Israeli knesset

The next Knesset should belong to those who choose to serve - editorial

The covenant is not a left-wing or right-wing idea. It is a Zionist idea. It says, in its simplest form, that those who govern Israel must come from communities that serve it.

THE KNESSET during a meeting on December 24, 2025.
THE KNESSET building in Jerusalem holds one of the world’s smallest legislatures.

Knesset FADC approves extending declaration of emergency until March 12

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recieved the Knesset Medal after his speech at the Knesset.

PM Narendra Modi becames first recipient of Knesset Medal during official Israel visit

The outlook for increasing women’s participation in political life is bleak, with no women in the ultra-Orthodox parties, not a single party led by a woman, and none even committed to equal representation on their candidate lists.

Israel hits all-time low in women's political representation. Can it be reversed? - opinion


Knesset passes preliminary bill designating UNRWA terrorist organization

The same bill, which comes in light of evidence suggesting UNRWA employees' links to Hamas, will abolish the immunities and privileges gifted to UNRWA employees.

 A Palestinian man waits outside of the UNRWA headquarters building in Gaza City on April 6, 2013.

Knesset to hold preliminary vote designating UNRWA a terror organization

“Without a shadow of a doubt, the UNRWA agency proved on October 7 that it is a terrorist organization that is no different from the terrorist organization Hamas."

 Tzav 9 protesters outside of UNRWA Jerusalem offices, March 20, 2024.

Knesset speaker: Government not meeting requirements to enable proper oversight

Israel's Knesset has two main responsibilities: creating laws and overseeing Israel's executive branch.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana holds a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem. September 6, 2023.

What happens during Knesset recess? - explainer

An inside look into what occurs when the Knesset goes into spring recess.

 Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid is seen addressing the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on February 6, 2023.

Israeli Knesset holds final session before recess until Independence Day

The Knesset can convene during recess under certain circumstances, but as of now Knesset will be heading out in the middle of a war, and without a hostage deal in place.

 THE KNESSET will return to session next week amid the temporary freeze in the judicial reform legislation.

'ISIS is managed by Israeli intelligence': Ahmad Tibi 'likes' conspiracy theory

Haqiqatjou argues that in this terror attack on Russia, “it is likely that Israel's partner the CIA was involved. The US and Israel have a shared interest in destroying Russia."

AHMAD TIBI: When he [Netanyahu] says ‘Ahmad Tibi,’ he means Ahmad the Arab.

Empowering women: Israel's Knesset hosts special conference for International Women's Day

Stormy separate Knesset committee discussion over funding for a forum that combats domestic violence cut short

 Women protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv against the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US, June 28, 2022.

Israel's Knesset committee approves EU import reform

This move is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of living in Israel and create a structural change in the Israeli market.

 Prime Minister Netanyahu while Israel committee approves EU import reform

MK Ofer Cassif avoids impeachment in political drama, vote splits coalition and opposition

85 voted in favor, five less than the required amount.

 MK Ofer Cassif attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 30, 2024

Netanyahu delays Palestinian statehood vote to ensure passage

Ministers from Netanyahu's Likud Party, as well as from the Religious Zionist Party (RZP) and Otzma Yehudit, criticized the language, as it did not rule out a Palestinian state in general.

 A child waves a Palestinian flag as Muslim scholars take part in a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, organised by supporters of the Islamic Group in Lebanon and Hamas, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 29, 2023.