Regulation Law

Norway concerned over Israel's Regulation Law

Norway says Regulation Law "casts doubts" about Israel's support for the two-state solution.

Coalition chair: I prefer Arabs don't vote

Coalition chair says 'it's better if Arabs don't make the effort to vote.'

UN official: Regulation Law violates international law

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights blasts Regulation Law, warns it will have "far-reaching consequences".

Likud minister: Amona evacuation 'much ado about nothing'

Tzachi Hanegbi rejects claims Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria threatened, says Amona eviction 'just' a few dozen families.

Israel's Supreme Court is not above the law and not a law unto itself

Bitan: Amona residents want a crisis at all costs

MK David Bitan (Likud) says Amona residents originally suggested absentee properties but now they want a "crisis at all costs".

EU blasts Regulation Law

The European Union expressed its 'strong opposition' to the Regulation Law, which passed its first reading in the Knesset Wednesday.

'Land exchanges could provide legal backing for Regulation Law'

Former judge Oded Moderick feels that land exchanges, and not monetary compensation, could confer legitimacy on the Regulation Law.

Regulation Law passes first reading in Knesset

Regulation Law passes first reading in Knesset by 59 to 51

Begin: I think I behaved properly

MK Benny Begin says he understands why he was suspended from Knesset committee after voting against Regulation Law, but doesn't regret it.

Erekat: All the 'settlements' are illegal

PLO's Saeb Erekat blasts Israel, calls for action against the Jewish state at the International Criminal Court.

State Department: Regulation Law is 'profoundly damaging'

State Department spokesman blasts Regulation Law, says Washington is deeply concerned about it.

MK Smotrich: We are not giving up on Amona

MK Bezalel Smotrich says compromise on Regulation Law was necessary to save 4,000 homes, but Jewish Home is not giving up on Amona.

UN envoy: Regulation Law protects 'illegal settlements'

UN envoy to the Middle East Nickolay Mladenov blasts Regulation Law, warns it could have "far-reaching legal consequences".

Bennett: Regulation Law 'gives security to 500,000 residents'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett(Jewish Home) shocked that journalists recorded army officers, convinced Regulation Package the best move

Likud leaders see Amona first-hand

A day after the removal of Article 7 from the Regulation Law, Likud leaders see Amona first-hand.

MK Jabarin: Regulation Law will lead Israel to Hague

MK Yusuf Jabarin says the Regulation Law is a "Mark of Cain"and will lead Israel to the Hague international criminal court.

Report: Attorney General still opposes Regulation Law

Sources close to the Attorney General say that he still opposes revised version of Regulation Law even after 'Amona clause' was removed.

Former MK: People don't see their own miracles

Orit Strock says no one recognizes own miracle, asks public to focus on the Regulation Law and not on Amona.

PM promises: Amona residents will remain on mountain

PM Netanyahu promised that the residents of Amona will remain on the mountain on which they currently reside.

Regulation Law passes preliminary reading

The Regulation Law passed its preliminary hearing in the Knesset. It must pass 3 more hearings to become law.

'They sold us out!'

Amona residents blast Jewish Home over deal to relocate community, abandon demands to retroactively apply Regulation Law.

Netiv Ha'avot residents: Don't forget us

Residents of Netiv Ha'avot ask Naftali Bennett not to forget their plight after Coalition agreement fails to save their homes.

Jewish Home MK: Great decisions bring great opposition

MK Smotrich says left's outrage shows how dramatic Regulation Law is, says he stands with Amona residents.

Amona residents feel abandoned

The residents published a letter on their position which accuses the politicians of “throwing sand in the eyes of the public.”

MK Shai: Regulation Law could mean the end of Israeli democracy

MK Nachman Shai says demographics mean Israel cannot annex Judea and Samaria and remain Jewish and democratic, worries about intl. reaction.

Shaked: This is a victory for the outposts

Justice Minister hails deal to pass Regulation Law, but concedes Amona residents will pay a price.

Bennett: The Right has regained its power

Education Minister says agreement on Regulation Law a 'revolution' for the Right, first step towards sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Jewish Home to Likud: You should be ashamed of yourselves

Jewish Home Director-General responds to Likud attacks on Bennett's agreement to Regulation Law.

MK Yehuda Glick praises Regulation Law compromise

MK Yehuda Glick praised the PM and Education Minister for reaching a compromise on the Regulation Law to allow its passage.

Regulation Law may not save Amona

PM and Finance Minister call to drop from Regulation Law provision which would prevent destruction of Amona

Ketzaleh: “It needs to be either Amona or new elections”

Naftali Bennett could and should have informed Prime Minister Netanyahu: “It’s either Amona or elections over Amona.”

Lawyer-Activist: No Fear of Hague on Regulation Law

Attorney-activist explains why Netanyahu need not fear that the Regulation Law will lead him to The Hague.

Bennett's Achievement

Netanyahu and Bennett reach agreement on Regulation Law

PM and Education Minister agree on 'regulation package' without retroactive clause, but with separate provisions for Amona.

PM Netanyahu: We must act responsibly

PM says government working overtime to find Amona solution.

Bennett: The Regulation law will pass

Education Minister confident Regulation Law will be passed without modification by Knesset this week, as Amona evacuation deadline looms.

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet on Sunday

After a fruitless discussion, Bennett and Netanyahu agree to meet on Sunday to discuss Amona - again.

Liberman: Wait till Trump gets into office

Defense Minister calls on government to delay moves to strengthen Judea and Samaria communities until after Trump takes office.

Ben-Gvir: Now's the time to pass the Regulation Law

Right-wing attorney says recent poll results are worrying PM, says Jewish Home must support Regulation Law at all costs.

'If I were Netanyahu, I wouldn't sit with Jewish Home party'

MK David Amsalem (Likud) criticized Naftali Bennett for his attempts to pass Regulation Law, and also criticized the Muezzin Law.

MK Peretz: Regulation Law means the end of private property

MK Amir Peretz said that passing the Regulation Law would allow anyone to build on private property without repercussions.

Regulation Law passes first reading

Bill to normalize status of towns across Judea and Samaria, like Amona, approved 8-6 in committee vote, will be sent to full Knesset.

'Jewish Home may revolt against Coalition over Regulation Law'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett threatened that his party would not abide by coalition discipline if the Regulation Law is not passed.

'Don't blink on regulation law!"

220 members of the Jewish Home party's central committee called on Naftali Bennett to stand firm and pass the Regulation Law.

Regulation Law to be presented in two versions

Regulation Law will be presented tomorrow for preliminary reading in two alternative versions, said Coalition head MK David Bitan(Likud).

Prime Minister contracts flu, postpones meetings

Prime Minister Netanyahu is suffering from flu and postponed the cabinet meeting scheduled for today.

Still no progress on Regulation Law

The Cabinet has struggled to reach a consensus on the Regulation Law, which could save Amona, with less than one month until the evacuation.

Rabbis urge: "Rise up and resist the evacuation!"

120 senior rabbis have publicized a declaration urging the public to “Come to Amona to resist the evacuation order.”

'It's time for the court system to change'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin talks to Arutz Sheva about Amona, the Regulation Law, and the court system as a whole.

Report: Netanyahu and Liberman against Regulation Law

Report claims Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman are acting to prevent the passage of Regulation Law.

Mandelblit: I oppose regulation law irrespective of Amona

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit says he opposes Regulation Law irrespective of Amona, may open criminal investigation on submarines.

'Don't kick children out of their homes'

A joint Knesset committee discussed the legality of the regulation law. Will the Hague use the law against Israel?

'Regulation Law may constitute annexation'

Knesset legal advisor Eyal Yinon warns that the Regulation Law could be interpreted as annexation of Judea and Samaria.

'The Regulation Law harms Jewish settlement'

Defense Minister Liberman addresses the Regulation Law, building in Judea and Samaria and the delay in Rabbi Karim's appointment.

Amona residents 'visit' Finance Minister

Amona residents protest outside Finance Minister's home.

Porush slams Degel Hatorah's opposition to Regulation Law

Deputy Minister Meir Porush (UTJ) slammed his colleagues' statements against the Regulation Law.

'To destroy a house is to destroy a family'

Residents of Ofra held a press conference at the Knesset to demand that their rights be protected and their homes be saved from demolition.

Regulation Law passes preliminary reading

The Regulation Law passed its preliminary reading today.

Liberman: Regulation Law won't save Amona

Defense Minister says Amona will be destroyed even if Regulation Law adopted, government should focus on working with Trump Administration.

Watch live: Regulation Law debated in Knesset [in Hebrew]

Legislative battle for Regulation Law heats up ahead of Knesset vote on Wednesday.