News for Knesset Israeli MK: Government needs to fix immigration law, not play politicsArutz Sheva speaks to MK Attorney Simcha Rotman about the new session of the Knesset. Race to pass budget underwayKnesset returns from summer recess with aim of passing numerous bills and reforms quickly. Knesset passes budget plan in first readingFirst spending plan in three and a half years moves forward in Knesset, with 59 voting for and 54 against. Miri Regev's secret weddingLikud MK absent from vote on state budget to attend son's wedding, which no MKs or ministers were invited to. Knesset passes state budget in preliminary voteAfter three years without new state budget, Knesset votes to give preliminary approval to framework for 2021-2022 spending bill. Poll: New Hope erasedChannel 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 BennnettLikud 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 KnessetMK Yuli Edelstein joins MK Sharren Haskel as new co-chair of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus. Blame game in Knesset plenumShouting and accusations fly in the Knesset meeting forced by the opposition. 'Likud committed the 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 herAnonymous 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 againCoalition prepares for fight over 3 controversial laws.Opposition petitions Supreme Court against Knesset committeesKnesset 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 zero68% of Israelis say new government is Center-Left, new poll shows, while coalition faction falls below minimum electoral threshold. 'We'll go to elections': Government faces crisis over cannabis lawUnited 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 languageMK Shirly Pinto receives standing ovation from entire Knesset after delivering speech entirely in sign language.Knesset rejects Citizenship LawThe coalition sought to extend the law preventing unification of Palestinian families by six months, but did not achieve a majority. Likud publishes names of 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 partiesBill would see one of the two largest factions in the Knesset form a coalition, ban rotation deals with smaller parties. Most Israelis back new government as Likud plummets in new pollJust 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 IsraelBennett wins razor-thin majority in Knesset, replaces Netanyahu as PM. Yesh Atid MK elected to replace Yariv Levin as Knesset Speaker. Bennett thanks Netanyahu, rightist MKs jeerRight-wing lawmakers shout down Naftali Bennett as Knesset prepares to vote on national unity government. Poll: Yesh Atid soars, Yamina barely clears electoral thresholdYair Lapid gains ground on Netanyahu in latest poll, while Yamina barely makes it into Knesset. Rightist MKs up in arms as Knesset paves way for unity government voteKnesset Arrangements Committee approves plans to vote on and swear in national unity government next week, drawing fiery response. Bennett-Lapid government to be sworn in next SundayKnesset 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 governmentKnesset 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 IsraelJewish 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 electionVote for the presidency next week in doubt due to disagreement between Likud and Yesh Atid. MK removed from Knesset podium while holding burned BibleMK 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 - 21Channel 12 News poll gives Religious Zionist 7 seats, Labor - 6, New Hope - 6, Yamina - 5 and the Joint List - 5. 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 restrictionsKnesset 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 proposalNetanyahu's opponents to control key committee despite Yamina agreement to support Likud proposal for its composition. Likud, Yamina reach agreement on Arrangements CommitteeAt 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 legislationLikud, left-wing bloc at odds over makeup of Knesset Arrangements Committee, which will decide fate of bills to ban Netanyahu from being PM.Frost and Donkeys in the KnessetOn the use and misuse of literature in Israeli parliamentary debate. Rivlin swears in new Knesset: The people expect you all to show leadershipPresident Reuven Rivlin swears in the 24th Knesset for its first session. Poll: Lapid soars, Likud sinks if Israel goes to 5th electionNew 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 formedPresident Rivlin's meeting with party representatives has left him doubtful that any candidate can form a government. Knesset approves electronic bracelets for returnees from abroadBill 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 LaborRight-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 termIsrael 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 warThe Deputy Minister of Education says that Israel is fighting for its ideas more than ever before. Poll: In a first, Yamina surpasses New Hope as 3rd largest partyMeretz 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 majorityLikud 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 weddingsBlue and White MK attacks Yesh Atid for conformist policiesHealth Ministry may share information on unvaccinated Israelis with local authoritiesBill allowing Health Ministry to share information on those unvaccinated against coronavirus passes second and third Knesset readings.Poll: Religious Zionism, Blue & White, Meretz barely cross thresholdLeft-wing bloc gains ground in latest poll, denying rightist bloc a majority. Three parties in danger of falling being left out of Knesset. Poll: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 18, Yamina 11Religious Zionist Party falls to 4 seats, barely clearly electoral threshold, as 'Never Bibi' bloc receives majority in latest poll. Knesset backs bill allowing transfer of personal information based on vaccine statusNew bill which aims to 'enable local authorities to help Health Ministry encourage people to get vaccinated' passes first reading. Poll: Right-wing rises to 62 seatsReligious Zionist Party gains momentum, rising to 5 seats, helping to push right-wing bloc up to 62 seats. Blue and White falls to 0 seats. Poll: Right-wing and anti-Bibi blocs tiedArab parties set to fall to lowest level in 20 years, poll shows, while Yesh Atid surges. Poll: Likud continues to rise as Meretz fails to cross thresholdReligious Zionist Party gets 4 seats in latest poll, while Meretz drops to 0. Right-wing bloc hits 61-seat majority needed for government. South Tel Aviv activists endorse Religious Zionist PartyActivists against illegal immigration to Tel Aviv say that the only choice for them is the Religious Zionist Party of Bezalel Smotrich.Poll: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 16, Religious Zionist Party 4First poll released after closing of party registration shows Smotrich's alliance with Ben-Gvir yields four seats - even without Jewish Home Fines raised for flouting guidelinesThe Knesset has drastically increased the fines for those opening in defiance of the lockdown. |
