Simcha Rothman

Israel creating chance to topple Iranian regime, war could reshape Western world - interview

MK Simcha Rothman explains how Israel's Operation Roaring Lion could create the conditions for regime change in Iran and affect global security.

 MK Simcha Rothman at a special committee meeting on the "Deri Law", at the Knesset, the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 15, 2022.
An Israeli couple walks towards the Arrivals gate in the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel on April 30, 2016

Knesset approves bill preventing double taxation for US olim, exempting National Insurance payments

Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) speaks with MK Simcha Rothman (L) at the Knesset, November 26, 2025; illustrative.

Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Coalition advances bill repealing fraud, breach of trust offenses amid Netanyahu trial


Baharav-Miara: Proposals to split A-G role would damage rule of law and democracy

A-G Gali Baharav-Miara warns that splitting her office would turn legal authorities into "private lawyers" and "harm the foundations of the regime, the rule of law, and human rights."

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Israeli opposition voices support for IDF attorney's departure after right wing push

Leaders across Israel’s political spectrum, from Lapid and Gantz to Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, responded to IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation.

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned as IDF Military Advocate General on October 31, pictured on September 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Knesset advances controversial bill to split role of A-G into three - analysis

The Knesset is set to vote on a controversial bill that would split the attorney-general's role, sparking debates over its impact on Israel's legal system.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Where is the Israeli flag at the Australian flag display? Stolen, says Canberra

Israel’s envoy in Australia called it “outrageous” that the flag remains absent from Canberra’s display, weeks after it was vandalized and stolen.

A photo from the X/Twitter account of Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, showing a missing Israeli flag at the International Flag Display in Australia.

Australia entry ban of MK Simcha Rothman reflects moral confusion - opinion

Australia’s policies are starting to echo a deeper confusion: one where the symbols of progressivism become shields for appeasement and where antisemitic rhetoric is tolerated.

MK SIMCHA ROTHMAN presides over a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in July. He was abruptly denied entry to Australia by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke because he allegedly ‘spreads division and hate,’ says the writer.

Now Australia has ousted Iran's envoy - will the country actually tackle antisemitism? - editorial

The attacks organized by Iran were before June's 12-day war, so reflect the export of Tehran's strategy of targeting Jews abroad, a playbook it has used for decades.

 AUSTRALIAN PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese inspects the damage at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, guided by Rabbi Moshe Khan, president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria.

Australian Jews disappointed by government ban of MK Rothman

There was an inconsistency in the policy of the Labor-led government, said Leibler, when it wasn’t willing to give entry to Rothman but was willing to accept relations with Abbas.

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler.

Netanyahu: Albanese a 'weak politician' who betrayed Israel, Australia's Jews

Netanyahu's comments follow Australia's decision to deny MK Simcha Rothman entry into the country ahead of a planned 'solidarity trip' with the Jewish community.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.

FM Sa'ar: Israel will revoke residence permits of Australia’s representatives to PA

Government officials have slammed Australia's decision to revoke MK Simcha Rothman's visa prior to his planned 'solidarity tour' to Australian Jewish communities.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Israeli coalition MK barred from Australia ahead of upcoming 'solidarity tour'

The purpose of Rothman’s tour was reportedly to show solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community amid heightened antisemitism.

 RZP MK Simcha Rothman leads a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting in Jerusalem, Israel, June 9, 2025