Knesset
Rabbinical, Sharia courts to be allowed to arbitrate civil disputes, Knesset decides
The Knesset passed the bill expanding the powers of religious courts, such as a rabbinical or Sharia court, in its second and third reading.
'Status quo is dead’: Opposition slams passing law expanding rabbinical courts’ powers amid war
Knesset says Finance Ministry acted unlawfully on haredi funding transfers
Knesset Finance Committee approves Israel’s 2026 state budget ahead of final reading
‘Record-high’ coalition funds in state budget ahead of upcoming vote during war, MK Beliak says
If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by next week, when the fiscal year closes at the end of the month, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
'My Israeli Journey': Shaul Mofaz recounts battles, politics, and family - review
My Israeli Journey one of the most accurate, non-academic records of the years in which Mofaz served in the IDF and in his post-army service to his country.
Netanyahu gains votes at Ben-Gvir's expense as Operation Roaring Lion concludes third week - poll
The poll also tested a scenario where Eisenkot's Yashar! would join lists with Bennett. In that scenario, the list, led by Bennett, won 33 seats, one more than the parties would receive separately.
Business as usual: Knesset work continues while Israel is in a state of emergency - opinion
Amir Ohana, the Speaker of the Knesset, decided last week that discussions could now be held in the Knesset without any limitation on their subject matter.
Knesset approves updated war budget in first reading, adding billions of NIS to defense
The updated budget, which passed in the plenum by a margin of 53–45, must still pass its final votes before the end of March.
Israel’s defense budget rises to NIS 177 billion amid Iran war and northern front tensions
In a closed discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defense establishment has increased its demands to NIS 177 billion, with the possibility that the war with Iran will take longer.
Israel's government risks unity by advancing divisive laws amid ongoing war with Iran - editorial
As Israel continues to face war, the government's focus on divisive legislation is distracting from critical wartime priorities and risking further division within the country.
Coalition advances controversial, 'non-essential' legislation in Knesset amid war
Both coalition and opposition lawmakers had called to put political disputes aside and focus on unity at the start of the war.
Gov't adds NIS 2.6 billion to defense, raising state budget by NIS 32 billion due to war
The funds were to be used for classified equipment, which the government cited as an “urgent and immediate need” to provide an operational response to the ongoing war.
As political pressure mounts, Netanyahu delays controversial haredi draft law - opinion
The Netanyahu coalition has delayed the haredi draft bill, revealing political strategy over genuine reform as elections near.
