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Teen pulls knife on MK Rothman's security guards

14-year-old draws knife on MK's guards in 'Four Species Market' in Jerusalem.

Teen pulls knife on MK Rothman's security guards

Rothman vs Ben-Gvir: 'Your intentions are good, your actions are not'

Religious Zionism party MK opposes plan by Otzma Yehudit leader to hold another prayer service at site of Yom Kippur clashes in Tel Aviv.

'Your intentions are good, your actions are not'

MK Rothman to Supreme Court: 'Even discussing this is a failure of the system'

Justice Amit asked that MK Rothman end his remarks in court after Rothman directed severe criticism at the judges.

'Even discussing this is a failure of the system'

Hearing on reduction of the reasonablity standard begins

All 15 Supreme Court judges will rule on the reduction of the reasonability standard. The ruling is not expected to be published today.

Hearing on reduction of the reasonablity standard begins

Full Supreme Court to hear petition on reasonableness standard

All fifteen members of Israel's Supreme Court will hear petitions for and against the reasonableness standard law.

Full Supreme Court to hear petition on reasonableness standard

Simcha Rothman: Concern of bias & harm to appearance of justice if Hayut not disqualified

Constitution Cmte. chair appeals after Supreme Court's top justice refuses to disqualify herself from discussion on reasonableness standard.

'Concern of bias and harm to appearance of justice'

Supreme Court rules that President is not biased

The Supreme Court has ruled that Supreme Court president Esther Hayut will not be disqualified from ruling on the reasonability standard.

Supreme Court rules that President is not biased

MK Rothman to INN: 'Government needs AG, I'm not sure who Baharav-Miara represents'

'My way has never been to boycott anyone; disagreements can be harsh but at the same time we can hold discourse,' MK Simcha Rothman says.

'Government needs AG, I'm not sure who Baharav-Miara represents'

'I will respect any ruling of a court bound by the law'

MK Simcha Rothman caused uproar by insinuating he would not accept the Supreme Court's ruling to reverse the reasonability standard law.

'I will respect any ruling of a court bound by the law'

Rothman demands Hayut be disqualified from hearing Reasonableness Law petitions

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman writes that Supreme Court president's anti-judicial reform speech proves her bias in case.

Disqualify Hayut from hearing Reasonableness Law petitions

Rothman on Gideon Sa'ar: He's always been consistent on the issue of infiltrators

MK Simcha Rothman praises former Justice Minister's actions against infiltrators.

'He's always been consistent on the issue of infiltrators'

New law could reduce powers of Supreme Court president

The coalition is considering a new law that would remove one of the most significant powers of the Supreme Court president.

New law could reduce powers of Supreme Court president

MKs hold emergency tour of threatened archaeological sites

UNESCO is preparing to declare ancient Jericho and the Second Temple-era Jewish city a 'Palestinian heritage site.'

MKs hold emergency tour of threatened archaeological sites

MK Rothman: 'Comittee may impeach the Attorney General'

The Constitution Committee chairman says that the investigation into the Pegasus spyware may lead to charges against the Attorney General.

MK Rothman: 'Comittee may impeach the Attorney General'

Tragedy in Switzerland: Son of hassidic rebbe killed in paragliding accident

Avrohom Moshe Rabinowitz was the grandson of the Lugano Biala Rebbe, Rabbi Bezalel Simcha Rabinowicz.

Son of hassidic rebbe killed in paragliding accident

Constitution Committee chairman sues to close WhatsApp groups

MK Simcha Rothman has requested a court order against WhatsApp groups used by protesters to track his location.

Constitution Committee chairman sues to close WhatsApp groups

The Chief Rabbinate FOR the People of Israel

On the proposed law for appointing municipal rabbis and points raised by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed.

The Chief Rabbinate FOR the People of Israel

Rothman at IHF & INN event: Every democracy undergoes change, that's what democracy is

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the controversy surrounding the government's judicial reforms.

'Every democracy undergoes change, that's what democracy is'

MK Rothman heckled after entering restaurant

'I came to disturb your evening,' protester tells MK Simcha Rothman.

MK Rothman heckled after entering restaurant

MK Rothman: 'No justification for Judicial Selection Committee'

'How is the reasonableness standard connected to the Israel-US relationship?' MK Rothman asks.

MK Rothman: 'No justification for Judicial Selection Committee'

MK Rothman announces: Votes on Reasonableness Standard Bill to begin on Monday

Constitution Committee chairman informs committee members that the final day of discussions on the law will be this coming Sunday.

'Votes on Reasonableness Standard Bill to begin on Monday'

Opposition claims: New reasonableness bill tougher than previous version

The coalition said it had 'watered down' a bill on reasonableness - but the opposition claims the newer version is even tougher.

New reasonableness bill tougher than previous version

'They are fed by the far-left' Minister Eliyahu suggests Biden meet Justice Minister Levin

Amid heavy American criticism, Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggests Biden listen about Israeli policy from the ones who make it.

Minister Eliyahu suggests Biden meet Justice Minister Levin

MK Rothman: The demonstrators are protesting democracy

MK Simcha Rothman says demonstrators either "don't know what they're talking about or are just trying to deceive the public."

'The demonstrators are protesting democracy'

After libel claim: JPost retracts article claiming MK supports 'Jewish terrorist'

In September, the paper published an Op-ed titled: 'Simcha Rothman's support of Jewish terrorist crosses dangerous line.'

JPost retracts article claiming MK supports 'Jewish terrorist'

Simcha Rothman: Is Bernie Sanders a surprise supporter of Israel's judicial reform?

As the conservative-leaning Supreme Court passes rulings, the American left is increasingly critical of it, calling for reform.

Is Bernie Sanders a surprise supporter of judicial reform?

Bill ending double social security payments for dual US-Israeli citizens advances

Constitution Committee chairman Rothman's bill ending double social security payments for dual citizens passes first reading.

Bill would end double social security payments for dual citizens

Opponents of judicial reform interrupt Rothman at conference

Anti-judicial reform protesters interrupt conference as MK Simcha Rothman speaks.

Opponents of judicial reform interrupt Rothman at conference

Knesset Ethics Committee determines: Rothman will not be punished for snatching megaphone

Knesset's Ethics Committee determines no sanctions will be imposed against MK Simcha Rothman following incident in New York last month.

Rothman will not be punished for snatching megaphone

Protestors clash with police outside event hosting MK Rothman

Violent protests broke out as MK Simcha Rothman, one of the leaders of the judicial reform, entered an event to speak.

Protestors clash with police outside event hosting MK Rothman

MK Rothman: 'We tried to reach agreements with the opposition - for too long'

MK spearheading judicial reform explains difference between protests against Bennett-Lapid coalition and the current protests.

'For too long, we tried to reach agreements with the opposition'

MK Rothman to INN: US and EU help Palestinian Authority undermine Oslo Accords

MK Rothman says foreign-sponsored illegal Palestinian construction threatens peace in the region.

US and EU help Palestinian Authority undermine Oslo Accords

No agreement reached on contentious judicial committee appointment

Failure to reach agreement on Knesset's representatives on judicial appointments committee could jeopardize judicial overhaul talks.

No agreement reached on key judicial committee appointment

The Israeli left threatens murder and incites civil war

When the left began its anti-government campaign, the public expected that violence would be treated the same way as the right-wing. Op-ed.

The Israeli left threatens murder and incites civil war

US source: VP Harris spoke of judicial reform upon learning MK Rothman was present

US source says VP decided to comment on judicial reform after she became aware of Rothman's presence at Independence Day reception.

Harris spoke of judicial reform upon learning Rothman in crowd

Heckled abroad, MK Rothman receives warm welcome upon arriving home to Israel

Dozens of right-wing activists greet MK Simcha Rothman at Ben-Gurion Airport, praising him & demanding the government pass judicial reform.

Heckled abroad, MK Rothman warmly welcomed upon arriving home

Hundreds expected to greet MK Rothman at airport

Both pro and anti-judicial reform protesters are expected to wait for MK Simcha Rothman at the airport as he returns from a visit to the US.

Hundreds expected to greet MK Rothman at airport

Israeli embassy in US distressed by MK Rothman coverage

Embassy desires media focus on participation of one MK at event celebrating Israel's 75th anniversary attended by VP Harris.

Israeli embassy in US distressed by MK Rothman coverage

Jerusalem Minister at Jerusalem Conference: I'm disappointed by how MK Rothman was treated

Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush participates at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NYC, responds to those who criticize haredi parties.

'I'm disappointed by how MK Rothman was treated'

Dershowitz backs Rothman after attack by protesters

Prof. Dershowitz to MK Rothman: There's no reason why anybody should be able to come up to you and put a megaphone in your ear.

Dershowitz backs Rothman after attack by protesters