Knesset Committee Allows Non-Israeli Diaspora Jews to Enlist in Israel’s National Service

The goal of the amendment is to encourage Aliyah and strengthen the connection with Diaspora Jewry.

Knesset Revokes Guardianship Rights of Parent Who Murdered Family Member

“I do not know if this bill will be able to prevent murder, but it will correct the terrible injustice families face down the line when dealing with the attacker."

Benny Gantz Fires Minister Yoaz Hendel

Zvika Hauser and Yoaz Hendel announced their support for Gidon Sa'ar as Prime Minister, and that they would run with him in the next Knesset.

MK Bitan’s Condition Deteriorating

Senior News12 journalist Amit Segal reported on Telegram that "Bitan is in severe condition."

Knesset Committee Extends Corona Restrictions in Public Transport, Aviation

MK Iman Khatib-Yasin (Joint Arab List) said she would oppose extending transportation restrictions due to what is happening in the industry.

Report: Draft Law Proposal Lets Haredim Off the Hook, Helps Them Become Future Taxpayers

The Haredi partners in this coalition are now trying to lead a move to impose a new draft law that fits their needs, which would ultimately be struck down by a raging Supreme Court.

Likud MK David Bitan in ICU with Corona

Following Bitan's diagnosis, at least five other Knesset members were asked to enter solitary confinement.

House Committee Approves Dispersal, Sets Elections on March 16

All 120 MKs will be able to take part in the debate following the first reading of the bill and speak from the podium for ten minutes.

Knesset Gets First Glimpse of Bahrain’s Jewish Community

The 50 Jews in Bahrain arrived from Iraq, Yemen and Iran. they have lived in Bahrain for more than 140 years.

Elections Committee Chief Plans ‘Vote and Go’ Polls for Corona Patients

The target election date is March 23, 2021, which falls on a Tuesday, followed by the Passover Seder Saturday night.

Blue&White Wins Committee Control of Knesset Dispersal, Likud Members Walk Out

The decision to hold the deliberations on the bill in the House Committee passed by a vote of 10-0, with one abstention.

House Committee Approved Discussions on Dissolution of Knesset, Another Step Toward Elections

One way or another, if the government does not present a budget by December 23, it falls by default.

With 3 Out of 9 Boycotting, Judicial Committee Picks Controversial Arab Judge

This one certainly has to go to the high court of justice, with the three justices who participated in Sunday night's robbery recusing themselves.

Joint Arab List Fumes as Ra’am Party Head Skips Vote to Dissolve Knesset

Party head Mansour Abbas: “The reason we established the Joint List was to worry about the Arab sector and not to please the Zionist left.”

Knesset Passes Preliminary Bill to Disperse

Budget negotiations are expected to start in a last-ditch effort to avoid another election.

Knesset Edges Closer to Dissolution as Gantz Sides with Opposition

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz vows to support a motion to dissolve the government • Netanyahu calls for unity, says Israel “does not need elections now.”

Knesset Diaspora Committee Zoom-Meets UAE Jewish Leaders on Accommodating 10K Israeli Tourists Every Month

A Jewish Agency emissary will be arriving in the UAE as early as next week to work with the local Jewish community.

‘Moral Bankruptcy’: MK Yair Lapid Slams EU’s Condemnation of Assassination of Iranian Scientist

A senior Israeli official is quoted as saying that Fakhrizadeh was one of Israel’s worst enemies, and without him, Iran would not have achieved what it did in the realm of long-range ballistic missiles.

As Yamina and Likud Dominate Polls, One Observer Sees Scenario for Bennett’s Capturing PM’s...

If Ganz, Lapid, and Liberman recommend Bennett, according to each of the 30 polls conducted so far, the Yamina chairman would have around 55 to 57 recommendations.

MKs Propose Bill for Official Day to Commemorate Victims of Inquisition

"This Day of Commemoration will hopefully not just be for Israelis, or Jews, but for all those whose ancestors were hunted, tortured or prosecuted by the Inquisition.”

Knesset Approves $3,800 Grant to Haredim in National Service Who Were Laid Off Over...

Other citizens who perform National-Civil Service, including more than 5,000 Arabs, will not be eligible for the grant.

Report: Gantz Establishing Commission of Inquiry into Submarine Affair

"A heavy-duty press was used on my office," Harel wrote in an affidavit, to make the purchase in Germany, "specifically from ThyssenKrupp AG."

MK Smotrich Seeking Criminal Investigation of Arab Former MK Who Called for Popular Uprising

In recent months, polls of Israeli Arabs have shown that about 30% of them who in the past voted for the Joint Arab List would prefer to vote for a different party.

Corona Cabinet Clashing over Opening Schools While Haredi Yeshivas Operate Unmolested

"Education is important to all of us, but opening the education system as if there is no high morbidity will not be responsible."

High Court Challenging Legality of 2 Prime Ministers in 1 Government

In order to protect the democratic structure in Israel, the court must completely trample on the idea of ​​Separation of Powers. Ingenious.

Knesset Contends with Alarming Rate of Assimilation Among Jews in Europe

The percentage of assimilation among Polish Jews is 70%, in Hungary, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden it is 50% and in France 31%.

Israeli FM: Biden Will Sign Amended Nuclear Deal with Iran and We Must Be...

On Wednesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his administration would make use of every opportunity to lift the US sanctions against Iran.

Smotrich: Netanyahu Eager to Please New Arab Buddies, Skipped Knesset Plenum Moments Before Kaminitz...

The proof is in the baklava: since its enactment, law enforcement agencies have indicated a 50% reduction in the volume of illegal construction starts.

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