Knesset

Rivlin: Lack of Trust has Become New Norm in Israeli Politics

Rivlin urges action as new report cites growing crisis of confidence between the public and elected officials.

New Regulations Put Handicapped Access Front and Center

A Knesset Committee approved a range of regulations easing access for the handicapped in offices, stores, and synagogues

Knesset to Hold Emergency Session in Attempt to Save Channel 10

The Knesset will hold an emergency session in a last attempt to prevent the closure of Channel 10, the government announced on Sunday.

'The Feiglin Effect'

Likud MK List May Dent Jewish Home Chances in January Elections

Feiglin’s victory in the Likud primaries for MK candidates could put holes in hopes for Jewish Home-National Union in the elections.

A Gift for Nationalists

Barak Quits Politics

Defense Minister Ehud Barak is quitting politics. In a dramatic announcement, he claimed successes as Defense Minister.

Anglo Solidarity Crosses Party Lines

Likud candidiate: "Jeremy Gimpel represents English-speaking community in Israel and Zionism of the community in political sphere.”

Less Trust than Ever Among Israelis in MKs, Ministers

Whatever little trust Israelis had in the Knesset and the politicians that populate it is quickly dissipating.

Rabbi Eliyahu Wants Ketzaleh To Head Party List

Rabbi Eliyahu urged MK “Ketzaleh” not to give up his number one place on the joint nationalists’ parties list. “You are number one.”

MK Steps Down, ‘No Way to Influence in Knesset’

Major player in Kadima steps down, complains that Knesset isn’t the place to go to have an influence.

Moshe Kahlon: 'Don't be So Sure Likud is Going to Win'

MK Kahlon thinks Likud may be over confident, reportedly saying recent polls projecting 27-29 Knesset seats for Likud are not realistic.

Election Season Opens in the Likud Party

Likud is leading in the polls, yet preparing for an intense election period. "It is not a given that we are going to win the election."

Knesset Dissolves, Elections in January

Knesset approves the bill to dissolve itself by a majority of 100 to 0. Elections will be held on January 22.

MKs Respond to Netanyahu's Call for Early Elections

The decision to hold early elections has been met with a range of opinions from Knesset members

Poll Gives National Camp New Year’s Strength

The latest poll shows the national camp with the continuing slid majority it has enjoyed the past three years. Kadima needs a prayer.

Israel’s Knesset Scorecard: Who’s on First

Mofaz joined coalition, quit and now faces mutiny. Media hate Bibi, love Shelley.You can’t tell apart the politicians without a scorecard.

Christians Flood Knesset with ‘New Judaism’

Knesset Members are furious after finding in their mail boxes what many called missionary propaganda promoting the New Testament.

Bill Raising Marriage Age Passes First Vote

A bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18 has passed a first vote. Proponents: Bill will defend minors.

Absent MKs Told to Explain Themselves

Five MKs, ministers taken to task for absences from Knesset. Foreign Minister Lieberman fined.

Ben Eliezer: ‘No one may call another human being a cancer!”

MK Ben Eliezer charges government responsible for illegal immigration crisis; Minister Livnat: you sat in this government for 2 years!

Lieberman Dismisses Knesset Rebuke

FM Avigdor Lieberman says criticism from the Ethics Committee for calling to boycott a committee headed by Ahmed Tibi doesn't faze him

Netanyahu: 'Time is Short and the Task is Great'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu urged the committee tasked with replacing the Tal Law to work quickly; asked Hareidi parties to join

Nationalists’ Knesset Strength Soars in New Poll

The National Union and Jewish Home parties would win 12 Knesset seats if elections were held today, according to a new independent poll.

National Union Wins State Control Committee Chair

Nationalist MK Uri Ariel has been tapped to head the Knesset State Control Committee; Labor and left wing opposition parties outraged

Gov't Kills Holocaust Denier Law

The government stopped a bill by MK Michael Ben Ari forbidding diplomatic contacts with 'Holocaust deniers,' which was left undefined.

It’s Official: Elections September 4

The government officially submitted to the Knesset Monday a bill for elections on September 4, immediately after the summer vacation.

Knesset Aides Stage 'Worker's Meal' Protest

Workers in the Knesset are faces with a 30% increase in the price of meals, but no increase in already low pay.

Elections Will Extend Tal Law into December

Early elections will mean the Tal Law will stand until 90 days into the next Knesset.

Coalition Chairman Files Bill to Dissolve Knesset

Zeev Elkin of the Likud pulled the trigger on early elections and filed a motion to dissolve the Knesset. Votes expected soon.

Rivlin: This Will Be the Current Knesset's Last Session

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin at the opening of the Knesset’s summer session: Everyone agrees that we need elections.

Knesset Begins Spring Term – as Iran War, Elections Loom

Three-month term will be action-packed, as controversy over hareidi military service heats up.

Early Elections May Help Netanyahu Get Rid of Barak

If Netanyahu calls elections, Ehud Barak, a thorn in the coalition’s official backing of Judea and Samaria, could be out in the cold.

Rivlin: We May Never Know All the Names

Knesset members on Thursday read out the names of victims of the Holocaust in a special ceremony

Call to Declare a 'Special Situation' in Israel's South

The powerful Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense committee is calling for a 'special situation' in Israel's south as rockets rain down.

Knesset Reprimands Tibi for Martyr's Day Speech

Former Arafat aide MK Ahmed Tibi was given a 'severe reprimand' by the Knesset Ethics Committee for glorifying terrorism.

New Bill Will Allow Declaring of Foreigners as Terrorists

Knesset approves bill that will allow declaring a foreigner a terrorist following similar declaration by a foreign country.

Video: Netanyahu Meets Special Needs Knesset Employee

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met Yonatan Weinberger, a special needs person who is employed as an assistant to the Knesset Guard.

MKs Honor Physician Who Defeated Arab Libel Suit

Members of Israel’s Knesset host Dr. Yehuda David, who was sued for slander by an Arab and acquitted by the French Supreme Court.

Peres: Iranians to "Cast Dark Shadow" on Heritage

Peres to the Iranian people: "Do not allow the flags of hostility to cast a dark shadow on your heritage."

Peres: Peace Process Is Up to Palestinian Authority

President Shimon Peres told the Knesset in a speech on Wednesday that it is “up to the Palestinians to choose” between terror or peace.

Peres Sends Message of Peace to Iran

Israeli President Shimon Peres told the Iranian people on Wednesday, "there is no need for us to live as enemies."

Thousands Expected at Knesset's 63rd Birthday 'Open House'

Knesset's fully booked events Wednesday will include workshops, debates, dog show, performances.

No Politician Wants to Take Responsibility for the Tal Law

The government of Prime Minister Netanyahu decided to open the debate on the Tal Law to the full Knesset. Rabbi Melamed speaks his mind..

‘American Jewish Caucus’ Lobbies Knesset

A new American Jewish caucus is launched to lobby the Knesset to consider Diaspora Jews and may challenge the definition of who is a Jew.

Knesset Recognized for Employing Disabled Persons

The Shalem Foundation has recognized the Knesset's integration of the disabled as Knesset employees.

New Rules for Private Umbilical Cord Blood Banks

A Knesset committee has approved new rules for private umbilical cord blood banks in Israel.

Ethiopians Protest Discrimination in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews and their supporters rallied Wednesday against discrimination and racism at a protest across from the Knesset.

MK Michaeli Expelled for 'Water Attack' on Arab MK

MK Michaeli is expelled for a month for tossing water on an Arab MK although MK Zuabi was thrown out only a day for assaulting an usher.

Jewish MK Throws Water at Arab MK

At a turbulent debate in the Knesset, MK Majadle used harsh words against MK Michaeli, who responded with a glass of water.

MKs Slam Espionage Charges for Protest Organizers

Israel's state prosecutors found themselves in the crosshairs after charging protest organizers were with espionage.

MK Ayoub Kara's Dilemma: To Bring, or Not to Bring the Gun?

Likud MK member Ayoub Kara was caught Monday in Knesset with a gun in his bag. "I always face the dilemma whether to leave it in the car."

New Law Would Prohibit Use of Nazi’s Yellow Star

A new law prohibiting the “Nazi” curse and the cynical use the Nazi’s yellow star for Jews will be introduced in the Knesset.

Bill to Stop Terror Victims from Suing Gov't for Damages

A bill that would block terror victims or their relatives from suing the government has passed its first reading in the Knesset.

Eichmann's 'Glass Booth' to Go On Display

A Knesset exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the verdict against Adolf Eichmann will feature the Nazi's infamous “glass booth"

Lawmakers Slam Chief Justice's Diatribe Against Reform

Nationalist lawmakers came out swinging Friday after Supreme Court president Dorit Beinisch accused them of inciting against her court.

Diagnosis of a Mental Disorder

Law to Punish Israelis Helping PA Illegals

A temporary law banning Israelis from assisting PA Arabs from finding work in pre-1967 Israel has passed its first reading.

Judicial Reform Bills Pass on First Reading

Two bills aimed at reforming Israel's High Court of Justice were approved by the Knesset in a tumultuous plenary session.

Barak, Ayalon Punished for Knesset Absences

Defense Minister Barak, Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon have pay docked for missing too many Knesset sessions.

Kadima: Rivlin Has Conflict of Interests

MK Meir Sheetrit openly accused Knesset Speaker Ruby Rivlin of using his position to campaign for the Presidency.

Knesset Refuses to Declassify Temple Mount Report

The Knesset has refused to declassify a State Comptroller report slamming officials for pervasive failures at the Temple Mount