David Bitan
Israeli-media coverage mentioning David Bitan, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Supreme Court Hears Key Case That Could Decide Likud Primaries Fate
The Israeli Supreme Court began hearing petitions that could decide whether Likud's August primaries proceed and who can run, amid internal disputes over allowing sitting MKs and…
Israel Passes Law Mandating Sales Call Recordings to Protect Consumers from Fraud
Israel’s Knesset passed a law requiring certain businesses to record sales calls over 750 shekels to combat fraud and protect consumers. The law, effective March 2027, mandates ca…
Likud Court Approves Reserved Spot for Chairman Haim Katz Amid Political Controversy
The Likud party court approved a reserved spot for Haim Katz on the party list after lifting a temporary injunction, despite internal party outrage accusing Katz and Israel Katz o…
Likud MK Appeals to Supreme Court Over Party's District Candidacy Ban
Likud MK Afif Abed appealed to Israel's Supreme Court against a district court ruling that upheld the Likud party's ban on MKs running in district slots, arguing it violates party…
Israeli Politicians Flock to Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israel's Knesset elections, numerous politicians from across the spectrum attended Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto's daughter's engagement, seeking his blessing despite his crimina…
Likud Primary Poll Shows Tali Gottlieb Third, Boaz Bismuth Surges Ahead
A poll of Likud members ahead of the 2026 elections shows Tali Gottlieb in third place and Boaz Bismuth rising sharply, while veteran politicians like Israel Katz face declining s…
Tel Aviv Court Upholds Likud Ban on Ministers and MKs Running in District Primaries
The Tel Aviv District Court upheld the Likud Supreme Court's decision barring current and former ministers and MKs from running in district primaries, rejecting a petition by MK A…
Netanyahu Ally Predicts Half of Likud Ministers Will Lose Knesset Seats
A Netanyahu ally warned that half of Likud's current Knesset members and ministers will lose their seats in the next election due to internal disputes and polling projections, wit…
Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…
Likud Denies Reports of Primary Election Delay, Confirms August 17 Date
Likud party officials refute claims of postponing their primaries, confirming the event will proceed on August 17 as planned despite reports suggesting a delay to August 30 due to…
Likud’s Dudi Amsalem Expresses Conditional Support for Gadi Eizenkot Joining Party
Likud Minister Dudi Amsalem expressed conditional support for former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot joining Likud, emphasizing alignment with party policies and referencing Eizenkot’s Mo…
Likud Primaries Set for August 17 Amid Internal Disputes Over Candidate Slots
Ahead of the August 17 Likud primaries, party official Moti Ohana warned that members opposing new candidates, like David Bitan, may face electoral consequences. The primaries occ…
MK Bitan’s Claim on OECD Food VAT Rates Is Inaccurate, Experts Say
MK David Bitan proposed reducing Israel’s VAT on basic food to 8%, claiming OECD countries have similar rates. However, only half of OECD countries have VAT rates that low on food…
Netanyahu Secures Key Primaries Victory as Bitan Faces Political Setback in Likud
Benjamin Netanyahu won key Likud primary proposals, while David Bitan's efforts to block Haim Katz's advantage failed after the party court overturned a crucial clause, reshaping…
Netanyahu Challenges Likud Court Ruling Limiting Incumbents in Primaries
Benjamin Netanyahu is appealing a Likud party court ruling that bars incumbent ministers and MKs from running in regional primaries, a move that disrupts the party's candidate lis…
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Urges Respect for Party Court Ruling Amid Internal Dispute
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb called on party members to respect the Likud court's ruling that barred incumbent Knesset members from running in regional primaries, discouraging legal cha…
Political Commentator Strongly Opposes Moshe Kahlon's Reserved Spot in Likud List
Yaakov Bardugo condemned the possibility of former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon receiving a reserved spot on Likud's Knesset list, calling it political suicide due to Kahlon's co…
Israel Cuts Negative Credit Data Retention to One Year, Raising Loan Costs for All
Israel has shortened the retention period for negative credit data from three years to one, aiming to help borrowers recover faster but raising loan costs for all. The change bene…
Likud Court Investigates Allegations of Forged Netanyahu Vote in Party Elections
The Likud party's internal court is investigating claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu's vote in the recent Central Committee elections was forged, amid multiple petitions allegin…
Netanyahu Secures Key List Reservations Amid Internal Likud Tensions Ahead of Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured approval from Likud's Central Committee to reserve eight key Knesset list slots, sparking internal party conflict. While many members and…
Leaked Internal Likud Polls Reveal MPs Who Alienate Voters Ahead of August Primaries
Ahead of the August 17 Likud primaries, secret internal polls using AI have identified MKs who alienate voters or lack influence, but final candidate decisions rest with party mem…
Netanyahu’s Washington Visit Reveals Stark Contrast Between Spin and Reality
Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent Washington visit was a brief, secretive meeting with President Trump, marked by public dismissal and strained relations. The trip contrasted sharply wi…
Katz and Bitan Oppose Digital Primaries in Likud Party to Netanyahu
Minister Haim Katz and MK David Bitan oppose Likud's plan for digital primaries, despite Netanyahu's interest due to security and cost benefits. The party is debating electronic v…
Likud Ministers Katz and Bitan Oppose Electronic Voting in Party Primaries
Likud ministers Haim Katz and David Bitan oppose Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to hold electronic voting in the party's primaries, citing various concerns. Netanyahu supports th…
David Bitan Stands Out as True Challenger in Likud Leadership Battle
David Bitan, despite narrowly losing in the Likud party's internal battle, stood out by openly opposing Netanyahu's strategy, while many others remained silent. Netanyahu maintain…
Likud MK David Bitan Appeals Election Results Citing Serious Voting Irregularities
Likud MK David Bitan appealed the party's internal election results, alleging serious voting irregularities and improper handling of objections. The disputed vote involved grantin…
First Legal Challenge Filed Against Likud Vote Allowing Ministers to Run in Districts
A legal petition challenges the Likud party's approval of a clause allowing ministers to run in districts, citing a narrow vote margin and inequality among candidates. The petitio…
Netanyahu Ally Criticizes Likely Losses for Likud MPs in Controversial Primary Rule Change
A Netanyahu ally criticized Likud's new primary election clause that protects incumbents, warning many may still lose to new candidates. MK David Bitan opposed the clause, accusin…
Netanyahu Strengthens Control as Likud Faces Intense Internal Primaries
Benjamin Netanyahu has strengthened his control over Likud's candidate selection by securing nine reserved slots, while traditional political deals within the party weaken. The re…
Likud Approves Eight Reserved Seats for Netanyahu Despite Opposition from One-Third of Central Committee
The Likud party conference approved giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eight reserved Knesset list seats after weeks of delays and opposition from one-third of the central c…
Likud Member David Bitan Urges Members to Vote Against Netanyahu's Primary Rules Proposal
Likud MK David Bitan urged party members to vote against Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed primary election rules and reserved spots, calling for an independent stance to preser…
Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev Faces Mixed Results After Turbulent Term
Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev ends her term with mixed results, as her ambitious high-speed rail and cost-cutting transport promises remain largely unfulfilled amid econom…
Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Cancel Likud Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to cancel Likud's primaries and shift candidate selection to a leadership committee has drawn strong criticism from within and outside the…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Struggles Over Likud Primaries and Candidate List Formation
Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who introduced primaries to the party, now seeks to cancel them and control candidate selection through a committee amid legal and internal disput…
Israeli Parliament Approves Law Requiring Businesses to Record Certain Sales Calls Over 750 Shekels
The Israeli Knesset approved a law requiring businesses to record and provide sales call recordings for certain transactions over 750 shekels, aiming to protect consumers in dispu…
Likud Postpones Primary Vote Again Amid Internal Disputes and Security Concerns
The Likud party has postponed its primary vote again amid internal disputes and security concerns, with Prime Minister Netanyahu securing eight reserved list slots. The vote is no…
Netanyahu Reshapes Likud Primaries, Undermining Traditional Member Influence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has overhauled the Likud party's primary system, granting himself control over key list positions and sidelining grassroots candidates. This shif…
Likud MK Moshe Saada Expects Security Incident With Iran This Week Amid Political Tensions
Likud MK Moshe Saada expects a security incident with Iran this week amid rising tensions, emphasizing that national security overrides political considerations. He supports Prime…
Netanyahu's Proposal for Likud Party List Approved Amid Internal Dispute
The Likud Constitution Committee approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal granting him eight reserved slots on the party list, while MK David Bitan's proposal was rejected. Ne…
Netanyahu Signals Possible Cancellation of Likud Primaries Amid Security Concerns
Prime Minister Netanyahu prefers holding Likud primaries but may cancel them due to security concerns, opting for a coordinating committee instead. The party faces internal disput…
Dimona Mayor Says Primaries Won't Affect Likud List Order Amid Emergency Meeting
Dimona Mayor Benny Biton said Likud primaries would not significantly change candidate rankings and highlighted local leaders' support for Netanyahu at an emergency meeting.
Likud Expected to Cancel Primaries by Forming Arranging Committee Amid Internal Disputes
Likud plans to cancel its primaries by forming an arranging committee, avoiding a scandal and postponing internal elections until August. Netanyahu faces challenges securing suppo…
Israeli Law Requires Businesses to Record and Provide Sales Call Recordings Over 750 Shekels
The Israeli Knesset passed a law requiring businesses to record sales calls over 750 shekels and provide recordings to consumers within 10 days. The law aims to protect consumers…
Likud Sues Social Forum Members for Half a Million Shekels Over Cancelled Netanyahu Primary Vote
Following a court injunction halting Likud's primary vote on Netanyahu's personal slots proposal, the party plans to sue Social Forum members for 500,000 shekels, accusing them of…
Israeli Knesset Votes on Controversial Broadcasting Law Amid Legal and Political Disputes
The Israeli Knesset is voting on a contentious Broadcasting Law amid legal warnings and political disputes, with thousands of amendments proposed. The law faces criticism for pote…
Netanyahu Secures Advantage as Likud Drops Proposal Limiting Party List Reservations
Ahead of the Likud conference vote, Netanyahu's proposal granting him eight reserved Knesset list spots replaces Bitan's limiting proposal, securing Netanyahu greater control. Bit…
Local Government Chair Urges Knesset to Approve Metropolitan Authorities Law to Ease Traffic
Chaim Bibas, head of Israel's Local Government Center, urged the Knesset to approve the Metropolitan Authorities Law to reduce traffic by empowering three regional authorities. He…
Likud Court Rejects David Bitan's Appeals Against Netanyahu Over Primary Rules
The Likud party court rejected David Bitan's appeals against Benjamin Netanyahu regarding primary election rules, affirming the constitution committee's proposal and allowing "Sta…