Knesset

In the Knesset:

New command center to handle surge in weapons permit requests

Knesset Speaker proposes using non-essential Knesset workers to handle wartime surge in requests for weapons licenses.

Herzog at Knesset:

'Our enemies are looking for any hint of division within us'

President opens Winter Session of the 25th Knesset: 'This House must mirror the unity of our nation at this time.'

Knesset evacuated as rockets fired at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Gaza terrorists launch massive barrage of rockets all over central Israel, disrupting opening of the Knesset's winter session.

Netanyahu:

'Our goal is to crush Hamas, remove threat once and for all'

At first Knesset session since massacre, PM says 'unity and determination' are the necessary factors for victory in the Hamas-started war.

Knesset approves unity govt

Netanyahu: 10-7 the most horrible day for Jews since Holocaust

'This really is a war for our home.  And it must end with one thing, a complete victory. And the crushing and elimination of Hamas.'

Opposition MK's storm out of Ben-Gvir's speech

Several MKs from opposition parties left the hall as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attempted to speak.

Knesset visit cancelled after Morocco Senate leader hospitalized

Enaam Mayara's visit to the Knesset tomorrow cancelled due to his hospitalization in Jordan.

Stickers cursing Itamar Ben Gvir plastered in Knesset bathroom

B'tsalmo Director General discovers sticker with obscene language plastered in Knesset bathroom stall, demands investigation be launched.

For the first time:

Knesset to hold slichot concert

Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in the Slichot and Piyot event at the Knesset along with dozens of musicians and singers.

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

Hospital denies that PM was instructed to rest at home as Netanyahu arrives at Knesset for vote on Reasonableness Standard bill.

'Siege on the Knesset'

Anti-government protesters attempt to block entrance to Knesset

Protesters claim that 'for the first time in the country's history, all four gates to the Knesset are blocked. '

Knesset to vote on first judicial reform bill today

The Knesset will vote on the Reasonableness Standard Bill, which would limit the use of the judicial doctrine of reasonableness.

Benny Gantz makes personal appeal to Netanyahu

The National Unity leader offers to have any consensus reached binding not only the current Knesset but the following one as well.

In first reading:

Knesset approves reduction of reasonableness cause

Knesset approves first reading of law to reduce the reasonableness cause by a majority of 64 to 56.

Watch: Protesters try to storm Knesset

Knesset security ordered the closing of the guest stand and an inspection of protest signs hung throughout the day on the building doors.

MK told to step off platform while babywearing

MK Sharren Haskel steps off platform after being informed that Knesset's legal adviser does not allow MKs to speak holding children.

Knesset passes massive fines for monopolizing imports

Companies seeking to prevent parallel imports could face fines of up to 100M NIS.

Netanyahu to Gantz, Lapid:

'Stop the threats and come back to the talks'

Secret ballot to pick Knesset's 2 representatives on the committee to select judges ends as both sides continue to trade barbs.

Poll: National Unity 28, Likud 26

Opposition parties lead the Coalition 66 to 54 according to latest poll. Majority say Opposition should get seat on judicial committee.

Bereaved husband and father-in-law demands action against PA

Binyamin Horgen, who lost two loved ones to terrorism, went to the Knesset to demand lawmakers take stronger action against the PA.

Following all-night marathon:

Knesset approves 2023-2024 budget by a majority of 64 to 55

Arrangements Law for 2023-2024 approved as well. Netanyahu: We're continuing for four good years. Liberman: A dark stain on Israel.

Coalition eyes early passage of budget - despite ongoing crisis

With one week to pass spending plan or face new elections, government presents its budget to the Knesset as divisions in Coalition remain.

City Tax Plan

Opposition MK ejected from stormy committee hearing

Yesh Atid lawmaker ejected - then allowed back into Knesset committee hearing on controversial city tax plan pushed by Finance Ministry.

Poll: Israelis have greater trust in Knesset than Supreme Court

Regavim-Direct Polls survey shows 77% of Israelis trust the Knesset, compared to 50% who trust the Supreme Court.

Poll: Gantz widens lead over Netanyahu as Lapid tumbles

Anti-Netanyahu bloc holds 11-seat lead over Coalition, with National Unity projected to become Knesset's largest faction.

Christian Allies Caucus launches operations in 25th Knesset

The KCAC works to forge direct lines of communication between MKs and Christian leaders, and political representatives throughout the world.

Historic speech:

McCarthy tells Knesset: We thank you for the miracle of Israel

McCarthy is the second House Speaker in history to address the Knesset.

Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset reconvenes

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slated to address opening of Knesset's summer session. State budget expected to dominate agenda.

Israel at 75:

The Knesset as you have never seen it

On Israel’s 75th anniversary, footage from the Independence Day lighting project in the Knesset is revealed.

Hallel and Yagel's sister:

'Despite the price we paid, we continue to love'

Sister of two brothers who were murdered in Huwara speaks at Memorial Day event in the Knesset.

Poll: National Unity surpasses Likud as the largest party

New poll shows party led by former PM Bennett would receive 8 seats. Gantz the top candidate for prime minister.

Budget for 2023-2024 passes first reading in the Knesset

Law approved by majority of 41 to 32. Arrangements Law for the next two years was approved in its first reading as well.

Sasson Guetta sworn in as an MK

Guetta was next in line to enter the Knesset after Education Minister Yoav Kisch resigned in accordance with the Norwegian Law.

High Noon for Netanyahu

Agree with him or not, his toughness deserves to be admired. Op-ed.

Incapacitation Law approved in second and third readings

Law preventing A-G from declaring PM unfit for office approved by a 61 to 47 majority.

'Deri 2 Law' approved by Knesset in first reading

The law stipulates that the Supreme Court will not be able to hold a judicial review of ministerial appointments.

Override Clause approved in first reading in Knesset

Bill which allows the Knesset to re-enact laws struck down by the Supreme Court approved by a majority of 61 to 52.

'Incapacitation Law' approved in first reading in the Knesset

The law would prevent the Attorney General from declaring that a Prime Minister is unfit for office.

By a majority of 51 to 46:

Knesset approves first reading of 'Chametz Law'

The bill, proposed by MK Moshe Gafni, will permit hospital administrators to bar the entry of chametz during Passover.

Two new polls show Netanyahu coalition weakening

Left-wing - Arab bloc nets majority of Knesset in latest poll, as Netanyahu coalition continues to flounder.

Knesset seats poll:

Netanyahu bloc loses seats, Lapid and Gantz gain strength

Netanyahu's coalition has 59 seats, Yesh Atid and National Unity win two additional seats each, Labor below the threshold.

Poll:

59 seats for the Netanyahu coalition, Labor Party erased

Likud loses 3 seats, Yesh Atid and National Unity gain strength.

Netanyahu: There will be no dictatorship, no halakhic state

PM at opposition-called '40 signatures debate' in the Knesset: There is one way to lower the flames, to start talking.

Yesh Atid leads the Likud in latest poll as right-wing plummets

Right-wing coalition drops nine seats in poll, while Yesh Atid surpasses the Likud. Otzma Yehudit outpolls Religious Zionist Party.

Judicial Reform Continues:

Coalition to bring Override Clause, Deri Law 2 for Knesset vote

Knesset set to vote Wednesday on series of bills in judicial reform package, including legislation to allow veto on overturning of laws.

MKs Confirm:

Yesh Atid, Labor considering mass resignation from the Knesset

MKs mulling plan to force Israel into constitutional crisis by having all Opposition lawmakers resign from the Knesset en masse.

'The court will belong to everyone'

First reading of bills on judicial reform approved in Knesset

Knesset approves bills giving coalition a majority in the Judicial Selection Committee and preventing Court from invalidating Basic Laws.

Yesh Atid MK 'eulogizes' democracy in Knesset speech

MK Simon Davidson blasts Levin reform: The funeral will leave Jerusalem and take place during the third reading of the legal coup.

Opposition MKs wave Israeli flags during vote on judicial reform

Opposition MKs furious after having bags searched at entrance to plenum to prevent disruptions during debate on judicial reforms.

The protest continues:

Huge demonstration to take place outside the Knesset on Monday

In addition, a protest is planned for Thursday outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

Knesset passes law stripping terrorists of citizenship

Law allowing terrorists who receive payments from the PA to be stripped of their citizenship and deported passes 94-10.

Channel 12 poll:

Meretz passes threshold, Labor does not

Gantz gains two seats at expense of Likud, but no real change in distribution of blocs from the previous election.

Im Tirtzu holds Knesset meeting on politicization in academia

MK Ariel Kallner hosts Knesset discussion with Im Tirtzu about left wing politicization on campuses.

Terrorist Expulsion bill passes first reading in the Knesset

70% of terrorists on PA payroll could be eligible for expulsion under new law, as it passes first vote in the Knesset.

Knesset approves establishment of Ministry of Labor

Yoav Ben-Tzur from the Shas Party will serve as Labor Minister: I came to provide a better future to workers from all sectors.

Knesset to vote today on bill nullifying terrorists' citizenship

Government's first anti-terror bill, which would allow terrorists to be stripped of citizenship, to be brought for vote in the Knesset.

'It's ours':

Pro-Israel US group: Judea & Samaria 'vital' to Israel's future

Members of pro-Israel US organization visit Knesset, point out that Judea and Samaria are ours because they 'belong to us'.

The true challenge to Israeli democracy

The judicial branch has usurped for itself, without Knesset or public consent, supreme powers that do not exist in any other democracy.Op-ed

In first reading:

Knesset approves extension of Judea and Samaria regulations

58 MKs vote in favor of the bill, 13 oppose it. The proposal will now be prepared for its second and third readings.

Coalition to pass Judea and Samaria regulations in coming weeks

Regulations which allow normal life in Judea and Samaria and which brought down previous government an early priority for new coalition.