Legislation
'Correct a historical injustice': Yair Lapid to table Knesset bill branding Qatar as 'enemy state'
Lapid plans to table legislation defining Qatar as an enemy state, accusing it of acting against Israel’s security interests, including by funding terror groups, such as Hamas.
Wisconsin lawmakers hear bill to codify IHRA antisemitism definition
New judiciary procedure tightens rules on photography in court buildings
Bill to give Knesset power to freeze Netanyahu's criminal trial postponed upon PM's opposition
New law makes it illegal to fire evacuees, hostages, and their families
A new Knesset legislation passed prevents employees from firing those unable to work because they are evacuees or families of hostages.
Knesset to pass bill to allow economic extensions for Israelis affected by war
The people mentioned in the bill will now have an extra month to make certain payments to protect them economically from the effects of Israel's war with Hamas.
Netanyahu: We'll advance law to change judicial selection committee
Proponents of the legislation say it restores balance to the branches of government, while those against say it removes checks on government powers.
Arkansas legislature names ‘Judea and Samaria’ as ‘Israel’s biblical heartland’ in resolution
The resolution, which is non-binding, is the latest instance of Republican support for Israeli territorial claims in the West Bank.
Protest organizer Roee Neumann questioned by police, released
As he was being questioned, dozens of people came to demonstrate outside the police station.
Jewish woman inspired lawmaker's speech against anti-trans laws
Pamela Stevenson said her conversations with Zahava Kurland have made her attuned to Jewish sensibilities.
The Hametz Law and Supreme Court coercion - opinion
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid lambasted the legislation, accusing the coalition of having dismantled the Passover holiday.
'Gifts Law' temporarily withdrawn after threat of 'massive opposition'
Israel's coalition retracted its intention to pass the first reading of the "Gifts Law," which enables donations to politicians to cover legal and medical fees.
Israel passes bill to give police more powers against illegal weapons
The bill passed 20-6 with support from opposition and coalition members.
Judicial reform bill on Knesset table, drawing opposition criticism
The coalition claimed that the move was purely technical and the bill would not be voted on yet.
