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


Jerusalem chief rabbi refuses to shake gay Knesset speaker's hand

Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar refuses handshake with Knesset Speaker Ohana at funeral due to his sexual orientation; Amar's history of LGBTQ+ opposition noted.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana (left) and Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar (right.

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 is to be expected as the Knesset begins its summer session? - explainer

The top item soon to be on the Knesset's agenda during the summer session is the haredi conscription law, which the government pledges in a filing to the High Court of Justice.

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

Coalition MK holds committee session examining threats to politicians

According to police data, 141 elected officials are currently designated as "threatened."

 The Knesset plenum on July 24. All opposition MKs boycotted the vote for the ‘reasonableness’ bill, while all coalition MKs supported it, resulting in a 64-0 vote.

Knesset members going on recess sends message they are more important than country - editorial

The Knesset could convene during the recess under certain circumstances and is likely to do so, but the governing coalition refused requests by the opposition to completely cancel the break.

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

'Arab MKs humiliate us': Bereaved families call for Ayman Odeh's removal

Buntzel elaborated that "Odeh unrestrainedly opened his gaping mouth and fired harsh allegations against the soldiers who allow him to step on this land while not contributing anything in return."

 MK Ayman Odeh leads a Science and Technology Committee meeting, in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 3, 2024.

'South Africa came to attack Israel': Anti-Israel proposals defeated at IPU

Israel's delegation, led by MK Danny Danon, successfully stopped the attempt to pass both proposals, which were ultimately voted down. 

 MK Danny Danon at the annual IPU conferance

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.

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

MKs across the political spectrum sign letter calling for UNWRA to be permanently defunded

The members of the Knesset who signed the letter are members of Likud, Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu, Shas, Otzma-Yehudit, United Torah Judaism, and the Religious Zionist Party. 

 A UNRWA funded school in eastern Jerusalem. January 29, 2024