Knesset Constitution Committee
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Knesset Constitution Committee, translated into English and compared across sources. 21 recent stories.
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…
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…
Justice Ministry Warns Political Attorney General Could Open Door to Favoritism in Grant Distribution
The Knesset Constitution Committee debated a bill that would remove mandatory attorney-general consultation from government grant criteria. The Justice Ministry warned this could…
Rothman Clashes with Justice Ministry Over Bill to Split Attorney General Role
The Knesset Constitution Committee held a tense debate on a bill to split the attorney general’s role. Simcha Rothman accused the Justice Ministry of turning consultation into app…
Netanyahu Pledged to Help Pass Ultra-Orthodox Bills, but Coalition Stalls Them
Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly promised Aryeh Deri he would secure passage of two major ultra-Orthodox bills in the current Knesset. But Shas and Degel HaTorah are now blocking coa…
Election Chief Says No Arrests Will Be Made on Voting Day
Central Elections Committee Director General Dean Livne said no arrests of draft evaders will be made on election day, aiming to reassure ultra-Orthodox voters. He also discussed…
Election Panel Debates Overseas Voting for Service Volunteers and Polling Stations in Nursing Homes
The Knesset Constitution Committee debated election-law changes including ballot boxes in nursing homes and voting rights for national service volunteers abroad. Coalition members…
Gafni Warns He Will Not Advance Torah Law Without Coalition Commitment
Moshe Gafni said he will not advance the Basic Law on Torah Study unless the coalition clearly commits to passing it. His warning comes after Benjamin Netanyahu shelved the haredi…
Election Commission proposes major rule changes for Israel’s next Knesset vote
Israel’s Central Elections Committee has sent the Knesset a wide-ranging package of election reforms for the 26th Knesset vote. The changes include AI disclosure rules, extra voti…
Coalition Opposes Permanent Polling Stations in Nursing Homes
Israel’s coalition is fighting a bill that would permanently allow polling stations in nursing homes and other residential facilities. The measure passed the Central Elections Com…
Explosive panel debates draft protests, Orthodox life, and Trump-Netanyahu tensions
Kikar HaShabbat’s "Black Kippahs" panel aired a fierce debate over Haredi draft protests, army integration, and tensions between Trump and Netanyahu. Panelists clashed over road b…
Shas MK lashes out at deputy attorney general in heated Knesset hearing
Shas MK Erez Malul attacked Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon during a heated Constitution Committee debate on Justice Ministry changes. The bill to split the attorney general’s r…
Rothman Says Election Fairness Is Impossible With a Non-Objective Attorney General
Knesset Constitution Committee chair Simcha Rothman accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of political bias during a debate on splitting the attorney general’s role. MK Kari…
Rotman Slams Prosecutors and Opposition Over Attempt to Oust Tali Gottlieb
Knesset Constitution Committee chairman Simcha Rotman attacked the prosecution and opposition during a hearing on efforts to expel MK Tali Gottlieb. He used the session to argue f…
Bill for politically controlled Oct. 7 inquiry expected to reach Knesset vote this week
A bill to establish a politically appointed inquiry into the October 7 massacre is set for a first Knesset vote this week, before the election. The coalition would control half th…
Knesset committee warns split attorney general bill could weaken rule-of-law safeguards
The Knesset Constitution Committee’s legal adviser warned that the bill to split the attorney general’s powers could weaken independence and checks on government power. The propos…
Committee Warns Split of Attorney General Role Could Weaken Rule of Law
Israel’s Knesset has advanced a bill to split the attorney general’s powers between a legal adviser and a public prosecutor. The Constitution Committee’s legal adviser warns the p…
“Complete Fake”: What Triggered Simcha Rothman’s Outrage?
Knesset Constitution Committee chair MK Simcha Rothman erupted during an i24news interview after a clip of his confrontation with MK Merav Cohen was shown. He said the segment was…
Rothman Boasts That the Coalition Had a Very Successful Term, Sparks Outrage at Bereaved Families Hearing
Knesset Constitution Committee Chair Simcha Rothman said the coalition had a “very successful” and “wonderful” term during a hearing with bereaved families, triggering outrage fro…
Disruption in Constitution Committee as Hostages’ Relatives Are Removed from Meeting
The Knesset Constitution Committee held a heated debate Wednesday over a bill to split the attorney general’s role, with hostages’ relatives and bereaved families removed from the…
Former top jurists warn proposed attorney-general split would gut Israel’s checks and balances
Former Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch and professor Yaniv Roznai warned on Thursday that the bill to split the attorney-general’s role would devastate Israel’s rule of law…