Amichai Chikli

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk at Jerusalem 'Generation of Truth' antisemitism conference

The Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, led by Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli, was scheduled for January 26–27.

Charlie and Erika Kirk in Jerusalem in March of 2019
MK Dan Illouz speaks during Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025.

'New enemy rising': Likud MK Dan Illouz decries Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens in Knesset address

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli meets with US Reform rabbis in an effort to strengthen ties between Israel and American Jewry in early January 2026.

Diaspora Ministry pairs with US liberal synagogue rabbinical fellowship to strengthen Israel ties

A firefighter walks past a destroyed anti-aircraft unit at La Carlota military air base, after US President Donald Trump said the US has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 3, 2026.

Lapid, Chikli: US arrest of Maduro a message to Iranian regime


High Court nixes Wednesday hearing on government's firing of A-G, upholds freeze on dismissal

Panel urges lawmakers to cancel decision, return to traditional model set by Shamgar Commission.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025.

Gov’t decision to fire chief prosecutor, legal adviser, invalid from start, must be canceled - A-G

Since one of the roles of the attorney-general is to be the chief prosecutor for Netanyahu’s trial, a main issue in her firing has been that there might be a conflict of interest.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attending a committee meeting in the Knesset, April 27, 2025; illustrative.

Amichai Chikli accuses EU ministers of 'defending terror-supporting organizations'

His words followed a joint statement by 27 foreign ministers on August 12 in which the ministers condemned what they said were "restrictive new registration requirements."

 Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.

Netanyahu: Albanese a 'weak politician' who betrayed Israel, Australia's Jews

Netanyahu's comments follow Australia's decision to deny MK Simcha Rothman entry into the country ahead of a planned 'solidarity trip' with the Jewish community.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.

High Court blocks govt. decision to fire A-G, draws cabinet ire

The decision still has to pass a judicial review, so Baharav-Miara has not officially been ousted from her role.

Attorney-general Gali Baharav-Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, April 27, 2025

Gov't explains ministerial committee to fire A-G: Current legal framework left us no choice

The position comes after the justice minister failed to fill committee positions to dismiss Baharav-Miara.

 Newly appointed Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara seen during a welcome ceremony for her in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022.

Airline Vueling deplanes Jewish children, arrest summer camp director due to alleged disruptions

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called the incident a "serious" antisemitic incident, while Vueling said the crew's decision was not tied to the passenger's religion.

A Vueling Airbus A320; illustrative.

Knesset hosts conference calling to apply Israeli sovereignty to West Bank

The ‘two-state illusion is dead,’ former US ambassador David Friedman said.

 Nadia Matar and Yehudit Katzover, of the Sovereignty Movement, pictured during an activist tour in the West Bank, January 2023; illustrative.

Ministers inch closer to firing Baharav-Miara, legality of decision unclear

Israel’s cabinet moves to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, sparking legal challenges and potential Supreme Court intervention.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Chikli denounces Syria's Sharaa as 'barbaric terrorist murder who should be eliminated'

"We must not stand idly by in the face of the Islamo-Nazi terror regime of al-Qaeda operatives in suits," Chikli stated.

 Smoke rises while Syrian security forces sit in the back of a truck, as Syrian troops enter the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.