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News and updates about Knesset

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.

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

Knesset visit cancelled after Moroccan Senate leader hospitalized

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

Knesset visit cancelled after Morocco Senate leader hospitalized

Stickers cursing Itamar Ben Gvir are plastered in Knesset bathroom

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

Stickers cursing Itamar Ben Gvir plastered in Knesset bathroom

Knesset to hold first-ever 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.

Knesset to hold slichot concert

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.

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

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. '

Anti-government protesters attempt to block entrance to Knesset

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.

Knesset to vote on first judicial reform bill today

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.

Benny Gantz makes personal appeal to Netanyahu

Knesset approves reduction of reasonableness cause in first reading

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

Knesset approves reduction of reasonableness cause

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.

Watch: Protesters try to storm Knesset

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.

MK told to step off platform while babywearing

Knesset passes massive fines for monopolizing imports

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

Knesset passes massive fines for monopolizing imports

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.

'Stop the threats and come back to the talks'

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.

Poll: National Unity 28, Likud 26

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.

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

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

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.

Coalition eyes early passage of budget - despite ongoing crisis

Opposition MK ejected from stormy committee hearing on controversial city tax plan

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

Opposition MK ejected from stormy committee hearing

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: Israelis have greater trust in Knesset than 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.

Poll: Gantz widens lead over Netanyahu as Lapid tumbles

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.

Christian Allies Caucus launches operations in 25th Knesset

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

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

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

Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset opens summer session

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

Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset reconvenes

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.

The Knesset as you have never seen it

Hallel and Yagel Yaniv'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.

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

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.

Poll: National Unity surpasses Likud as the largest party

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.

Budget for 2023-2024 passes first reading in the Knesset

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.

Sasson Guetta sworn in as an MK

High Noon for Netanyahu

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

High Noon for Netanyahu

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.

Incapacitation Law approved in second and third readings

'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.

'Deri 2 Law' approved by Knesset in first reading

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.

Override Clause approved in first reading in Knesset

'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.

'Incapacitation Law' approved in first reading in the Knesset

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.

Knesset approves first reading of 'Chametz Law'

Two new polls show Netanyahu coalition weakening

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

Two new polls show Netanyahu coalition weakening

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.

Netanyahu bloc loses seats, Lapid and Gantz gain strength

Poll: 59 seats for the Netanyahu coalition, Labor Party erased

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

59 seats for the Netanyahu coalition, Labor Party erased

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.

Netanyahu: There will be no dictatorship, no halakhic state

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.

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

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.

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