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Coalition leaders don't believe Judea and Samaria law will pass

Justice Minister Sa'ar warns of 'anarchy,' Judea and Samaria residents will lose civil rights if bill fails in the Knesset.

Coalition leaders don't believe Judea and Samaria law will pass

Op-ed:

Judgment Day for Ra'am party

Today in the Knesset, it is Judgment Day for the controversial experiment coopting an Israeli Arab party into the coalition. Op-ed

Judgment Day for Ra'am party

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Tibi and Ben Gvir nearly get into a physical fight

Chaos erupts in Knesset during debate over law imposing death penalty on terrorists.

Tibi and Ben Gvir nearly get into a physical fight

Bennett votes in favor:

Knesset approves law banning waving of PLO flags

Law banning PLO flags in universities approved in a preliminary reading in the Knesset.

Knesset approves law banning waving of PLO flags

Chaos in the Knesset: Right-wing MKs ejected

Bill recognizing bereaved siblings advances as right-wing MKs ejected for accusing MK Ahmad Tibi of supporting terrorism.

Chaos in the Knesset: Right-wing MKs ejected

Poll: Likud 35, Otzma Yehudit 6, Meretz 0

70% of Israelis don't want Arab factions in the next government, poll shows. Meretz again fails to cross electoral threshold.

Poll: Likud 35, Otzma Yehudit 6, Meretz 0

EU Parliament President: To be antisemitic is to be anti-Europe

President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, addresses a special Knesset plenary session.

EU Parliament President: To be antisemitic is to be anti-Europe

Bennett: Mansour Abbas is not a mistress

PM defends government policies in Knesset debate, says 'person who stood here for the last decade' should apologize.

Bennett: Mansour Abbas is not a mistress

Diplomatic incident:

Russian ambassador angrily storms out of Knesset plenum

Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov storms out of Knesset plenumafter MKs criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian ambassador angrily storms out of Knesset plenum

Joint List MK:

'We'll vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset'

MK Samy Abu Shahadeh says his party will vote this week in favor of a bill to dissolve the Knesset.

'We'll vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset'

Chaos in the Knesset

Ben Gvir to Joint List MKs: Go to Syria

MK Itamar Ben Gvir to MKs Samy Abu Shahadeh and Aida Touma-Sliman: Those who support the murder of soldiers should go to Syria.

Ben Gvir to Joint List MKs: Go to Syria

Non-confidence motions fail thanks to Joint List votes

Ahmad Tibi, Ayman Odeh vote against 2 no-confidence motions as Silman, Chikli Ra'am are all absent from the vote.

Non-confidence motions fail thanks to Joint List votes

Ra'am to skip vote on dissolution of the Knesset this week

Move would give opposition a majority to bring down the government, but opposition fears political trick to save government.

Ra'am to skip vote on dissolution of the Knesset this week

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Songs in memory of the fallen at the Knesset

Israel's leaders and leading artists participate in Memorial Day ceremony at the Knesset.

Songs in memory of the fallen at the Knesset

Poll: Likud soars to 36 seats, Yamina falls to 5

Netanyahu bloc rises to 59 seats in latest poll, while Bennett coalition falls to 55 seats, with New Hope left out of next Knesset.

Poll: Likud soars to 36 seats, Yamina falls to 5

MK Amichai Chikli declared a defector from the Yamina party

Rogue Yamina MK barred from running with any party currently in the Knesset in next elections after committee decision.

MK Amichai Chikli declared a defector from the Yamina party

MK Eli Cohen:

'More MKs will resign from govt. before Knesset reconvenes'

Likud MK says he is in talks with multiple coalition MKs on their following MK Idit Silman in leaving the coalition.

'More MKs will resign from govt. before Knesset reconvenes'

Report:

Gantz considering cooperation with Sa'ar

Blue and White chairman reportedly mulling joint run with New Hope in case of new elections.

Gantz considering cooperation with Sa'ar

Poll:

Yamina falls below threshold as Netanyahu bloc tops 61 seats

New poll shows Prime Minister Bennett's party failing to make it into next Knesset, while pro-Netanyahu bloc reaches absolute majority.

Yamina falls below threshold as Netanyahu bloc tops 61 seats

Hendel to replace Barlev in Knesset discussion on terrorism

PMO fears speech by Public Security Minister would play into the hands of the opposition, replaces him with Communications Minister.

Hendel to replace Barlev in Knesset discussion on terrorism

Poll: Likud 34, Yesh Atid 18, Yamina 6

Just 38% of Israelis satisfied with Bennett's handling of security, with 66% disapproving of gov't handling of economy.

Poll: Likud 34, Yesh Atid 18, Yamina 6

Poll: Israeli Right rises to 65 seats

55% of Israelis prefer Netanyahu as PM, marking significant rise in recent months, with Bennett gov't receiving low marks from voters.

Poll: Israeli Right rises to 65 seats

Report: Zelensky asked to speak before Knesset plenum

Amid recess, such a speech would require special hearing. Knesset speaker instead proposes Zoom meeting with MKs, but Ukrainians refuse.

Report: Zelensky asked to speak before Knesset plenum

Coalition delays vote on anti-Netanyahu bill

Opposition declares no confidence, coalition delays final vote on bill to limit number of years an MK can serve as prime minister.

Coalition delays vote on anti-Netanyahu bill

Gantz announces boycott of Knesset votes

Blue and White party, furious over failure to promote bill on military pensions, will boycott votes in the Knesset.

Gantz announces boycott of Knesset votes

Watch: Police evacuate Freedom Convoy protest tent at Knesset

Police on Saturday night reportedly used force to evacuate protest tent against emergency powers and vaccine mandates at Knesset.

Watch: Police evacuate Freedom Convoy protest tent at Knesset

Poll:

Likud rises to 36 seats as Netanyahu bloc nears majority

Yamina barely clearing electoral threshold in latest poll, with Yesh Atid falling to half the number of seats of the Likud.

Likud rises to 36 seats as Netanyahu bloc nears majority

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Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during speech

PM caught on camera gesturing to suggest that opposition leader is crazy.

Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during speech

Top ISA official visits Lapid, chiding him for ditching guards

An ISA officer paid Yair Lapid a visit after he escaped his guard detail yet again.

Top ISA official visits Lapid, chiding him for ditching guards

Defiant after conviction, Deri vows to remain in politics

Aryeh Deri responded this morning to his sentence and resignation from Knesset: "They condemned my family without proof",

Defiant after conviction, Deri vows to remain in politics

MKs demand formation of Immigration, Diaspora Affairs Committee

Jewish groups and lawmakers call on government to restore Knesset's Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Committee.

MKs demand formation of Immigration, Diaspora Affairs Committee

Knesset passes Draft Law in its first reading

2 weeks after the Draft Law was defeated, coalition succeeds in advancing it towards becoming law.

Knesset passes Draft Law in its first reading

Knesset approves amendments to Coronavirus Law

Among the amendments approved is abolition of the government's authority to declare a "special state of emergency".

Knesset approves amendments to Coronavirus Law

This week:

Human chain from Knesset to Western Wall

Right-wing activists to create human chain in Jerusalem. demonstrating in support of Samaria town.

Human chain from Knesset to Western Wall

Poll shows major shift in Knesset if Netanyahu resigns

Israelis give Bennett government poor marks for handling of COVID pandemic, with just 6% saying Bennett is best suited to serve as PM.

Poll shows major shift in Knesset if Netanyahu resigns

Coalition embarrassment as Meretz MK votes against Draft Law

Mansour Abbas tells Aryeh Deri Draft Law is good for the haredim, bill fails in 54-54 vote after Meretz MK breaks coalition discipline.

Coalition embarrassment as Meretz MK votes against Draft Law

Ra'am boycotts, Orbach leaves:

Coalition leaves plenum after losing vote

Coalition releases MKs, leaving Opposition to win on all remaining votes. Likud faction chair: 'Zero management, zero leadership.'

Coalition leaves plenum after losing vote

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PM Bennett confronts Opposition MKs during stormy Knesset vote

'Get out! Shame on you!' Opposition lawmakers chant at Bennett, prompting PM to get out of his seat and confront Opposition MKs.

PM Bennett confronts Opposition MKs during stormy Knesset vote

'You Sold Israel Out'

Shouting match in Knesset as 'Electricity Law' passes final vote

Opposition MKs jeer Prime Minister Bennett on Knesset floor, Bennett responds by castigating Opposition Leader Netanyahu.

Shouting match in Knesset as 'Electricity Law' passes final vote

Opposition to boycott debate on Electricity Law

Likud, Religious Zionism, and haredi parties to boycott Knesset debates in protest of coalition decision to shorten debate period.

Opposition to boycott debate on Electricity Law

MK Tibi:

'Netanyahu brought Ben Gvir to attack Arabs'

Verbal confrontation breaks out at the Knesset between MK Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Ahmed Tibi.

'Netanyahu brought Ben Gvir to attack Arabs'

Coalition strikes down 'Nir Barkat Law,' advances identical law

Law limiting ability of wealthy politicians to finance their own campaigns passes preliminary reading.

Coalition strikes down 'Nir Barkat Law,' advances identical law

New Knesset regulations in light of Omicron's spread

Cafeteria take-out only, gym closed, tours & events canceled... all in the hope that essential functions will be able to continue.

New Knesset regulations in light of Omicron's spread

Omicron reaches Knesset

21 Knesset security guards and employees, as well as MK Meir Porush, in isolation after guard tests positive for Omicron variant.

Omicron reaches Knesset

Watch: Netanyahu sprints to the Knesset

Opposition leader filmed running from his office to the plenum so as not to miss an important vote.

Watch: Netanyahu sprints to the Knesset

Knesset votes down bill to expel terrorists' families

PM Bennett, coalition vote against bill Yamina had previously supported deporting families of terrorists.

Knesset votes down bill to expel terrorists' families

'Electricity Law' approved in first reading

Controversial law would approve the connection of tens of thousands of illegally built homes in the Arab sector to the electricity grid.

'Electricity Law' approved in first reading

Poll: After half a year of PM Bennett, voters prefer Netanyahu

Prime Minister Bennett has 44% job approval rating in new poll, with plurality of Israelis favoring Netanyahu as PM.

Poll: After half a year of PM Bennett, voters prefer Netanyahu

Poll: Yamina falls to 4, New Hope drops to 0

Pro-Netanyahu coalition loses ground to 'change' bloc, despite Likud rising to 35 seats.

Poll: Yamina falls to 4, New Hope drops to 0

Police launch criminal investigation against Yamina MK

Israel Police launch investigation into the double vote of Deputy Minister Abir Kara in the Knesset plenum several months ago.

Police launch criminal investigation against Yamina MK

Knesset confrontation: 'Abbas, condemn Jerusalem attack'

Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich in Knesset demands Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas condemn deadly Hamas shooting.

Knesset confrontation: 'Abbas, condemn Jerusalem attack'

Knesset begins debate on PM term limits

Bill would limit prime minister to 8 consecutive years in office.

Knesset begins debate on PM term limits

Coalition MKs to lead conference against 'settler violence'

Labor's Ibtisam Mara'ana: Terrorism against Palestinians who are living under occupation as it is should be stopped.

Coalition MKs to lead conference against 'settler violence'

Knesset Speaker establishes Ethics Committee

Amid disagreements with opposition, Knesset Speaker appoints members to Knesset's Ethics Committee.

Knesset Speaker establishes Ethics Committee

Knesset approves commission of inquiry into teen's death

Coalition, opposition vote in favor of commission of inquiry into death of teen killed in police chase.

Knesset approves commission of inquiry into teen's death

Former Mayor of Jerusalem making trouble for Knesset accountants

Likud MK Nir Barkat has nearly 2 million ILS to his name but refuses to tell the Knesset where to send it all.

Former Mayor of Jerusalem making trouble for Knesset accountants

Knesset Speaker: No more food or drink allowed in plenum

Knesset Speaker bans food and drink in plenum hall, says it 'harms public image.'

Knesset Speaker: No more food or drink allowed in plenum

Eating Knesset candy and drinking the Kool-Aid

The whole plenum looked as puerile last week as it’s been sounding, with verbiage and decibel levels not even fit for a playground. Op-ed.

Eating Knesset candy and drinking the Kool-Aid

Knesset approves budget for 2022

After delay of six hours, Knesset approves 2022 budget in its second and third readings by a majority of 59 to 56.

Knesset approves budget for 2022

MK Orly Levy-Abekasis screams at Knesset usher: Don't touch me!

Likud MK takes out anger on usher after being asked to leave discussion of Knesset Finance Committee, later apologizes.

MK Orly Levy-Abekasis screams at Knesset usher: Don't touch me!