The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/avi-dichter/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Avi Dichter | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/avi-dichter/ 32 32 Hundreds of farmers protest ‘destructive’ dairy reform plan at junctions nationwide https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-farmers-protest-destructive-dairy-reform-plan-at-junctions-nationwide/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:32:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726942 Demonstrators chant, 'Zionism and security can't be imported,' as agriculture minister says he'll thwart Smotrich proposal to deregulate industry that's likely to cost local farms

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]]> Coalition calls for Qatargate consequences mount; poll finds 50% say allegations are treason https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-calls-for-qatargate-consequences-mount-poll-finds-50-say-allegations-are-treason/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:15:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722277 Energy Minister Cohen slams alleged boosting of Qatar by PM's staff, says suspects, if guilty, must be 'brought to justice'; Channel 12 poll finds scandal won't change many votes

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]]> Israel and US sign agriculture trade agreement to clinch concessions on Trump tariffs https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-us-sign-agriculture-trade-agreement-to-clinch-concessions-on-trump-tariffs/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:34:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704683 From January, Israel will lift remaining duties on US agricultural goods, amid wider discussions with Trump administration to ease tariffs on exports, remove trade barriers

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]]> ‘Sacrificed on the altar of eternal war’: Hostage kin protest outside ministers’ homes https://www.timesofisrael.com/sacrificed-on-the-altar-of-eternal-war-hostage-kin-protest-outside-ministers-homes/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:35:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3626344 Hostages and Missing Families Forum tells government there will be 'no absolution' if it torpedoes efforts to reach an agreement to bring home the captives

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]]> Ex-Shin Bet chief Dichter, now a Likud minister, said among PM’s candidates to head agency https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-bet-chief-dichter-now-a-likud-minister-said-among-pms-candidates-to-head-agency/ Sun, 11 May 2025 03:04:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3546170 Netanyahu reportedly weighing making 'professional appointment' for 2 years to revitalize the agency, but Dichter says the idea of him as a candidate is 'delusional'

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]]> As Israelis mark Memorial Day, PM honors troops who ‘broke the grip of our enemies’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israelis-mark-memorial-day-pm-honors-troops-who-broke-the-grip-of-our-enemies/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:23:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3538560 Netanyahu heckled by protesters at Mount Herzl who urge him to free the hostages and to resign; key torch-lighting ceremony marking transition to Independence Day nixed due to fires

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]]> With Otzma Yehudit out of government, Netanyahu set to appoint replacement ministers https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-otzma-yehudit-out-of-government-netanyahu-set-to-appoint-replacement-ministers/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:08:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3462966 Three ministerial positions, two committee chairmanships open up after Ben Gvir pulls far-right party out of coalition; Dichter being considered for new national security minister

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]]> Security cabinet member signals Lebanon deal uncertain, amid pressure to oppose it https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-cabinet-member-signals-lebanon-deal-uncertain-amid-pressure-to-oppose-it/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:15:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3426888 As northern mayors cast impending 60-day truce with Hezbollah as 'surrender deal,' Likud minister Dichter vows to oppose agreement if it is 'copy paste' of UN resolution from 2006

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]]> Ministers blast IDF chief in ‘ambush’ over Gaza, drone attack on Netanyahu – reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-blast-idf-chief-in-ambush-over-gaza-drone-attack-on-netanyahu-reports/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:58:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3402385 Cabinet members assail Herzi Halevi, after reportedly deciding in pre-meeting huddle to berate him, demanding strong response to strike targeting PM's Caesarea residence

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]]> Government delays vote on rehabilitation plan for northern border towns https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-delays-vote-to-approve-rehabilitation-plan-for-northern-border-towns/ Wed, 22 May 2024 22:56:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3296121 Cabinet to now vote Monday on proposal once details hashed out, with ministers and council heads criticizing plan; one minister says some money allocated to already funded projects

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]]> Ben Gvir said to ask IDF chief why so many Gaza gunmen arrested: ‘Can’t you kill some?’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-said-to-ask-idf-chief-why-so-many-gaza-gunmen-arrested-cant-you-kill-some/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:22:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3277402 Reports say minister complained during briefing that too many terror operatives captured alive; a cabinet member retorted: 'Are you a minister in Israel or a different country?'

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]]> Following rancorous debate, Knesset passes amended wartime budget https://www.timesofisrael.com/following-rancorous-debate-knesset-passes-amended-wartime-budget/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:45:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3244927 While Opposition Leader Lapid decries the most 'sectoral, detached and profligate budget' ever, Likud says legislation 'guarantees the continuation of war until complete victory'

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]]> PM warns ministers to pipe down after comments on new ‘Nakba’ and nuking Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-warns-ministers-to-pipe-down-after-comments-on-new-nakba-and-nuking-gaza/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:56:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3151673 Netanyahu cautions cabinet, 'if you don’t know - don’t speak,' as members' comments seen to harm Israel's international legitimacy

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]]> Settler suspected in fatal shooting of Palestinian released to house arrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/settler-suspected-in-fatal-shooting-of-palestinian-released-to-house-arrest/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:04:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3067652 Court finds evidence against Elisha Yered, who did not pull trigger, not enough to justify custody; shooter, hospitalized since clash with Palestinians, still in remand

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]]> Several Likud MKs indicate they may not back more overhaul laws without consensus https://www.timesofisrael.com/growing-number-of-likud-mks-say-they-wont-allow-hardline-bills-to-be-forced-through/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:40:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3061137&preview=true&preview_id=3061137 Eli Dellal say he won't support further overhaul legislation without broad public backing; Yuli Edelstein says cases of hardline lawmakers vetoing compromises are 'over'

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