MK Yuli Edelstein says hundreds of thousands of right-wing voters no longer have a political home. From haredi enlistment to Netanyahu and the future of the Right, Edelstein lays out why he believes a broad Zionist government is the only path forward.
Following a dispute with the Likud, it was decided that the Basic Law on Torah Study will include only the provision stating that Torah study is a fundamental value in Jewish Heritage.
War-wounded veterans were incensed over the position of members of Knesset and demanded that they pass laws for their sake as well as they are rushing to enact the new Basic Law.
Itzik Saidian, who suffers from PTSD, spoke to Knesset committee on the Basic Law: Torah Study and called for IDF soldiers to be placed at the top of the national order of priorities.
63 MKs vote in favor of bill to legislate Basic Law: Torah Study. MKs Yuli Edelstein (Likud), Dan Illouz (Likud), and Moshe Solomon (Religious Zionists) oppose it.
Rabbi Re'em Hacohen sharply criticizes the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study, arguing that it undermines the value of Torah study, 'the very comparison between yeshiva students and those serving in the IDF is a fundamental mistake.'
Dozens of angry responses were written in internal party groups after a Religious Zionism MK voted against the Basic Law: Torah Study.
Knesset plenum approves Basic Law: Torah Study in preliminary reading, recognizing Torah study as an underlying value of the State.
The Shas faction sent a sharply worded ultimatum letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: advance the Basic Law on Torah Study, or we will not vote for any other legislation.
In light of a reported ruling on the Reasonableness Standard, the Supreme Court has decided to advance publication of the formal ruling.
Supreme Court President tells A-G's representative: 'We can’t nullify Basic Laws every other day. '
Court orders that amendment to Basic Law not go into effect until next government in unprecedented ruling.
Mr. Netanyahu should declare that and Israeli Bill Of Rights is the next legislation after Basic Law for appointing judges. Op-ed
The idea of a “Basic Law: Torah Study” was mentioned here for the first time, and thank God, the coalition now intends to enact such a law
If Lapid forms the next government, the basis of Israel’s democracy and the basic freedoms of its citizens, will be imperiled. Op-ed.
Yamina objects to amending Basic Law on "equality" to specifically outlaw discrimination based on a variety of "up-to-date" categories.
Arutz Sheva speaks to MK Attorney Simcha Rotman about the new session of the Knesset.
Interior Minister warns that Supreme Court could strike law down entirely if it fails to pass in Knesset.
Yamina MK Matan Kahana attacks legislation to allow rotation agreement beween Netanyahu, Gantz to be implemented.
Ex-Justice Minister says only the president can decide whom to entrust with forming a gov't. 'It's not me saying this; it's a Basic Law.'
Claims that the law is not strong enough conflict with claims of racism and apartheid. What's the truth? Read the new law in full.
Yisrael Beytenu party promises to vote against the law unless it is properly discussed and relevant changes are inserted.
Religious Zionist rabbis call on PM to push bill enshrining Torah study as 'basic value', protecting army deferments for yeshiva students.
Yesh Atid submits new bill expanding draft of haredi men, limiting exemptions given to yeshiva students.
Netanyahu promoting amendment which would allow him to declare war without prior government approval.
Coalition Chairman says PM not involved in submarine and Bezeq affairs; Netanyahu did not intend to resign even in case of indictment.
Prime Minister criticizes opposition leader who spoke in Knesset against the Nationality Law: 'Go figure'.
Yesh Atid argues Basic Law: The Government renders PM's control of Foreign, Health and Communications Ministries illegal.
Bill to prevent more terrorist releases passes after months of controversy; law limits 'prisoner swap' releases.
A new law codifies the status of the State of Israel as the National Homeland of the Jewish People.
Netanyahu tells Likud hareidi leader Hebrew calendar will be official calendar of state in new Basic Law, Jewish law basis of legal system.
PM vows to defend 'the right to settle in the Land of Israel' in new Basic Law to make Israel a Jewish nation-state.
Mixed reactions to Prime Minister's proposal to propose new Basic Law, as Justice Minister vows to oppose it.
Bibi calls out those who use 'demographic threat' to urge concessions in Judea-Samaria, but oppose defining Israel as Jewish.
Leftist MKs open fire on National Referendum Bill being voted on this week, which would let public vote on withdrawals.
Law which would require Knesset majority approval to give away land is a step closer to becoming a Basic Law.
There is no contradiction between amendment to Basic Law, affirming state's Jewish identity, and democratic values, says Zionist think-tank.
Early elections will mean the Tal Law will stand until 90 days into the next Knesset.
