Governance Bill

New Law Would Bring Fresh MKs into the Knesset

The 'Norwegian Law' backed by Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman would open the door for younger MKs and better ministers, says expert.

Deri Opposes Increase in Number of Cabinet Ministers

Report says Shas chairman has sent Netanyahu a message that he is against changing the law that limits the number of cabinet ministers.

Regev: Forget What Lapid Says, Increase the Number of Ministers

Likud MK rejects Lapid's criticism of the plans to change the law which reduces the number of ministers in the cabinet to 18.

Peace Deal 'Moving Further Away,' Says Netanyahu

PM says PA's refusal to recognize Jewish state is a 'deal-breaker' for talks; calls for a strong government.

Governance Bill Changes Too Much, Too Soon, Says Expert

Political scientist speaks to Arutz Sheva on Opposition's resistance to the bill, why political decisions need to be implemented over time.

Liberman Mocks Opposition 'Crybabies' as Governance Law Passes

Amendment to Basic Law on the Government limits number of government ministers, raises electoral threshold.

Shas Chairman Threatens Support for Territorial Withdrawals

As opposition boycotts controversial debates, Deri threatens hareidi support for withdrawals as 'revenge' against Religious Zionists.

Knesset Collision Course

Stormy Week in Knesset as Controversial Bills Loom

Hareidi enlistment, land concession referendum bill and increased voter threshold all on the table - to opposition's fury.

Netanyahu Freezes Governance Bill

Netanyahu freezes controversial Yisrael Beytenu bill in face of criticism; law would have raised Knesset threshold to 4%.

Lieberman: No Chance Peace Talks will Succeed

Ex-Foreign Minister: I hope I caused MK Tibi heartburn and an ulcer with Governance Law.

Shamir: Governance Bill Will Allow Long-Term Planning

Agriculture Minister explains why the Governance Bill is good for Israelis.

Hareidi MK Speaks Arabic, Tibi Answers in Yiddish

Amusement in Knesset as hareidi MK addresses Arab MKs in Arabic, Arab MK responds in Yiddish.

Lieberman: Controversial Bill Will Save Israeli Democracy

Lieberman defends the Governance Bill, ‘It will make Israel a normal democracy.’

Lapid Suspends MK for Abstaining During Knesset Vote

MK Adi Koll went with her conscience and abstained on the Governance Bill, angering Lapid who suspended her.

MKs Show Their Anger with Silence

Unusual silence in Knesset as MKs express their upset with Governance Bill.

‘Governance Bill’ Passes after Heated Debate

Vote follows passionate debate. MK charges, ‘This isn't a law to strengthen governance - it's a law to strengthen racism.'

'Governance Bill' Passes Preliminary Knesset Vote

A bill limiting the number of ministers to 19 passes preliminary Knesset vote, after being denounced by the opposition.