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
Rothman: Hayut attempting to stop Knesset legislation
"The bill that was put before the committee contradicts basic human rights in Israel" - Likud MK Uriel Lynn
Israel’s pro-democracy protests go global, with expats planning rallies in NYC and beyond
Israelis living abroad are presumed to be more left-leaning than those in Israel, although the community is diverse.
Legal advisor regulation hits snag in committee, other reforms advance
Discussion of legislation regulating government legal advisors was beyond the scope of the items that a committee can address-Knesset legal advisor
ChatGPT writes Knesset a ‘happy anniversary’ message using AI
Israel's Knesset took to popular AI chatbot ChatGPT to write up a message commemorating its 74th anniversary – all through the power of artificial intelligence.
Raising Orthodox budget is 'main task’ for Education Ministry
Israeli MKs, many of whom have been opposed to the religious sector of Israel’s newest coalition government, rallied against Kisch’s comments.
Will Deri ruling accelerate the drive for judicial reforms? - analysis
Some Knesset members are arguing the decision is undemocratic.
How will Netanyahu respond to the Deri ruling? - analysis
It is safe to presume that if Deri does not resign, Netanyahu will fire him, as the High Court ruled. Netanyahu can then follow one of three avenues:
MK Michael Biton accuses supermarket owners of being 'pigs, tycoons'
Israeli MK Michael Biton took issue with food group owner Rami Levy during a visit to the Knesset, which led to a verbal spat between the two.
No to Levin's revolution, yes to changes in the legal system - opinion
Enough with the automatic fortification around the status quo, and enough with the voices calling for revolution.
The overpowerful justice system threatens democracy, Levin will fix it -opinion
Israeli MKs ought to debate and negotiate instead of climbing up the ramparts with ominous threats and sloganeering.
