Nationality Bill

Knesset to hold special debate on Nationality Law

Despite its summer recess, Knesset will hold special debate on Nationality Law. Netanyahu says chance he will attend are 'very low'.

Netanyahu ends meeting with Druze after 'apartheid' claim

Netanyahu walks out of meeting with Druze leaders when protest head says Nationality Law makes Israel an 'apartheid state'.

F'mr Supreme Court justice: Nationality Law causing 'apartheid'

Retirned judge Eliyahu Matza slams bill defining Israel as a Jewish State, says it excludes minorities and 'abandons democracy'.

'Nationality Law does not hurt the Druze in any way'

Amid mounting Druze outcry over Nationality Law, MK Smotrich says law not designed to hurt minorities, blames opposition on the Left.

'Unfortunately, no Jews live in Umm al-Fahm'

Joint List MK protests possibility in Nationality Law of communities for Jews only. 'Every citizen has a right to live where he wishes.'

Clamor in the Knesset:

'Is Rivlin the president - or a politician?'

Amid president's criticism of clause allowing for Jewish-only communities, special committee convenes over Nationality Law.

Jewish Home threatens to torpedo Nationality Law

MKs from Jewish Home threaten to vote against long-awaited Nationality Law if Likud abandons pledge to back clause anchoring halacha in law.

Nationality Law passes first reading

Bill to enshrine Israel's Jewish character into law advances.