Yuli Edelstein![]() Knesset Speaker warns High Court not to debate Nationality LawEdelstein says Knesset will pass override bill if High Court debates Nationality Law. 'This is a battle for the Knesset's sovereignty.'![]() One-On-One with Knesset Speaker Yuli EdelsteinIsrael's 20th parliament — recently dissolved ahead of elections, was one of the most feisty sessions the country has ever seen.![]() 'Without Zoabi, without Zahalka, and hopefully without Balad'Knesset Speaker welcomes report that two Arab MKs will not serve in the next Knesset. Zoabi denies she isn't running.![]() Knesset Speaker: We're going to elections, hope they'll be cleanYuli Edelstein on decision to advance elections and dissolve Knesset: 'We leave a Knesset that was characterized by offensive discourse.'![]() MK Hazan: 'Knesset Speaker trying to wipe me out'Ethics Committee seeks to discipline Hazan without hearing his side; after PM intervention committee to wait for MKs release from hospital.![]() Israel 'disappointed' by Australia's decision on JerusalemFM says recognizing West Jerusalem as capital only 'a step in the right direction' while senior official says PM 'only went halfway'.![]() 'Events in Haifa are very disturbing'Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein calls on Haifa mayor to reverse decision to appoint supporter of terrorism as deputy mayor.![]() Knesset Speaker at Beit El dinner: 'Extend Israeli sovereignty'MK Yuli Edelstein at Beit El institutions dinner: 'When I visit Bet El, mayor points out where Jacob slept and dreamed of ladder to heaven.'![]() Manhattan: Salute to the institutions of the Beit El YeshivaAnnual conference of Beit El Yeshiva held in Manhattan, with the participation of businessman Eugen Gluck and Knesset Speaker Edelstein.![]() Czech President visits KnessetCzech President Milos Zeman addresses Knesset as Czech Republic opens 'Czech House' in first step towards opening Jerusalem embassy.![]() Iran FM leaves conference ahead of Edelstein's speechJavad Zarif leaves Rome conference ahead of speech by Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. 'Shame Italy is cooperating with Iran.'![]() Knesset Speaker: 'Rabin assassination prolonged Oslo Accords'Yuli Edelstein says former Prime Minister's murder had no historical effect. 'A terrible tragedy and severe shock.'![]() Knesset speaker: We'll keep building in HevronMK Yuli Edelstein hails decision to expand Jewish community in Hevron. 'We will keep building in city of the Patriarchs.'![]() 'There is no immediate solution with the Palestinians'Knesset Speaker hosts German delegation headed by the president of the Bundestag.![]() 'Rumors of the death of Israeli democracy are exaggerated'Knesset Speaker addresses 700 North America Jewish Federation heads on complex relationship between people of Israel and Diaspora.![]() Culture Minister and Knesset Speaker meet for reconciliationRegev and Edelstein meet after protracted break between them since torch-lighting ceremony last Independence Day.![]() 'Government can solve haredi draft dilemma'Knesset Speaker dismisses suggestions government likely to split over haredi draft law, says there is no reason to hold early elections.![]() Knesset speaker refuses to speak at Rabin rallyYuli Edelstein says he won't speak an this year's rally in memory of former PM, citing the apparent political nature of the event.![]() Knesset Speaker optimistic: 50 seats for LikudYuli Edelstein says it would be a mistake to dissolve the Knesset, believes Likud could win 50 seats in the next elections.![]() Anger and astonishmentThe feelings of anger and astonishment I felt on the day of the disengagement plan Knesset vote were engraved in my heart.![]() Knesset Speaker refuses to receive resignation in ArabicYuli Edelstein refuses to accept Joint Arab List MK resignation letter because it was written in Arabic.![]() Did Knesset Speaker scuttle Regev's bill as revenge?Miri Regev says Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstien scuttled her 'Film Law' over ugly tensions between the two.![]() Edelstein: Elections will take place at their scheduled timeKnesset Speaker certain that an agreement will be reached over the Draft Law, believes no party in the coalition is interested in elections.![]() 'There were also many murderers among us'Austrian parliament chairman visits Knesset wearing skullcap, admits his countrymen were 'not only victims of the Nazis'.![]() 'Fortify Syrian border with an iron wall'Knesset Speaker Edelstein calls for iron wall on Israel's northern border, says Israel must prepare for events ahead of time.![]() 'It was possible to avoid misunderstanding with Poland'Conference for Chair of Parliamentary Friendship Group meets in Knesset![]() 'Conference against the State in Edelstein's Knesset'MK Oren Hazan attacks Knesset Speaker for allowing 'Children under Occupation' conference. MK Forer: 'Completely adopted terror narrative.'![]() Knesset speaker bans screening of left-wing filmEdelstein says left-wing MKs cannot screen documentary or hang signs as backlash over conference grows.![]() 'EU can't fund illegal building and be upset over demolitions'Knesset Speaker meets EU ambassador to Israel, says Eu must coordinate construction in Judea and Samaria with Israel.![]() 'From bitterness comes sweetness'Yuli Edelstein visits new town for evacuees of Amona, promises that if the Regulation Law is annulled, the Overrule Clause will be enacted.![]() Knesset Speaker in Amichai: There's always a silver liningYuli Edelstein visits new community for Amona evacuees.![]() 'Destruction unacceptable- there will be an answer'Knesset Speaker visits temporary home of family whose home was destroyed in Netiv Ha'avot today.![]() Bill proposed by Arab MKs disqualified by Knesset PresidiumKnesset Presidium disqualifies bill to turn Israel into a 'country of all its citizens,' negating its Jewish character.![]() Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches KnessetKnesset approves motion seeking to hold discussion on recognition of Armenian genocide. Government chooses not to respond to proposal.![]() 'Iran is not Israeli paranoia'Knesset Speaker tells French counterpart nuclear agreement with Iran was a betrayal of Iranian citizens who seek freedom.![]() 'There are things that should not be done'Knesset Speaker attacks satirical show over tefillin controversy, recalling his struggle in Russia against the KGB to keep his tefillin.![]() Edelstein in France: Jerusalem is waiting for youKnesset Speaker in French Senate: 'If French flag is raised in Israeli capital it will be badge of honor for Israel and our friendship.'![]() 'Agricultural terror harms us all'Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein tours Jordan Valley as Yesha Council guest, hears from local farmers about agricultural terror they face.![]() Miri Regev says she 'erred' in condemning Gush Katif residentsCulture Minister says she regrets attacking residents of Gush Katif as 'barbaric and criminal' during Gaza disengagement.![]() Hazan to Netanyahu: Fire EdelsteinMK Oren Hazan calls to oust Knesset Speaker following his criticism of Netanyahu.![]() Edelstein rips Netanyahu, Regev: 'They ruined the celebration'Knesset Speaker infuriated after Netanyahu's speech at torch-lighting ceremony went nearly 10 minutes overtime.![]() Netanyahu and Edelstein asked to limit speechesTorchlighting ceremony general rehearsal reveals it to be too long. 'Fear extended ceremony might harm 70th anniversary events.'![]() Netanyahu will light torch at Independence ceremonyPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein agree Prime Minister will participate in torchlighting ceremony.![]() Regev escalates feud with Knesset speakerBucking tradition, Culture Minister Miri Regev insists that Knesset Speaker does not have authority over Independence Day ceremony.![]() Bennett attempts to solve Independence Day speech impasseBennett says Netanyahu can speak instead of him at Israel Prize ceremony in order to solve tensions over speech at official state event.![]() Regev returns fireCulture Minister responds to Knesset Speaker letter: 'There will be no substantive change and it won't harm ceremony's national character.'![]() Regev scolds Edelstein: 'Mount Herzl isn't your property'Knesset Speaker informs Information Center if torch ceremony protocol altered, Knesset will boycott, prompting Regev attack.![]() Knesset sells its chametzKnesset speaker, Director-General sell all chametz owned by Knesset ahead of Passover.![]() Knesset Speaker: We had a crazy weekYuli Edelstein relieved coalition woes over. 'Netanyahu handled coalition crisis responsibly, glad episode is behind us.'![]() MKs meet with JNF to encourage inclusion in IsraelJNF representatives, Knesset members, meet to discuss inclusion of people with disabilities.![]() Investigation of guillotine at anti-Netanyahu rally closedPhoto of protestor holding guillotine at anti-Netanyahu rally had caused an uproar, with many claiming that it constituted incitement.![]() Hazan again causes uproar in KnessetHours after being suspended for six months, Oren Hazan calls Knesset Speaker Edelstein "Stalin" - and later apologizes.![]() 'Words aren't enough to stop anti-Semitism'Knesset Speaker blasts European hypocrisy over anti-Semitism in speech at EU parliament. 'Anti-Semitism has no excuse.'![]() EJC President warns Europe as Holocaust memory fadesWATCH: European Jewish leader warns Europe's immunization to anti-Semitism is ending as Holocaust memory fades.![]() Knesset Speaker: 'Memory of the Holocaust in question'In Brussels, Speaker notes that the Belgian winner of Iranian award for anti-Semitic cartoon was named 'cultural ambassador' of Belgian town![]() 'Abbas says one thing in English, another in ArabicKnesset Speaker tells EU foreign policy chief not to be taken in by PA leader's 'double-speak.'![]() 'Pence is a true friend of Israel, the Knesset welcomes him'Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein welcomes Vice President Pence ahead of much-anticipated Knesset address. |