Knesset
Knesset seat distribution remains unchanged, despite growing uncertainty in security - poll
Among the opposition parties, the Democrats have failed to return to double digits after losing two seats last week, falling to nine, below the level recorded before the party’s primaries.
MK Yoav Segalovitz announces resignation from Knesset, departure from Yesh Atid party
Majority of citizens believe election integrity is in danger, Israeli Voice Index reveals - poll
MK Dan Illouz joins Yisrael Beytenu after Likud departure, says Netanyahu ‘failed country’
High Court freezes Finance Committee budget transfers over procedural flaws
Justice Alex Stein’s order blocks the implementation of all transfers approved during Tuesday’s session, except for funding designated for civilian emergency expenses.
Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess
The committee approved a total of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations for the Education Ministry, the Settlement and National Missions Ministry, and the Religious Services Ministry.
High Court asks Levin whether he will advance PID appointments before election
Israeli courts have historically required governments to exercise greater restraint when making senior or long-term appointments that could bind the next government.
Joint List to soon launch without Ra'am, deal in final stages, Hadash-Ta'al leader tells 'Post'
Hadash, Ta'al and Balad are preparing to officially revive the Joint List this week after months of negotiations, with Ra'am remaining outside the alliance for now.
Israel’s democracy needs a place where local disagreements can be resolved - opinion
Until those structures exist, the work falls to Derech Eretz’s groups in Jerusalem, Rishon Lezion, Ashkelon, and other cities with large Russian-speaking populations.
Foreign workers are a growth engine for Israel’s economy - opinion
Since October 7, Israel has been forced to confront one of the most severe labor shortages in its history. In the construction sector alone, tens of thousands of workers disappeared almost overnight.
High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population
The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.
A 'unity' government would block the reforms Israel desperately needs - opinion
Benny Gantz should heed his favorite slogan that saving the country is the most important thing of all, abandoning the naive notion of unity that will saddle the state with more Likud years
Your Taxes: What new olim need to know about Israel's tax exemption
This article discusses what the Knesset enacted, what the Israeli Tax Authority is now saying, and what you can do about it.
Grapevine, July 31, 2026: Common sense and compassion
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
