David Amsalem

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) with Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 7, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)

PM said ready to ‘go all the way’ with reasonableness bill to limit judicial review

Netanyahu expected to wait until legislation goes for 1st Knesset reading to gauge public reaction before deciding if other elements of overhaul will be advanced in current session

June 26, 2023, 8:12 am

PM said ready to ‘go all the way’ with reasonableness bill to limit judicial review

Netanyahu expected to wait until legislation goes for 1st Knesset reading to gauge public reaction before deciding if other elements of overhaul will be advanced in current session

By ToI Staff

Beitar Jerusalem soccer fans protest near the home of Israel Football Association prosecutor Nir Reshef in Givatayim on June 5, 2023. (Screenshot: Twitter; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

June 6, 2023, 10:12 am

With death threats and fireworks, Beitar Jerusalem soccer fans protest Europe ban

After being booted from European competition over pitch invasion at State Cup final, angry fans rally near home of IFA prosecutor, vandalize Pride flags; ministers slam punishment

By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff

Aweke "Kobi" Zena, coordinator of the National Anti-Racism Unit at the Justice Ministry. (Courtesy)

June 4, 2023, 5:01 pm

Likud lawmaker dismisses Justice Ministry’s anti-racism czar

David Amsalem, a minister within the Justice Ministry, fires Aweke Zena; claims role lasts 6 years, not 8 as ministry officials say; the attorney was on a coalition party blacklist

By Michael Horovitz

Likud MK David Amsalem reacts during a discussion and a vote on the state budget at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

May 24, 2023, 11:24 am

Netanyahu gives Amsalem responsibility for sensitive atomic energy authority

While PM maintains ultimate control of Israel Atomic Energy Commission, Likud colleague will reportedly be his representative; opposition MK raps putting firebrand minister in role

By ToI Staff

Likud minister David Amsalem on Meet the Press, April 15, 2023. (Channel 12 screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

April 15, 2023, 9:33 pm

Likud’s Amsalem calls to put Supreme Court chief, protest leaders on trial

Minister admits lacking coalition support for overhaul, vows it’ll pass; Likud’s Gotliv claims left ‘betrayed’ Israel, Obama paid Israeli news site for anti-Netanyahu stories

By ToI Staff

MK David Amsalem at a discussion on the government's judicial overhaul plans in the Knesset in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

March 28, 2023, 7:39 am

Supreme Court critic Amsalem installed as second minister in Justice Ministry

Two months after being promised the job by Netanyahu, Likud MK, who claims state prosecutors framed the PM, approved as minister by Knesset, though his role hasn’t been defined

By Carrie Keller-Lynn

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin in the Knesset in Jerusalem on March 6, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

March 22, 2023, 12:43 pm

As Israel’s constitutional crisis brews, overhaul brings Likud to a boil

Though no one in Netanyahu’s party will vote against the bills, many are uncomfortable with them, and the cracks are beginning to show

By Shalom Yerushalmi

In a screenshot from video, Justice Minister Yariv Levin (center in black jacket) is seen greeting Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim during a Purim party at the latter's home in Herzliya. In the foreground on the right is Energy Minister Israel Katz. (Twitter screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

March 21, 2023, 4:57 pm

Justice minister attended Purim party held by Likud activist who’s in a crime family

New images show Yariv Levin, other senior members of ruling party at home of Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim, a prominent figure in Likud’s Herzliya branch who has served 4 jail terms

By ToI Staff

Likud MK David Amsalem speaks in the Knesset in Jerusalem, on March 13, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

March 21, 2023, 2:16 pm

Likud MK warns police chief, citizens could face probes, prosecution over protests

David Amsalem predicts a future state commission of inquiry into anti-government rallies will go after ‘many people’ for demonstrations against judicial overhaul

By ToI Staff

Israeli singer Hanan Yovel, April 28, 2022. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90)

February 25, 2023, 5:49 pm

Veteran musician Hanan Yovel declines Knesset performance, citing ‘boorish’ lawmakers

Singer and songwriter refers to MKs’ behavior in parliament, highlights incident this week where far-right MK made racist comments about opposition lawmakers

By ToI Staff

Likud lawmaker David Amsalem speaks at the Knesset in Jerusalem, February 13, 2023. (Twitter video screenshot: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

February 14, 2023, 4:47 pm

Likud’s Amsalem, Cartier on wrist, accuses ‘elitist’ protesters of wearing Rolexes

MK labels leftists the ‘most violent, thuggish liars’ in Israel, calls them out for 2005 Gaza Disengagement, which was implemented under then-Likud PM Ariel Sharon

By ToI Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and then-cabinet secretary Avichai Mandelblit at a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on February 2, 2014. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90/ File)

February 9, 2023, 11:01 am

Former AG: Netanyahu seeking to use judicial reform to bring trial to improper end

Avichai Mandelblit, former close confidant of Netanyahu who served as his attorney general, says PM defended the court in the past, avoided making Yariv Levin justice minister

By Jeremy Sharon

Israeli army and rescue forces seen near the city of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, to assist in rescue efforts after the earthquake on February 8, 2023. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)

February 8, 2023, 1:02 pm

Daily Briefing Feb. 8: Report from Turkey; how the court is to the right of the PM

Judah Ari Gross is on the ground at quake site; Emanuel Fabian on IDF rescue plans; Jeremy Sharon on Khan Al-Ahmar Bedouin demolition; Carrie Keller-Lynn briefs us from the Knesset

By ToI Staff

MK David Amsalem reacts during a plenum session of the Knesset on December 19, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

February 7, 2023, 10:00 pm

Supreme Court critic Amsalem to join Justice Ministry as 2nd minister

Five weeks after government formed, influential Likud MK agrees to several ministerial roles, ending headache for Netanyahu

By Carrie Keller-Lynn

Likud lawmaker David Amsalem at the Knesset in Jerusalem, December 20, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

February 2, 2023, 12:07 am

Likud MKs said to warn Netanyahu they will block bill restoring Deri to cabinet

Lawmakers reportedly upset PM is assisting Shas leader but not appointing senior party members to ministerial posts; Religious Zionism also said to push back

By ToI Staff