Avi Dichter
Avi Dichter is an Israeli lawmaker and member of the Likud Party. He currently severs as the country's agriculture minister.
In the past, Dichter has held other ministerial posts and is a former director of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).
Avi Dichter: PM's staff should not be interacting with Qatar
Negotiations to return Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip are an exception to this advice, Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter added.
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Dichter to 'Post': Ministers opposing hostage deal don't understand the situation - interview
As Ben-Gvir quits coalition, Netanyahu plans reshuffle in government, Knesset
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Netanyahu announces new security cabinet
Benjamin Netanyahu announced his new security cabinet, of which eight of the 11 seats were from his Likud Party.
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.
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.
Knesset members welcomed in Indonesia
MKs Avi Dichter (Likud) and Nira Shpak (Yesh Atid) led an Israeli delegation to an International Parliamentary Union conference in Bali, the first official Israeli visit in 30 years.
