Knesset members
Former Yisrael Beytenu MK Esterina Tartman dies at 68
After retiring from political life, Tartman turned to private business and public activity outside of government.
Deadlock deepens as post-deadline polls leave both blocs short of 61 Knesset seats - analysis
No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future
Parties finalize Knesset slates before deadline as Gantz’s Blue and White runs alone despite polls
Likud MKs jostle for Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairmanship
With at least six MKs aiming for the position of FADC chairman, including Yuli Edelstein, who's aiming to keep the position, the vote pitted MKs in the party against each other.
Israel's post-holiday politics: Will Netanyahu take a political hit to keep coalition intact?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.
Knesset's new law on religious courts and what it means for democracy - opinion
The bill in question would further expand their authority, allowing rabbinical courts and Sharia courts to rule as arbitrators on civil matters.
National Unity MK Gadi Eisenkot formally resigns from Knesset
"I have seen greatness in serving the people," he wrote. "I will act with faith and commitment to creating a leadership alternative worthy of the State of Israel."
Knesset electoral reform: the case for common sense - opinion
Israel remains the only developed democracy with a solely national, closed-list proportional representation system that includes neither a personal nor a district-based element.
Coalition begins prepping bill to subject police watchdog unit directly to gov’t
A Knesset committee is advancing a bill to place the Police Investigations Department under the justice minister’s control. Critics warn this risks politicizing investigations and abusing power.
Proposed coalition bill to raise MK salaries to that of senior judges faces backlash
The bill sought to equalize the prime minister’s salary with that of senior members of the justice system, including the High Court of Justice president and justices.
MKs cannot disrupt court proceedings, says court legal advisor
“This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the judicial process but also infringes on the rights of litigants to have their day in court," said court system legal advisor Barak Lazer.
Likud MK Ofir Katz named Knesset representative in judicial watchdog appointment committee
The coalition resumed legislation of a new appointment method soon after Amit was appointed as permanent Chief Justice in January, despite efforts by Levin to block it.
Lapid: Qatar ‘bought off’ Netanyahu’s office
Yesh Atid would reportedly only clench 10-15 seats in the event of an election.
