Knesset

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?

Right-Religious bloc opens up double-digit lead in poll

Poll shows Israeli Right gaining strength, even as Blue and White party continues to hold narrow lead over Likud.

Poll: Right-wing bloc regains majority - but Likud still in 2nd

Latest poll by Midgam, which had projected left-Arab bloc to win majority in Knesset, now shows right-religious bloc regaining majority.

A Purim proposal for governing Israel

'Terror backers can serve in Knesset - father of soldiers can't'

'The conclusion of this absurd political theater was expected and predictable,' says Smotrich, after court bars former MK from running.

Poll: Blue and White falls to 2nd place, Likud back on top

Right-wing bloc retains majority in latest poll, with Likud regaining the lead over Blue and White. Zehut passes threshold - Kulanu doesn't.

How often can we bury Kahane?

Poll: Right-religious bloc loses majority

Day before deadline for registration for upcoming election, poll shows Left-Arab bloc taking lead over Right-Religious bloc.

Poll: Likud 32, Gantz 23, Kulanu 0

Smaller parties face political extinction with polls showing Kulanu, Hatnuah, and Gesher failing to enter the Knesset.

Poll: Disunity on the Israeli right could cost it the election

If right-wing parties run separately, 17 mandates could be lost. Labor also in danger of failing to cross threshold. Otzma tops Jewish Home.

The Likud MKs who (probably) won't make it to the 21st Knesset

With most votes counted from yesterday's Likud primary race, MKs like Oren Hazan and Yehuda Glick are likely to be left out of next Knesset.

Poll: Likud still leading, but Gantz is gaining ground

Jewish Home tops Labor in latest election poll, as party rebounds following loss of party chief last month.

Who are Israel's most - and least - libertarian lawmakers?

Which Israeli parties and MKs back civil liberties and limited government - and which do not? Israeli Freedom Index releases 2019 rankings.

Israel cancels Knesset delegation to Ireland

As Ireland advances anti-Israel boycott bill, Knesset cancels planned delegation trip to Ireland, as diplomatic row deepens.

Poll: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 13, Jewish Home 4

How would indictment against Netanyahu affect the outcome of this year's election?

Poll:

Could the left finally defeat Bibi? Not a chance, Israelis say

Ahead of elections, Israelis say they prefer right-wing government, predict Israeli right will prevail in April vote.

Knesset begins election recess

Knesset ends its deliberations ahead of election campaign. Government will be allowed to convene Knesset plenum to discuss bills.

Knesset approves dissolving of Zionist Union

Knesset House Committee approves split of Zionist Union back into Labor and Hatnuah parties.

Michael Oren leaves the Kulanu party

Deputy Minister announces departure from Kahlon's party. 'I will continue to fight against boycott organizations and anti- Israel groups.'

Reactions pour in after Bennett's shock departure

'Extremists remain extremists.' Furious reactions pour in after Bennett and Shaked leave the Jewish Home party.

Knesset dissolves: In pictures

MKs amuse themselves with pictures following vote to dissolve current Knesset, hold new elections.

It's final: 20th Knesset dissolved, Israel heading to elections

Knesset passes in final reading bill on its dissolution ahead of elections on April 9. Bill passed with 102 in favor, 2 against.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading

Proposal to dissolve government, go to early elections passes 104-0 in first of 3 votes.

Last-ditch effort to push off dissolution of Knesset

Likud MK pushing to delay law to dissolve Knesset in bid to pass additional legislation. 'For the good of the country we must wait.'

Approved: No early release for terrorists

Knesset passes bill stating that prisoners charged with murder and accessory to murder will not have their sentence shortened.

Israel Heads to Elections:

Ministers vote to dissolve Knesset

Ministerial committee backs bill to dissolve Knesset, paving way for full Knesset vote Wednesday.

Poll: As Israel heads to early elections, Likud still on top

First poll after coalition votes for early elections shows Netanyahu likely to win reelection. Shas barely clearing minimum threshold.

Roseanne Barr to speak at Knesset

Star of recently cancelled hit comedy 'Roseanne' to speak against BDS movement at Knesset.

Israel Heads to Elections:

Coalition leaders vote to dissolve Knesset, go to elections

Faction leaders agree to dissolve Knesset, go to early elections following impasse over draft law. Elections to be held on April 9th.

Has Yisrael Beytenu turned against Haredi Draft Law?

Former coalition partner suggests it may vote against haredi draft law it crafted.

Bill to expel terrorists' families passes preliminary vote

Despite opposition of left-wing parties and Arab lawmakers, bill enabling IDF to expel terrorists' families passes first hurdle.

Knesset committee 'severely reprimands' Zoabi

Knesset Ethics Committee reprimands controversial MK for saying that civilians in Gaza were "murdered by soldiers."

Opposition brings down coalition's bill

For the second time since Yisrael Beytenu left, the opposition is able to bring down one of the coalition's bills.

Knesset approves Netanyahu's appointment as Defense Minister

Permanent appointment of Prime Minister as Defense Minister approved by a majority of three votes. Opposition criticizes.

Is Israel's system of government really democratic?

Israeli politics: A guide for the perplexed - part 2.

Coalition boycotts Knesset 'no confidence' vote

Coalition MKs walk out of discussions on violence against women when opposition pushes 'no-confidence' vote during discussions.

Kulanu minister to jump ship to Likud?

With future of coalition in doubt and elections looming, Housing Minister reportedly laying groundwork for party switch.