Knesset members

Knesset debates political Oct. 7 probe as legal adviser warns of integrity risks

The bill seeks to promote a new investigative framework that diverges from the traditional independent state commission of inquiry mechanism overseen by the Supreme Court.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).
An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

Israel faces national test as Supreme Court blocks Army Radio closure - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Israeli voters deserve representatives they can trust - opinion

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Knesset to vote on first reading of 2026 state budget, amid haredi parties' threats


Israel's judicial reform issue has slowly burned out of the public eye - opinion

The stakes are high, and the hope is that these politicians will prioritize the broader interests of the nation over narrow political gains, ensuring a more stable and unified Israel.

 MK Simcha Rothman and Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin are seen in the Knesset in Jerusalem, last summer. The writer calls their current tactics ‘a smokescreen.’

MK Eisenkot: We've never been closer to hostage deal, held back by Netanyahu

 "We are in the closest place to a deal in the last nine months. The prices will be very high, but Israel can afford to stop the war for four months and as long as necessary."

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 24, 2024.

'Government is failing in every aspect': Former MK Yifat Shasha-Biton leaving politics

"The moment I see that I do not have the tools to influence, contribute, or change reality, I will stand up and leave."

MK Yifat Shasha-Biton attends the Knesset House Committee, December 28, 2020

Attempts to pass the 'Rabbi Law' show how disconnected the government is - editorial

The Knesset was supposed to hold initial committee votes on the Rabbi Law on Tuesday but pushed it off at the last minute, leading to further anger and frustration.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu attends the debate and vote on legislation regarding haredi enlistment in the military, in the Knesset plenum, last week.

'Haredim must remain haredim': Israeli lawmakers debate IDF haredi draft

Knesset begins discussions on controversial haredi draft exemption bill.

 Yuli Edelstein in Knesset debate on Haredi draft bill, 18 June 2024

Following MK opposition to new 'Rabbis Law,' Netanyahu announces bill out of daily order

Coalition to oust two Likud MKs who oppose the bill from Knesset committee dealing with the bill, which is set to pass its first hurdle in Knesset.

 MK Zvi Sukkot reacts during a conference on the recognition of the State of Palestine at the Knesset, on June 4, 2024

Eliyahu Reuven criticizes coalition governance and calls for leadership in Israel

Knesset member Eliyahu Reuven criticizes the current coalition, suggesting potential elections amid governance concerns, emphasizing the need for leadership across Israel's political spectrum.

 MK Eliyahu Revivo attends a special committee for foreign workers on the Foreign Minister's review of the agreements with the Government of India and the Government of Morocco regarding bringing in foreign workers in the construction industry and the nursing industry, in the Israeli parliament.

'Not legally and morally qualified': Ch. 13 journalists protest appointment of new CEO

"Her attitudes towards women have been viewed as offensive, and there is concern about a potential conflict of interest." 

 Kadima parliament member Yulia Berkovich seen in the Israeli parliament during a discussion at the Knesset House committee, July 24, 2012

'Like snitching to the IRS': Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky makes controversial comment on criticism

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky condemned leaks from faction meetings, likening it to IRS snitching, and expressed support for current leadership despite internal criticism.

 Hanoch Milwidsky

Far-right MK serves defamation papers in live interview, hostage father rips them up

"Instead of talking about the hostages, about our daughter, about our children, 128 hostages, this is what we need to deal with?" Eli Albag, father of hostage Liri, yelled.

 MK Almog Cohen seen shouting at hostages' families during a National Security Committee discussion on November 20, 2023