Knesset
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Knesset, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Tali Gottlieb Leads Likud Voters' Popularity Poll Ahead of Primaries
Ahead of the Likud primaries, a poll shows MK Tali Gottlieb leading with nearly 40% support among Likud voters, followed by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. With only about 14 realisti…
Israeli Ambassador to US Condemns Settlers’ Violent Outpost in West Bank Village Kosra
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter condemned settlers’ violent establishment of an outpost near Kosra in the West Bank, calling it unjustified and harmful. Defense Minist…
MK Gafni Condemns Attorney General's Decision to Cut Funding for Haredi Education
MK Moshe Gafni condemned the Attorney General's decision to cut funding for Haredi schools lacking a full core curriculum, calling it a failed conspiracy. He accused her of overre…
Insurance Prices Drop After Public Pressure, But Deeper Reform Needed in Israel
Insurance premiums in Israel have recently decreased following public and parliamentary pressure, but these reductions are minor and not due to true market competition. Regulatory…
Nadav Oz Salzberg Resigns as Gilad Kariv's Political Advisor to Pursue Studies at Oxford
Nadav Oz Salzberg, political advisor to Knesset member Gilad Kariv and student protest leader, resigns to study diplomacy at Oxford, pledging to return and continue political acti…
Gadi Eizenkot Praises Elazar Stern's Public Service Following His Knesset Resignation
Gadi Eizenkot praised Elazar Stern's dedication and experience after Stern resigned from Yesh Atid and the Knesset, expressing hope he will continue public service.
Israel’s Opposition Faces Internal Divisions That Could Aid Netanyahu’s Return
Ahead of Israel’s October 28 elections, the opposition bloc shows promise but risks fragmentation without unified leadership, potentially enabling Netanyahu’s return despite his w…
Israeli MKs Resign From Parties But Retain Seats and Salaries Until Elections
Several Israeli Knesset members have left their parties or formed new ones but continue to serve and receive salaries until the upcoming elections, raising public debate about the…
Defense Minister Katz Faces Criticism Over Plan to Transfer West Bank Enforcement Powers to Police
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans to transfer civilian enforcement powers in the West Bank from the IDF to the police following settler violence. The move faces critici…
Israeli Leaders Celebrate Soldiers’ Recoveries and Religious Events Across West Bank and Israel
In northern Samaria and across Israel, religious ceremonies and celebrations honored wounded soldiers’ recoveries and community milestones. Rabbi Or Shwaka, severely injured in Le…
Likud Candidate Tzaga Malko Withdraws Three Days Before Primaries
Three days before the Likud primaries, Knesset member Tzaga Malko withdraws from the race, joining others who recently exited amid concerns over the election system and reserved l…
Former Knesset Speaker Reubin Rivlin’s 2003 Warning Resonates Ahead of Israel’s 26th Knesset Elections
Ahead of Israel’s 26th Knesset elections on October 27, 2026, former Speaker Reubin Rivlin’s 2003 call for voters to elect better parliamentarians gains renewed urgency. The outgo…
Netanyahu’s Likud Faces Cultural War as Judicial Reform Drives Primary Voters’ Priorities
Ahead of Likud’s primaries, judicial reform dominates voter concerns, with 80% prioritizing legal system issues. Netanyahu secured many reserved slots to balance moderates and har…
MK Avi Maoz Vows to Pass Western Wall Prayer Law in Next Knesset Term
MK Avi Maoz pledged to pass the Western Wall Prayer Law in the next Knesset term to enforce Chief Rabbinate control and prevent disruptions by Women of the Wall. The law stalled p…
Netanyahu Reserves Defense Minister Israel Katz’s Knesset Seat After Internal Poll
Prime Minister Netanyahu reserved a Knesset seat for Defense Minister Israel Katz after an internal Likud poll showed Katz ranking poorly among party members, prompting the move t…
Shin Bet Considers Armed Security for Gadi Eizenkot Amid Rising Threats During Election Campaign
Shin Bet is considering providing armed security for Gadi Eizenkot, Yisrael party chairman and prime ministerial candidate, due to increased threats amid Israel's election campaig…
Avigdor Lieberman Rules Out Coalition With Arab Parties After October 7 Attacks
Avigdor Lieberman declared he will not join a government with Arab parties like Ra'am following their statements after October 7 attacks, undermining opposition efforts to form a…
Likud Supreme Court Rejects Smadar Mores' Bid to Shorten Candidacy Qualification Period
The Likud party's Supreme Court denied Smadar Mores' request to shorten the qualification period for running in the party's primaries, excluding her from the candidate list for th…
Netanyahu Holds Urgent Talks Amid Fears of Leadership Change Before Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held urgent talks with Likud lawmakers amid fears many may lose their seats in upcoming elections, raising concerns about a possible no-confi…
Gadi Eizenkot Says 58 Seats Are Enough for a Zionist Majority to Replace Netanyahu Government
Gadi Eizenkot, leader of the Yisra party, stated that 58 Knesset seats for Zionist parties are enough to replace Netanyahu's government. Speaking in Jerusalem, he criticized Netan…
Israeli Rabbis Criticize Secular Courts for Undermining Jewish Law and National Security
Israeli rabbis criticize secular courts for undermining Jewish law and national security, calling for judges to rule according to Torah law. They highlight recent court rulings th…
Israel Excludes Nursing Home Residents From Voting, Sparking Criticism
Israel excludes about 37,000 nursing home residents from voting in the upcoming Knesset elections, sparking criticism over the state's neglect of its elderly population. While dip…
Netanyahu Holds Private Talks with Likud MKs Amid Fears of Primary Backlash
Prime Minister Netanyahu is holding private talks with all sitting Likud MKs amid fears that many may lose their spots in the upcoming primaries, potentially leading to political…
Hadash Unveils Knesset Candidates, Calls for Reestablishing Joint Arab-Jewish List
Hadash presented its Knesset candidates in Tel Aviv, focusing on renewing the Arab-Jewish partnership and reestablishing the Joint List for upcoming elections. Leaders emphasized…
Avi Maoz Demands Override Clause Before Next Israeli Government Sworn In
Noam LeYisrael, led by Avi Maoz, launches a campaign focusing on judicial reform, demanding an override clause be passed before the next Israeli government is sworn in. The party…
Israeli Supreme Court Reveals Why Military Prosecutor Case Was Delayed for Nearly a Year
The Israeli Supreme Court revealed that political interference and procedural missteps by Justice Minister Yariv Levin caused nearly a year-long delay in prosecuting former milita…
Likud Unveils Full Candidate List for Israel's 26th Knesset Elections
Likud has published its full candidate list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, including national, demographic, and regional contenders. The list features established politician…
Likud Primaries Feature 124 Candidates Competing for Limited Knesset Seats
The Likud party announced 124 candidates for its primaries, with 40 senior politicians competing for fewer than 20 realistic Knesset spots due to reserved seats by Netanyahu. Vete…
Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries Amid Legal Changes
Likud published its final candidate list for the upcoming Monday primaries after a Supreme Court ruling barred current MKs and ministers from district slots. The list includes nat…
Yair Golan's Religious Turn and Political Clashes Highlight Israeli News Roundup
Israeli news highlighted Yair Golan's religious shift and political tensions involving Ahmad Tibi and Tali Gottlieb, alongside social protests and personal stories, reflecting div…
Senior Haredi Journalist Involved in Violent Confrontation at Political Event
A senior Haredi journalist was involved in a violent dispute at a high-profile political event but was peacefully reconciled. The report also covers various religious and politica…
Israeli Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to the new Police Investigations Department leadership until after elections, citing p…
Israel Plans Mandatory Recycling Law for Electric Vehicle Batteries by 2027
Israel is set to introduce a law by 2027 mandating the recycling of electric vehicle lithium batteries, with manufacturers responsible for funding. The reform responds to a growin…
Yoav Segalovitz Nears Joining Mansour Abbas's Ra'am Party After Key Meeting
Former Knesset member Yoav Segalovitz is close to joining Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party after a lengthy meeting discussing cooperation and crime fighting in the Arab community. The…
Israel Struggles to Curb Rising Youth Violence Linked to Online and Street Conflicts
Israel faces a growing youth violence crisis linked to social media and street conflicts, exemplified by a 2023 teen murder. Despite longstanding government programs, budget cuts…
Zvika Yehezkel Publicly Endorses Dr. Eddy Cohen in Likud Primaries
Zvika Yehezkel publicly endorses Dr. Eddy Cohen, an expert on Arab affairs, in the upcoming Likud primaries, praising his unique perspective and urging support. Cohen, while valui…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Backs Likud Candidates Supporting Haredi Interests Ahead of Primaries
Shas leader Aryeh Deri is backing Likud MKs Boaz Bismuth, Hanoch Milwitsky, Ofir Katz, and Avichai Boaron in the upcoming primaries for their support of Haredi interests, directin…
Reservists' Wives Voice Anguish Over Extended Military Service and Draft Exemptions
Following a viral recording of a reservist's wife in tears over extended military service, two other wives spoke to ynet about the emotional and familial toll of repeated reserve…
Netanyahu Adds US-Based Businessman Oren Dobronski to Likud List Amid Dual Citizenship and Legal Issues
Benjamin Netanyahu has added US-based businessman Oren Dobronski to the Likud list for the Knesset elections. Dobronski, who holds American citizenship and owns a $5 million home…
Israeli Police Chief Warns of Strong Response to Election Interference Attempts
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, police and election officials met to prepare for threats including cyber interference and AI misuse, with Police Commissioner Danny Levi…
Israeli Activists Regularly Cross Into Syrian Territory to Push for Jewish Settlements
Israeli activists known as the Pioneers of Bashan regularly cross into Syrian-controlled territory to promote Jewish settlement, challenging IDF security protocols. Despite milita…
Several Likud MKs Consider Joining Gilad Erdan's New Party Amid Primary Dispute
Several Likud MKs dissatisfied with primary restrictions have approached Gilad Erdan about joining his new party, 'The Unity,' which demands commitment to specific principles incl…
Amichai Segal Reveals Multiple Offers for Knesset List Spots Ahead of October Elections
Political commentator Amichai Segal revealed he received multiple offers for reserved Knesset list spots from different parties. Ahead of Israel's October elections, he predicted…
Israel Reestablishes Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria After 21 Years
Israel officially reopens the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria after 21 years since its evacuation in 2005, with government officials and settler leaders marking the event. Th…
Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years
After 21 years, 30 Israeli families officially reestablished the Ganim settlement in northern West Bank, marking a strategic expansion of Jewish presence supported by government m…
Israel Lacks Accurate Data on Stray Cat Population Despite Large Numbers
Israel lacks precise data on its stray cat population, estimated between 500,000 and 2 million. Despite annual sterilization efforts funded by the government and local authorities…
Blue and White MK Alon Schuster Opposes Party Campaign, Urges Removing Netanyahu First
Blue and White MK Alon Schuster criticized his party's campaign, insisting that removing Netanyahu must precede forming any government. His views clash with leader Benny Gantz's a…
MK Uri Maklev Visits Rabbi Dov Kok in Hospital, Recalls Youthful Memories and Shares Torah Insights
MK Uri Maklev visited hospitalized Rabbi Dov Kok, recalling their shared youth and the rabbi’s early ascetic practices, while Rabbi Kok attentively engaged in the conversation. Ma…