Knesset

Eating Knesset candy and drinking the Kool-Aid

The whole plenum looked as puerile last week as it’s been sounding, with verbiage and decibel levels not even fit for a playground. Op-ed.

Knesset approves budget for 2022

After delay of six hours, Knesset approves 2022 budget in its second and third readings by a majority of 59 to 56.

MK Orly Levy-Abekasis screams at Knesset usher: Don't touch me!

Likud MK takes out anger on usher after being asked to leave discussion of Knesset Finance Committee, later apologizes.

Victory for the coalition:

Knesset approves budget for 2021

Budget approved in second and third readings by a majority of 61 to 59. Voting on 2022 budget, Arrangements Law to continue later today.

Poll: Likud rises to 34, Yamina sinks to 6 seats

Netanyahu bloc falls far short of majority with just 56 seats in latest poll, even as New Hope fails to cross electoral threshold.

Knesset begins marathon deliberations on state budget

With just days left before budget deadline, government brings spending plan to the Knesset.

Bereaved families: 'Israel is committing suicide'

Ad Kan, Choosing Life Forum present findings of investigation to Knesset showing connection between Ra'am, Hamas.

Yamina drops to zero seats in latest poll

Latest poll shows the Likud with wide lead - but still short of a clear path to a 61-seat majority government.

Yuli Edelstein: Netanyahu gets more seats - but I can form gov't

After polls yesterday showing Likud strengthening, former Health Minister Yuli Edelstein believes he could form a government as Likud chief.

Likud: Bennett gives billions to Mansour Abbas, 0 to soldiers

Bill from Likud MK Eli Cohen to raise salaries of IDF soldiers defeated in the Knesset.

Knesset remembers minister assassinated by terrorists

Special session marks 20 years since assassination of Rehavam Ze'evi. Netanyahu says Ze'evi would be furious at current government.

Israeli MK: Gov needs to fix immigration law, not play politics

Arutz Sheva speaks to MK Attorney Simcha Rotman about the new session of the Knesset.

Race to pass budget underway

Knesset returns from summer recess with aim of passing numerous bills and reforms quickly.

Knesset passes budget plan in first reading

First spending plan in three and a half years moves forward in Knesset, with 59 voting for and 54 against.

Miri Regev's secret wedding

Likud MK absent from vote on state budget to attend son's wedding, which no MKs or ministers were invited to.

First Budget Since 2018:

Knesset passes state budget in preliminary vote

After three years without new state budget, Knesset votes to give preliminary approval to framework for 2021-2022 spending bill.

Poll: New Hope erased

Channel 20 poll predicts 54 seats for parties in pro-Netanyahu bloc. The Likud has 32 seats, and Yesh Atid has 18 seats.

Poll: 51% want Netanyahu as PM, just 12% prefer Bennnett

Likud surges to 32 seats as Yesh Atid falls in latest poll and New Hope fails to make it into next Knesset.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus launches in the 24th Knesset

MK Yuli Edelstein joins MK Sharren Haskel as new co-chair of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.

Blame game in Knesset plenum

Shouting and accusations fly in the Knesset meeting forced by the opposition.

'Likud committed greatest fraud - the eviction from Gush Katif'

MK Yomtob Kalfon in Knesset discussion on Gaza Disengagement accuses Likud, opposition of hypocrisy in accusing coalition of fraud.

Man calls Labor MK, wishes death on her

Anonymous person phones MK Ibtisam Mara'ana, makes sure it is her, and says: "I wish you would die, stinking Arab."

Judges Law to be brought up for a vote again

Coalition prepares for fight over 3 controversial laws.

Opposition petitions Supreme Court against Knesset committees

Knesset legal counsel in last-minute bid to prevent issue of formation of Knesset committees from going to Supreme Court.

Poll: Yamina gains ground while New Hope plummets to zero

68% of Israelis say new government is Center-Left, new poll shows, while coalition faction falls below minimum electoral threshold.

Medicinal Marijuana Law:

'We'll go to elections': Gov't faces crisis over cannabis law

United Arab List refuses to back coalition's law expanding rights for medicinal cannabis users. 'There's a limit to how much we can take.'

Historic: Deaf MK delivers Knesset speech in sign language

MK Shirly Pinto receives standing ovation from entire Knesset after delivering speech entirely in sign language.

Knesset rejects Citizenship Law

The coalition sought to extend the law preventing unification of Palestinian families by six months, but did not achieve a majority.

Likud shames MKs absent from Knesset session

"We'll only bring this left-wing government down if we maintain iron discipline," party announcement reads.

New bill: Premiership will be limited to two largest parties

Bill would see one of the two largest factions in the Knesset form a coalition, ban rotation deals with smaller parties.

Unity Government:

Most Israelis back new government as Likud plummets in new poll

Just 37% of Israelis oppose new government - but Netanyahu holds wide lead over Bennett as top pick for prime minister.

Naftali Bennett sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel

Bennett wins razor-thin majority in Knesset, replaces Netanyahu as PM. Yesh Atid MK elected to replace Yariv Levin as Knesset Speaker.

Vote on Unity Government:

Bennett thanks Netanyahu, rightist MKs jeer

Right-wing lawmakers shout down Naftali Bennett as Knesset prepares to vote on national unity government.

Poll: Yesh Atid soars, Yamina barely clears electoral threshold

Yair Lapid gains ground on Netanyahu in latest poll, while Yamina barely makes it into Knesset.

'Shameless coalition':

Rightist MKs up in arms as Knesset paves way for unity govt vote

Knesset Arrangements Committee approves plans to vote on and swear in national unity government next week, drawing fiery response.

Unity government secures majority, will be sworn in Sunday

Knesset Speaker sets date for inauguration of new government. MK Nir Orbach vows to back gov't, ensuring it a majority.

Knesset to convene Monday to announce new government

Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin announces he will bring Lapid’s statement that he can form a government before the Knesset on Monday.

Isaac Herzog elected as President of Israel

Jewish Agency chief Isaac Herzog defeats Israel Prize laureate Miriam Peretz by wide margin to become Israel's 11th President.

Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election

Vote for the presidency next week in doubt due to disagreement between Likud and Yesh Atid.

MK removed from Knesset podium while holding burned Bible

MK May Golan holds up Chumash taken from synagogue torched in Lod in Knesset, says Jews will remember what happened.

Poll: Likud - 30 seats, Yesh Atid - 21

Channel 12 News poll gives Religious Zionist 7 seats, Labor - 6, New Hope - 6, Yamina - 5 and the Joint List - 5.

Unity Government:

Change bloc renews coalition talks: 'New gov't by next week'

Gantz expected to remain Defense Minister in new government, with Avidgor Liberman becoming Finance Minister, Lapid to be Foreign Minister.

Knesset to ease coronavirus restrictions

Knesset members to resume meetings in the building in full next week, as was the case before the pandemic.

Knesset fast tracks regulation of 'Young Settlements'

Right-wing factions unite to waive requirement of 45 delay for votes on bills to allow Knesset to vote to normalize status of communities.

Political drama: United Arab List thwarts Likud proposal

Netanyahu's opponents to control key committee despite Yamina agreement to support Likud proposal for its composition.

Likud, Yamina reach agreement on Arrangements Committee

At last minute, Yamina agrees to support Likud proposal for committee arrangement, in return for one of the Likud's seats on the committee.

Yamina to decide fate of anti-Netanyahu legislation

Likud, left-wing bloc at odds over makeup of Knesset Arrangements Committee, which will decide fate of bills to ban Netanyahu from being PM.

Robert Frost and Balaam's Donkey in the Knesset

On the use and misuse of literature in Israeli parliamentary debate.

Rivlin at Knesset: The people expect you all to show leadership

President Reuven Rivlin swears in the 24th Knesset for its first session.

Poll: Lapid soars, Likud sinks if Israel goes to 5th election

New poll shows Yesh Atid gaining ground if no candidate can form government, forcing Israel to go to unprecedented fifth election.

President worries government can't be formed

President Rivlin's meeting with party representatives has left him doubtful that any candidate can form a government.

Knesset approves electronic bracelets for returnees from abroad

Bill stipulates that one returning from abroad will be fitted with electronic bracelet to ensure he doesn't leave isolation premises.

Poll: Religious Zionist Party rises to 6 seats, ties with Labor

Right-wing bloc falls short of majority in latest poll, with three small left-wing - Arab bloc parties barely crossing electoral threshold.

Poll: Overwhelming majority of Israelis would limit PM's term

Israel Hayom/i24NEWS poll: 52% of Israelis believe Knesset should determine legislature - not Supreme Court, PM's term should be limited.

Former MK Hendel: every value today is a war

The Deputy Minister of Education says that Israel is fighting for its ideas more than ever before.

Poll: In a first, Yamina surpasses New Hope

Meretz again fails to cross electoral threshold, as right-wing bloc secures 62-seat majority according to new poll.

Poll: 'Never Bibi' bloc reaches 62-seat majority

Likud continues to fall in latest poll as Yesh Atid surges, giving anti-Netanyahu coalition majority in next Knesset - even without Yamina.

MK Shata: Political deals are not Catholic weddings

Blue and White MK attacks Yesh Atid for conformist policies

Health Ministry may share information on unvaccinated Israelis

Bill allowing Health Ministry to share information on those unvaccinated against coronavirus passes second and third Knesset readings.

Poll: Religious Zionism, Gantz, Meretz barely cross threshold

Left-wing bloc gains ground in latest poll, denying rightist bloc a majority. Three parties in danger of falling being left out of Knesset.