Gilad Kariv

Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes

A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.

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Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 31, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

‘Part of historic process’: Netanyahu backs revised outline of IDF haredi draft bill at Knesset

Netanyahu at Knesset: Claims that Israel's standing has been harmed are a wave of lies • On haredi draft: 'You want to see an evasion law? That is what you brought'

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wore a gold pin of a noose, December 8, 2025.

Ben-Gvir dons golden noose pin as Knesset advances death penalty for terrorists law

“Of course, there is the option of hanging, the electric chair, and there is also the option of lethal injection,” Ben-Gvir explained.

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MKs Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Knesset members to convene emergency meeting against Katz's 'destructive' Army Radio closure

“The defense minister’s decision is an inseparable part of the assault on the free press. His words incite violence and put the employees of Army Radio at risk,” Kariv stated.

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'Tsunami’ of citizens chose to leave Israel in past years, Knesset report reveals

"Israel’s population decreased by 29,700 citizens due to emigration; in 2023, by 58,600 people; and in 2024, up to August, by 36,900 Israelis," a Knesset Research and Information Center member said.

OCTOBER 21, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
Aliyah, Absorption and Diaspora Committee, October 21, 2025.

Cabinet ministers, Gantz denounce booing of Netanyahu's name during Witkoff's Hostage Square speech

Likud ministers and senior opposition figure Benny Gantz denounced protesters who booed Prime Minister Netanyahu during US envoy Steve Witkoff’s speech at Hostage Square.

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 2025.

Ben-Gvir pushes terrorist death penalty bill despite PMO warnings it could endanger hostage deal

Despite objections from officials and hostage families, the Knesset panel pushed forward a bill Ben-Gvir says is key to deterrence against terrorism.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on September 28, 2025.

Ben-Gvir argues with MK Kariv, sparks controversy over freedom of speech amid nationwide protests

The argument happened on social media as Israelis gathered across the country calling for the release of the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity amid the IDF's invasion of Gaza City.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Gilad Kariv and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clash on social media.

Lone soldiers need support framework for mental health, Knesset com'tee meeting stresses

Kariv emphasized that lone soldiers, specifically, require a more thorough and proactive support system. “They must receive a different level of care and attention,” he stated.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

Smotrich: IDF chief told me Israel must annex northern Gaza for 'security purposes'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made the claim to a conference in the Knesset on Tuesday, which discussed right-wing plans to rebuild settlement blocs across the Gaza Strip.

JULY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, WALLA!
(From R-L) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, MK Zvi Sukkot, MK Limor Son Har-Melech, Settler activist Daniella Weiss, attend a Gaza settlement conference at the Knesset, July 22, 2025.

Israel's Constitution Committee debates revised NGO funding bill

The initial version of the bill that passed a preliminary vote in February would have slapped an 80% tax on “foreign state entity” donations to NGOs.

JULY 21, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
A plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Jewish Agency slams Likud MK for comments against Reform Judaism

"We firmly reject any such disgraceful attack on a distinguished branch of Judaism and its representatives," said Mark Wilf and Doron Almog.

JUNE 10, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
MK Galit Distal-Atbaryan arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset. December 3, 2023.

MK Gilad Kariv claims Itamar Ben-Gvir provides backing to Temple Mount 'extremists'

In the letter, which was publicized on Monday, Kariv mentioned two recent incidents. The first was on May 13, when activists attempted to bring a live goat onto the Temple Mount as a sacrifice.

JUNE 9, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
MK Gilad Kariv attending a Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, June 9, 2025.

'Remove the reformist': Likud MK hints in debate that Reform Jews are not really Jewish

“As long as I am leading the committee for Bible studies in schools, I will personally prevent the takeover of the education system by reformist organizations," said Distal Atbaryan.

JUNE 9, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 11, 2025.

Bill proposing 80% tax on NGO foreign aid may harm Diaspora Jews, Kariv warns

The bill aims to prevent indirect influence by foreign governments by taxing donations to NGOs that serve as their "agents of change."

MAY 14, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 11, 2025.