Knesset

Rivlin slams Netanyahu:

'An attempt to weaken the protectors of democracy'

Israeli president speaks at opening of Knesset winter session, slams attempts to 'intimidate, weaken' Supreme Court.

Will PM's bid to lower electoral threshold help Feiglin, Yishai?

Could move to drop Knesset threshold from 3.25% to 2% help Eli Yishai, Moshe Feiglin return to the Knesset?

'The Knesset does not have authority to investigate NGOs'

Knesset legal adviser says MKs do not have authority to establish commission of inquiry into foreign funding of NGOs working against IDF.

Eli Yishai to run again for Knesset on Yahad list

Ex-Interior Minister and former Shas chief Eli Yishai says new Yahad party, which narrowly missed minimum threshold in 2015, to run again.

Knesset to Supreme Court:

'Reject petitions against Regulation Law'

Knesset today submits response to petitions against Regulation Law, stresses need for legislation and systematized legislative process.

Netanyahu:

'I will lead the Likud to victory in 2019'

Netanyahu rejects reports that he plans to end his political career, says he intends to win the 2019 elections.

PFLP threatens to harm Knesset members

Armed wing of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claims it has intelligence information on Knesset members.

Likud surges to double-digit lead in latest poll

Netanyahu would easily win reelection, says latest poll, showing big gains for Jewish Home. Shas in danger of failing to enter next Knesset.

In Israel's Knesset, who is the most liberal of them all?

Israeli Freedom Movement releases annual Liberty Index rating parties, MKs from the most to the least liberal. The results may surprise you.

Despite leadership change, Labor still trails Likud

Even after Labor dumps Herzog as chairman for ex-Kulanu minister Avi Gabbay, poll shows Likud, right-wing bloc winning decisive victory.

Friedman: We were able to defuse situation with Jordan

Israeli Ambassador visits Knesset Caucus for US – Israel Relations, talks about US efforts in crisis with Jordan.

"Feminist MK's rage was fabricated"

Mirit Entabi charged that feminist MK's planned from the start to break up Knesset debate on lowering the age in Tender Years Clause.

Why were guests ejected from Knesset meeting?

Jewish Home MK explains her decision to remove guests from discussion, says Israel may need to rethink changing Tender Years Clause.

Poll: Netanyahu retains 2-1 edge over Gabbay, Lapid

Survey shows Netanyahu remains preferred choice for Prime Minister, as Likud opens 8-seat lead over Lapid.

Poll: Netanyahu, right-wing bloc still on top

Netanyahu would win additional term as Prime Minister if elections were held today, new poll shows. Peretz outperforms Gabai as Labor chief.

Nationality Law

'A Jewish state with a democratic regime'

Nationality Law changed under pressure from haredi parties to emphasize Jewish nature of state over democratic nature.

Knesset Legal Advisor forbids hearing on false complaints

In highly unusual move, Legal Advisor forbids committee to discuss libels against men.

Knesset honors Claims Conference

Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany honored for contributions made to the State of Israel to support Holocaust survivors.

'South Tel Aviv is a completely different country'

40,000 infiltrators live in Israel, traumatize locals, while government does nothing. Interior Minister: Still traumatized from last visit.

Watch: Earthquake drill at the Knesset

Knesset Officer to Arutz Sheva: 'There are a wealth of threats trying to strike the Knesset, and we are ready for any scenario.'

'Trump's visit to Israel was an extraordinary success'

Ambassador David Friedman speaks with Arutz Sheva about U.S-Israel relations amid the celebration of Jerusalem's reunification.

"Temple Mount in our hands changed the course of history"

Full text of Knesset Speaker's speech at Knesset event: Israel's victory in 6 Day War changed Jewish and world history for the better.

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Congress, Knesset, to celebrate in joint trans-Atlantic ceremony

Simultaneous live broadcasts from Israel and the US mark 50 years of a united Jerusalem.

Jewish Home MK retracts support for naming streets after gays

MK Shuli Mualem-Refaeli says she didn't completely understand the bill's implications, would not have signed bill as it is now.

'There's no value in preventing divorce'

Conservatives and liberals debate in the Knesset: does co-parenting strengthen the family unit, or increase the number of divorces?

Poll: 70% of Israelis prefer right-wing government

Overwhelming majority of Israeli Jews hope next government will be right or center-right. More than half of Arabs want leftist government.

Poll: Voters side with Kahlon over PM in coalition crisis

Likud continues to slide, with Yair Lapid opening up 4-seat lead as public turns against PM in coalition crisis over public broadcasting.

Poll: Lapid tops Netanyahu, PM's approval rating at 35%

The Likud would lose to Yesh Atid if elections were held today, poll says, with PM's approval rating underwater at just 35%.

MK Merav Ben Ari gives birth to daughter

Kulanu MK gives birth Saturday morning, but waits until Sunday for public announcement.

Poll: Netanyahu easily wins additional term as PM

Survey released Friday shows Likud winning election, coalition retaining present strength - even with Yaalon making an independent bid.

Hotovely: Make Knesset meetings parent-friendly

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely speaks about change in Knesset's makeup, need for Knesset's hours to become more parent-friendly.

Live: ”Diaspora-Homeland Relationship” seminar

Foreign officials attend workshops & lectures at the Knesset on activity related to diaspora, brain drain, leadership development and more

Tender Years Clause causes storm in coalition

Two female MKs fight it out in Knesset hallway over which version of Tender Years Clause should pass.

Knesset takes closer look at staffers' skirts

Knesset committee keeps dress code, makes punishment for offenses more gradual.

'V15 Law' passes first Knesset reading

Knesset approves first reading of bill preventing improper intervention of entities which are not political parties in the elections.

'Revoke salaries of MKs indicted for security offenses'

MK Mickey Levy proposes law to deal with 'absurd' situation where MKs indicted for offences such as aiding terrorists, receive salaries

Netanyahu: Even in the Trump era, there are limitations

Netanyahu says upcoming meeting with Trump 'very important' for Israel's security, says Israel 'must act responsibly.'

Proposed law aims to give Knesset full authority

Proposed law aims to cancel Supreme Court's 'right' to cancel laws enacted by Knesset, suggests Israel adopt UK-like model.

Will MK who aided terrorists face lesser charges if he resigns?

Deal reportedly in the works to allow Joint List MK Basel Ghattas to resign and face reduced charges after smuggling phones to terrorists.

Shaked and Lapid team up to fight gratuitous legislation

Justice Minister, opposition MK, write joint article slamming 'lawmaking craze.'

Justice Minister: Regulation Law will be voted upon tomorrow

Justice Minister Shaked says Knesset will decide what to vote on its own, without coordination with other governments.

Netanyahu: We'll work with other countries to fight Iran

Israeli PM says he'll work to strengthen relationship with UK, fight Iran, promises to help Jerusalem.

Regulation Law approved for Second and third reading

Knesset House Committee votes to approve Regulation Law. 'We were elected to promote what we believe in, and not what Meretz believes in.'

Regulation Law to be voted upon next week

Knesset debate on Regulation Law to begin tomorrow evening. Vote to take place next week.

Netanyahu: We will continue to take care of Judea and Samaria

Israeli PM begins weekly cabinet meeting by discussing Trump inauguration.

Knesset Speaker halts vote on law expelling terrorists' families

Yuli Edelstein stops Yesh Atid party from holding vote on law to expel terrorists' families.

Impeachment proceedings against MK Ghattas begin

Knesset Speaker receives 72 signatures from MKs required to begin first ever impeachment proceedings against Arab MK.

28,000 register with Jewish Home party

28,000 people register as members of Jewish Home party to vote on Knesset list at the end of the year.

Poll: Lapid on top, Netanyahu trailing

Latest poll shows Yesh Atid retaining 3-seat lead over Likud, as Jewish Home passes Joint List to be 3rd largest party.

Netanyahu, Lapid tied as top picks for Prime Minister

Yesh Atid leads Likud in latest poll; majority of Israelis disagree with conviction of Elor Azariya.

'Facebook Bill' passes first Knesset reading

Law that would allow Israeli courts to order the removal of online incitement passes first reading in the Knesset.

Watch: Huckabee calls UN resolution an act of hate

Mike Huckabee visits Knesset, says Israel cannot divide Jerusalem or withdraw from territories, anti-Israel activity at UN motivated by hate

Knesset inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration

Knesset responds to UN resolution, inaugurates Jerusalem Jubilee Celebration.

MK Ghattas to be banned from voting in Knesset

Knesset legal adviser says MK Ghattas cannot vote in Knesset while under arrest.

Knesset approves 2017-2018 budget

Knesset approves state budget and economic plan for 2017-2018 by a majority of 60 to 48.

Will Arab MK be stripped of immunity?

Knesset House Committee to vote Wednesday on proposal to strip Arab MK of immunity following allegations of aiding Hamas terrorists.

MKs banned from visiting security prisoners

The Knesset House Committee voted, after heated debate, to ban the visits by MKs to security prisoners.

Knesset Finance Committee approves 2017-2018 budget

Knesset’s Finance Committee approves state budget for 2017-2018. It must still pass its second and third Knesset readings.

New bill: Allow Israelis to vote from abroad

New bill seeks to allow Israelis who registered to vote but are located outside of Israel on election day to vote.

Knesset caves to 'immodest protest'

Dress code banning miniskirts dropped after MK, parliamentary aides protest.