don't shell IDF commanders'

Army Intel head appears before Foreign Affairs and Defense committee; MK Dichter calls not to attack IDF officers on background of report.

Dichter: 'Don't shell IDF commanders'

'The two-state solution has been dead for a decade'

MK Avi Dichter says there won't be a “one-state solution” but makes clear the “two-state solution” is no longer viable either.

'The two-state solution has been dead for a decade'

New branch of Yad Vashem to open in Negev

Holocaust museum to open new branch in Negev city to deal with increasing number of requests and visitors.

New branch of Yad Vashem to open in Negev

'President Trump, don't fear Arab threats!'

Likud MK pens letter to Trump, urging the President-elect not to fear Arab threats against moving the US embassy to Jerusalem.

'President Trump, don't fear Arab threats!'

Watch: This is how the mind of a terrorist works

MK Avi Dichter met with representatives of EU parliament last week in Armon Hanatziv and explained how terrorists' minds work.

Watch: This is how the mind of a terrorist works

Arab MK admits to smuggling cellphones into jail

MK Basel Ghattas (Joint Arab List) admitted smuggling cellphones and messages to security prisoners he visited in jail.

Arab MK admits to smuggling cellphones into jail

MK Ghattas questioned by police

Arab Knesset member questioned this morning on suspicion of smuggling phones to Hamas terrorists in prison.

MK Ghattas questioned by police

MK Dichter: Do not allow Ghattas into Knesset

Likud MK asserts that Arab MK suspected of trying to aid terrorists could facilitate terror attack if not barred from Knesset premises.

MK Dichter: Do not allow Ghattas into Knesset

Dichter to Ban: Now you remember the UN's anti-Israel bias?

Likud MK fires back at outgoing UN Secretary General's admission that the organization is biased against Israel.

Dichter to Ban: Now you remember the UN's anti-Israel bias?

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

Likud MK says now is the time to resume construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem in the wake of Trump's election.

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

'We'll tell Russia what Iran's true intentions are'

Knesset committee heads to Russia to discuss Iranian threat, UNESCO fiasco.

'We'll tell Russia what Iran's true intentions are'

MK Dichter: State of Israel must find solution for Amona

Likud MK says that problem with Amona's legality is the state's responsibility and not that of the residents.

MK Dichter: State of Israel must find solution for Amona

Dichter fires back at Barak over criticism of U.S. aid deal

"I do not recall Barak having any dramatic successes," says Likud MK after former PM criticizes defense aid agreement.

Dichter fires back at Barak over criticism of U.S. aid deal

Dichter: Religious terror has replaced nationalist terror

Security and Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Avi Dichter explained the connection between Iranian extremism and Palestinian incitement.

Dichter: Religious terror has replaced nationalist terror

Dichter: Preconditions for peace talks are unacceptable

MK Avi Dichter welcomes Netanyahu-Abbas meeting, but says that if the PA is imposing preconditions, it means it's not serious about talking.

Dichter: Preconditions for peace talks are unacceptable

Dichter rejects leftist referendum on Judea and Samaria

MK Avi Dichter dismisses an initiative by a group of leftists for a referendum on the future of Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria.

Dichter rejects leftist referendum on Judea and Samaria

MK Avi Dichter: 'Israelis look for the worst case scenario'

MK Avi Dichter spoke at a Jerusalem dinner to honor Fox News' Pete Hegseth, together with other MKs, security members, and other officials.

MK Avi Dichter: 'Israelis look for the worst case scenario'

'Hamas are digging their own grave'

Chairman of Defense Committee expresses confidence in IDF ability to deal with terror tunnels, says claims of Cabinet negligence are false.

'Hamas are digging their own grave'

Mother of wounded soldier: My son deserves to go home

Knesset committee convenes to hear claims Defense Ministry failed in handling case of severely wounded Gaza operation veteran.

Mother of wounded soldier: My son deserves to go home

UK Labour Party apologizes for Corbyn comparing Israel, ISIS

Labour Party foreign policy adviser offers apology to Israeli ambassador after party compares Israel, ISIS.

UK Labour Party apologizes for Corbyn comparing Israel, ISIS

MK Dichter to leftist MKs: Stop the hysterics

Likud MK Avi Dichter urges leftists to calm down over dispute with the Americans on missile defense aid.

MK Dichter to leftist MKs: Stop the hysterics

104 terrorists brought into Israel under family reunification

More than 12,500 people applying for citizenship under family unification law.

104 terrorists brought into Israel under family reunification

Arab MK: Israel isn't our country, Arabs are right to attack IDF

MK Zouheir Bahloul tells MK Avi Dichter: 'This is the Jews' country and not the Arabs' country.' Claims attacks on soldiers are justified.

Arab MK: Israel isn't our country, Arabs are right to attack IDF

Ex-Shin Bet head to Arab MK: 'Hell awaits you'

MK Dichter hits back at head of Joint List party, who branded him a 'murderer' for assassinating Hamas founders.

Ex-Shin Bet head to Arab MK: 'Hell awaits you'

Joint List head reprimanded for branding Dichter a 'murderer'

Ethics Committee imposes light punishment on Arab MK who verbally attacked Likud's Dichter in a television interview.

Joint List head reprimanded for branding Dichter a 'murderer'

Ex-Shin Bet head responds to accusations of murder

MK Avi Dichter: Joint List head 'is representative of the Hamas administration in the Israeli Knesset.'

Ex-Shin Bet head responds to accusations of murder

Joint List head: There are Jewish MKs who murdered Arabs

MK Ayman Odeh accuses MK Avi Dichter of sending people to "murder" the terrorist leaders of Hamas and the PA.

Joint List head: There are Jewish MKs who murdered Arabs

'Let 1,000 mothers of terrorists cry and not one of ours'

Ex-ISA head MK Dichter takes tour of Gush Etzion, warns Israel 'too often considers the Palestinians, too little does what is right for us.'

'Let 1,000 mothers of terrorists cry and not one of ours'

Former Shin Bet chief: Gaza port wouldn't stop tunnel threat

Avi Dichter: All those working for a port in Gaza or other forms of making it separate are repeating same mistake as Oslo.

Former Shin Bet chief: Gaza port wouldn't stop tunnel threat

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

Ex-Shin Bet head calls to investigate radical leftist

MK Dichter to ask attorney general to launch investigation, after Ezra Nawi caught admitting to having the PA execute Arabs.

Ex-Shin Bet head calls to investigate radical leftist

Former ISA Chief: 'In a Normal Country Vanunu Would Rot in Jail'

Former Shin Bet head Avi Dichter reacts to Vanunu interview with Channel 2, says nuclear whistleblower still poses a threat to Israel.

Former ISA Chief: 'In a Normal Country Vanunu Would Rot in Jail'

Increased Security for MK Dichter after Threats

Arabs threatened the former Shin Bet chief. He recently called for separate Arab and Jewish highways.

Increased Security for MK Dichter after Threats

Former ISA Chief Calls to Segregate Roads

Avi Dichter says separating roads between Israelis, Palestinians the only way to prevent terror attacks.

Former ISA Chief Calls to Segregate Roads

Dichter: Very Good Reasons to be Concerned Over Iran Deal

Likud MK warns that impending agreement will allow Iran to be a nuclear threshold state, and Israel must prepare for that.

Dichter: Very Good Reasons to be Concerned Over Iran Deal

Just Who are the Likud Candidates Who Surprisingly Made it in?

Likud surprised by making it to 30 in elections - but who are the new MKs no one thought would make it into the Knesset?

Just Who are the Likud Candidates Who Surprisingly Made it in?

Shaked: Do You Prefer Dichter or Struk in Next Knesset?

MK Ayelet Shaked blasts radio host Kalman Liebskind for plans to vote Likud, saying PM needs strong Jewish Home to form gov't.

Shaked: Do You Prefer Dichter or Struk in Next Knesset?

It's Final: Likud Recount Gives Hotovely the 20th Spot

Long drawn out contest for realistic spot on list ends in Hotovely's favor, placing her a mere 101 votes ahead of Dichter.

It's Final: Likud Recount Gives Hotovely the 20th Spot

Likud Recount Resumes as Dichter's Appeal Accepted

Supreme Court accepts Avi Dichter's appeal, orders Likud to resume recount of primaries.

Likud Recount Resumes as Dichter's Appeal Accepted