Knesset

Knesset takes closer look at staffers' skirts

Knesset committee keeps dress code, makes punishment for offenses more gradual.

'V15 Law' passes first Knesset reading

Knesset approves first reading of bill preventing improper intervention of entities which are not political parties in the elections.

'Revoke salaries of MKs indicted for security offenses'

MK Mickey Levy proposes law to deal with 'absurd' situation where MKs indicted for offences such as aiding terrorists, receive salaries

Netanyahu: Even in the Trump era, there are limitations

Netanyahu says upcoming meeting with Trump 'very important' for Israel's security, says Israel 'must act responsibly.'

Proposed law aims to give Knesset full authority

Proposed law aims to cancel Supreme Court's 'right' to cancel laws enacted by Knesset, suggests Israel adopt UK-like model.

Will MK who aided terrorists face lesser charges if he resigns?

Deal reportedly in the works to allow Joint List MK Basel Ghattas to resign and face reduced charges after smuggling phones to terrorists.

Shaked and Lapid team up to fight gratuitous legislation

Justice Minister, opposition MK, write joint article slamming 'lawmaking craze.'

Justice Minister: Regulation Law will be voted upon tomorrow

Justice Minister Shaked says Knesset will decide what to vote on its own, without coordination with other governments.

Netanyahu: We'll work with other countries to fight Iran

Israeli PM says he'll work to strengthen relationship with UK, fight Iran, promises to help Jerusalem.

Regulation Law approved for Second and third reading

Knesset House Committee votes to approve Regulation Law. 'We were elected to promote what we believe in, and not what Meretz believes in.'

Regulation Law to be voted upon next week

Knesset debate on Regulation Law to begin tomorrow evening. Vote to take place next week.

Netanyahu: We will continue to take care of Judea and Samaria

Israeli PM begins weekly cabinet meeting by discussing Trump inauguration.

Knesset Speaker halts vote on law expelling terrorists' families

Yuli Edelstein stops Yesh Atid party from holding vote on law to expel terrorists' families.

Impeachment proceedings against MK Ghattas begin

Knesset Speaker receives 72 signatures from MKs required to begin first ever impeachment proceedings against Arab MK.

28,000 register with Jewish Home party

28,000 people register as members of Jewish Home party to vote on Knesset list at the end of the year.

Poll: Lapid on top, Netanyahu trailing

Latest poll shows Yesh Atid retaining 3-seat lead over Likud, as Jewish Home passes Joint List to be 3rd largest party.

Netanyahu, Lapid tied as top picks for Prime Minister

Yesh Atid leads Likud in latest poll; majority of Israelis disagree with conviction of Elor Azariya.

'Facebook Bill' passes first Knesset reading

Law that would allow Israeli courts to order the removal of online incitement passes first reading in the Knesset.

Watch: Huckabee calls UN resolution an act of hate

Mike Huckabee visits Knesset, says Israel cannot divide Jerusalem or withdraw from territories, anti-Israel activity at UN motivated by hate

Knesset inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration

Knesset responds to UN resolution, inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration.

MK Ghattas to be banned from voting in Knesset

Knesset legal adviser says MK Ghattas cannot vote in Knesset while under arrest.

Knesset approves 2017-2018 budget

Knesset approves state budget and economic plan for 2017-2018 by a majority of 60 to 48.

Will Arab MK be stripped of immunity?

Knesset House Committee to vote Wednesday on proposal to strip Arab MK of immunity following allegations of aiding Hamas terrorists.

MKs banned from visiting security prisoners

The Knesset House Committee voted, after heated debate, to ban the visits by MKs to security prisoners.

Knesset Finance Committee approves 2017-2018 budget

Knesset’s Finance Committee approves state budget for 2017-2018. It must still pass its second and third Knesset readings.

New bill: Allow Israelis to vote from abroad

New bill seeks to allow Israelis who registered to vote but are located outside of Israel on election day to vote.

Knesset caves to 'immodest protest'

Dress code banning miniskirts dropped after MK, parliamentary aides protest.

Knesset panel to study dress code

Efforts to enforce a Knesset dress code barring short skirts and dresses to be relaxed until a committee makes its recommendations.

MK strips outer clothing in protest of miniskirt ban

When parliamentary aides showed up for work scantily clad to protest the Knesset's dress code, one MK decided to join in - and strip down.

Leftists launch 'immodest' protest against Knesset dress code

Scantily clad parliamentary aides to Yesh Atid MKs challenge Knesset dress code, hold mini protest at entrance.

Knesset aide blocked entry over dress deemed too short

Adviser to MK Merav Michaeli detained from entering the Knesset after her dress was deemed too short under the building dress code.

Regulation Law passes first reading in Knesset

Regulation Law passes first reading in Knesset by 59 to 51

Knesset bans miniskirts

The Israeli Knesset has issued a new dress code, banning visitors and employees from wearing miniskirts and short dresses.

Kenyan MPs in Knesset: We must join hands to fight terrorism'

MPs from Kenya visited the Knesset and discussed the need for countries to cooperate to fight terrorism.

Knesset approves first reading of state budget

Knesset approves first readings of the State Budget Law and the Arrangements Law for 2017 and 2018.

Amona law: 'We hope it will pass this time'

MKs believe that a new version of the bill to save Amona will bypass issues that caused the Attorney General to reject the previous version.

'The Knesset is the parliament of the Jewish people'

Andy Groveman, chairman of the United Israel Appeal (UIA), discusses how the Jewish Diaspora should be involved in Israel.

Leftist MKs boycott memorial for slain minister

Meretz faction and other opposition MKs will boycott Knesset session in memory of slain minister and Moledet party founder, Rehavam Ze'evi.

Knesset braces for stormiest session in years

Israeli Knesset opened today. Lawmakers returned from 3-month summer break to what many believe could be the stormiest session in years.

MK Glick does not boycott Joint List

MK Yehuda Glick stayed to listen to MKs from the Joint Arab List when most MKs in the coalition walked out, says he is against boycotts.

Bill to ensure cleaner internet passes first hurdle

Legislation requiring ISPs to filter out inappropriate internet content appears to enjoy strong backing.

Likud Youth Head: MK Hazan should resign

The head of the Likud Youth Movement called on MK Oren Hazan to resign from the Knesst after court finds that he used hard drugs.

Yachimovich: Shaked delegitimizing all of Israel

Shelly Yachimovich accuses Justice Minister Shaked of delegitimizing the whole nation in article saying that Israel should be more Jewish.

'A black spot on the history of Israel'

The Zionist activist group 'Im Tirtzu' demands sanctioning MK Yousef Jabareen for visiting arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti at his jail cell.

MK Glick: Gush Katif 'dreamers' will return home

Likud MK and Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick speaks to Arutz Sheva about what he thinks it would take to get Gaza back.

Poll: Coalition up, opposition down as Labor plummets

Labor drops 8 mandates in latest poll, while Jewish Home, Yesh Atid surge.

Knesset synagogue to be expanded and renovated

Synagogue in Knesset has been getting overcrowded of late, so Speaker Yuli Edelstein has initiated a renovation project.

Knesset committee votes to recognize Armenian genocide

MK Zehava Galon pushes for official governement recognition after her committee passed a proposal to recognize the alleged WWI genocide.

Gun license for soldiers - as soon as they're released

A new amendment will allow people of any age to get a gun license - provided that they finished military service first.

'A 15-year-old boy is not a ticking bomb'

A Knesset committee convened this morning to discuss the rights of a 15-year-old boy punished on grounds of violence against Palestinians.

'Disabled in workplace' bill expected to pass

A bill which would require large government bodies to meet a quota of 5% disabled employees approved for final Knesset vote.

Smotrich fought for Judea-Samaria - and won

Knesset is expected to pass a law which would equate Judea-Samaria residents with the rest of Israel in one important area - tax breaks.

Social benefits for terrorists - at our expense?

The Knesset Legislation Committee approves MK Yaakov Peri's proposed law to stop social benefits to terrorists.

Haredi party trumps Labor in latest poll, Yesh Atid ties Likud

Jewish Home, United Torah Judaism surge past Zionist Union, Yesh Atid pulls into statistical dead-heat with Likud.

Bag of cannabis found in Knesset bathroom

'Who's been smoking grass in the Knesset bathroom?'

Knesset approves 'Dismissal Law'

Law that permits dismissal of MKs over misconduct passes second and third readings in the Knesset.

Few MKs show up for Knesset's Lebanon war memorial

Knesset event commemorating Second Lebanon War includes President, dignitaries, soldiers, bereaved families. Only the MKs skipped out.

Netanyahu fends off challengers in the Knesset

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu answers questions in Knesset, takes opportunity to address burning issues.

Shabbat: A day off for everyone?

A bill which would allow anyone to skip work on Shabbat, not just the religious, is being considered by the Knesset.

Not even Zoabi's own party wants her

As the Balad party finalizes its list for the next elections, Haneen Zoabi is shoved down the ranks.