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Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection overhaul does not justify striking down Basic Law
Under the current system, the committee includes three Supreme Court justices, two ministers, two MKs, and two representatives of the Israel Bar Association.…
Mansour Abbas' Ra'am party to hold first ever primary election for Knesset candidates
According to the party's statement, the conference is part of the completion of its organizational preparations and fulfills its constitutional requirements.…
THE INTERVIEW: Liberty, irony, hypocrisy — former Knesset Speaker Avraham Burg on Israel’s ‘South Africa moment’
On 18 July 2026, Mandela Day, the former interim president of Israel and Speaker of the Knesset, Avraham Burg, headlined an event in South Africa for left-leaning members of the lo…
Religious Zionist Party holds primaries to shape Knesset slate lead by Bezalel Smotrich
More than 100 Religious Zionist Party committee members are voting to determine the party’s Knesset slate, with the final results expected Sunday evening.…
Defense Ministry asks Knesset to extend nationwide declaration of home front emergency
In a document submitted to the government, the ministry said the need for any further extension would be reassessed before the new expiration date in accordance with the security s…
Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz announces resignation from Knesset to 'begin new chapter'
"After 15 years of meaningful public service, it is time to take a break from public life and begin a new chapter," Katz said.…
Yair Golan's Democrats list for the Knesset cements Labor's shift to the far Left - opinion
To Yair Golan’s credit, he inherited a political party on the verge of collapse after his predecessor, Merav Michaeli, had led Labor to an electoral disaster in the 2022 election, …
Over 112,000 registered Democrats eligible to vote in party primaries ahead of Knesset election
The left-wing Democrats are one of the core parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the elections, set for October 27.…
A new alliance: Simchi vows to push unity gov't, enlistment in new political body with Gantz
Simchi also rejected claims that a vote for his party would effectively amount to a vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.…
'Terrorist' vs 'Judeo-Nazi': MKs trade barbs over bill barring Red Cross from Israeeli prisons
The bill was drafted by Galit Distel Atbaryan, Keti Shitrit, and a group of additional lawmakers. Thirty-six MKs voted in favor of the bill, while 41 opposed it, and it was removed…
IDF chief Zamir: We are ready for Iran attack in coming hours, home front should be alert
Although Zamir stated that there were no immediate home front restrictions, there could be in the coming hours in the event of an Iranian attack.…
Netanyahu loses support in northern Israel as voters demand tougher stance on Lebanon
The May poll by Agam Labs at Israel's Hebrew University showed residents in the north abandoning Netanyahu's Likud more quickly than voters elsewhere and faulting him harshly over …
Jerusalem's 24th March for Pride and Tolerance begins with new route toward Knesset
The 24th Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance kicked off with a new route toward the Knesset, highlighting calls for equal rights, legislative change, and inclusion for Israel’s…
Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law
According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate …
Knesset elects Netanyahu’s attorney as state comptroller after coalition MKs forced to film votes
Amid coalition pressure and vote controversies, Netanyahu ally Michael Rabello wins Knesset election for state comptroller.…
IDF ops. chief Brig.-Gen. Yisrael Shomer resigns following sexual misconduct investigation
Shomer was questioned Tuesday morning over a consensual relationship with an officer under his command. After taking responsibility, he resigned from the IDF.…
Knesset restores 'massacre' to October 7 memorial bill after backlash from bereaved families
Previously, bereaved families had accused the government of attempting to whitewash failures and rewrite the narrative after it was announced in February that “massacre” had been r…
Knesset dissolution first reading vote set for Monday, election date yet to be determined
Opposition coordinator MK Meirav Ben-Ari (Yesh Atid) pushed for progress on the Knesset dissolution bill, which proposes determining the election date in the committee debates.…
Yesh Atid appoints Zionist Council head Oz Haim to Knesset, replacing MK Toporovsky
Haim has held the role of director general of the Zionist Council in Israel for over four years, which functions as a branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).…
Knesset advances ultra-Orthodox daycare subsidy bill after haredi threat to back Oct. 7 probe
The legislation was sponsored by MK Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism) and a group of additional haredi lawmakers.…
'Midnight Meeting' Affair: PMO chief-of-staff Braverman summoned for pre-indictment hearing
At the heart of the matter, for which the prosecution is considering bringing criminal charges against him, is the "midnight meeting" affair, a sub-chapter in the larger "Bild" and…
Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan says she will not run in party primaries, next Knesset elections
Before her current role, Distel-Atbaryan held the position of Israel’s public diplomacy minister, which she resigned from one week after the October 7 massacre.…
West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill raises international law concerns, legal adviser warns Knesset
The comments came as lawmakers prepared to advance the legislation on West Bank and Gaza antiquities toward final votes in the committee.…
Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve - Reuters
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Bennett warns Netanyahu over draft evasion, IDF manpower issues during Knesset visit
Former PM Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Netanyahu over the IDF manpower crisis, draft evasion, and the outgoing government’s controversial draft bill.…
High Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president Amit
The High Court pressed Justice Minister Yariv Levin over his refusal to cooperate with Supreme Court President Isaac Amit on judicial appointments.…
Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve
JERUSALEM, May 20 - Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjam…
Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
Passage of the bill would begin the process to move the election date forward slightly from October 27.…
Haredi draft bill debates resume ahead of Knesset dissolution vote amid coalition crisis
No updated draft bill proposal was published or provided to lawmakers ahead of the committee meeting.…
Knesset dissolution bill vote set for Wednesday amid coalition crisis over haredi draft bill
Debates on draft bill to resume before vote, coalition rushes to fast-track controversial legislation ahead of dissolution…
Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading
The bill was approved by the committee in a unanimous vote, with nine in favor.…
Haredi draft bill returns as Knesset dissolution vote looms
Haredi draft bill returns as Knesset faces dissolution vote. Parliament dissolved by June 30 at 46.5% YES.…
Haredi draft bill back on agenda ahead of Knesset dissolution vote
United Torah Judaism spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando, who is in favor of dissolving the Knesset, said the party "won’t be drawn into political games."…
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his departure from Shas Party
Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."…
Are new Knesset proposals pushing Israel toward Hungary-style governance? - opinion
Concerns mount that Israel’s new legislation could reshape democracy in a Hungary-like direction.…