Amichai Chikli

‘Jihadist in a suit’: Chikli slams Turkish President Erdogan over prayer to destroy Israel

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his prayers to destroy Israel.

Amichai Chikli and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ilustrative.
People walk by a large billboard reading "Together we will win" at Azrieli, in Tel Aviv. December 19, 2023.

Israeli gov't approves Netanyahu proposal to rename war from ‘Swords of Iron’ to ‘War of Revival’

Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism attends a conference organized by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025

Violation of ceasefire in Gaza, hostages reunite with former captives - October 19, 2025

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Israeli hostage Tamir Nimrodi, a soldier who, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, was kidnapped alive from his military base during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. October 16, 2025.

Two police officers injured in protests, Ceasfire resumes after Hamas violation kills two soldiers


Amichai Chikli argues against Netanyahu's call to rename Gaza war 'War of Revival'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli rejected Netanyahu’s proposed name “War of Revival” for the Israel-Hamas war, calling it unsuitable and suggesting “War of Genesis” instead.

Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism attends a conference organized by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.

Shin Bet reservist faces indictment for leaking internal documents

The leaked documents included internal Shin Bet materials on the “Khanist infiltration” into the police, which were passed on to MK Chikli and Amit Segal.

Head of the Shin Bet domestic security service Major General David Zini (L) speaks with Israel's army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir as they wait for a speech by US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: More bodies return, Hamas stalls again - October 16, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Former hostage Matan Angrest receives a black beret from IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir at Ichilov Hospital, October 15, 2025.

Netanyahu to convene security cabinet to discuss remaining Gaza hostages

Shas party leader Arye Deri demanded that Netanyahu immediately halt all parts of the agreement with Hamas, including allowing aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Amichai Chikli says either Hamas disarms 'or we will have to return to fighting'

Chikli's comments came after it was confirmed that Hamas had returned a body that was not that of an Israeli hostage to Israel.

Amichai Chikli, Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister attends a conference organized by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.

Cabinet ministers, Gantz denounce booing of Netanyahu's name during Witkoff's Hostage Square speech

Likud ministers and senior opposition figure Benny Gantz denounced protesters who booed Prime Minister Netanyahu during US envoy Steve Witkoff’s speech at Hostage Square.

Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 2025.

The real scandal: It isn’t Tommy Robinson, it’s Amichai Chikli - opinion

Tommy Robinson is simultaneously hailed as a truth-teller and condemned as a provocateur.

 Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025

High Court of Justice rejects gov't conditions to sit public-professional committee

With the new conditions, the government hoped to dismiss Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Tommy Robinson invited to Israel, Peace plan awaits Hamas answer

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, gestures as he leaves the Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, June 5, 2025.

'I am not afraid to speak up for Israel,' Tommy Robinson tells 'Post' - exclusive

"I've never had any financial benefit from Israel," he said, confirming that he will not be paid for his upcoming trip to Israel following a personal invite from Minister Amichai Chikli.

BRITISH ACTIVIST Tommy Robinson is seen speaking at the “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London on September 13, 2025.

Attorney-general: Netanyahu government trying to rig dismissal process

“The court's proposal was clear, that the government announce if it accepts the offer to cancel the dismissal and return to the traditional dismissal framework - the public-professional committee."

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a ceremony for outgoing Supreme Court judge Yosef Elron, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. September 18, 2025