Knesset
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Knesset, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Foreign Minister to Seek Israeli Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar plans to seek Israeli government approval for formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The proposal cites a moral and historical obligation, desc…
Natanel Isaac Says Disengagement Could Have Been Stopped by a Stronger Protest Movement
Natanel Isaac says a more united protest by the national-religious camp could have prevented Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza. In a new interview, he criticizes road blockage…
Netanyahu Pushes New Haredi Deal, Including Arrest Immunity for Draft Evaders
Netanyahu is trying to secure ultra-Orthodox support through a revised Basic Law on Torah study and temporary arrest immunity for draft evaders. The effort faces sharp legal oppos…
Knesset Debate Erupts Over Whether to Move 7 October Memorial Bus Shelters
The Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee debated a proposal to move some Route 232 memorial shelters tied to the October 7 attacks. Families, local officials, and lawma…
Widower condemns SHABAK chief’s removal of memorial corner and LGBTQ steps
Shin Bet chief David Zini is under fire after removing a memorial at the agency and canceling Pride-related activities. Omer Ohana, whose partner was killed on October 8, says the…
Inside the Week in Haredi Politics, Weddings, and Celebrity Sightings
The week was dominated by haredi protests over draft-arrested yeshiva students, alongside major political meetings and many wedding and media sightings. Rabbi Shalom Ber Sorotzkin…
Netanyahu Seeks Way to Reshape Likud List Amid Primary Fight
Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a workaround to maintain control over Likud’s Knesset list as the party debates its primary rules. The Likud constitution committee meets Sunday, whi…
Netanyahu Weighs Reserving a Likud Slot for Journalist Natali Shem Tov
Benjamin Netanyahu is considering reserving a Likud Knesset slot for journalist Natali Shem Tov, according to a Thursday night report on Kan News. The idea is tied to her connecti…
State Funding Will Cover About NIS 11 Million in Upcoming Likud and Democrats Primaries
Israel will spend about NIS 11 million financing upcoming primaries in Likud and the Democrats. Incumbent MKs can get the money in advance, while non-MK candidates must wait for r…
Satirical roundup targets Israeli politics, protests, and a Chabad event
A satirical Israeli news roundup mocks politicians, ultra-Orthodox protest tactics, and a Chabad gathering. It references Tali Gottlieb’s immunity, Yair Golan’s faction, Goldknopf…
Haredi Parties Rally Over Draft Arrests as Netanyahu Repeats Promises
A Friday political panel focused on the Haredi protest against arrests of Torah students and Netanyahu’s renewed pledge to advance draft-related legislation. It also examined shar…
After ultimatum, Basic Law on Torah study enters accelerated committee debate
After an ultimatum from haredi party leaders, Netanyahu agreed to accelerate debate on a Basic Law on Torah study. The Knesset committee is set for four hearings next week, as the…
Psychiatrist Warns of Severe Shortage in Post-Hospital Care for At-Risk Youth
Dr. Shulamit Blank says Israel lacks enough post-hospital psychiatric placements for high-risk teenagers. She warns that Bnei Arzim in Rehovot is overwhelmed, while new government…
Knesset Legal Adviser Warns of Legal Problem in Moving Torah Study Bill
Knesset legal adviser Sagit Afik said there is a legal difficulty with moving the Basic Law on Torah study from the Constitution Committee to the House Committee. She warned that…
Committee chair makes surprise visit to East Jerusalem Palestinian school, alleges incitement
Knesset member and Education Committee chair Zvi Sukkot made a surprise visit Thursday to a Palestinian school in Jerusalem. He said police seized incitement materials there and h…
What Ultra-Orthodox Protests Cost the Haredi Parties
Ariel Shrafer said this week’s ultra-Orthodox road blockages hurt the Haredi parties politically and legislatively. He warned that the protests may help push the next coalition to…
Amsalem Plans to Put Bank Yahav Privatization Before Finance Committee
David Amsalem said he will seek Finance Committee approval for a plan to privatize the state’s holdings in Bank Yahav. The state could sell up to half its stake for several billio…
Election Official Says Israel’s Vote Cannot Be Rigged, Points to Trust and Disinformation Risks
Dean Livneh, acting chief of Israel’s Central Elections Committee, said elections in Israel cannot be rigged and that the real threat is public distrust. At a Reichman University…
Rothman Faces Protest at Tel Aviv University Amid Fierce Debate Over Attorney General Bill
Simcha Rothman was met by a protest at Tel Aviv University while attending a debate with Dr. Ronit Levine-Schnur. The same day, his proposed bill to split the attorney general’s p…
Ronen Tzur Quits Democratic Party Primary, Blasts Its Leadership
Ronen Tzur withdrew from the Democratic Party primaries and said the party has become too extreme for him. He blamed an anonymous text smear campaign, later traced to Nimrod Sheff…
Trump and Senator Cassidy Clash in Heated Closed-Door Meeting Over Iran War
President Donald Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy exchanged shouts during a closed-door meeting with Republican lawmakers over the Iran war. Cassidy later received a White House bri…
Police officer investigated over alleged assault on ultra-Orthodox protester on Geha Road
A police officer is under investigation after video allegedly showed him kicking an ultra-Orthodox protester in the head during a Geha Road demonstration against arrests of Torah…
Anti-judicial reform activist repurposes protest WhatsApp groups for her primary bid
Nava Rozolio, a leading anti-judicial overhaul activist, has turned her protest WhatsApp groups into campaign channels for her run in the Democratic Party primaries. She said she…
Southern Democratic candidate says the Negev needs partnership, not scapegoating
Avi Dabush toured the Negev with three fellow Democratic Party primary candidates and argued that the region needs partnership with Bedouins, not collective blame. He backed stron…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Warn They Will Block Attorney General Split Without Draft and Torah Bills
Senior Haredi party officials said they will not support splitting the attorney general’s post unless the coalition advances two key bills, a Basic Law on Torah study and an arres…
State Prosecutor Warns Against Political Pressure on Law Enforcement Independence
State Prosecutor Amit Isman warned at a University of Haifa conference that attacks on law-enforcement independence threaten democracy, the rule of law and public trust. He also c…
Aryeh Barkat: Supreme Court Should Restrain Itself Over Vote-Recording Row
Dr. Aryeh Barkat attacked the Supreme Court after it urged the Knesset to rerun the state comptroller vote. He said filming ballots was foolish but not a legal basis for intervent…
Ben Gvir Plans Unusual Public Endorsements in Likud Primary Race
People close to Itamar Ben Gvir plan to publicly support right-wing candidates in Likud’s primaries, according to Army Radio. The effort would target figures including Tali Gottli…
Levin to Convene Judicial Appointments Panel, but Not as the High Court Ordered
Justice Minister Yariv Levin plans to convene the Judicial Selection Committee next week for three rounds of appointments to traffic, family, and juvenile courts. The move comes d…
Cabinet Minister Eli Cohen Signals Hard Line on Lebanon, Gaza and Erdogan
Eli Cohen, Israel’s cabinet minister, said on Radio Kol Berama that Israel would reject any American request to withdraw from southern Lebanon and would respond to attacks on nort…
Editors of Religious Zionism Urged to Back a Basic Law on Torah Study
An opinion piece says religious Zionist leaders should support a Basic Law recognizing Torah study as a national value. It links the bill to the history of hesder yeshivot, which…
A Week of Court Battles, Welfare Warnings, Defense Tech, and Bank Fees
Israel’s weekly roundup covers a High Court dispute over the state comptroller vote, a warning that National Insurance could be insolvent by 2035, Anduril’s move into Israel, and…
Elazar Stern Signals Political Future With Gadi Eisenkot, Sidesteps Defense of Yair Lapid
Yesh Atid MK Elazar Stern declined to defend Yair Lapid after poor poll results and said his political future lies with Gadi Eisenkot. He praised Eisenkot as the best former IDF c…
Report Says Israel Faces Renewed Pressure in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran
A Reuters-based commentary says Hamas is rebuilding in Gaza, Hizbullah is being replenished in Lebanon, and Iran is restoring its missile and nuclear capabilities. It argues Israe…
Rabin’s 'No longer a people dwelling alone' line is recast as a lesson in Israeli resilience
An opinion article argues that Balaam’s line about Israel dwelling alone means national strength through independence, not isolation. It uses Rabin’s speeches, Oslo, Jordan peace…
Editorial: The Draft Crisis Has Become a Political Campaign
A Hebrew opinion column says Israel's draft crisis has been ignored for years and is now being used as a political campaign. The writer argues leaders could have found a balanced…
Demolition Order Issued for Unauthorized Road Built Near Ilut Expansion Plan
An unauthorized road built in the Jezreel Valley as part of the Ilut expansion dispute was stopped and ordered demolished. After residents complained, MK Zvika Fogel asked enforce…
Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel Tells Military Prisoners Their Only “Offense” Is Torah Study
Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel, head of Porat Yosef yeshiva, addressed yeshiva students and scholars held in Military Prison 10 through loudspeakers at the prison entrance. He said their o…
Smotrich Says Security Funds Should Not Go to LGBTQ Programming
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended Shin Bet chief David Zini after reports he canceled Pride-related displays and events. Smotrich said security funds should not be used f…
Rothman Holds Up Western Wall Bill Amid Coalition Friction
A bill to legally protect the Western Wall’s status remains stuck in the Knesset because MK Simcha Rothman is reportedly blocking its transfer to the next committee. The delay has…
Netanyahu Pushes Ultra-Orthodox Deal Amid Protests and Judicial Overhaul
Netanyahu is advancing a deal with ultra-Orthodox parties while the coalition promotes bills on Torah study, kosher certification and draft evaders. At the same time, the governme…
Netanyahu’s Deal With Ultra-Orthodox Parties Advances Amid Protests
Netanyahu’s coalition is advancing a package of bills for ultra-Orthodox parties, including a Torah study law and a new kashrut law, while also pushing judicial overhaul legislati…
High Court Rejects Petition to Toughen Knesset Ethics Sanctions
Israel’s High Court rejected a petition seeking harsher penalties for Knesset absences, including against Aryeh Deri. The justices said the Ethics Committee has broad discretion…
Why Military Ranks Alone Do Not Guarantee Political Success
The article argues that senior military service gives former generals an advantage in Israeli politics, but not a guarantee of success. It says many ex officers struggle to turn p…
Smotrich Defends Orit Strock in Knesset Speech, Accuses Opposition and Media of Smear Campaign
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich used a Knesset speech on Wednesday to defend Minister Orit Strock from opposition criticism. He praised her work in settlement and regional devel…
Likud Tensions Continue Over Reserved Seats and Women’s Slot
Benjamin Netanyahu and Haim Katz met to discuss reserved seats as Likud prepares its Knesset list, but no final agreement has been reached. The talks included possible district me…
State-Funded Paternity Tests May Regularize Status of Palestinian Women in the Negev
Israel’s Justice Ministry is funding paternity tests for children of Bedouin Israeli fathers and Palestinian mothers, a process that can lead to citizenship and legal status. Crit…
Israel Moves to Repeal Parking Billing Law Amid Backlash
The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee approved a bill to repeal Israel’s “parking lots law,” which had shifted parking charges to per-minute billing. If passed by the full Knesse…