News for Knesset 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. MK Bitan of Likud returns to KnessetKnesset colleagues are excited to see their fellow MK has beaten COVID-19 Meet the anti-vaxxer, COVID skeptic partyDr. Aryeh Avni says that he wants to be Minister of Health, claims he could have saved all those who died of COVID-19 Poll: Blue and White, Religious Zionist Party below thresholdNew poll shows Benny Gantz left out of next Knesset - along with Bezalel Smotrich and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai. Poll: Likud continues to rise, New Hope fallsAlliance between National Union, Jewish Home fails to clear threshold as Netanyahu continues to regain ground. Knesset votes to increase lockdown fines ahead of extensionGovernment to deliberate on lockdown extension after Knesset votes to increase fines. Knesset Speaker blasts Benny Gantz over ultimatum. Gantz demands immediate passage of 'Fines Law'Gantz in letter to PM: If law fails to be passed, lockdown will have limited effect that doesn't justify its existence. Will anti-vaxxer COVID-skeptics join Knesset?Dr. Aryeh Avni, a vaccine opponent, founds 'Rapeh - Only Health' party, which seeks to remake the Health Ministry, Knesset approves bill doubling fines for lockdown violationsGantz: I don't call for equal enforcement because I am against haredim, but because I am for them. Poll: Likud 31, Yesh Atid 16, Religious Zionist Party 432% of Israelis want Netanyahu to continue as PM, 21% prefer New Hope's Gideon Sa'ar, new poll shows.Poll: Likud rises to 32 as Yesh Atid soars to 18New left-wing alliances could pose serious threat to Netanyahu, new poll shows, with Labor crossing electoral threshold once again. Poll: Likud 31, Yamina 11, Religious Zionism Party - 0After splitting off from Yamina, Smotrich's new party fails to cross threshold in poll, while Likud continues to regain its strength. Democracy doesn't mean what B'Tselem thinks it meansB’Tselem should try to have the Israeli public elect those who subscribe to its beliefs to the Knesset. That is democratic. Op-ed. Jewish Home chairwoman answers a range of questions on her first dayHagit Moshe talks about party alliances, the road to the Knesset, and the Prime Minister's alleged intervention in her party's primaries.Poll: 'Never Bibi' bloc nets absolute majority in KnessetSmotrich's Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold with 4 seats in latest poll, as Yamina sinks to lowest level since June The Knesset bids farewell to Ambassador David Friedman'Our most important accomplishment was recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital,' says Friedman. 'It strengthened US around the world.' Poll: 'Never Netanyahu' bloc wins 60 seats, denying PM majorityReligious Zionism party led by Bezalel Smotrich receives 4 seats in latest poll, while Yamina wins 14 as rightist bloc hits 60 seats.Poll: Likud 28, New Hope 18, Yamina 13Blue and White barely crosses threshold in latest poll, as Likud falls and New Hope gains ground. MK Rafi Peretz will not lead Jewish Home in upcoming electionsJewish Home leader Peretz has released a statement saying that he will be leaving the political arena. Poll: Likud 29 seats - Blue and White 0Likud regains lost seats in latest poll, as Blue and White is poised to disappear from the Knesset.Poll: Likud 27, left-wing union 25Half of Israelis back imposing tougher lockdown, while half oppose further restrictions, new poll shows.Poll: Blue and White barely crossing electoral thresholdNew Hope surges to 21 seats as the Likud falls to 26, giving anti-Netanyahu bloc a 61 seat majority - even without Meretz or Joint Arab ListPoll: 'Never Netanyahu' bloc gets majority in the KnessetNew poll shows parties who refuse to sit with Netanyahu would win a majority of seats. But can they form a government of their own? 23rd Knesset dissolved, Israel going to electionsKnesset's term comes to an end after 2020 budget was not approved. In accordance with the law, election will be held in about 90 days. Poll: Likud 29, New Hope 20, Yamina 14Just one in three Israelis wants current government to remain in power and avoid new elections, new poll finds. Knesset to dissolve within 24 hoursKnesset fails to pass first reading of bill that would have postponed deadline for approval of the budget.Deal averting government collapse to go up for vote MondayKnesset to vote Monday on deal between Blue and White, Likud to avoid snap elections, give more time to reach budget compromise. Poll: Likud's lead over New Hope falls to single digitsIsraelis not rushing to take new coronavirus vaccines, new poll shows. Netanyahu remains favorite candidate for premiership.Poll: Likud 29, New Hope 19, Yamina 13Netanyahu the top candidate for prime minister, followed by Gideon Sa'ar, with Bennett and Lapid tied for third place. Dissolution of Knesset: Tuesday nightKnesset issues clarification that if no state budget is passed by midnight next Tuesday the legislature will dissolve. MK Tehila Friedman: Israel should consult with Diaspora JewryBlue and White MK speaks about her new legislation which calls for the government to consult with Diaspora Jewry on issues that impact them.Likud blocking Knesset vote to force new electionsLikud uses procedural measures to prevent bill dissolving the Knesset from being brought to a vote. But will it stop early elections? MK Friedman: We will not give up on Jewish DiasporaWatch: MK Tehila Friedman (Blue and White) spoke during a special Knesset session on strengthening connections with Jewish DiasporaPoll: Likud 28, Sa'ar 20, Yamina 12Yamina plummets by 10 seats in latest poll, with Bennett falling to 4th place as most popular candidate for PM, behind Sa'ar and Lapid. |
