Simcha Rothman

Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading

The bill was approved by the committee in a unanimous vote, with nine in favor.

Members of the  Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee vote on the measure
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - report

 The High Court of Justice held a hearing on a petition challenging the state’s continued refusal to allow journalists to enter the Gaza Strip without a military escort on Monday January 26, 2026.

High Court presses Justice Minister's lawyer over failure to fill judicial vacancies

People view the exhibits at Yad Vashem on April 13, 2026.

World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism


Brother of hostage removed by force from Knesset committee by MK Rothman

MK Simcha Rothman's committee was a central venue during the judicial reforms debates during 2023, and Rothman was criticized for his style of managing the debates. 

Simcha Rothman, chair of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee speaks on Sunday morning June 25, 2023.

'This will lead to bloodshed': Shin Bet says MK Rothman's new bill risks Israel's security

The new bill "exposes Israeli citizens to increased risk and will lead to bloodshed," one security official said.

 MK Simcha Rotman, Head of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 8, 2024.

'Judicial reform will let us tell the truth to the world,' says MK Rothman after ICJ ruling

He also addressed the judicial reform, of which he was a chief proponent, and stated that at the time he had received warnings from the legal system in Israel.

 MK Simcha Rothman speaks of the judicial reform. May 29, 2024.

Rothman attacks US: 'A deal is impossible when negotiating with terrorists'

IDF took control of the Rafah crossing amid hostage negotiations and Hamas ceasefire agreement. MK Simcha Rothman criticizes talks with the US, and warns against delay in hostage release.

 Simcha Rothman

'Don't conflate legitimate protest with hate speech' MK Rothman says at Holocaust memorial event

MK Rothman spoke on the Jewish struggle in the Diaspora and the dangers of enabling terror incitement under the guise of protest following the wave of demonstrations across campuses in America.

 Simcha Rothman Columbia University Holocaust Memorial Service May 2024.

Knesset committee approves draft law allowing sentencing of minors below 14 for terror offenses

This will primarily affect those arrested for terror offenses between the ages of 12 and 14.

 MK Simcha Rothman in the Knesset Constitutional Committee, March 27, 2024.

Donald Trump meets with Israeli MK Simcha Rothman, says US enabled Iran

Former US president Donald Trump at CPAC: Trump: October 7 attack would not have happened if I was in power.

 (L-R) Simcha Rothman; former US president Donald Trump. February 25, 2024.

Rothman to 'Post': Israel has veto power over Palestinian state, it's a matter of life and death

The state the Palestinian spokespersons are gunning for is also smack in the middle of the land-starved Jewish people’s tiny, zero-strategic-depth homeland.

 MK Simcha Rothman at a special committee meeting on the "Deri Law", at the Knesset, the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 15, 2022.

Christian leader: Rally for Israel in streets, stop political correctness

The Knesset Christian Allies Caucus celebrates its 20th-anniversary at an event in the Knesset

 MK Sharren Haskel, co-chair of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, speak at the caucus anniversary event on January 23, 2024.

Leaked High Court verdict shows intent to overturn judicial reform law

The Supreme Court responded to N12 reporter Amit Segal's report, stating that it views any leaks of the ruling with "great severity," adding that the verdict has not yet been finalized.

 The High Court hearing of the government's judicial reform reasonableness bill on September 12, 2023