Knesset

Uproar in Knesset as MKs Call Feiglin 'Fascist'

Opposition MKs verbally attack MK Moshe Feiglin on Knesset plenum; two MKs removed from the plenary after making threats, hurling insults.

Amidst Crisis, Herzog Urges Livni and Lapid to Leave Coalition

The day after 'Jewish State' Law' passed in Cabinet, Herzog urges Ministers Livni and Lapid to abandon the coalition under Netanyahu.

Cabinet to Vote on 'Jewish State' Law Today

Tensions high throughout the political system before monumental vote on 'Jewish State Law'; leftist MKs fume.

Ex-MK Calls Knesset's Bluff: You Don't Hire Arabs Either

Bennett's '99.9% Arab loyalty' claim and Netanyahu's indignation face an inconvenient fact Ben-Ari noticed during his years in the Knesset.

A Compromise on the Jewish State Law?

Netanyahu plans to bring own version of 'Jewish State Law' before Cabinet Sunday. Bill will be a compromise between various approaches.

Hanegbi Rules Out Elections in 2015

Deputy Foreign Minister says no one in the coalition or opposition has a reason to want elections at the present time.

Tibi to Chetboun: You're Not Worthy of My Shoe

MK Ahmed Tibi verbally attacks MK Chetboun during a debate in the Knesset.

Knesset Approves First Reading of 2015 State Budget

58 MKs vote in favor of the 2015 state budget, with 46 voting against. Minister Peretz absent during vote.

MK Tibi Calls Naftali Bennett 'Racist Anti-Semitic Jew'

In his latest rant against the Bennett, Tibi says 'This man, shrapnel went into his head,' and accuses him of seeing Arabs as monkeys.

Rivlin and Edelstein Bid Farewell to Gideon Sa'ar

After resigning from Knesset, Sa'ar met with Pres. Rivlin: 'Gideon embodies two integral qualities of a leader - freshness and experience.'

Bill to Criminalize Employing Infiltrators Given Second Chance

Proposal to give hefty fines, prison time for employers who hire illegal aliens given second chance, put on fast track.

Herzog: Lapid a 'Human Shield' For PM's Budgetary Decisions

Opposition leader claims Netanyahu's business deals, placement of Lapid as minister are 'political ploys' that hurt the people .

Rivlin Condemns 'Severe Bullying' Between Sectors in Israel

Rivlin urges national unity, opening Knesset by saying that the division between religious groups, politics is spiraling out of control.

Edelstein Vows: 'Jerusalem Will Not Become Cannon Fodder'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein talks tough on Jerusalem's security, vowing not to let the capital become the 'Gaza belt' of central Israel.

Knesset Chair: 'Zoabi Wants Our Destruction, Not Palestine'

Edelstein says pro-Hamas MK 'wants them to slaughter us and for us to completely disappear,' doesn't anticipate elections in 2015.

Poll: 85% of Israelis Support Banning Zoabi from Knesset

Israelis have had enough of pro-Hamas MK's antics, poll reveals, as legal noose around Zoabi begins to tighten.

Zoabi Appeals to High Court Over 6-Month Ban from Knesset

MK Hanin Zoabi asks High Court to issue an injunction against the Ethics Committee’s decision to bar her from Knesset committees and plenum.

Latest Poll Shows Right-Wing Majority, Improvement for Yesh Atid

Likud and Jewish Home still polling first and second place respectively; right-wing-religious bloc would have clear majority.

'Model Farms' to Feature Shemitta in Action

Farmers and students will be able to learn all about the Shemitta year at special "model farms" run by the Agricultural Ministry.

Court Legalizes State Land Declaration - From 2004

If history is an indication, it may be a very long time before anything gets built on newly-declared state land in Gush Etzion.

Talk of New Coalition With 'Childish' Lapid Replaced by Hareidim

Coalition Chairman Levin warns a coalition change is in the cards, but 'irresponsible' Lapid's party may find itself out.

Lapid Calls State Land Declaration 'Opportunism'

Announcement 'causes damage to Israel' according to finance minister, who asks 'why now?' as world leaders bash Israel.

4,000 Dunams in Judea and Samaria to Become State Land

Government announces process that will enable development of Israel's biblical heartland; meanwhile previous promises still unfulfilled.

Knesset, Govt. Buildings Threatened by Fire

A fire that began in the Jerusalem Forest is threatening the Knesset. The cause of the fire is not yet clear.

Reuven Rivlin Sworn In as Israel's Tenth President

Ceremony overshadowed by Gaza operation; both President Peres and incoming President Rivlin address Israeli war effort.

Knesset Activity Suspended, Govt. Set to Meet over Teens' Murder

As news of the murders of three Israeli teens was made public, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein abruptly halted Knesset activity.

Bennett: Operation Brothers' Keeper 'Unprecedented'

Jewish Home Chairman hails IDF crackdown, saying 'we've turned the situation upside down'; praises mothers' 'heroism.'

Mother of Kidnapped Teen Makes Emotional Address to Knesset

Mother of Gilad Sha'ar begs Israeli government to reconsider scaling back operation; criticizes deal to 'appease' jailed terrorists.

Increasing Jewish Identity a 'Strategic Imperative'

Government officials emphasize the need to reach out to Diaspora Jewry during Government of Israel-World Jewry Joint Initiative conference.

Watch: Summing Up Special Knesset Session with Huckabee

Participants say special Knesset session with former Arkansas governor as a great success.

Former GOP Candidate Mike Huckabee Speaks at the Knesset

Former Republican presidential candidate and 'greatest friend of Israel in US' addresses the Knesset.

Watch: MKs Unite to Pray for Kidnapped Students

Knesset Members from all the parties gathered to pray together for the safe return of the three abducted yeshiva students.

Israel to Rush Force-Feeding Bill Through Knesset

Controversial bill to force-feed hunger strikers to be expedited through the political process, despite internal and external opposition.

Knesset Rejects Civil Marriage Bill

Civil marriage shot down in landslide vote; Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu attends to personally place opposing vote.

'Life Without Parole' Bill Passes Preliminary Knesset Reading

Bill to prevent terrorist releases from becoming the norm passes first major hurdle after series of setbacks.

Toyota Slams Knesset Plan to Allow More Car Imports

A Knesset effort to lower car costs may be thwarted by the manufacturers of the cars themselves, with Toyota the first to protest.

NBN Annual Award Given to Six Anglo Immigrants

Nefesh B'Nefesh hands out Bonei Zion award to immigrants who have helped make Israel a better place.

Arab MK: Treat 'Price Tag Victims' Like Terror Victims

MK Issawi Frij will table a law that would require the state to recognize victims of so-called “price tag” attacks as terror victims.

The Holocaust From Nazi Eyes - Knesset Photo Exhibit

Unique photo exhibit reveals private photos taken by Nazi soldiers, first and only glimpse of many decimated small Jewish towns in Poland.

State Makes Huge Land Declaration in Gush Etzion

The Civil Administration declared a parcel of 980 dunams of land in Gush Etzion as state-owned land, presaging new construction

Leftists, Temple Mount Activists Clash at Knesset Hearing

Fireworks as Knesset Interior Committee's Subcommittee on Temple Mount Issues hears testimony of discrimination.

Foreign Ministry Strike Close to an End

Agreement between employees' union, Finance Ministry very close after intense negotiations in Tel Aviv.

Law Requiring Referendum for Land Concessions Passes

Law does not directly apply to Judea and Samaria, but could impact 'land swap' proposals.

British PM Criticizes PA Incitement, Israeli 'Settlements'

British Prime Minister vows to fight boycotts, kosher slaughter ban; Opposition heckles away.

Lapid: Time for Hareidi Men to Do Their Part

Lapid: Vote on hareidi enlistment is a vote for government power over ‘multi-cultural circus.’

Enlistment Opponents ‘Holding Hareidi Men Back,’ MK Says

Enlistment bill will help the Torah world flourish, MK Shaked declares. She tells hareidi MKs: I expect an apology.

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.

Unprotected School Buses ‘A Disaster Waiting to Happen’

With rock attacks on the rise, thousands of children are in imminent danger, Jewish leaders warn.

Cameron to Address the Knesset Next Week

British Prime Minister will speak before the Knesset on March 12, in a visit that was scheduled for last month and postponed.

Bill To Raise Knesset Threshold Passes Readings

Second and third readings pass proposals to raise threshold, reduce ministers, change vote of no-confidence.

MK: Legislators Should 'Lead by Example', Forego Salary Raise

For the first time, a public committee discussed the matter of how much Knesset members should be paid.

Edelstein: Draft Causing a Rift Among Israelis

MK Yuli Edelstein expressed fears that the draft bill requiring hareidi students to serve in the IDF may cause a major rift among Israelis.

Jordan Threatens to Revoke Peace Treaty Over Temple Mount

Move follows majority of Jordanian MPs vote to expel Israel's ambassador as 'retaliation' for Knesset discussing religious freedom on Mount.

Making History?

Knesset Temple Mount Debate Tackles Jewish Prayer Rights

Historic debate calls on government to give Jews equal prayer rights at holiest site in Judaism, and to implement Israeli sovereignty.

Law for Women Trying to Conceive Passes Second, Third Readings

Women who are struggling to have children cannot be fired from work while undergoing treatment, even if they switch jobs.

Thousands Protest Knesset Symbol Change

At least 13,000 people have signed a petition against plans by Yuli Edelstein to change the design of the symbol of the Knesset.

Netanyahu: Schulz Didn't Bother to Check the Facts

PM says willingness of EU Parliament President to unquestioningly cite figures provided by the PA illustrates European 'selective hearing'.

Meretz MK Defends 'Anti-Israel' Comments by EU Parliament Head

MK Nitzan Horowitz springs to Martin Schulz's defense, says if anything EU President was 'too polite' in criticizing Israel.

Bennett Demands Apology from EU Parliament President over 'Lies'

Jewish Home head slams 'lies' uttered by EU parliament head Martin Schulz from Knesset podium, says he expects an apology.

Christian IDF Recruits Say Arab MK Acting 'Like a Mafia Member'

Forum for Christian IDF Soldiers files complaint against MK Hanin Zoabi, after threats against their representative in Knesset.