Israeli Knesset Begins Five-Day Legislative Marathon Ahead of October 2026 Elections
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First reported by Channel 13 · 22 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Knesset has started a five-day legislative session to pass key bills including the Basic Law on Torah Study and the Detentions Law before dissolving ahead of the October 2026 elections. The ultra-Orthodox parties seek to prioritize their legislation, including repealing a controversial kosher certification reform, amid broader coalition efforts to advance communication and legal adviser reforms.
- 01Knesset begins five-day legislative marathon ending Friday before October 2026 elections.
- 02Basic Law on Torah Study, recognizing Torah as a core Jewish value, is first bill voted on.
- 03Detentions Law aims to freeze arrests for 90 days, supported by ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 04Ultra-Orthodox demand their bills take precedence over coalition's communication and legal reforms.
- 05Shas promotes law to repeal kosher certification reform by former minister Matan Kahana.
- 06Elections on October 27 will be first on schedule in 38 years; government finishing full term after 53 years.
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