Knesset Reprimands Tibi for Martyr's Day Speech
Former Arafat aide MK Ahmed Tibi was given a 'severe reprimand' by the Knesset Ethics Committee for glorifying terrorism.
Former Arafat aide MK Ahmed Tibi was given a 'severe reprimand' by the Knesset Ethics Committee for glorifying terrorism.

Knesset approves bill that will allow declaring a foreigner a terrorist following similar declaration by a foreign country.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met Yonatan Weinberger, a special needs person who is employed as an assistant to the Knesset Guard.

Members of Israel’s Knesset host Dr. Yehuda David, who was sued for slander by an Arab and acquitted by the French Supreme Court.

Peres to the Iranian people: "Do not allow the flags of hostility to cast a dark shadow on your heritage."

President Shimon Peres told the Knesset in a speech on Wednesday that it is “up to the Palestinians to choose” between terror or peace.

Israeli President Shimon Peres told the Iranian people on Wednesday, "there is no need for us to live as enemies."

Knesset's fully booked events Wednesday will include workshops, debates, dog show, performances.

The government of Prime Minister Netanyahu decided to open the debate on the Tal Law to the full Knesset. Rabbi Melamed speaks his mind..

A new American Jewish caucus is launched to lobby the Knesset to consider Diaspora Jews and may challenge the definition of who is a Jew.
The Shalem Foundation has recognized the Knesset's integration of the disabled as Knesset employees.

A Knesset committee has approved new rules for private umbilical cord blood banks in Israel.

Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews and their supporters rallied Wednesday against discrimination and racism at a protest across from the Knesset.

MK Michaeli is expelled for a month for tossing water on an Arab MK although MK Zuabi was thrown out only a day for assaulting an usher.

At a turbulent debate in the Knesset, MK Majadle used harsh words against MK Michaeli, who responded with a glass of water.

Israel's state prosecutors found themselves in the crosshairs after charging protest organizers were with espionage.

Likud MK member Ayoub Kara was caught Monday in Knesset with a gun in his bag. "I always face the dilemma whether to leave it in the car."

A new law prohibiting the “Nazi” curse and the cynical use the Nazi’s yellow star for Jews will be introduced in the Knesset.

A bill that would block terror victims or their relatives from suing the government has passed its first reading in the Knesset.

A Knesset exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the verdict against Adolf Eichmann will feature the Nazi's infamous “glass booth"

Nationalist lawmakers came out swinging Friday after Supreme Court president Dorit Beinisch accused them of inciting against her court.


A temporary law banning Israelis from assisting PA Arabs from finding work in pre-1967 Israel has passed its first reading.

Two bills aimed at reforming Israel's High Court of Justice were approved by the Knesset in a tumultuous plenary session.

Defense Minister Barak, Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon have pay docked for missing too many Knesset sessions.

MK Meir Sheetrit openly accused Knesset Speaker Ruby Rivlin of using his position to campaign for the Presidency.

The Knesset has refused to declassify a State Comptroller report slamming officials for pervasive failures at the Temple Mount

The Knesset rejects four non-confidence motions as its winter session begins. Labor MKs absent during vote.

MK Zevulun Orlev (Home) has filed a bill that would require courts to order monetary compensation rather than demolition orders.

During the past weekend, an estimated 25,000 people gathered to celebrate the Festival of Sukkot at the Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron.

A new bill to drastically raise the penalty for written slander -- libel -- has passed its first reading in a Knesset committee.

Knesset’s legal adviser declares the ‘Nakba law’ cutting funding for groups mourning over Israel’s creation to be constitutional.

Arab MKs have advised PA officials in Ramallah to go forward with their statehood bid at the UN over Israeli objections.

A special Knesset session called to discuss the cost of living will focus on Hamas' recent attacks on southern Israel.

The Knesset is taking advantage of the summer break to renovate, but not everyone is happy with the timing of the renovation.

Knesset to unveil its new website after the holidays. Debates in all committees except one to be carried live.

Israel's lawmakers will receive a clothing stipend of 4018 NIS in July as committee discusses increasing salaries and pensions.

Nationalist MK Tzipi Hotovely has had enough of flotilla-sailing MK Zouabi, lays into her on video. Zouabi displays her contempt for Israel.

A new law would require employers to inform workers, in writing, of the conditions of their employment within one month of starting work.

MK Hanin Zoabi sent a formal letter of apology to the Knesset usher she assaulted last week, but could not see fit to apologize in person.

A vast collection of treasures, gift and souvenirs given to Israel has been unveiled by the Knesset.

Attempting to prove its point that the Knesset Law imposing penalties on boycott organizers was unconstitutional the Left petitioned the court.

Bill which prevents companies from participating in government bids if they boycott Judea and Samaria communities passes second and third readings.

The political right-wing and hareidi-religious bloc continues to grow, poll finds. Public support for parties nearly unchanged.

The International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians visited the Knesset and Noam Schalit during their consultations.

The Knesset on Tuesday passed on its first reading a bill to have government ensure adequate nutrition for all Israelis.

Likud MK Miri Regev has launched the Knesset's Anti-Delegitimazation Causus, which will combat attempts to undermine Jewish rights to Israel

Knesset approves law which would cut off funding to groups who deny the existence of Israel. Arab MKs unhappy with the approval.

380 members of the European Friends of Israel visited the Knesset as part of the EFI's Second Policy Conference.

INNs Meet the Knesset talks with Einat Wilf of about Ehud Barak's new Independence faction, the Labor break-up, and Oslo.
INN's new feature, Meet the Knesset, introduces Danny Danon and his plans to stop foreign government funding for Israeli NGO political advocacy.

Knesset approves first reading of a bill that would stop payment of salary to MKs who are suspected of serious crimes.

Kadima MK Yulia Shamalov-Berkovich isn't a fan of “trendy” groups like the New Israel Fund, or trendy movements like feminism.

After MK HaNegbi's suspension, Kadima wants to ditch Foreign Relations and Defense C'tee in favor of Finance. Likud says no.
Nationalist and religious camp, including hareidi parties, would grow from 65 to 73 Knesset seats, while the Left would shrink from 55 to 47.

Proposed amendment to Citizenship Law would require all aspiring citizens to pledge allegiance to a Jewish state.

The sale of land to foreigners will require ministerial approval, according to a law supported by Left and Right.
Knesset Members and citizens throughout Israel ran for bomb shelters on Wednesday as part of a huge national drill to prepare for hostile missiles.

The second edition of a Passover Haggadah by pre-state Lehi militia leader Yisrael Eldad was warmly received by Knesset Members.

Governor Mike Huckabee was honored in the Knesset and told the audience, "The world should say 'Thank you, Israel'!"
