Dudi Amsalem

MK Amsalem says Mizrahim still blocked from centers of power, should hold senior positions in Likud

Amsalem also claimed the United States was limiting Israel’s capabilities to attack Hezbollah, and that Israel was operating “wisely” within those constraints.

Minister Dudi Amsalem attends a conference on education for the prevention of racism in football and in the education system, held in Rishon Lezion, September 16, 2025.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

'Chutzpan': Netanyahu removes Smotrich, Amsalem from cabinet meeting after shouting match

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries

 Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 27, 2025.

New bills on gov't owned companies 'harmful to public' -Dep. AG


Likud minister calls for civil war to 'defeat Left'

Minister Amsalem suggests civil war may be needed to "defeat the Left," while opposition leader Lapid warns of a "criminal government."

 MK Dudi Amsalem reacts during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2022.

Rabbi Pinto to Minister Dudi Amsalem: “You are the protector of tradition and the Torah world”


Israeli security cabinet votes to approve hostage deal ahead of gov’t vote

Ben-Gvir, Smotrich oppose deal in cabinet • Netanyahu to ministers: Israel has guarantees from US to resume fighting

 Security cabinet meets to approve hostage deal. January 17, 2025.

Why was Likud MK Dudi Amsalem kicked out of IDF reserves? - report

Amsalem stated on Tuesday that IDF reservists choosing not to show up for their service in protest over the government's judicial reform should be jailed for life. 

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) is seen next to Likud MK David Amsalem in the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023.

Israelis have forgotten what it means to commit to their country - opinion

In today’s Israel, nothing is off-limits and everything is up for grabs and can be attacked. A fallen IDF soldier, Hillel Ofen, knew what he belonged to. But we have forgotten.

 IDF SOLDIER Hillel Ofen is laid to rest at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Netanyahu, Gallant defend top army brass under fire on reservist refusal

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant urged people criticizing the IDf to come after him, while David Amsalem called for those behind protests to be imprisoned for life.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant seen at the IDF induction center in Tel Aviv on August 13, 2023

Danny Cushmaro attacks MK Dudi Amsalem over his comments in the Knesset

Cushmaro: "A disgusting statement about a soldier in the IDF, a fighter pilot, who almost lost his eye."

 MK Dudi Amsalem reacts during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2022.

Dudi Amsalem to enter government, ending political saga

Amsalem initially demanded to become either justice minister or Knesset speaker.

 Then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Likud MK David (Dudi) Amsalem during a faction meeting, November 19, 2018.

Amsalem accuses Netanyahu of discriminating against mizrahim

Amsalem was not offered either of the positions he demanded from Netanyahu, Justice Minister or Knesset speaker.

 MK Dudi Amsalem reacts during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2022.

Disgruntled Likud MKs could maneuver against Netanyahu

Prominent Likud members and MKs did not receive the ministerial posts they hoped for - several already voiced their displeasure with the PM.

 PM Netanyahu with several of his ministers at the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in the Knesset, December 29 2022.