israeli knesset

Herzog provided Israel's politicians a way out - will they take it? - analysis

Herzog called for a halt in the legislative process, an appeal Rothman ignored when he went ahead with the twin votes in his committee. But still, there was some slow movement.

13/02/2023

Some hospitals, homes in high-risk areas are in danger of collapse

Knesset Health Committee: Israel is not ready for medical crisis that could result from powerful earthquake and would need foreign assistance.

Why doesn't Israel have a constitution? The origins of the story

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Israel was supposed to have a constitution. It was in the United Nations resolution 181 and in the Declaration of Independence.

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.

By JACOB HENRY/JTA
28/01/2023

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.

MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening e

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:

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