KESHET NEEV

Keshet is The Jerusalem Post Knesset and political correspondent. Originally from Calgary, Canada, she moved to Israel in 2015. She completed her national service at the Foreign Ministry and continued to pursue a BA in Communications Journalism and English Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs at government meeting in Nof Hagalil approving a plan to develop North, Thursday June 11, 2026.

Netanyahu vows to restore security in northern Israel as gov't approves NIS 4 b. to help North

MK Yulia Malinovsky, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Simcha Rothman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority

 MK Ahmad Tibi reacts during a plenum session in the Knesset on November 21, 2022

Arab parties move to reestablish Joint List without Ra’am after disagreements with Abbas


Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders

It proposes that the State of Israel "recognize those who commit themselves to long-term dedication to Torah study as performing significant service to the state and the Jewish people."

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 9, 2026.

Ministerial committee approves Torah Study bill amid coalition tensions

Netanyahu’s coalition advances the Torah Study law, despite opposition and warnings that the bill could worsen draft evasion amid Israel’s manpower shortage.

Shas leader MK Aryeh Deri seen during a Shas party meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 23, 2023.

Tally Gotliv jeopardized Shin Bet agent’s safety, AG tells Knesset panel

The Attorney-General told the Knesset that Gotliv endangered a Shin Bet agent by disclosing classified details, as the MK seeks immunity from prosecution.

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

Gadi Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to public debate in response to Likud video criticizing him

"Netanyahu, enough with the incitement videos... set a date and a place. Come to a public debate. We'll answer the public's questions. A true leader speaks with the public," Eisenkot said.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University, May 12, 2026.

‘No strategic objective’: Opposition criticizes government’s handling of Iran conflict

While opposition leader Yair Lapid said that he had once expressed support for the Iran war, he criticized the current round of fighting, saying that it “serves no strategic objective."

Head of opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 8, 2026.

Haredi parties to advance bill granting draft evaders equal rights to IDF soldiers

Shas party leader Arye Deri demanded that the legislation be rapidly advanced, and it is expected to be brought to the Knesset’s plenum for its preliminary reading this week.

Shas chairman MK Arye Deri attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Knesset debates immunity for MK Tally Gotliv amid Iran missile crisis

Gotliv raises fresh Oct. 7 treason claims to panel, opposition slams discussion

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

Yesh Atid files petition against 'corrupt' state comptroller vote

The second round of voting was halted in the plenum after concerns were raised about the integrity of the vote, as coalition MKs were accused of filming themselves casting their vote.

Opposition members of Israel's Knesset leave during a preliminary vote to establish a political commission of inquiry, December 24, 2025.

Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law

The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.

SHAS PARTY leader Arye Deri visits military prison expressing support for draft evaders, Sunday, June 7, 2026.

The quiet contender: Can Eisenkot become Israel's leading challenger to Netanyahu?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Eisenkot grows stronger in a solo run, shifting the dynamics and placing pressure on the bloc seeking to oust the PM in the upcoming elections.

Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University last month.