Legislation
US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor refuses to pause $655m. judgment against Palestinian Authority
The decision allows efforts to collect the money to continue while the PA and PLO prepare another appeal, but it does not mean the Supreme Court has ruled on that appeal itself.
For the first time: Israeli law recognizes a Family Memorial Day as a protected leave day
Government delays October 7 inquiry bill, tells High Court legislation will wait until elections
Almost half of surveyed Israelis want entertainment venues closed on Tisha B'av, Tzohar poll finds
Protest organizer Roee Neumann questioned by police, released
As he was being questioned, dozens of people came to demonstrate outside the police station.
Jewish woman inspired lawmaker's speech against anti-trans laws
Pamela Stevenson said her conversations with Zahava Kurland have made her attuned to Jewish sensibilities.
The Hametz Law and Supreme Court coercion - opinion
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid lambasted the legislation, accusing the coalition of having dismantled the Passover holiday.
'Gifts Law' temporarily withdrawn after threat of 'massive opposition'
Israel's coalition retracted its intention to pass the first reading of the "Gifts Law," which enables donations to politicians to cover legal and medical fees.
Israel passes bill to give police more powers against illegal weapons
The bill passed 20-6 with support from opposition and coalition members.
Judicial reform bill on Knesset table, drawing opposition criticism
The coalition claimed that the move was purely technical and the bill would not be voted on yet.
Judicial selection bill nears Knesset readiness despite Gallant opposition
In continuation of legislative blitz, Hametz Law is expected to pass overnight, and Deri Law 2 is being prepared for second and third readings.
The Likud must stop everything and talk - editorial
The president has opened the door for both government and opposition leaders to engage in a dialogue and avert a civil war.
Israel's coalition busy night of legislation: Which bills were passed?
Which bills were passed in the plenum on Monday overnight, and how far along are they in the process of becoming law?
Georgians protest approval of Russian-inspired 'foreign agents' bill
Critics have said it is reminiscent of a 2012 Russian law that has since been used to crack down on dissent.
