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David Amsalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and former prime minister Naftali Bennett (right) attend the funeral of Rabbi Haim Drukman, at Merkaz Shapira, near Kiryat Malachi, on December 26, 2022. (Gil Cohen-Magen/ AFP)
January 26, 2026, 11:37 am
Bennett files complaint against Likud over fake image of him with Arab party leaders
Ex-PM accuses Netanyahu’s party of ‘malicious forgery’ for inserting his image into photo of Arab politicians celebrating an agreement to work toward reviving Joint List
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Likud MK Avichai Boaron speaks in the Knesset plenum, December 11, 2024. (Noam Moskowitz, Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
December 17, 2025, 10:52 pm
Knesset advances bills easing way for political appointments at state companies
Coalition-backed legislation would loosen rules on appointments, could allow ministers to choose candidates without requisite qualifications, appoint associates to top roles
By Sam Sokol
An election poster featuring Likud MK Amit Halevi in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 26, 2025, 4:41 pm
Sweeping victories and upsets mark Likud’s first internal elections in 14 years
Barkat and Amsalem win Jerusalem, though liberal faction makes surprise showing; Defense Minister Katz suffers key defeats, signaling potential shake-up in party leadership
By Ariela Karmel
Shin Bet chief David Zini attends the state memorial ceremony marking 30 years since the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, November 3, 2025. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
November 21, 2025, 12:29 pm
Shin Bet said to back death penalty for terrorists, in departure from previous stance
IDF said to support the law but only if sentence handed down on case-by-case basis; Smotrich reportedly pushing for it to apply to Jews who spy for Iran as well
By ToI Staff
Sigalit Yona, an associate of Regional Cooperation Minister David Amsalem, in a report by 'Hamevaker,' on September 17, 2025. (Channel 12 screenshot)
November 12, 2025, 12:34 pm
Minister’s associate resigns from municipal job amid suspicions of doing no work
Sigalit Yona, linked to Likud’s David Amsalem, steps down from Jerusalem city hall position despite defending herself last week against allegations she doesn’t show up to the office
By ToI Staff
Sigalit Yona (L) with Regional Cooperation Minister David Amsalem, from a report by Hamevaker, on September 17, 2025. (Channel 12 screenshot)
November 10, 2025, 11:34 am
Jerusalem mayor suspected of paying minister’s ‘girlfriend’ a wage for doing nothing
September TV report found associate of Likud’s Amsalem, Sigalit Yona, earned salary from city despite not working; city officials suspected of ensuring she wasn’t fired
By Michael Horovitz
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025. (Olivier Fitoussi/POOL)
November 4, 2025, 10:46 am
Investigation of sweeping Histadrut corruption case extends to Likud ministers
Ministers of foreign affairs, culture, justice among those expected to be questioned as police trace alleged bribery network linking labor union, municipalities, and government
By ToI Staff
Likud MK Avichai Boaron speaks during a meeting of the Knesset Education, Culture, and Sports Committee, February 19, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 19, 2025, 11:46 pm
Ministerial panel advances bills increasing government control over senior appointments
Attorney General’s Office slams legislation to ease rules on appointing heads of government corporations; Gantz says coalition seeking to ‘appoint friends to senior positions’
By Sam Sokol
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on October 19, 2025. (Screenshot/GPO)
October 19, 2025, 3:25 pm
‘War of Revival’: Cabinet approves Netanyahu’s controversial renaming of Gaza war
Critics say name switch is attempt by PM to evade responsibility for failures around Hamas onslaught; Lapid: ‘It remains the Oct. 7 war. Attempts to erase what happened won’t succeed’
By Lazar Berman, Sam Sokol, Ariela Karmel and ToI Staff
Then-Herzliya city council candidate Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim speaks at a September 2023 campaign event in the city as ministers, including Galit Distel Atbaryan (left) look on. (Screenshot used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
October 8, 2025, 5:50 pm
Cabinet ministers to celebrate Sukkot with convicted criminal turned party activist
Senior Likud members set to attend festive event sponsored by party activist Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim, who has been convicted for acts of violence, kidnapping and extortion
By Sam Sokol
Anti-government protesters clash with police outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 5, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 5, 2025, 8:15 pm
Violence erupts near Knesset as police forcibly disperse anti-government protesters
At least 2 arrested, with police accusing demonstrators of refusing to clear path to Prime Minister’s Office; hostage’s father says ‘nobody cares’ about his son’s suffering in Gaza
By ToI Staff
The security cabinet meets in Jerusalem on January 17, 2025 to discuss the ceasefire-hostage release deal. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
January 17, 2025, 3:34 pm
Security cabinet approves hostage-ceasefire deal; full cabinet meets to review, vote on it
First hostages to be freed Sunday afternoon; Smotrich said to agree to stay in coalition; relatives of hostages not set for release in 1st phase urge public support for next stage
By Amy Spiro, Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu speaks during the funeral of terror victim Matan Elmaliach at the Maale Adumim cemetery, February 22, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/ Flash90)
December 27, 2024, 12:27 am
Far-right minister says firing AG more important than freeing hostages, Iran nukes
Amichay Eliyahu says ‘nothing more important’ than reform of Israel’s ‘legal problem,’ total victory unachievable without dismissing Gali Baharav-Miara
By ToI Staff
Regional Cooperation Minister David Amsalem at a Knesset session, December 16, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg FLASH90)
December 25, 2024, 3:28 pm
Minister blames Hamas’s Oct. 7 onslaught on attorney general, High Court justices
Gali Baharav-Miara and judges divided society by opposing judicial overhaul, thus creating ‘atmosphere’ terror group wanted for attack, charges Likud party firebrand Amsalem
By ToI Staff
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara arrives at a Jerusalem Day conference at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, June 5, 2024. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 17, 2024, 9:25 pm
Cabinet okays forced retirement for government legal advisers, ignoring AG criticism
Ministers reportedly accuse advisers of acting like ‘gangsters,’ waging ‘war on the government’; attorney general says move is aimed at removing ‘gatekeepers’
By Sam Sokol and Jeremy Sharon
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