Knesset

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.

Since when is age discrimination okay?

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The Israeli electoral system:and its history, explained

Israel votes again:

6,394,030 citizens head to the polls

More than 10,000 polling stations around the country opened at 7:00 a.m. as Israelis vote in elections for 22nd Knesset.

'Cameras Bill' fails in first reading

Opposition parties boycott vote on bill to install cameras at polling stations to prevent voter fraud. Bill fails to pass.

Knesset legal advisor: Camera Law unconstitutional at this time

Knesset legal advisor believes that, at the present time, law permitting filming of voting ballots does not meet the constitutional test.

Poll: Likud 29, Blue & White 28, United Right 13

New poll shows rightist union including Otzma Yehudit would win 13 seats. Liberman draws voters away from Blue & White.

Petition to Israel's Knesset: Impeach Yousef Jabereen now!

'No way to cancel new elections'

Knesset legal adviser says plan to reverse dissolution of 21st Knesset, avoid repeat elections cannot be implemented.

Elkin to Arutz Sheva:

'Initiative to cancel the elections is a spin'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin concerned about the situation of the right-wing bloc ahead of the elections.

Former Chief of Staff to Arutz Sheva: I will not enter politics

"Nonsense," responds Gadi Eizenkot when asked about reports that he's planning to run for the Knesset.

Litzman: Liberman incited and slandered, history will judge

Deputy Health Minister: Netanyahu left no stone unturned in attempt to prevent new elections. Liberman rejected every attempt at dialogue.

Bill to dissolve Knesset approved in second and third reading

Likud source says MK Smotrich would have to be given Justice Ministry if coalition is formed at the last minute.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading

Knesset approves first reading of bill to dissolve the Knesset. 66 MKs voted in favor, 44 voted against and five abstained.

Elections to be held on September 17

Date is not final and could still change. Netanyahu continuing efforts to prevent elections.

Tomorrow: Vote to dismiss the Knesset

Likud sends message mandating all MKs to attend vote to disperse the Knesset tomorrow afternoon.

Arab citizens demand gov't act against violence

Arab citizens hold demonstration outside the Knesset demanding action to reduce murder rate, violence within Arab sector.

MK Elkin: Immunity Law is a necessary amendment

MK Zeev Elkin speaks about the current coalition negotiations and Knesset issues in an interview on the Knesset Channel.

New coalition plans major limitations on Supreme Court power

Likud, United Right, document includes banning Supreme Court from overturning laws, Attorney General from tying Knesset members' hands.

Legislative blitz: 900 bills submitted in 1 day

Individual MKs submit dozens of bills each as 21st Knesset begins to get down to work.

21st Knesset officially begins

President Rivlin quotes Menachem Begin in calling for civility between the coalition and the opposition in the new Knesset.

Vegan Knesset member asks for non-leather chair in plenum

First-time Knesset member Miki Haimovich asks for new chair, offers to pay for it.

Concluding Knesset term, Yehuda Glick ascends Temple Mount

'Three years ago, I came here and asked G-d to accompany me all along the way. Today, I thank him for the close escort.'

Knesset members to be sworn-in

120 members of the 21st Knesset will be sworn in at a festive ceremony.

Israel Votes:

Which parties are running - and who is likely to get in?

A who's who guide to Tuesday's Israeli Knesset election. Who are the parties and candidates vying for all of the Knesset's 120 seats?

Israel Votes:

Understanding tomorrow's Israeli election

An election guide for the perplexed: How do Israeli elections work? Who is running and how are seats allotted?