Knesset

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."

Herzog to new Knesset: Israelis exhausted from infighting

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coalition leaders don't believe Judea and Samaria law will pass

Justice Minister Sa'ar warns of 'anarchy,' Judea and Samaria residents will lose civil rights if bill fails in the Knesset.

Op-ed:

Judgment Day for Ra'am party

Today in the Knesset, it is Judgment Day for the controversial experiment coopting an Israeli Arab party into the coalition. Op-ed

Watch:

Tibi and Ben Gvir nearly get into a physical fight

Chaos erupts in Knesset during debate over law imposing death penalty on terrorists.

Bennett votes in favor:

Knesset approves law banning waving of PLO flags

Law banning PLO flags in universities approved in a preliminary reading in the Knesset.

Chaos in the Knesset: Right-wing MKs ejected

Bill recognizing bereaved siblings advances as right-wing MKs ejected for accusing MK Ahmad Tibi of supporting terrorism.

Poll: Likud 35, Otzma Yehudit 6, Meretz 0

70% of Israelis don't want Arab factions in the next government, poll shows. Meretz again fails to cross electoral threshold.

EU Parliament President: To be antisemitic is to be anti-Europe

President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, addresses a special Knesset plenary session.

Bennett: Mansour Abbas is not a mistress

PM defends government policies in Knesset debate, says 'person who stood here for the last decade' should apologize.

Diplomatic incident:

Russian ambassador angrily storms out of Knesset plenum

Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov storms out of Knesset plenumafter MKs criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Joint List MK:

'We'll vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset'

MK Samy Abu Shahadeh says his party will vote this week in favor of a bill to dissolve the Knesset.

Chaos in the Knesset

Ben Gvir to Joint List MKs: Go to Syria

MK Itamar Ben Gvir to MKs Samy Abu Shahadeh and Aida Touma-Sliman: Those who support the murder of soldiers should go to Syria.

Non-confidence motions fail thanks to Joint List votes

Ahmad Tibi, Ayman Odeh vote against 2 no-confidence motions as Silman, Chikli Ra'am are all absent from the vote.

Ra'am to skip vote on dissolution of the Knesset this week

Move would give opposition a majority to bring down the government, but opposition fears political trick to save government.

Live:

Songs in memory of the fallen at the Knesset

Israel's leaders and leading artists participate in Memorial Day ceremony at the Knesset.

Poll: Likud soars to 36 seats, Yamina falls to 5

Netanyahu bloc rises to 59 seats in latest poll, while Bennett coalition falls to 55 seats, with New Hope left out of next Knesset.

MK Amichai Chikli declared a defector from the Yamina party

Rogue Yamina MK barred from running with any party currently in the Knesset in next elections after committee decision.

MK Eli Cohen:

'More MKs will resign from govt. before Knesset reconvenes'

Likud MK says he is in talks with multiple coalition MKs on their following MK Idit Silman in leaving the coalition.

Report:

Gantz considering cooperation with Sa'ar

Blue and White chairman reportedly mulling joint run with New Hope in case of new elections.

Poll:

Yamina falls below threshold as Netanyahu bloc tops 61 seats

New poll shows Prime Minister Bennett's party failing to make it into next Knesset, while pro-Netanyahu bloc reaches absolute majority.

Hendel to replace Barlev in Knesset discussion on terrorism

PMO fears speech by Public Security Minister would play into the hands of the opposition, replaces him with Communications Minister.

Poll: Likud 34, Yesh Atid 18, Yamina 6

Just 38% of Israelis satisfied with Bennett's handling of security, with 66% disapproving of gov't handling of economy.

Poll: Israeli Right rises to 65 seats

55% of Israelis prefer Netanyahu as PM, marking significant rise in recent months, with Bennett gov't receiving low marks from voters.

Report: Zelensky asked to speak before Knesset plenum

Amid recess, such a speech would require special hearing. Knesset speaker instead proposes Zoom meeting with MKs, but Ukrainians refuse.

Coalition delays vote on anti-Netanyahu bill

Opposition declares no confidence, coalition delays final vote on bill to limit number of years an MK can serve as prime minister.

Gantz announces boycott of Knesset votes

Blue and White party, furious over failure to promote bill on military pensions, will boycott votes in the Knesset.

Watch: Police evacuate Freedom Convoy protest tent at Knesset

Police on Saturday night reportedly used force to evacuate protest tent against emergency powers and vaccine mandates at Knesset.

Poll:

Likud rises to 36 seats as Netanyahu bloc nears majority

Yamina barely clearing electoral threshold in latest poll, with Yesh Atid falling to half the number of seats of the Likud.