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


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.

Ichilov Hospital during the medical strike, Thursday, June 16, 2022

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.

 ISRAEL’S FOUNDING fathers declare the establishment of the state with 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

Thousands of protestors gather in Tel Aviv to protest against the new Israeli government and Justice Minister Yariv Levin's plans for judicial reform, January 7, 2023.

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.

Downtown Manhattan's skyline is seen in New York City, US, August 21, 2021.

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

Attorney Sagit Afik

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.

 Artificial Intelligence illustrative.

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.

MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening event, in Or Yehuda, Dec 16, 2019.

Will Deri ruling accelerate the drive for judicial reforms? - analysis

Some Knesset members are arguing the decision is undemocratic.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Health Minister and Interior Minister Arye Deri at a government conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on January 15, 2023.

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:

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Interior and Health Minister Aryeh Deri at a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

MK Michael Biton accuses supermarket owners of being 'pigs, tycoons'

Israeli MK Michael Biton took issue with food group owner Rami Levy during a visit to the Knesset, which led to a verbal spat between the two.

National Unity MK Michael Biton leads a meeting to fight against road homicide,  halting the increase in accidents and formulating a national road safety plan, at the Knesset, Jerusalem, October 26, 2021.