"Children ask every evening - where's Daddy?"

A heated discussion was held in the Constitution Committee on restricting the use of administrative detentions against Israelis.

Hebrew University lecturer:

'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

Dr. Michael Wolfowicz, of the Hebrew University's Institute of Criminology, says to Knesset Constitution Committee, 'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

Court Admin. discloses:

Israel funded legal representation for 10/7 terrorists

Court Administration discloses Israel funded legal represenation for terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre, costing NIS one million.

Bereaved father shouts:

'The victims should fund the terrorist's defense?'

Emotions ran high during a Knesset Constitution Committee discussion regarding the funding of legal defense for terrorists who committed the October 7th massacre.

Hostage's brother disrupts committee meeting, is forcibly removed

Boaz Miran, the brother of the hostage Omri Miran, spoke of his opposition to the current deal with Hamas, Danny Elgarat the brother of the hostage Itzik Elgarat disrupted him and was removed from the room.

Constitution committee chair:

'I will respect any ruling of a court bound by the law'

MK Simcha Rothman caused uproar by insinuating he would not accept the Supreme Court's ruling to reverse the reasonability standard law.

Violent protesters welcome MK Rothman to Tel Aviv panel

Police had to accompany MK Simcha Rothman to a panel discussion past hundreds of protesters against the judicial reform.

Judicial reform:

Bill outlawing judicial review of Basic Laws to advance today

Basic Laws are Israel's approximate equivalent of a constitution.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'Left-wingers are the most violent, lying thugs in the country'

Likud MK presents battle over judicial reform as one of haves vs. have-nots. "They'll give us some things, but they won't let us rule."

Judicial reform:

Government legal counsel will not be binding

MK Simcha Rothman's bill delineates authority of Attorney-General, ministry legal advisers.

Coalition approves ban on disposables at beaches

Hof Hacarmel's order banning disposables on beaches is approved by coalition as haredi MK warns of dangerous precedent in lawmaking.

MK Bezalel Smotrich:

'Amendments in legal system condition to enter government'

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks justice system, declares he will demand appointing Constitution Committee Chairman in early days of government.

Likud freezes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Coalition Chairman instructs committee not to hold vote on Yisrael Beytenu's bill seeking to make it easier to execute terrorists.

Jewish Home MK to Yesha: Stop fawning over Netanyahu

'Netanyahu doesn't care about Judea, Samaria, or fallen soldiers - until you vote against him.'

Transparency revolution in the Knesset's Committee deliberations

Guests and participants in committee deliberations will identify themselves through a card reader.

MK Maklev: 'Haredim, Ethiopians more likely to be arrested'

MK Uri Maklev tells committee police already abuse their power, 'they cannot do whatever they want to citizens.'

State holding Jewish youths without trial 'out of laziness'

Meir Ettinger's attorney slams legal system for 'bypass road' without evidence, trial; civil rights activist urges end to draconian tool.

Extensive Counterterrorism Bill Passes First Knesset Reading

Harsher jail sentences and broader definition of terror stipulated in bill that collects all existing counterterrorism legislation one law.

Livni's Request To Limit 'Settlement Division' Rejected

Leftists Galon and Livni initiative to limit WZO division for Judea and Samaria blocked by Knesset Committee.

Bill To Raise Knesset Threshold Passes Readings

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

Knesset Committee to Discuss Implementation of Levy Report

2012 report found Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria to be legal according to international law, called for continued settlement.

Livni: 'Jewish State' Second to Democracy

Justice Minister calls to override religious disagreement to create a constitution.

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