Israeli knesset

Should Israel consider a new method for voting lawmakers into the Knesset? - opinion

In Israel, the voter has no influence on which individuals will serve in the Knesset; thus, the selection and ranking of candidates by the parties is decisive.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attend a discussion at the plenum in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, July 23, 2025.
Minister Dudi Amsalem attends a conference on education for the prevention of racism in football and in the education system, held in Rishon Lezion, September 16, 2025.

MK Amsalem says Mizrahim still blocked from centers of power, should hold senior positions in Likud

Israeli politicians react following a vote to dissolve the Knesset before the end of its term, in the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

Knesset panel advances dissolution bill ahead of first reading, debates date election date

 MK Galit Distal-Atbaryan arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset. December 3, 2023.

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan says she will not run in party primaries, next Knesset elections


After the Gaza hostage release, can Israel shake its own shackles? - comment

The Saturday night protests that started well before October 7 could resume well before they're even missed.

Thousands of Israeli protesters rally against Israeli Goverment's judicial overhaul bills out of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on July 23, 2023.

Likud MKs slam Gotliv for erratic behavior, lack of legislative success

According to a Likud MK, Gotliv chastised ministers for engaging with Arab colleagues and was seen singing provocatively to MK Walid Taha in the Knesset corridors.

 MK Tally Gotliv speaks outside the court in Tel Aviv during a case against Eli Feldstein, November 21, 2024

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.