Knesset

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.

US refuses to condemn Israel’s new death penalty for terrorists

State Department spokesperson affirms US respect for Israel’s sovereign right to set its own penalties for terrorism, after the Knesset approves Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill.

Celebrating the death penalty

Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast

After the Knesset approved the law mandating the death penalty for terrorists, Minister Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast: 'May we execute as many terrorists as possible.'

Knesset approves 2026 state budget and Arrangements Law

Knesset approves 2026 state budget by a vote of 62 to 55 and later also approves the Arrangements Law. Opposition suffers an embarrassing moment after accidentally voting in favor of additional funding for the haredi sector.

Knesset to vote on 2026 State Budget

Members of the Knesset are set to vote today on the updated 2026 state budget in its second and third readings-almost at the last moment allowed by law. If the budget does not pass, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, triggering elections.

Israel fires back

EU slams Israel’s death penalty bill

The EU strongly criticizes Israel for advancing a bill allowing the death penalty for terrorists, calling it a “grave step backward." Israel’s Foreign Ministry hit back, accusing the EU of blatant double standards.

Knesset approves law expanding powers of rabbinical courts

Knesset passes second and third readings of bill that will allow state rabbinical courts to serve as arbitrators in civil disputes, provided both parties consent.

Suspected Iranian hacking attempt:

Attackers pose as minister's wife to breach MK's phone

Hostile actors attempted to hack MK Amit Halevi’s phone using fake WhatsApp messages, but he identified the threat and alerted Knesset cyber officials.

Watch: Knesset disperses - due to air raid siren

Heated Knesset discussion disperses after MKs receive air raid alerts on their mobile phones; opposition MKs continue argument while walking to shelter.

Indian PM Modi to Knesset

'India stands with Israel, Am Yisrael Chai'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the Knesset.

Defeat for coalition

Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

MKs from Likud and Otzma Yehudit vote against the measure, while many ministers are absent during the vote on expanding the VAT exemption law, dealing the coalition a defeat.

Concerning trend

Growing number of young people diagnosed with cancer

A new Knesset report reveals that between 2018-2022, about 19,600 young adults aged 18-44 were diagnosed with cancer in Israel, making up around 16% of all cancer patients.

Death penalty noose pin banned from the Knesset

Elad Deputy Mayor Yaniv Badlov was refused entry to the Knesset over a noose-shaped pin backing the death penalty for terrorists; the directive is under review.

Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'

At a Knesset session, a female religious combat paramedic shared the challenges she faced during her mixed-gender service, but stressed that it is possible to maintain a religious lifestyle.

Israeli prize laureate and former MK Eli Alalouf dies at 80

Alaluf, recipient of the Israel Prize, served as a member of Knesset (Kulanu) in the 20th Knesset and as chairman of the Labor, Welfare, and Health Committee.

Omri Ronen, leader of 'Brothers in Arms,' running for Knesset

Reserve Captain Omri Ronen announces his entry into politics, saying that everyone who held office on October 7 should step down.

Late‑night Knesset drama:

Haredi parties block budget-related bill, vote postponed

Haredi parties halt the split of the Arrangements Bill and demand progress on the Draft Law. Vote postponed to Monday after no solution reached.

Netanyahu to Iran

'Anyone who attacks us will suffer unbearable consequences'

A special debate was held in the plenary to mark the 77th anniversary of the Knesset's establishment.

Agudat Yisrael opposes

State budget bill passes first reading

State budget bill passes its first reading in the Knesset with 62 votes in favor and 55 against.

Knesset approves

The law to prevent PA teachers from teaching in Israel

The Knesset plenary approved the bill that stipulates that graduates of Palestinian Authority educational institutions will not be able to teach in the Israeli education system.