Avi Dichter

Likud minister contradicts Netanyahu, says US limiting Israel's actions in Lebanon

Dichter, a member of the security cabinet, offered a rare glimpse on Wednesday into the decision-making constraints shaping Israel’s conduct on the northern front.

The joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran mark more than a tactical military operation. They represent a fundamental realignment – President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have closed a strategic gap that successive American administrations never fully bridged.
Extreme right-wing activists block car of former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak, January 28, 2026.

Protests, courts, and control: Israel’s struggle for power and moral high ground - opinion

Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks at a ceremony for murdered Gaza hostage Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri before his remains were flown back to Thailand, October 22, 2025.

Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate

 Volunteers work on Israeli farms.

Agriculture Min. must fix local farming deficiencies since war started, comptroller says


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

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.

 Agriculture and Raw Food Security Minister Avi Dichter attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025.

Grapevine January 25, 2025: Organizational fever

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

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

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

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister served in the elite General Staff Reconnaissance Unit, whose expertise is also hostage release operations.

VOTING ‘YES’ on the  deal: Avi Dichter.

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.