Knesset

By a majority of 51 to 46:

Knesset approves first reading of 'Chametz Law'

The bill, proposed by MK Moshe Gafni, will permit hospital administrators to bar the entry of chametz during Passover.

Two new polls show Netanyahu coalition weakening

Left-wing - Arab bloc nets majority of Knesset in latest poll, as Netanyahu coalition continues to flounder.

Knesset seats poll:

Netanyahu bloc loses seats, Lapid and Gantz gain strength

Netanyahu's coalition has 59 seats, Yesh Atid and National Unity win two additional seats each, Labor below the threshold.

Poll:

59 seats for the Netanyahu coalition, Labor Party erased

Likud loses 3 seats, Yesh Atid and National Unity gain strength.

Netanyahu: There will be no dictatorship, no halakhic state

PM at opposition-called '40 signatures debate' in the Knesset: There is one way to lower the flames, to start talking.

Yesh Atid leads the Likud in latest poll as right-wing plummets

Right-wing coalition drops nine seats in poll, while Yesh Atid surpasses the Likud. Otzma Yehudit outpolls Religious Zionist Party.

Judicial Reform Continues:

Coalition to bring Override Clause, Deri Law 2 for Knesset vote

Knesset set to vote Wednesday on series of bills in judicial reform package, including legislation to allow veto on overturning of laws.

'The court will belong to everyone'

First reading of bills on judicial reform approved in Knesset

Knesset approves bills giving coalition a majority in the Judicial Selection Committee and preventing Court from invalidating Basic Laws.

MKs Confirm:

Yesh Atid, Labor considering mass resignation from the Knesset

MKs mulling plan to force Israel into constitutional crisis by having all Opposition lawmakers resign from the Knesset en masse.

Yesh Atid MK 'eulogizes' democracy in Knesset speech

MK Simon Davidson blasts Levin reform: The funeral will leave Jerusalem and take place during the third reading of the legal coup.

Opposition MKs wave Israeli flags during vote on judicial reform

Opposition MKs furious after having bags searched at entrance to plenum to prevent disruptions during debate on judicial reforms.

The protest continues:

Huge demonstration to take place outside the Knesset on Monday

In addition, a protest is planned for Thursday outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

Knesset passes law stripping terrorists of citizenship

Law allowing terrorists who receive payments from the PA to be stripped of their citizenship and deported passes 94-10.

Channel 12 poll:

Meretz passes threshold, Labor does not

Gantz gains two seats at expense of Likud, but no real change in distribution of blocs from the previous election.

Im Tirtzu holds Knesset meeting on politicization in academia

MK Ariel Kallner hosts Knesset discussion with Im Tirtzu about left wing politicization on campuses.

Knesset approves establishment of Ministry of Labor

Yoav Ben-Tzur from the Shas Party will serve as Labor Minister: I came to provide a better future to workers from all sectors.

Terrorist Expulsion bill passes first reading in the Knesset

70% of terrorists on PA payroll could be eligible for expulsion under new law, as it passes first vote in the Knesset.

Knesset to vote today on bill nullifying terrorists' citizenship

Government's first anti-terror bill, which would allow terrorists to be stripped of citizenship, to be brought for vote in the Knesset.

'It's ours':

Pro-Israel US group: Judea & Samaria 'vital' to Israel's future

Members of pro-Israel US organization visit Knesset, point out that Judea and Samaria are ours because they 'belong to us'.

The true challenge to Israeli democracy

The judicial branch has usurped for itself, without Knesset or public consent, supreme powers that do not exist in any other democracy.Op-ed

In first reading:

Knesset approves extension of Judea and Samaria regulations

58 MKs vote in favor of the bill, 13 oppose it. The proposal will now be prepared for its second and third readings.

Coalition to pass Judea and Samaria regulations in coming weeks

Regulations which allow normal life in Judea and Samaria and which brought down previous government an early priority for new coalition.

Live from the Knesset:

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu addresses the plenum

Netanyahu's speech was punctuated by boos from the opposition. Five MKs were ejected from the plenum.

Lapid refuses to shake Netanyahu's hand at swearing-in

Outgoing PM leaves Plenum rather than witness swearing-in of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Police surround Knesset:

Hundreds of left-wing protesters gather to protest incoming gvt.

"Largest-ever police contingent around Knesset building."

Knesset passes Deri and Smotrich laws, Knesset Speaker resigns

Two key coalition bills passed two days before swearing-in of new government.

Shaked in farewell speech:

'Deal with what is important, not with what creates fear'

Ayelet Shaked says goodbye to the Knesset: Try to make it a better place, as it was in the past.

Emergency Knesset session to deal with EU subversive activities

Foreign Affairs committee chairman Yoav Galant convenes committee following publication of EU document supporting Arab takeover of Area C:

Knesset passes Ben-Gvir's police reform in its first reading

Bill giving National Security Minister power over police passes 63-53.

After four-hour filibuster:

Knesset approves 'Deri-Smotrich Law' in first reading

Knesset approves bill allowing Deri to be appointed a minister and giving Smotrich powers over the Civil Administration.

Right-wing lawmakers to launch legislative blitz Wednesday

After replacing Knesset Speaker, pro-Netanyahu coalition poised to rush series of votes laying groundwork for new government.

Knesset approves 'Deri Law' in preliminary reading

Knesset approves bill that would allow Shas chairman Aryeh Deri to serve as a minister in the government.

A Must Read: The inaugural Knesset speech of MK Moshe Solomon

Inspiring words of Ethiopia-born MK Moshe Solomon (Rel.Zionist Party): 'The boy who was once a shepherd is today in the Knesset of Israel.'

MK Cassif compares murdered yeshiva student to dead terrorist

Hadash-Ta'al MK Ofer Cassif at the Knesset says Canadian terror victim, terrorist at Joseph's Tomb 'both victims of the occupation.'

In first Knesset speech:

Bismuth wears kippah, recites Shehecheyanu

New MK Boaz Bismuth speaks at the Knesset plenum and talks about his childhood: "We didn't dare to say outside that we voted for Likud."

Yesh Atid

Yesh Atid already submits 17 bills

MK Toporovski: "We will fight united ... until we replace the extremist government with the government of change."

Live: Swearing-in of the 25th Knesset

120 MKs elected 2 weeks ago are sworn-in in special ceremony at the Knesset.

25th Knesset to be sworn in Tuesday

New Knesset, elected two weeks ago, to replace 24th Knesset Tuesday. 23 new MKs set to join the Knesset.

Herzog to new Knesset: Israelis exhausted from infighting

President tells incoming Knesset: 'The people of Israel just want you to work for them.'

Pres. to meet party reps on formation of govt. this week

Leaders of factions which made it into the 25th Knesset invited to President's Residence starting Wednesday to make recommendations for PM.

Religious Zionism gets high score on Knesset achievement report

NGO's parliamentary report card gives high score to Religious Zionism, with Likud in second and Shas in third.

Does Israel's election system really work?

With the fifth election in less than four years just a month removed, isn't there a better way to choose our government?

Jews should have special rights.

Should matters of state in Israel be decided by a Jewish majority or a majority of all its citizens? Op-ed.

MK Rotman:

'No place in Knesset for MK who is against flag, anthem'

MK Simcha Rotman reacts to Balad leader MK Sami Abou Shahadeh's call to change Israeli flag, national anthem and cancel Law of Return.

The Bennett government's dismal legislative record

Just 43% of government bills made it into law.

Poll:

Netanyahu bloc gets majority, Yamina left out of next Knesset

Under Shaked, Yamina projected to be left out of next Knesset, poll finds, while Netanyahu bloc secures 61-seat majority.

Poll:

Few Israelis believe new election will end political deadlock

Right-wing parties more likely to form next government, according to majority of Israelis. Leftists pessimistic about Israeli democracy.

Poll:

Likud, Yamina fall in 1st poll conducted after Lapid becomes PM

Left-wing bloc gains ground in first poll conducted after Yair Lapid becomes prime minister, while Yamina barely crosses threshold.

Lapid set to become PM as Knesset poised to dissolve Wednesday

Knesset to vote to dissolve itself Wednesday, triggering end of Bennett premiership.

2022 Elections:

Bill dissolving the Knesset passes first reading

Coalition and Opposition MKs reach deal ensuring dissolution of Knesset this week. Parties to get 30 million shekels extra in state funding.

Elections - or new government?

Coalition fears Likud plan to block new elections

Legislation dissolving Knesset, calling new elections faces key test Monday, as coalition members fear Likud could block bill's passage.

Government offers Netanyahu deal for dissolution of Knesset

Compromise would take bill aimed at barring Netanyahu from premiership off the table - in exchange for swift dissolution of the Knesset.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary vote

Knesset votes 110 to 0 to back bill sending Israel to early elections. But Opposition looks to slow-walk dissolution's final vote.

2022 Elections

Likud, Yamina both up in first poll after government's collapse

Meretz left out of next Knesset, poll shows, while haredi parties lose voters to Religious Zionist Party - Otzma Yehudit alliance.

Coalition Crisis:

Bill dissolving Knesset headed for vote Wednesday

Will rogue Yamina MK Nir Orbach back snap elections -or insist on formation of new government in present Knesset?

Bennett: Government's fate will be clear within 2 weeks

PM says he is 'fighting' for the preservation of this 'good government' during 40 signatures debate.

Poll:

Ra'am fails to pass threshold, right-wing bloc has 60 seats

Most of the public prefers to see the current government complete its term rather than go to elections.

Joining politics

Former IDF Chief of Staff to run in next election

Gadi Eizenkot has decided to run for the Knesset and is in talks with several parties, the main one being Yesh Atid.

Another blow for the coalition

Kahana's appointment for Minister fails to pass

MK Idit Silman votes against, and vote on appointment of Matan Kahana as Religious Services Minister ends in tie.

End of the coalition?

Judea and Samaria law fails in the Knesset

2 govt members, MKs Ganaim and Rinawie Zoabi, vote against bill applying Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Silman absent from vote.