News for David Bitan Significant improvement in MK Bitan's conditionHospital, family of MK David Bitan announce he has been taken off heart-lung machine after 2 weeks in critical condition with COVID-19. MK Bitan's condition continues to be criticalOn medical staff recommendation, MK David Bitan continues to be connected to ventilator and communicates with surroundings.MK Bitan's wife: He is moved by all the wishesHagit Bitan, wife of Likud MK who is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, optimistic over his chances of recovery. Likud MK David Bitan placed on life supportLikud lawmaker infected with the coronavirus placed on life support following serious deterioration in his condition.MK Bitan in intensive care with breathing difficultiesMK David Bitan (Likud) arrived on Saturday night at Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer, he was tested positive for coronavirus last week Report: Likud MK put 30 people in quarantineEpidemiological investigators claiming that MK David Bitan met with people even after contracting COVID-19.Likud MK tests positive for COVID-19MK David Bitan says he feels good and is experiencing only mild symptoms. His adviser was also found to be positive for coronavirus.David Bitan: 'Likud reached a new low'Likud MK David Bitan sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu and Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar. MK David Bitan: 'Gantz is holding up; he surprises me'MK David Bitan talks about many Likud pressures on to apply sovereignty and the functioning of the unity government. Tzipi Hotovely named as new Diaspora MinisterNetanyahu announces a number of ministerial appointments. Hotovely is the first Religous Zionist woman to be appointed as a minister.Netanyahu opposes initiative to cancel Likud primaries'The Likud is a democratic movement and its members will decide who will lead it. Prime Minister Netanyahu is confident that he will win.' 'Lapid is torpedoing any chance of a unity government'Likud lawmaker believes unity government likely to form - despite Yair Lapid's alleged efforts to derail a compromise deal. 'Netanyahu will not ask for extension'MK Bitan: Blue and White want new elections because they think they will do better after indictment against Netanyahu. MK Bitan: Netanyahu should return the mandate tonight already'Blue and White doesn’t want to negotiate because it wants elections,' Likud MK says. 'Primaries a waste: No one can challenge Netanyahu'MK David Bitan says PM suggested move to hold Likud primaries based on 'bad advice.' 'There won't be a third election'Election committee certifies results of last week's Knesset election. 'There was attempt to delegitimize election,' says election chief. Proposal: PM Netanyahu, Benny Gantz, should rotate premiershipLikud's MK BItan suggests rotational power-sharing arrangement that may allow unity government, but contradicts election promises. Era of the fax officially endsLaw requiring public bodies to accept emails instead of faxes goes into effect.'If the right doesn't unite, we'll lose seven seats'Likud's MK Bitan says the right-wing bloc needs two smaller parties to pass the threshold. Unity? 'Blue and White has to accept Netanyahu.''Bennett didn't give anything up - he didn't have anything'Likud's MK Bitan says claims of what people 'gave up' need to be taken in proportion. 'You can't give up what you don't have.' 'In this election, Shaked won't run with Likud'Likud MK David Bitan, one of main proponents for bringing Shaked into Likud, says PM's decision not to make the step is final.Bitan: We're laying groundwork for next government right nowMK David Bitan says coalition talks are underway, after elections talks will be 'short and easy.' Also: Liberman, Lapid, may join hands.'Sara wants Netanyahu to win'Likud's David Bitan denies reports Sara Netanyahu blocked bid to recruit Ayelet Shaked. 'It's possible Shaked won't run at all this time.' Likud MK: Giving Smotrich Justice Ministry 'not an option'MK David Bitan says United Right leader Bezalel Smotrich is 'problematic to negotiate with,' says Likud needs to keep Justice Ministry.Bitan: It's possible Arab party didn't really pass thresholdLikud MK backs election chief's request for police probe of alleged voter fraud in Arab sector. 'No to Shaked as Justice Minister, no to unity government'Culture Minister Miri Regev pushes back against proposal to enlist Ayelet Shaked in the Likud to keep her as Justice Minister. 'Shaked is worthy of being a Likud minister'Likud MK David Bitan: 'If I were Netanyahu, I would appoint her as a minister on behalf of Likud.''Gantz can bring in another 20 chiefs of staff'Likud MK David Bitan unfazed by former IDF Chief of Staff, says he splits the left and not the right.MK Bitan: Bennett betrayed the Jewish Home, is unreliableFormer Coalition Chairman David Bitan blasts Bennett in wide ranging interview for leaving the Jewish Home in shambles. 'The Likud must apply sovereignty'MK David Bitan visits illegal Bedouin outpost of Khan al-Ahmar.Likud MK Bitan: Elections will be held in MayMK David Bitan says that even if Netanyahu is indicted, he will continue to serve as prime minister as the law permits him to do so. Likud MK estimates: Elections will be advancedMK Bitan: Elections likely early next year, following attempts to reach agreements with parties 'regardless of number of Knesset seats.''Without a compromise the government will fall'Former Coalition Chairman MK David Bitan does not believe draft law will pass in its current form.Coalition Chairman: Haredi draft law may not pass this sessionCoalition chairman tells haredi parties not to make an ultimatum, points out that half of northern Tel Aviv doesn't serve in the IDF either. 'Cut all ties with Turkey'Likud MK calls on to cut ties with Turkey, warns Erdogan greater danger than Iran. 'He's comparing Israel to the Nazis. This must end.'MK Bitan to be interrogated over daughter's wedding giftsPolice will grill MK Bitan Sunday over suspicions that wedding gifts to his daughter were part of money laundering scheme.Coalition Chairman resigns over corruption probeDavid Bitan to remain in Knesset despite resignation over police investigation against him. Police: We possess incriminating evidence on Coalition ChairmanMK David Bitan to face police grilling for third time on Sunday. Police say they possess incriminating recording of Bitan. Senior Tel Aviv officials detainedPolice detain four people in connection with Rishon Lezion scandal.Investigation of Coalition Chairman politically motivated?MKs decry timing of police probe of MK David Bitan as politically motivated. 'Massive forces trying to overthrow Netanyahu.'Coalition Chairman arrives at police offices for questioningPolice arrest 17 over suspicions of corruption in city of Rishon Letzion's administration, as MK Bitan questioned in connection to case. Lapid calls MKs 'Rottweilers'Yesh Atid chairman tells PM to "call off Rottweilers," including coalition chairman. Meretz MK slams Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria 'Bill to forbid recording is a danger to democracy'Attorney Ben-Gvir says bill to forbid recording conversations will harm ordinary people, not media.New bill to forbid recording phone conversations?Coalition chairman says situation in which people record every conversation is out of hand, must stop.Coalition crisis averted with compromiseCoalition Chairman agrees to delay vote on 'French Law' by 1 month, end freeze on all other legislation. 'The Likud is harming the Negev'MK Smotrich slams Coalition Chairman for removing law supported by both coalition and opposition from agenda over spat with Jewish Home. 'No wonder they're bitter in Judea and Samaria'Jewish Home MK attacks PM's decision to delay advance of bill cancelling disengagement plan, contravening preliminary agreement.'Fear of US reaction delayed bill repealing Disengagement'Coalition Chairman says bill canceling Disengagement Law in northern Samaria was delayed because Israel fears US response.Coalition Chairman: It's a disgusting plotCoalition Chairman Bitan slams newest suit against Sara Netanyahu, points out haredi cleaner saw Netanyahus for only a short time each day. A-G: Law banning investigation of PM 'ridiculous'A-G Mandelblit says 'French Law' would keep corrupt PMs in power. Coalition chairman threatens to dissolve coalition over bill.'The law will pass - even if the Attorney General opposes it'Coalition Chairman Bitan says bill granting sitting prime minister immunity will pass over AG's objections.'Supreme Court must learn self-restraint'Coalition chairman furious at use of state witnesses in interrogations; says Supreme Court must be restrained. Israeli bill could shield prime minister from investigationsNew law shields sitting PMs from investigations, raises concerns PM Netanyahu will use it to protect himself. 'Supreme Court chief did something she never should have'MK Oded Forer slams Supreme Court Chief Justice Miriam Naor for refusal to attend state event marking Jewish return to Judea and Samaria. 'Terrorist's home will be demolished'Prime Minister Netanyahu declares that the home of the terrorist who murdered three in Har Adar will be demolished. Yaalon rips into Naftali BennettFormer Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon lashed into Naftali Bennett. "The blood of the Duma attack is on our hands." 'They want to bring down the Prime Minister over cigars'Thousands of Likud activists meet at airport for annual toast, and to express support for PM and his wife. |
