Simcha Rothman

Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent

The Knesset has approved a bill to make the Police Investigation Department independent from the State Prosecutor's Office, ensuring unbiased investigations.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) speaks with MK Simcha Rothman (L) at the Knesset, November 26, 2025; illustrative.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Coalition advances bill repealing fraud, breach of trust offenses amid Netanyahu trial

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Baharav-Miara: Proposals to split A-G role would damage rule of law and democracy

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned as IDF Military Advocate General on October 31, pictured on September 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Israeli opposition voices support for IDF attorney's departure after right wing push


How much does the Israeli taxpayer spend for a Nukhba terrorist's legal defense? - KAN

According to the KAN numbers, for 16 terrorists, the sum of NIS 6,000 was approved for each individual terrorist, while for six terrorists, NIS 7,5000 was approved for each. 

 Hamas terrorists who were caught during the October 7 massacre and during the IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, seen at a courtyard in a prison in southern Israel, February 14, 2024

Rothman pushes forward with bill to change election process of justice system watchdog

Opposition MKs: Judicial reform has returned.

 MK Simcha Rothman attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, January 17, 2023.

Brother of hostage removed by force from Knesset committee by MK Rothman

MK Simcha Rothman's committee was a central venue during the judicial reforms debates during 2023, and Rothman was criticized for his style of managing the debates. 

Simcha Rothman, chair of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee speaks on Sunday morning June 25, 2023.

'This will lead to bloodshed': Shin Bet says MK Rothman's new bill risks Israel's security

The new bill "exposes Israeli citizens to increased risk and will lead to bloodshed," one security official said.

 MK Simcha Rotman, Head of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 8, 2024.

'Judicial reform will let us tell the truth to the world,' says MK Rothman after ICJ ruling

He also addressed the judicial reform, of which he was a chief proponent, and stated that at the time he had received warnings from the legal system in Israel.

 MK Simcha Rothman speaks of the judicial reform. May 29, 2024.

Rothman attacks US: 'A deal is impossible when negotiating with terrorists'

IDF took control of the Rafah crossing amid hostage negotiations and Hamas ceasefire agreement. MK Simcha Rothman criticizes talks with the US, and warns against delay in hostage release.

 Simcha Rothman

'Don't conflate legitimate protest with hate speech' MK Rothman says at Holocaust memorial event

MK Rothman spoke on the Jewish struggle in the Diaspora and the dangers of enabling terror incitement under the guise of protest following the wave of demonstrations across campuses in America.

 Simcha Rothman Columbia University Holocaust Memorial Service May 2024.

Knesset committee approves draft law allowing sentencing of minors below 14 for terror offenses

This will primarily affect those arrested for terror offenses between the ages of 12 and 14.

 MK Simcha Rothman in the Knesset Constitutional Committee, March 27, 2024.

Donald Trump meets with Israeli MK Simcha Rothman, says US enabled Iran

Former US president Donald Trump at CPAC: Trump: October 7 attack would not have happened if I was in power.

 (L-R) Simcha Rothman; former US president Donald Trump. February 25, 2024.

Rothman to 'Post': Israel has veto power over Palestinian state, it's a matter of life and death

The state the Palestinian spokespersons are gunning for is also smack in the middle of the land-starved Jewish people’s tiny, zero-strategic-depth homeland.

 MK Simcha Rothman at a special committee meeting on the "Deri Law", at the Knesset, the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 15, 2022.