Knesset

Poll: Likud drops as Netanyahu's approval rating plummets

Likud falls to lowest level since last election as government's approval rating plunges amid growing backlash over handling of crisis.

The MKs who entered isolation and those who were released

Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms receives update on 3 MKs who have to enter coronavirus isolation.

"I want to make a difference"

Newly minted Blue and White MK lays out her agenda, including promoting Aliyah and bringing back remains of IDF soldiers from Gaza.

Poll: Right-wing bloc 64, Left-wing bloc 48

Likud falls dramatically in latest poll, but right-wing - religious bloc retains lead over the Left, as Yamina rises to double digits.

Poll: Likud plummets, Yamina surges

Amid growing frustration over government's handling of coronavirus, Likud plummets five seats in latest poll, while Yamina rises to 12 seats

Knesset votes to give gov't sweeping powers to fight coronavirus

With less than half of MKs present, Knesset votes to weaken requirement for Knesset approval of government's coronavirus regulations.

Coronavirus case detected in the Knesset

MK Zvi Hauser to enter isolation after intern working with Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee contracts COVID-19.

Shin Bet tracking of COVID-19 patients approved for 3 weeks

Bill allowing Shin Bet to temporarily track the phones of coronavirus patients passed into law by the Knesset.

Knesset's Christian Allies caucus launches in the 23rd Knesset

MK Sharren Haskel chairs the new caucus with Members of Knesset from seven political parties across the political spectrum

Poll: Likud 38, Blue & White 9

Right-wing bloc projected to win majority of 64 seats, while left-wing - Arab bloc receives just 48 seats, according to new poll.

4 religious women to enter Knesset

Norwegian Law allows Blue and White ministers to resign from the Knesset, paving way for 4 religious Jewish women to become MKs.

Poll: Likud 41, Blue and White 10

New poll gives right-wing bloc 65 seats, compared to just 47 for left-wing - Arab bloc. Israelis strongly divided over sovereignty plan.

Knesset ratifies coronavirus regulations

Knesset approves bill to enshrine in law government powers to fight the coronavirus.

Knesset approves Norwegian Law

Knesset approves Norwegian Law by a majority of 66 to 43. The Prime Minister did not attend the vote.

Report: Summer recess to be shortened to 2-3 weeks

MKs seek to shorten summer recess from 3 months to 2-3 weeks after year and a half of campaigning to deal with coronavirus, sovereignty.

Poll: Likud 41, Blue and White 13

Right-wing rises to 64 seats in latest poll, moving to 15-seat lead over the left-Arab bloc, as Blue and White falls to fourth place.

Knesset scraps sessions after Joint List MK gets coronavirus

Knesset tells employees to stay home, cancels meetings Thursday after Joint List MK tests positive for coronavirus

Recommendation: Extend emergency declaration

'Unlike the surprise of the first wave of the coroanvirus, the Knesset will not be surprised by a second wave.'

Accelerated efforts to pass 'Norwegian Law'

Bill would allow ministers to resign from the Knesset to make room for new MKs from the party lists.

Poll: Likud 41, Blue and White 12

New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.

Former Chief of Staff seeking to go into politics?

A year and a half after retiring from the IDF, Gadi Eizenkot hints for the first time that he intends to join politics.

Knesset votes in new government

After more than 500 days of deadlock, Knesset approves first new Israeli government since 2015.

Live: Inauguration of the 35th government

New government to finally take effect after 500 days of campaigning, 3 elections.

Rabbis and politicians

There is nothing gained when a rabbi chooses politics or politicians interfere in Torah matters - in fact, there is much to lose. Op-ed.

Official: Yariv Levin will be appointed Knesset Speaker

Likud approves nomination of Tourism Minister as Knesset Speaker. Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes him success.

Unity Government:

72 MKs nominate Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Likud, Blue & White submit signatures of 72 MKs to President Rivlin, endorsing Netanyahu as prime minister.

MKs violate coronavirus restrictions at Knesset plenum

During Knesset session, MKs crowd each other without wearing masks, violating social distancing rules.

Knesset begins voting on coalition deal

If Knesset doesn't endorse Netanyahu for prime minister by Thursday night, Israel faces another election.

Knesset launches into 'marathon' debate on coalition deal

MKs debate unity gov't deal cut by PM Netanyahu and Blue & White chief Benny Gantz, as Supreme Court weighs petitions against the agreement.

Netanyahu-Gantz power-sharing law approved in first reading

Legislation would anchor rotation agreement between Likud, Blue and White leaders in law.

Rivlin tasks Knesset to 'prevent fourth of elections'

President Rivlin informed Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz that he is entrusting the Knesset with the task of forming a government

Gantz applies for position of Knesset Speaker

Blue and White leader faces opposition from within his own party to his candidacy for Knesset Speaker.

Supreme Court determines:

Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset Speaker

Amir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker.

Knesset legal advisor: Wait for Supreme Court

Knesset Arrangements Committee convenes for special meeting following resignation of Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.

Six temporary Knesset committees set up

Knesset Arrangements Committee approves establishment of six temporary committees. Right-wing bloc walked out the discussion in protest.

Right-wing bloc to boycott Knesset debates

Parties in right-wing bloc to boycott Monday's Knesset discussions and votes in protest against Blue and White's behavior.

Shaked demands 'offsets' for MKs in isolation

Former Justice Minister says left must have equal number of MKs absent from vote tomorrow as right MKs not attending due to isolation.

23rd Knesset:

Rivlin: 'I have just one request: Give this people a government'

Knesset Members sworn in three at a time. Earlier, President entrusts assembling government with MK Benny Gantz.

Watch: Disinfection of the Knesset for the inauguration

Anti-coronavirus measures taken in preparation for the inauguration of the 23rd Knesset tomorrow.

MKs to be sworn in in three rounds

Due to coronavirus, swearing-in ceremony of the 23rd Knesset will take place in three rounds, with 40 MKs taking part in each round.

No visitors allowed at Knesset inauguration ceremony

Visits to Knesset frozen, disinfection posts to be erected in Israeli parliament amid Coronavirus fears.

Israel's 2020 elections in a nutshell

Election Day, Round Three:

6,453,255 will go to the polls

Most polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. Exit polls will be published at 10:00 p.m. Arutz Sheva will update throughout the day.

Knesset committee approves immunity for MK Haim Katz

Most members of Knesset House Committee support immunity for Likud MK suspected of fraud and breach of trust.

Right-wing MKs to boycott immunity hearings

Likud MK Miki Zohar leads boycott of Knesset hearings this weak, slams Blue and Whit'es 'disgraceful anyone but Bibi campaign.;

Knesset Speaker: The worst I've seen in 23 years

As the Knesset met to set the date for the 23rd Knesset, Edelstein rebuked the Arab Joint List. They attacked him & Meretz joined in.

Bennett to party activists: Start your engines

Defense Minister hints he intends to add new names to New Right list for March elections.

Official: Knesset dissolved, elections in March

Knesset approves second and third readings of bill to dissolve Knesset, hold elections on March 2, 2020.

Knesset prepares to dissolve itself, hold new elections

Preliminary vote passes 50 to 0 to dissolve 22nd Knesset, hours ahead of deadline for formation of new government.

'There will be no bloc after next election'

One of the leaders of the right-wing bloc says in closed conversations: If Netanyahu can't form a government, we'll look for alternatives.

Joint List MK: Israel is worse than apartheid

MK Ofer Cassif claims in speech that Israel's policy in Judea and Samaria is far worse than that of the apartheid regime in South Africa.

Step towards elections:

Bill to dissolve Knesset introduced

Bill would dissolve the 22nd Knesset, allow for new elections to be held on March 2 after failure to form government.

Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadership

If Israel goes to elections and Likud holds primaries for party leadership, Edelstein may join the race.

Liberman responds to Netanyahu

"Pledge to the people of Israel that you will not take the State of Israel to a third election campaign," says Yisrael Beytenu chairman.

Netanyahu: Stop this dance, form unity government

PM addresses Knesset after inauguration of 22nd Knesset.

Rivlin: 'We're facing an emergency of Israel's democracy'

'We are facing a time of crisis for the House of Jacob, an emergency for Israel’s security and for Israeli society,' Rivlin says.

22nd Knesset to be sworn in Thursday

Israel's 22nd Knesset sworn in, just five months after 21st.

Rivlin to continue consultations with elected parties

Rivlin to hold second day of consultations with parties elected to the 22nd Knesset. Each party will recommend a candidate for PM.