MKs

At the age of 87

Former Knesset Speaker Dan Tichon passes away

Tichon served as a member of the Knesset for 17 years, including three years as Knesset Speaker during the first Netanyahu government.

Former Minister Rafi Edri dies at 86

Edri, who served as a member of the Knesset and a minister on behalf of the Labor Party, was known for his ties to his native Morocco and was involved in strengthening ties between the countries.

Police considering criminal investigation against MK Lazimi

The police plans to open criminal investigation against MK Lazimi, following her participation in disturbances during the demonstration in Tel Aviv on Saturday night.

MKs from Judea and Samaria receive helmets, bulletproof vests

Knesset guard gives protective gear to MKs who live in Judea and Samaria in light of security threats following killing of Hamas leader.

MKs break down while watching footage of Hamas massacre

After watching uncensored footage of Hamas massacre, MKs cry in Knesset halls, urge, 'We need to wipe Hamas off the face of the earth.'

'Never forget, never forgive'

MKs watch uncenscored video of Hamas massacre

Dozens of MKs watch video shown to foreign media showing the extent of Hamas' atrocities in southern Israel, some could not watch to the end

Op-ed:

Dear Israelis, what happened to Never Again? Never Forget?

I never thought I would see the day when Jews in Israel fight against Jews moving into their area and shame their MKs abroad. Op-ed.

Government dissolves:

Knesset dissolution approved in first reading

74 MKs supported the updated version of the law. The election date will be decided by the Knesset committee.

Breaking down Bennett’s coalition breakdown

If it was not ok for Netanyahu with 30 MKs to lead a minority government, how can Bennett do so with only five members of parliament?Op-ed.

Three MKs test positive for COVID-19

MKs Etty Atia, Haim Katz and Yoav Ben Tzur test positive for COVID-19, as does advisor to Deputy Minister Abir Kara.

'Arabs are taking over our homeland with illegal construction'

Representatives of several parties arrived in the Binyamin region to protest illegal construction pressing towards the town of Amichai.

Son of MK arrested, then released

Son of female Likud MK arrested on suspicion of blocking a road with his vehicle and refusing to remove it while threatening officers.

Salaries of ministers and MKs to be cut by 10%

Government approves ten percent cut in the salaries of ministers and Knesset members.

New rules for MKs on Temple Mount

After ban on MK visits to mount lifted, Knesset speaker orders drafting of new visitation rules, calls 'to avoid unnecessary provocations.'

PA slams MK visits to Temple Mount

Senior PA official: 'Al-Aqsa Mosque belongs to Palestinians alone, and nobody else has any right to it.'

Netanyahu will allow MKs to ascend Temple Mount

In letter to Defense Minister and Knesset Speaker, PM announces each MK will be able to ascend Temple Mount once a quarter.

Arutz Sheva exclusive:

MKs will not be invited to US embassy transfer ceremony

American officials reveal in conversation with Arutz Sheva decision not to invite MKs to embassy ceremony.

Congressmen and MKs:

'Palestinian rejectionism is the main obstacle to peace'

Dozens of Members of Congress and Knesset call for recognition of Israel as a Jewish State as a vital preliminary condition to talks.

Left outraged over Bennett and Shaked's 'constitutional plan'

Knesset members from the left blast Bennett and Shaked plan to rein in the Supreme Court.

'The Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims'

Clerics issue rallying call to Jerusalem Arab residents to come to Temple Mount on Tuesday and oppose expected entry of Jewish MKs.

"Feminist MK's rage was fabricated"

Mirit Entabi charged that feminist MK's planned from the start to break up Knesset debate on lowering the age in Tender Years Clause.

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's Office says ban on MKs visiting the Temple Mount will remain in place.

Wealth breakdown: Two Likud MKs own five apartments each

12 MKs do not own apartments at all - and one lives with his parents.

74.5% of Israelis think MKs have gotten much worse

Poll: 77% criticize MKs' behavior, 66.5% say they aren't doing their job; after Magal half of Jewish Home voters not proud of their MKs.

MK Salaries On the Way Up in January

Monthly salaries for Knesset members will jump from $10,100 a month to approximately $11,250.

Source: Plenty of 'Jobs' Left for Likud MKs

Likud MKs have expressed concern that there will be nothing left over for them - but a party source promised them at least 12 ministries.

'Abbas Only Able to Go to ICC as a Defendant'

MKs and Ministers spit fire over PA ICC bid, condemn Abbas as defender of murderers.

Yechimovich the Most Accessible MK, TV Study Finds

Channel 2's late night program finds Labor MK to be most accessible on Facebook, with Defense Minister the least accessible.

MKs Sizzling as PM Appears to Move Toward Hareidim, Elections

'Bibi trembles from the hareidim and has succumbed to them,' charges Tzipi Livni after Netanyahu dumps her Conversion Bill.

Watch: MKs Unite to Pray for Kidnapped Students

Knesset Members from all the parties gathered to pray together for the safe return of the three abducted yeshiva students.

Politicians Uneasy Over Pollard Deal

Several top MKs and Ministers express reservations over deal, note security risk for Israel.

Leftist, Nationalist MKs Unite to Rally for Pollard

Call for public to join rally Sunday at US Embassy in Tel Aviv across the political spectrum. MKs: 'consensus' that he should be freed.

MKs Come Home to Towed Cars

Dozens of Knesset members' cars are towed in ‘unpleasant’ incident following airplane delay.

Knesset MKs Visit Auschwitz

Landmark delegation of MKs, Polish MPs, Israeli and Polish governments visit Auschwitz for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

For the First Time: Arab MKs Join Calls for Pollard's Release

One hundred Members of Knesset demand release of Jonathan Pollard following US spying allegations.

Lapid: Halt New Raises for Ministers and MKs

Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid on Monday called on the Knesset to postpone scheduled pay raises for themselves and government ministers

MKs Scramble for Explanations in Storm's Wake

Committee to meet in upcoming days to discuss system failures during the storm, including nationwide power outage.

Video: MKs 'Sing' in Sign Language in Solidarity with Deaf

Ahead of Tuesday meetings in Knesset addressing solutions for Israel's deaf population, MKs film video of them 'singing' in sign language.

Peres, or MKs, Seeking Second Term for President

Someone wants Shimon Peres to be President again - perhaps Peres himself. But others aren't so sure another 7 years in office is a good idea

Sabbath Initiative Comes to Knesset

Jewish Home MK to host civil marriage campaigner from Yesh Atid, MK Lavie to host Meretz head, as secular-religious Sabbath comes to Knesset

MKs' Salaries to be Cut by Only 1%

Knesset committee reverses decision to cut MKs' salaries by 10%. MK Calderon: I will donate the remaining 9%.

Proposal: Let Public see MKs’ Financial Interests

MKs say the public has a right to know about financial interests that could sway Knesset members’ opinions.

Rare Peace Now Approval for ‘Settler’ Rabbi

Peace Now head joins right-wing MKs in eulogizing proud ‘settler’ rabbi as a symbol of peace.

Likud MKs Celebrate Win

Likud MKs who won high slots on the party list celebrated with dinner parties, quiet prayer as voting ended.

Enough is Enough, Say MKs about Gaza Escalation

MKs call on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to take action in the wake of continued terrorism from Gaza.

Less Trust than Ever Among Israelis in MKs, Ministers

Whatever little trust Israelis had in the Knesset and the politicians that populate it is quickly dissipating.

Knesset Members in Binyamin: Adopt the Levy Report

Land of Israel lobby tours Binyamin, calls on the government to adopt the Levy Report which concluded that there is no “occupation”.

MKs from Left and Right Support Katif Expellees

MKs from right and left oppose a government plan to demand that former Gush Katif residents pay rent.

Absent MKs Told to Explain Themselves

Five MKs, ministers taken to task for absences from Knesset. Foreign Minister Lieberman fined.