Israeli knesset

Religious Jews, West Bank residents over-represented among Knesset members

Out of 101 Jewish Knesset members, 27 were religious (26.7%), compared to only 12.4% of religious Jews over the age of 20 nation-wide - over double.

The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026
Noam Tibon, a member of the B'Yachad party, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

B'Yachad MK Noam Tibon calls for Eisenkot-led government, repeal of judicial overhaul laws

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Eisenkot cancels coalition talks with Likud after Netanyahu's 'divisive' Knesset speech

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Netanyahu: Israel will soon face pressure to accept nuclear Iran, must form unity gov't


New poll shows Bennett-led opposition could oust coalition

The survey shows the current coalition receiving 49 seats, compared to 61 for the opposition bloc led by Bennett, while Gantz's Blue and White party is expected to be just above the threshold.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.

Sirens sound in Nirim, Ein Hashlosha, Israel rallies after Hamas video of starved hostage

Hamas terrorists surrender to Givati troops in northern Gaza • Witkoff tells hostage families talks to shift to comprehensive deal

Israeli hostage Evyatar David as he appears in a Hamas propaganda video, August 2, 2025.

Why Likud booting Edelstein will come back to bite it? - analysis

While Edelstein has given no indication of his next political move and has remained loyal to the Likud, it is not inconceivable that he seeks a new political home.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 12, 2023.

Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, Shas's Arbel rescinds resignation

Arye Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, despite Shas leaving government • Interior Minister Moshe Arbel to stay in role to complete 'urgent tasks'

 ARYE DERI is escorted outside his home in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

'Gaza remains main obstacle to regional peace deal,' leading Saudi journalist tells 'Post'

Saudi and Syrian nationals spoke at a rare conference in the Knesset, with one telling the 'Post' that "Gaza is the main obstacle to regional peace".

 Conference at Knesset included rare speeches by Saudi and Syrian nationals.

Knesset electoral reform: the case for common sense - opinion

Israel remains the only developed democracy with a solely national, closed-list proportional representation system that includes neither a personal nor a district-based element.

 Ballots are tallied in the Knesset, a day after the parliamentary election in March 2020. Voters select the party; the names of the candidates do not even appear on the ballots, but a bill making its way through committee seeks to amend this system, the writer notes.

Affirming our sovereignty: Taxing foreign political donations to Israeli 'water carriers' - opinion

One of the current provisions of the bill would be to preclude the ability of Israeli NGOs that receive a majority of their funding from foreign governments to petition the Israeli High Court.

 Orly Noy from B'Tselem attends a lobby meeting entitled "Between occuption and Apartheid" in the Israeli parliament, June 22, 2021

Knesset's Immigration Basic Law narrowminded, risks alienating secular, diaspora Jews - opinion

An initial reading of the bill has the potential to negatively impact the rights of minorities in the Jewish state, many of whom are seeking refuge from growing antisemitism.

 MK SIMCHA ROTHMAN, chairman of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee presides over a vote during a committee meeting last week.

Knesset greenlights 4.9 billion NIS budget to rebuild war-torn Gaza Border communities

Community movements welcome the legislation, calling it an important step toward rebuilding the Gaza border communities.

 Israeli soldier hangs an Israeli flag in Kibbutz Nir Am, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2024

How does firing Ronen Bar, Qatargate affect voting in next elections? - poll

If Naftali Bennet decides to run, the coalition would be left with 49 seats, whereas a Bennet-led opposition would have 61.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of a Qatari flag.