Knesset

Gov't under fire after revised Oct. 7 inquiry bill drops wording on ‘full, thorough’ probe

Bereaved families accused the government of attempting to whitewash government failures through the revision, as lawmakers resumed debates on the continuous government bill.

Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee meeting on advancing the legislation on May 13, 2026.
Reservists Party leader Yoaz Hendel presents national PTSD recovery plan after October 7, May 10, 2026.

Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7

Police clash with ultra-Orthodox Jews following a protest against IDF conscription in Jerusalem.

Knesset unanimously approves law banning the use of "skunk" liquid at demonstrations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

Likud members still support Netanyahu, hold reservations on his policies - poll


Amir Ohana honored with Abraham Leadership and Public Service Award

Presented by Abraham media founder Ahmed Charai, the award recognized Amir Ohana for championing democratic values, public service, and regional coexistence during a period of war and instability.

Ahmed Charai presents Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana with the Abraham Leadership and Public Service Award.

Haredi spiritual leader gives green light for Degel Hatorah to disband gov't over draft law

Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Monday for preparations to begin to dissolve the Knesset already next week, during a faction meeting at the Knesset.

 Rabbi Dov Lando seen during a meeting to discuss the drafting of ultra-Orthodox jews to the IDF in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, April 5, 2024.

Supermajority of Israeli Arab students support non-security-linked national service, study finds

A new study reveals that 75% of Israeli Arab 12th-grade students support volunteering for non-security national service. There is also strong backing for Arab parties joining the next coalition.

Arab students at a school in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem, January 17, 2023; illustrative.

Knesset passes law to prosecute October 7 terrorists, conduct public trials in Jerusalem

The law was passed by a unanimous vote of 93 to 0, as the Knesset opened its summer session on Sunday, following more than a month-long spring recess.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

'You killed the people of Israel!' Former hostage calls on all Knesset members to resign

"I call on all Knesset members, everyone - just resign. Take responsibility and get out of our lives," Braslavski said.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski attends a press conference in the Knesset, calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, May 11, 2026.

Bill to prosecute October 7 terrorists set for vote as Knesset returns from recess

The bill would create a special legal framework for prosecuting Hamas terrorists and others involved in the massacre, including Nukhba terrorists captured inside Israel.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

Coalition pushes to extend delivery exemptions for life-saving equipment to IDF soldiers

With Adi Vaxman and Operation Israel among key advocates, a Knesset hearing highlights efforts to speed critical defensive gear to the frontlines

Smadar Lublin-Katz, Managing Director in Israel of Operation Israel.

High Court questions comptroller’s authority to probe core Oct. 7 failures

The petitions seek to halt or limit Matanyahu Englman’s audit of the October 7 failures, arguing that the scale of the disaster requires a broader, independent investigative mechanism.

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Levin-backed appointments bill advances despite warning from A-G it would politicize civil service

The bill, which would give ministers and the government far broader control, would apply to a long list of senior posts, including any post requiring government approval.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

IDF chief pushes Knesset to help draft ultra-Orthodox as manpower concerns grow

In March, Zamir sparked a public political storm with remarks at a cabinet meeting about a military manpower shortage, saying, “I am raising 10 red flags before the IDF collapses into itself.”

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.