Regulation Law

Watch live: Regulation Law debated in Knesset [in Hebrew]

Legislative battle for Regulation Law heats up ahead of Knesset vote on Wednesday.

'No negotiations and no compromises, we're going all the way'

Jewish Home insists Regulation Law will be brought to a vote on Wednesday - with no compromises.

Regulation Law goes to Knesset for vote

Tension mounts for backers of the bill in light of doubts as to how the Kulanu and United Torah Judaism members of the coalition will vote.

'Approve first - amend later'

Ofra residents call for coalition parties across the board to support the Regulation Law's preliminary reading tomorrow.

"They'll have to drag us out"

Rabbi Yair Frank is hopeful that the Regulation Law will prevent an evacuation, but also said that “We will not leave here willingly.”

MK Mualem: "We don't have a month to wait"

MK Mualem (Jewish Home) says it’s not possible to accede to PM's request to postpone vote on Regulation Law and it will affect Amona.

Likud MK: I will vote against Regulation Law

LIkud MK Benny Begin says he will vote against the proposed Regulation Law Wednesday as it is a "poor solution" to the Amona issue.

EU Ambassador blasts 'Regulation Law'

EU Ambassador to Israel, Lars Faaborg-Andersen, says “Regulation Law” would retroactively give rights to "illegal settlements".

US State Department "concerned" over Amona Law

US State Department speaks out against bill to save Amona from destruction.

Attorney General slams revised Amona Law

Attorney General says state must obey ruling of High Court to destroy Amona and legislation to save town is illegal.

'The Likud always supported the Amona Law'

Coalition Chairman tells Arutz Sheva that the Prime Minister only wished to delay discussion of the Amona law until Tuesday.

"The hand that will evacuate Amona is your hand."

Residents of Amona meet to discuss High Court's refusal to delay the destruction of their homes, sayig PM is responsible for their fate.

Bennett: Regulation Law is only solution

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett says Regulation Law is the only solution for thousands of people in Judean and Samarian communities.

Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

PM Netanyahu insists opposition head Herzog apologize for calling 'settlers' a 'virus.'

Herzog: Settlers are a virus undermining Israel

Opposition leader blasts Regulation Law as 'legalized theft', says 'settlers' are like a 'virus' afflicting Israel.

How the Regulation Law can help save Amona

MK Kish, one of the framers of the Regulation Law, explains its purpose and how it can protect towns from demolition.

'The right has to tread carefully'

Defense Minister says it is irresponsible to pass the Regulation Law before Trump takes office, worries right could damage itself.

Ministers unanimously back Regulation Law

Bill intended to save Amona, other Yesha towns passes major hurdle, gaining official backing of coalition.

Regulation law gaining support in Likud

All Likud ministers on the Ministerial Committee for Legislation now support regulation law, despite PM's call for them not to.

Likud Ministers' test: Amona or Bibi?

Likud MKs must choose between their support for the law to save Amona and the instructions of the PM As bill is is brought to a vote.

Netanyahu tells Likud: Vote against Regulation Law

PM Netanyahu tells members of his party to oppose Regulation Law until Supreme Court judges decide on Amona.

PM exerts pressure to delay today's vote on Amona

The PM's staff has been exerting heavy pressure in recent hours for postponing today's vote on the Regulation Law.

Lapid worries about Regulation Law

Lapid says Regulation Law's purpose isn't to help Amona but to undermine Supreme Court, calls it 'dangerous.'

Amona residents prepare for forced eviction

A decade after violence marred the demolition of 9 homes in Samarian town, residents say they won't leave willingly as confrontation looms.

Attorney General opposes new version of Regulation Law

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit will probably oppose even the new version of the Regulation Law being promoted in the Knesset.

The little Jewish village that makes Obama boil

MK Dichter: State of Israel must find solution for Amona

Likud MK says that problem with Amona's legality is the state's responsibility and not that of the residents.

Discussion on Amona law cut short

Deputy Attorney General cuts discussion short, says passing bill normalizing Amona means no extension necessary from High Court.

MK Mualem: Stop stalling over Amona issue

Jewish Home faction leader Shuli Mualem-Refaeli says she will promote Regulation Law if PM continues to stall over Amona issue.

Bennett: There is no legal way to prevent Amona demolition

Education Minister Naftali Bennett told Ofra residents that he cannot see a legal way to prevent the destruction of houses in Ofra.

Shaked: We will not see police horses in Ofra

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said that she is committed to normalizing homes slated for demolition in the town of Ofra.

Minister Ariel: All houses in Judea & Samaria must be legalized

At Rav Kook conference, Minister Uri Ariel stresses that Regulation Law must be passed and all Judea and Samaria communities legalized.

Arab residents oppose relocation of Amona

Not only do Arab residents near Amona oppose the community where it is now - today they expressed opposition to its relocation as well.

Likud MKs' Rating Drops Because of Regulation Law, NGO Finds

The Knesset’s rejection of the recent regulation bill has caused the rating of several Likud ministers to drop.

Proud Mofaz: We Moved Bibi Leftward

Kadima chairman credits his part with torpedoing Regulation Law that could have prevented destruction.

Expert: Netanyahu's Actions 'Unconstitutional'

Attorney Dr. Haim Misgav: Netanyahu’s threatening to fire ministers over a vote in favor of the Regulation Law was unconstitutional.

Demonstration Near Supreme Court to Support Regulation Law

Protesters showed their support of the Regulation Law in a demonstration near the Supreme Court shortly before a vote on the bill.

Bennett Offers 'Safety Net' for Fired Ministers

Naftali Bennett offers “safety net” in the Jewish Home party to any ministers who may be fired for voting in favor of the Regulation Law.

Yisrael Beytenu, Shas Plan Absence During Vote

Ministers from the Yisrael Beytenu and Shas parties will likely absent themselves from the vote in the Knesset on the Regulation Bill.

Danon: 'I'm Ashamed of Ministers who Gave In'

Hardline Likud MK says Likud members will remember ministers who vote against Regulation Law.

Vote 'Aye' and It's Bye-Bye, Netanyahu Tells Ministers

Channel 2 says any minister or deputy minister who votes for Regulation Law Wednesday will be sacked.

Barkat: Tent-Sitters Can Stay Till Knesset Vote

Occupants of the Ulpana Protest Tent across from the Prime Minister's Office can stay two more days, says Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.

Free Speech Under Fire

Jerusalem Police Threaten to Close Ulpana Protest Tent

Jerusalem police are threatening to close down the tent protesting the government destruction of Beit El's Ulpana neighborhood.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Orders Shas to Back 'Regulation Law'

The Sephardic Shas party has been ordered by its spiritual leader, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, to vote Wednesday for the Regulation Law.

Barak: Beit El will be Strengthened by Demolition

Labor party chief says settlers elsewhere should not feel threatened by fate of Givat HaUlpana.

Two-Day March from Givat HaUlpana to Knesset Begins

Hundreds of activists, residents of Givat HaUlpana begin protest that will peak during Wednesday's vote.

Lieberman: I will Support Regulation Law

Yisrael Beytenu chief says making a big deal out of five buildings at Givat HaUlpana is "grotesque."

Shas May Vote in Favor of Ulpana Demolition

Shas party says its ministers will vote against the outpost regulation law if PM does not allow coalition members to vote as they wish.

Peace Now to Govt: Pass Regulation Bill and We’ll Sue

If the government passes the Regulation Bill, Peace Now plans to go to the Supreme Court to get it overturned.

90-Year-Old Joins Anti-Demolition Hunger Strike

Another four people join the anti-demolition hunger strike, among them 90-year-old Avraham Noham.

Activists Appeal to Ministers, PM Fears World Reaction

Netanyahu fears world response to Regulation Bill; activists call to Likud ministers who support the bill not to leave before vote.

PM to Announce: Demolish Ulpana, Give Residents New Homes

PM Netanyahu to announce that the Ulpana neighborhood will be demolished and residents will be compensated with new homes nearby.

Sign of Calm? Caravans Won't go to Beit El

Caravans were to be brought to Beit El in what was seen as a prelude to demolition. Now govt. says they will be moved to south.

First Woman Joins Judea, Samaria Hunger Strike

Nitzanit Riklin calls on women to join her in a hunger strike against the demolition of Judea, Samaria homes.