Israeli knesset
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
Kallner, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, told 103FM that he does not think arresting yeshiva students is 'the right way.'
Should Israel consider a new method for voting lawmakers into the Knesset? - opinion
MK Amsalem says Mizrahim still blocked from centers of power, should hold senior positions in Likud
Knesset panel advances dissolution bill ahead of first reading, debates date election date
Knesset's Immigration Basic Law narrowminded, risks alienating secular, diaspora Jews - opinion
An initial reading of the bill has the potential to negatively impact the rights of minorities in the Jewish state, many of whom are seeking refuge from growing antisemitism.
Knesset greenlights 4.9 billion NIS budget to rebuild war-torn Gaza Border communities
Community movements welcome the legislation, calling it an important step toward rebuilding the Gaza border communities.
How does firing Ronen Bar, Qatargate affect voting in next elections? - poll
If Naftali Bennet decides to run, the coalition would be left with 49 seats, whereas a Bennet-led opposition would have 61.
Constitution Committee finishes preparation of judicial reform bill
Opposition MKs boycott votes after pleas from hostage family members
Knesset speaker apologizes to families of October 7 victims after violent altercation
Families were blocked from entering the visitors’ section of the plenum to observe a discussion regarding a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre.
Rolling the dice: Knesset committee approves Idan Roll's secession from Yesh Atid
The law’s purpose is to deter MKs from switching sides during a given Knesset for opportunistic reasons, i.e. to prevent “political bribery.”
Idan Roll resigns from Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid faction, forms 'National Majority' party
The move was not a total surprise since Roll had expressed his dissatisfaction with the party line on a number of occasions since October 7.
Constitution Committee debates controversial judicial oversight bill
Rothman and other supporters of the bill have argued that there is an inherent conflict of interest in the current system
Judges in response to Ohana – Netanyahu testimony to continue as scheduled
“There is no place for considerations detached from reality when the security of the state and national resilience are at stake,” they added.
Constitution Committee advances ‘softened’ version of controversial Bar Association bill
Members of the IBA and the opposition argued that the bill was an attempt to exact revenge on the IBA by harming its independent ability to set its budget.
