Yuli Edelstein

'It was possible to avoid misunderstanding with Poland'

Conference for Chair of Parliamentary Friendship Group meets in Knesset

'Conference against the State in Edelstein's Knesset'

MK Oren Hazan attacks Knesset Speaker for allowing 'Children under Occupation' conference. MK Forer: 'Completely adopted terror narrative.'

Knesset speaker bans screening of left-wing film

Edelstein says left-wing MKs cannot screen documentary or hang signs as backlash over conference grows.

Knesset Speaker slams leftist Knesset conference

Edelstein says 'Children under Occupation' organized against Knesset procedure. 'I'd expect them to deal with our children's plight first.'

'EU can't fund illegal building and be upset over demolitions'

Knesset Speaker meets EU ambassador to Israel, says Eu must coordinate construction in Judea and Samaria with Israel.

'From bitterness comes sweetness'

Yuli Edelstein visits new town for evacuees of Amona, promises that if the Regulation Law is annulled, the Overrule Clause will be enacted.

Knesset Speaker in Amichai: There's always a silver lining

Yuli Edelstein visits new community for Amona evacuees.

'Destruction unacceptable- there will be an answer'

Knesset Speaker visits temporary home of family whose home was destroyed in Netiv Ha'avot today.

Unprecedented:

Bill proposed by Arab MKs disqualified by Knesset Presidium

Knesset Presidium disqualifies bill to turn Israel into a 'country of all its citizens,' negating its Jewish character.

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

Knesset approves motion seeking to hold discussion on recognition of Armenian genocide. Government chooses not to respond to proposal.

'Iran is not Israeli paranoia'

Knesset Speaker tells French counterpart nuclear agreement with Iran was a betrayal of Iranian citizens who seek freedom.

'There are things that should not be done'

Knesset Speaker attacks satirical show over tefillin controversy, recalling his struggle in Russia against the KGB to keep his tefillin.

Edelstein in France: Jerusalem is waiting for you

Knesset Speaker in French Senate: 'If French flag is raised in Israeli capital it will be badge of honor for Israel and our friendship.'

Knesset Speaker:

'The anti-Semite is out of the bag'

Knesset Speaker blasts PA Chairman over his anti-Semitic speech attributing Holocaust to Jewish 'social behavior.'

Agriterror:

'Agricultural terror harms us all'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein tours Jordan Valley as Yesha Council guest, hears from local farmers about agricultural terror they face.

Miri Regev says she 'erred' in condemning Gush Katif residents

Culture Minister says she regrets attacking residents of Gush Katif as 'barbaric and criminal' during Gaza disengagement.

An ego step too far - or a kindergarten game

This eventful week: A disgrace for Independence Day.

Hazan to Netanyahu: Fire Edelstein

MK Oren Hazan calls to oust Knesset Speaker following his criticism of Netanyahu.

Edelstein rips Netanyahu, Regev: 'They ruined the celebration'

Knesset Speaker infuriated after Netanyahu's speech at torch-lighting ceremony went nearly 10 minutes overtime.

Netanyahu and Edelstein asked to limit speeches

Torchlighting ceremony general rehearsal reveals it to be too long. 'Fear extended ceremony might harm 70th anniversary events.'

Netanyahu will light torch at Independence ceremony

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein agree Prime Minister will participate in torchlighting ceremony.

Regev escalates feud with Knesset speaker

Bucking tradition, Culture Minister Miri Regev insists that Knesset Speaker does not have authority over Independence Day ceremony.

Bennett attempts to solve Independence Day speech impasse

Bennett says Netanyahu can speak instead of him at Israel Prize ceremony in order to solve tensions over speech at official state event.

Regev returns fire

Culture Minister responds to Knesset Speaker letter: 'There will be no substantive change and it won't harm ceremony's national character.'

Regev scolds Edelstein: 'Mount Herzl isn't your property'

Knesset Speaker informs Information Center if torch ceremony protocol altered, Knesset will boycott, prompting Regev attack.

Knesset sells its chametz

Knesset speaker, Director-General sell all chametz owned by Knesset ahead of Passover.

Knesset Speaker: We had a crazy week

Yuli Edelstein relieved coalition woes over. 'Netanyahu handled coalition crisis responsibly, glad episode is behind us.'

MKs meet with JNF to encourage inclusion in Israel

JNF representatives, Knesset members, meet to discuss inclusion of people with disabilities.

Investigation of guillotine at anti-Netanyahu rally closed

Photo of protestor holding guillotine at anti-Netanyahu rally had caused an uproar, with many claiming that it constituted incitement.

'We have a window of opportunity to settle Judea, Samaria'

The government decision to legalize Havat Gilad greeted by praise - and calls for more far-reaching changes.

Hazan again causes uproar in Knesset

Hours after being suspended for six months, Oren Hazan calls Knesset Speaker Edelstein "Stalin" - and later apologizes.

Knesset Speaker to EU:

'Words aren't enough to stop anti-Semitism'

Knesset Speaker blasts European hypocrisy over anti-Semitism in speech at EU parliament. 'Anti-Semitism has no excuse.'

EJC President warns Europe as Holocaust memory fades

WATCH: European Jewish leader warns Europe's immunization to anti-Semitism is ending as Holocaust memory fades.

Knesset Speaker: 'Memory of the Holocaust in question'

In Brussels, Speaker notes that the Belgian winner of Iranian award for anti-Semitic cartoon was named 'cultural ambassador' of Belgian town

'Abbas says one thing in English, another in Arabic

Knesset Speaker tells EU foreign policy chief not to be taken in by PA leader's 'double-speak.'

'Pence is a true friend of Israel, the Knesset welcomes him'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein welcomes Vice President Pence ahead of much-anticipated Knesset address.

Edelstein threatens the opposition

Knesset Speaker says that if the opposition appeals to Supreme Court against Recommendations Law, he will prevent filibusters in the future.

Knesset Speaker calls on all MKs to attend US VP's speech

MK Yuli Edelstein responds to plan by Joint Arab List to boycott speech by Vice President Pence in Knesset this week.

Knesset Speaker urges counterparts to recognize Jerusalem

MK Yuli Edelstein to dozens of his colleagues: Support the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Lighting the menorah, keeping a promise

Knesset Speaker Edelstein lights Hanukkah candles with residents of Samaria town, fulfilling promise to visit 'on happier occasions.'

Hazan to Edelstein: Wake up before it's too late

MK Oren Hazan demands Knesset Speaker take action over anti-Israel statements made by Arab MKs.

'Long-due recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein responds to President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Knesset Speaker to Arab colleagues: Follow Sadat

Yuli Edelstein invites all Arab parliament speakers to Knesset and to normalize ties with Israel.

The words MK Edelstein would add to the Balfour Declaration

Knesset Speaker marks festive Knesset 100th anniversary of Balfour Declaration offering short updated addition to historic declaration.

16 years later:

'Ze'evi wasn't given the right to defend his name'

PM at memorial for minister murdered by terrorists: 'Clear attempt to blur Ze'evi's legacy - we won't allow this to happen.'

Rivlin slams Netanyahu:

'An attempt to weaken the protectors of democracy'

Israeli president speaks at opening of Knesset winter session, slams attempts to 'intimidate, weaken' Supreme Court.

Arab Joint List MK resigns from Knesset

Joint List MK Osama Saadi quits Knesset Monday.

Shas MK resigns from Knesset following gay wedding controversy

Yigal Guetta resigns from Knesset after publicizing his attendance at a single-sex 'wedding.'

Beit El celebrates 40 years

'It's not 40 years in Beit El.  It's 4000 years from the time of Abraham.'

Bennett in Beit El:

'The vision - one million residents in Judea and Samaria'

Knesset Speaker and Education Minister celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Beit El.

Watch: Edelstein to Jordanian counterpart: Just keep silent

Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament praises terrorists who carried out attack on Temple Mount.

Edelstein misses Shaked

Yuli Edelstein sends message to Minister Shaked through Culture Minister Miri Regev, who presented Justice Ministry bill.

MK Stern: 'Revive original conversion law'

Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chair asked to apply 'continuity law' to proposal allowing city rabbis to perform conversions.

57% of Likud's voters oppose haredi parties' conversion bill

Nearly 2/3 of Israelis think municipal rabbis should be allowed to perform conversions.

'It gives you a sense of victory'

Knesset Speaker tells Arutz Sheva about experience of speaking before the Russian Parliament - near where he was once tried and imprisoned.

Knesset Speaker: I won't pray in a 'mixed' prayer section

'I personally wouldn't pray in an egalitarian area,' he said, but expressed criticism for the Conversion Law.

Public speaking - in the language he was imprisoned for teaching

Knesset Speaker Edelstein, a former refusenik, speaks to Russian Federation Council exactly 30 years after his release from prison.

'Russia has not intervened in any election campaign'

Knesset Speaker visits Moscow, to speak at upper house of Russian Parliament.

"Temple Mount in our hands changed the course of history"

Full text of Knesset Speaker's speech at Knesset event: Israel's victory in 6 Day War changed Jewish and world history for the better.

'My hope is sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says Jewish heart is in Judea and Samaria, hopes to be able to declare sovereignty from Knesset.