Simcha Rothman

RZP's Simcha Rothman calls for investigation into alleged PA interference in Knesset election

Asked whether he was suggesting that the results of the most recent Knesset elections should be annulled, Rothman responded with a series of hypothetical scenarios.

MK Simcha Rothman leads a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, October 7, 2026.
A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, August 5, 2026

Oct. 7 terrorist trials face delays, Rothman calls to accelerate process for early 2027 indictments

MK Simcha Rothman at a meeting to discuss October 7 terrorists' detention extension and visitation rights, July 13, 2026.

MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting

Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon in the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill


Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent

The Knesset has approved a bill to make the Police Investigation Department independent from the State Prosecutor's Office, ensuring unbiased investigations.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) speaks with MK Simcha Rothman (L) at the Knesset, November 26, 2025; illustrative.

Coalition advances bill repealing fraud, breach of trust offenses amid Netanyahu trial

Netanyahu was indicted in 2020 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three cases known as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Baharav-Miara: Proposals to split A-G role would damage rule of law and democracy

A-G Gali Baharav-Miara warns that splitting her office would turn legal authorities into "private lawyers" and "harm the foundations of the regime, the rule of law, and human rights."

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Israeli opposition voices support for IDF attorney's departure after right wing push

Leaders across Israel’s political spectrum, from Lapid and Gantz to Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, responded to IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation.

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned as IDF Military Advocate General on October 31, pictured on September 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Knesset advances controversial bill to split role of A-G into three - analysis

The Knesset is set to vote on a controversial bill that would split the attorney-general's role, sparking debates over its impact on Israel's legal system.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Where is the Israeli flag at the Australian flag display? Stolen, says Canberra

Israel’s envoy in Australia called it “outrageous” that the flag remains absent from Canberra’s display, weeks after it was vandalized and stolen.

A photo from the X/Twitter account of Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, showing a missing Israeli flag at the International Flag Display in Australia.

Australia entry ban of MK Simcha Rothman reflects moral confusion - opinion

Australia’s policies are starting to echo a deeper confusion: one where the symbols of progressivism become shields for appeasement and where antisemitic rhetoric is tolerated.

MK SIMCHA ROTHMAN presides over a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in July. He was abruptly denied entry to Australia by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke because he allegedly ‘spreads division and hate,’ says the writer.

Now Australia has ousted Iran's envoy - will the country actually tackle antisemitism? - editorial

The attacks organized by Iran were before June's 12-day war, so reflect the export of Tehran's strategy of targeting Jews abroad, a playbook it has used for decades.

 AUSTRALIAN PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese inspects the damage at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, guided by Rabbi Moshe Khan, president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria.

Australian Jews disappointed by government ban of MK Rothman

There was an inconsistency in the policy of the Labor-led government, said Leibler, when it wasn’t willing to give entry to Rothman but was willing to accept relations with Abbas.

Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler.

Netanyahu: Albanese a 'weak politician' who betrayed Israel, Australia's Jews

Netanyahu's comments follow Australia's decision to deny MK Simcha Rothman entry into the country ahead of a planned 'solidarity trip' with the Jewish community.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.