Avi Dichter

Israel and Moldova sign strategic wheat partnership to boost food security

Under the deal, Israel will contribute advanced seeds and agricultural expertise, while Moldova provides land, water, and labor.

Moldova's national flag is seen in central Chisinau, Moldova
 Agriculture and Raw Food Security Minister Avi Dichter attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025.

Avi Dichter: PM's staff should not be interacting with Qatar

 FROM LEFT: WIZO stalwarts Esther Mor, Anat Vidor, and Anita Friedman.

Grapevine January 25, 2025: Organizational fever

VOTING ‘YES’ on the  deal: Avi Dichter.

Dichter to 'Post': Ministers opposing hostage deal don't understand the situation - interview


As Ben-Gvir quits coalition, Netanyahu plans reshuffle in government, Knesset

According to a source, the National Security Ministry and Development of the Negev and Galilee and National Resilience Ministry will likely be given to existing ministers from the Likud.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir of Otzma Yehudit party resigns from the government in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025

Ben-Gvir reportedly slammed for questioning why surrendering Hamas men were arrested, not killed

Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in Gaza's Khan Yunis April 3, 2024

Changing mindset: New program teaches Israeli students Arabic language and culture

The program was founded on the realization that Israelis need to better connect with their neighbors in the region.

 Israeli students at the JCPA inauguration of the "Speak Middle East Program"

Israel's Knesset passes national budget as Netanyahu reaches last-minute deal

In an unexpected development, Agriculture Minister Dichter threatened to not support the budget over cuts to agricultural research, leading to an announced delay.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset plenum on March 13, 2024

Agriculture minister says Netanyahu tapped him to replace DM Gallant

Dichter also rejected claims that his support of the judicial reform was to strengthen his chances of becoming the defense minister.

Netanyahu and Dichter at the Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee

Likud minister says 'zealots' pushing 'extreme legislation' and protests

Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer also called for restraint by coalition members to restore calm and strengthen solidarity.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu convenes his cabinet in Jerusalem.

Gallant still Israel's acting defense minister: Who is poised to replace him?

The Jerusalem Post understood that there really still was no clarity between Gallant and Netanyahu regarding where things were going.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a vote in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on February 15, 2023

Former IDF chiefs: Convene security cabinet to discuss judicial reform

Likud's Avi Dichter and Eli Dallal both stressed they would support the bill, despite Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's call to halt the legislation.

(From left)  JACOB NAGEL, then national security adviser, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee head Avi Dichter at a 2017 meeting in the Knesset. (

Netanyahu announces new security cabinet

Benjamin Netanyahu announced his new security cabinet, of which eight of the 11 seats were from his Likud Party.

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a Likud faction meeting in the Knesset.

Ohana becomes first gay Knesset Speaker as Netanyahu retakes office

Amir Ohana thanked his husband, Alon, for supporting him during his first speech as Knesset Speaker.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in the Knesset Plenum, December 29, 2022.

Smotrich's Rabin speech 'out of touch with reality,' Likud's Dichter says

Dichter, a former Shin Bet head and potential Defense Ministry candidate, condemned Smotrich for his rhetoric during a memorial session for former prime minister assassinated 27 years ago.

 Likud MK Avi Dichter speaks at an event ahead of next month's Likud primaries in Petah Tikva, July 19, 2022