Israeli knesset
Gov’t faces one-week deadline to pass first reading of state budget amid haredi draft bill threats
A first reading of the budget must be approved for the state to approve it in March.
Who's pulling the strings? Haredi parties draft bill tactics ahead of Iran war - analysis
Israel is sliding toward authoritarianism, and elections won’t stop it - opinoin
Israel's opposition must unite to defeat Netanyahu, restore responsibility in politics – opinion
Why does the new gov't have the Israeli Left in a panic? - opinion
Questions about Israel's democratic future have arisen as a result of both the new government and the reactions to said government
Azerbaijan to open embassy in Israel, MKs send congratulations
A group of MKs and ministers sent their congratulations to Azerbaijan, while also expressing support against French calls to sanction the country.
Let's hope for the best from Israel's new government in 2023 - Opinion
How the year 2023 will play out at least on the national level will depend on how the new government will actually perform.
Ohana becomes first gay Knesset Speaker as Netanyahu retakes office
Amir Ohana thanked his husband, Alon, for supporting him during his first speech as Knesset Speaker.
Who is Amichai Chikli, the incoming Diaspora affairs minister?
Incoming prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Chikli late Wednesday night and informed him of the new role he will begin on Thursday.
Israel's new gov't pledges to promote West Bank annexation policies
It did not clarify what the borders of that statement contained but it did pledge to “promote and develop all parts of the Land of Israel.”
Center-Left delays Knesset speaker vote to Tuesday
Time is becoming short for Netanyahu to pass necessary laws
EU-Israel agreements face challenges with new government
European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights expected to vote on Wednesday on resolution on prospects for two-state solution.
President Herzog grants Netanyahu 10 more days to form coalition
Herzog awarded Netanyahu a ten-day extension to the initial 28 days, which expires on Sunday at midnight.
How do you stop Smotrich and Touma-Suleiman? - opinion
A thriving and liberal Israel is a source of strength and pride for Diaspora Jews. They worry that the haredi sector’s political gains herald a decline.
