Knesset

Rothman:

The people deserve unity

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, MK Simcha Rothman expresses hope for a national unity government, urging political leaders to abandon boycotts and work together for Israel's future.

85 Bills:

Rothman presses ahead with judicial reform

With the opening of the 26th Knesset, MK Simcha Rothman submitted dozens of bills, including about 20 concerning the judiciary.

Moments before swearing-in

Eli Sharabi's heartbreaking gesture to his brother

Former Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi hangs photographs of family members murdered in the October 7 massacre in his brother Sharon Sharabi's Knesset office. Watch.

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Minister Wasserlauf's son gives a surprising response

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf attended the Knesset swearing-in ceremony with his wife and children, when one of his sons was asked whether he was proud of his father and his answer brought a smile to everyone's face.

Final Decision: Knesset Speaker to be replaced next week

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced Tuesday evening that, following an unusual request signed by 67 MKs, a vote to elect his replacement will be held next Tuesday.

Netanyahu

'There is no difference between the Joint List and Ra'am'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized the Joint List and Ra'am on Tuesday evening, claiming that there is no difference between the two parties' objectives.

Rare moment of unity:

MK who lost both legs in war receives standing ovation

Newly elected MK Elisha Medan rises on prosthetic legs to take oath of office, drawing applause from across the political spectrum. Herzog and Ohana urge Zionist parties to unite and avoid another election.

Ben Gvir interrupts Jabareen

"To whom is he pledging allegiance? Hamas?"

A confrontation erupted in the Knesset plenum after Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen declared, "I pledge," provoking an angry reaction from Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Aner Shapira's mother fought back tears, 'I came because of Aner'

Incoming Yashar MK Shira Shapira arrived at the Knesset with a photo of her late son Aner, who threw back seven grenades on October 7. Tearfully, she said she had visited his grave before the ceremony, declaring, 'I am here on his behalf.'

Tali Gottlieb:

Day of shame and disgrace as 19 'terror supporters' enter Knesset

MK Tali Gottlieb calls the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset 'a day of shame and disgrace,' vowing to fight Arab lawmakers she branded 'terror supporters.'

With support from Arab MKs

Move to oust Ohana sparks outrage on the right

The opposition bloc has submitted 61 signatures to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana with Matan Kahana, including signatures from members of Ra'am and the Joint List.

26th Kneset is sworn-in

Herzog to Knesset: The people long for unity

President Isaac Herzog tells the new Knesset that the people of Israel "long for unity."

'Despite pain and bleeding'

Double amputee veteran to stand in Knesset ceremony

Likud MK-elect Elisha Medan, who lost both legs fighting in Gaza, vows to stand on his prosthetics during his Knesset swearing-in despite severe pain.

Bennett's 24-year-old MK makes history

At just 24, Bennett's Yonatan Shalev becomes the youngest MK in Israeli history, pledging to represent a generation he says has been abandoned.

From reserves to Knesset:

MK-elect Eitam's message before swearing in

Incoming MK Itamar Eitam reflects on the historic opening of the 26th Knesset and calls for dialogue, not division, over haredi military conscription.

Eisenkot's bloc unveils knesset leadership picks

Eisenkot and anti-Netanyahu bloc leaders agree on key Knesset appointments, naming Matan Kahana for Speaker and Liberman for the Defense Committee.

26th Knesset to open

120 MKs to be sworn in at festive ceremony

The 26th Knesset will open with a ceremony attended by President Herzog, Netanyahu, and Ohana. The father of a soldier killed in Gaza will recite a Psalm.

The new faces of the right

Meet the incoming Knesset members

12 newcomers are set to enter the Knesset alongside veteran lawmakers, including several who became prominent following the October 7 massacre and the war.

Is Israel too democratic to govern?

The problem isn't representing the voters. it's the ability to govern effectively. Opinion.

With Torah verse of his own

Lapid turns down invite to study Torah with Netanyahu

Netanyahu hosts security chiefs and IDF veterans for Hoshana Rabbah Torah study at the Knesset, but Lapid cries foul over a last-minute invitation.

Arab MK reveals post-election plan for the Knesset

Hadash-Ta’al chairman Ahmed Tibi hints at a series of moves Arab parties could pursue immediately after the election, including an attempt to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.

New party: World Alliance for Redemption of Israel

From right and left to the Ten Commandments: The new party seeks to 'put the puzzle together.'

Stern slams Ohana in resignation letter

MK Elazar Stern uses his resignation letter to sharply criticize Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Ohana fires back: "The absurd manifesto scribbled by party-hopping Stern."

Study warns: Unelected officials weakening Knesset authority

New Yachin Center study warns balance of power has shifted from elected lawmakers to the Knesset's legal bureaucracy, calls for reforms to restore legislative authority to members of Knesset.

Religious Zionism launches primaries

170 members of the Religious Zionism Party's central committee will decide today among ten candidates seeking to secure a place on the party's Knesset slate.

50-50 initiative pushes for equal representation in Knesset

As Israel's political parties begin preparing for the 2026 election, the 50-50 Initiative is calling for every party to commit to equal representation of women and men on its Knesset candidate list.

Following late-night drama

Dissolution of Knesset approved

The 25th Knesset has been officially dissolved in a 62-0 vote, kicking off the election recess after last-minute political chaos in the plenum.

Knesset gives final approval to Communications Reform Law

The Communications Reform Law spearheaded by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi in its second and third readings.

Law limiting the Attorney General's powers approved

The Knesset plenum approved, in its second and third readings, the law defining the powers of the Attorney General.

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Knesset observes moment of silence for Sen. Lindsey Graham

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana leads plenum in moment of silence for pro-Israel US Sen. Lindsey Graham, who passed away suddenly this week.

MKs moved to tears in Knesset plenum

MK Naama Lazimi broke down in tears during a speech at the Knesset, urging lawmakers to advance the Ran Cohen Law, allowing public housing tenants to purchase their apartments.

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Knesset passes Basic Law of Torah Study

The plenum passed one of the flagship laws of the haredi parties, as part of understandings reached with Netanyahu ahead of the dissolution of the Knesset.

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Veterans with PTSD breakup Knesset meeting on Torah Study Law

War-wounded veterans were incensed over the position of members of Knesset and demanded that they pass laws for their sake as well as they are rushing to enact the new Basic Law.

Shas MK to bereaved rabbi, 'you are arrogant and insolent'

MK Yosef Taieb repeatedly interrupted Rabbi Yirmi Stavisky's testimony before a Knesset committee, accusing the bereaved educator of attacking the haredi community.

In first reading

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee

Knesset approves in its first reading the coalition's bill to establish a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

PTSD:

Itzik Saidian attacks Torah Study Law

Itzik Saidian, who suffers from PTSD, spoke to Knesset committee on the Basic Law: Torah Study and called for IDF soldiers to be placed at the top of the national order of priorities.

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Knesset illuminated in the colors of the American flag

Knesset illuminated in the colors of the American flag to mark the United States' 250th Independence Day; Speaker Amir Ohana hails America as a 'beacon of liberty,' reaffirming strong alliance between the two countries.

Physical clash in Knesset between Ofir Katz and Ayman Odeh

A physical altercation broke out Monday evening in the Knesset plenum between Coalition Chairman MK Ofir Katz and MK Ayman Odeh during a debate on a bill.

MK removed for refusing to condemn October 7

Confrontation erupts in the Education Committee after MK Tzvi Sukkot demanded that MK Ben Said condemn the October 7 massacre and terrorist attacks.

High Court demands answers on State Comptroller vote

After the Knesset refused to hold a repeat vote, the High Court issues an order to explain why the appointment of the State Comptroller should go through.

Knesset to High Court

No revote for State Comptroller

After the High Court suggested that the Knesset hold a new vote, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced that he rejects the proposal.

Voter turnout will determine the outcome of the elections

Even when voters do not change their political preference at all, simply whether they show up at the polls or stay home is what decides the election.

High Court to Knesset

Hold new election for State Comptroller

The High Court justices hearing petitions against the election of attorney Michael Rabilo recommended that the Knesset consider holding a repeat vote for the position of state comptroller.

MK Adi Azuz reveals harassment in the Knesset

MK Adi Azuz alleged in the Education Committee that she was harassed in the Knesset by MKs and maintenance staff. Committee members urged her to identify the harassers and file a complaint.

Knesset approves law to combat border smuggling

The law proposed by MK Amit Halevi states that any smuggling across the border will constitute a security offense.

Poll:

Eisenkot closes the gap on Bennett

Channel 12 News poll reveals that Likud would secure 23 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s party rises to 19 seats. Furthermore, Eisenkot has overtaken Netanyahu for the first time on the question of suitability for prime minister.

In 2nd round of voting

Michael Rabello elected as State Comptroller

Michael Rabello was elected Israel's 10th State Comptroller after a tense second-round vote marked by ballot disputes and floor drama.

Bill to split role of Attorney General passes first reading

Knesset approves in a first reading, by a vote of 65 to 47, the bill to split the role of the Attorney General.

Elections on the way

Bill to dissolve the Knesset approved in first reading

The Knesset plenum approves first reading of bill to dissolve the Knesset. 106 MKs support the vote, with no opponents.

MK Galit Distel to leave politics

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan addressed the Knesset and said that she would be departing politics.

UN official blasts Israeli law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urges Israel to scrap law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists. Foreign Ministry: “The UN should cease blaming Israel for seeking justice for victims."

Knesset Ethics Committee imposes sanctions on ministers and MKs

The Knesset Ethics Committee has issued a series of extraordinary decisions against ministers and MKs for absences, statements and inappropriate conduct.

With 93-vote majority

Knesset passes law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists

With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.

Unusual incident:

Knesset session stopped after Tibi and bereaved parents clash

Bereaved families disrupted Ahmad Tibi’s speech opposing a law targeting Nukhba terrorists, forcing a temporary halt in the Knesset session.

'Get out of our lives':

Former hostage demands MKs resign

Former hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky, who returned to Israel after two years in Hamas captivity, launched a blistering attack on Israel’s political leadership on Monday.

Gaza 'forcible removal' platform

Jonathan Pollard seeks Knesset seat

Jonathan Pollard, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for spying for Israel, says he will run for the Knesset, calling for the 'forcible removal' of Gaza’s residents and criticising Israel’s leadership over the 7 October 2023 massacre and its aftermath.

Sharp rise in criminal cases among minors

Knesset Research and Information Center reports a rise in juvenile criminal cases in 2024/25, with over 6,800 criminal cases opened against minors in the past year.

Father of hostage joins politics

'I don't care about those saying 'anyone but Bibi''

Father of freed hostage Omri Miran will lead the Pensioners Party. “I’m not interested in becoming an MK, but this is the only way to make an impact."

National flags at the Knesset plaza lowered to half-mast

The national flags at the Knesset plaza were lowered this evening (Monday) to half-mast in memory of fallen soldiers of Israel’s wars and victims of terror. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lit the memorial candle.

Erdogan:

'Israel’s death penalty bill is worse than Hitler'

Turkish President harshly condemns Israel’s newly approved Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill, comparing it to Hitler’s policies against Jews and labeling it a worse form of apartheid.