Knesset

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.

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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

Knesset Rejects Four Non-Confidence Motions

The Knesset rejects four non-confidence motions as its winter session begins. Labor MKs absent during vote.

Bill Aims to Save Jewish Towns from Destruction

MK Zevulun Orlev (Home) has filed a bill that would require courts to order monetary compensation rather than demolition orders.

Over 25,000 Jews Visit Hevron and the Cave of Patriarchs

During the past weekend, an estimated 25,000 people gathered to celebrate the Festival of Sukkot at the Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron.

Bill Passes First Reading to Drastically Raise Libel Penalty

A new bill to drastically raise the penalty for written slander -- libel -- has passed its first reading in a Knesset committee.

Knesset Attorney: ‘Nakba Law’ is Constitutional

Knesset’s legal adviser declares the ‘Nakba law’ cutting funding for groups mourning over Israel’s creation to be constitutional.

Arab MKs Back PA Over Israel

Arab MKs have advised PA officials in Ramallah to go forward with their statehood bid at the UN over Israeli objections.

Knesset to Meet on Hamas Attacks

A special Knesset session called to discuss the cost of living will focus on Hamas' recent attacks on southern Israel.

During the Summer Break, the Knesset Renovates

The Knesset is taking advantage of the summer break to renovate, but not everyone is happy with the timing of the renovation.

New Knesset Site to Carry All Debates Live

Knesset to unveil its new website after the holidays. Debates in all committees except one to be carried live.

Out of Touch? Knesset Gets Clothing Stipend Amidst Fiscal Crunch

Israel's lawmakers will receive a clothing stipend of 4018 NIS in July as committee discusses increasing salaries and pensions.

Video: MK Hotovely vs. Arab MK Zouabi in Head-On Collision

Nationalist MK Tzipi Hotovely has had enough of flotilla-sailing MK Zouabi, lays into her on video. Zouabi displays her contempt for Israel.

Law Requires Worker Benefits, Obligations

A new law would require employers to inform workers, in writing, of the conditions of their employment within one month of starting work.

Zoabi Writes Letter of Apology to Usher

MK Hanin Zoabi sent a formal letter of apology to the Knesset usher she assaulted last week, but could not see fit to apologize in person.

The Knesset Unveils Its Hidden Treasures

A vast collection of treasures, gift and souvenirs given to Israel has been unveiled by the Knesset.

Gush Shalom Challenges Boycott Bill

Attempting to prove its point that the Knesset Law imposing penalties on boycott organizers was unconstitutional the Left petitioned the court.

Knesset Approves ‘Boycott Bill’

Bill which prevents companies from participating in government bids if they boycott Judea and Samaria communities passes second and third readings.

Survey: Religious Right Continues Growth

The political right-wing and hareidi-religious bloc continues to grow, poll finds. Public support for parties nearly unchanged.

Jewish Parliamentarians Visit Knesset, Noam Schalit

The International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians visited the Knesset and Noam Schalit during their consultations.

Bill Would Put Govt in Charge of Feeding Poor

The Knesset on Tuesday passed on its first reading a bill to have government ensure adequate nutrition for all Israelis.

Knesset Launches Anti-Delegitimization Caucus

Likud MK Miri Regev has launched the Knesset's Anti-Delegitimazation Causus, which will combat attempts to undermine Jewish rights to Israel

Knesset Approves Nakba Law

Knesset approves law which would cut off funding to groups who deny the existence of Israel. Arab MKs unhappy with the approval.

European Friends of Israel Visit Knesset, Condemn Iran

380 members of the European Friends of Israel visited the Knesset as part of the EFI's Second Policy Conference.

Meet The Knesset #2: Einat Wilf

INNs Meet the Knesset talks with Einat Wilf of about Ehud Barak's new Independence faction, the Labor break-up, and Oslo.

Meet the Knesset #1: MK Danny Danon

INN's new feature, Meet the Knesset, introduces Danny Danon and his plans to stop foreign government funding for Israeli NGO political advocacy.