David Rotem

An ecological disaster in the Judean Desert

Acidic water leaks into Ashalim River and Judean Desert after a Rotem Fertilizers reservoir gets breached.

'His Experience and Wisdom Will Be Missed'

MKs from Left and Right say goodbye to former Yisrael Beytenu MK David Rotem, who passed away Monday at age 66.

Former MK David Rotem Passes Away

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK passes away at home in Efrat; led an impressive Knesset career before retiring prior to elections.

MK David Rotem Quits Yisrael Beytenu

MK quits after three subsequent Knesset terms, against background of corruption scandal.

Meeting Between US Envoy, Nationalist MKs Fails

Land of Israel Lobby in the Knesset issues apology Wednesday after meeting with US Ambassador Dan Shapiro goes south.

Hareidi MK: Why Apologize to Reform Jews?

MK Uri Maklev thinks MK Rotem should not have apologized to Reform Jews, 'who persecute the Jewish people.'

MK Apologizes for 'Reform isn't Jewish' Remarks

MK David Rotem opens committee by clarifying statements about Reform Judaism, apologizing for offense caused.

Leaders Slam MK over 'Reform isn't Jewish' Remark

Reform leaders in the U.S. slammed MK David Rotem for saying that Reform Judaism wasn't really “Jewish,” but a “different religion".

MKs Request Investigation of Infiltrator Marches

Two MKs ask attorney general to investigate organizations involved in the recent marches by illegal immigrants in violation of law.

Knesset Committee to Discuss Applying Levy Report

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

'Governance Bill' Passes Preliminary Knesset Vote

A bill limiting the number of ministers to 19 passes preliminary Knesset vote, after being denounced by the opposition.

MK: Traitorous Arab Balad Party Should be Banned

MKs from Yisrael Beytenu last week filed a request to prevent the Balad party from running in the upcoming elections.

A-G Tells 'Equality' C'tee: Don't Discuss Arabs

Plesner Committee may only discuss ways of making hareidim serve in the IDF – not Arab Israelis.

MK Yochanan Plesner to Head Tal Law Talks

Coalition talks aimed at drafting a replacement for the Tal Law will begin next week; government wants to present draft within ten weeks.

Terrorists to Lose 50% of NI Benefits

Knesset Welfare Committee approves bill for final reading. MK Agbaria to MK Rotem: You're the terrorist.

Court Rejects Anat Kam's Suit against MK

Convicted spy Kam wanted court to force MK Rotem to hurry up and pass a law that could assist her.

Yisrael Beitenu MKs Hope for Migron Legalization

Members of Yisrael Beitenu tour Migron and express support for threatened community. MK Rotem envisions possible solution.

Arab Judge Refuses to Sing Anthem, Sparks Outrage

Nationalist MKs are outraged after Supreme Court judge Salim Jubran refuses to sing Hatikvah at Grunis' swearing in ceremony.

MK Rotem: I won't Help Jailed Spy

Anat Kam, in jail for stealing IDF documents, wants courts to force Knesset to speed up "Kam Law."

MKs Praise Court Citizenship Decision

MKs and political leaders on the right praised the High Court for its decision not to give PA Arab spouses with Israeli citizenship.

Lapid Prompts Shelving of 'Lapid Law'

Two days after Yair Lapid announces his plans to enter politics, the law named after him is shelved.

Officials Admit Extrajudicial Yesha Policy

Justice officials admit they have systemically targeted nationalists with administrative orders when evidence is absent.

Et Tu Hebrew?

Lawmakers have proposed a bill defining Hebrew the sole official language and define Israel as "the national home of the Jewish people."

MKs Orlev, Rotem Lead in Zionism

MKs Orlev and Rotem are chosen by the Institute for Zionist Strategies as those who excelled in Zionist lawmaking.

Rotem: Lieberman Is Innocent

MK David Rotem says Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will beat the charges against him; describes the indictment as 'junk-bin' charges

Rotem: Where Are Our Red Lines?

Any plans, proposals or maps Israel proposes must take Israel's maximal 'red lines' into account first, not the PA's, says MK David Rotem.

Chief Rabbi's Letter to NYTimes

Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar has found a way to reach Jews who otherwise would not hear his sermons: though the pages of The New York Times.

The Real Road to Jewish Unity

Conversion Bill Postponed

Compromise reached on conversion bill issue and discussion will be postponed for six months.

Netanyahu Digs in on Conversion

Prime Minister threatens split in Jewish People if conversion law is passed; Chief Rabbi threatens split if it is not.

Bill Hits Backdoor Immigration

A Knesset panel has postponed, until next week, debate on a bill aimed at backdoor Arab immigration via marriage. Opponents charge "racism."