Knesset Speaker: New ‘Nationality Law’ Will Remind Supreme Court It Operates in a Jewish...

Herzog is wrong in claiming Netanyahu stands to gain much from the new law. His rightwing, nationalist members do.

‘Israel Is a Jewish State’ Bill Passes Government Legislative Committee

Passage of the bill has become critical now, in light of attempts by foreign countries and international organizations to erode Israel's status as the homeland for all the Jews.

Labor MK Launches IQ War Against Likud

MK Oren Hazan invited MK Rosenthal to a chess match.

Israel’s Pres. Rivlin Expresses Sadness at Benny Elon’s Passing

"As a friend and companion, he was for me a learning partner, an intellectual sparring partner," said President Rivlin.

Former Minister, Scholar Rabbi Benny Elon Dead at 62

Prime Minister Sharon fired Elon over his objection to his Gaza Jews' eviction plan.

Starting Today, Israeli Laws to Include Judea, Samaria Implementations

The radically changes the procedure for memoranda of government laws brought before the committee.

Huge Victory for Bennett in Low Turnout Primary Day

Naftali Bennett retained and enhanced his control over the party with 80.03% of the vote.

Habayit Hayehudi Chairman Election Thursday – Bennett Expected to Sweep

The presumably lackluster pro-Bennett voters could be outnumbered by pro-Branski voters; the first group may not bother to show at the polls, the other will be charged up.

Ayelet Shaked Appoints First Female Qadi

Many Arab Muslim scholars disagree with women's qualification to be Qadis.

‘Unto Every Person There Is A Name’ – Israel’s Knesset Remembers the Six Million

The father of the PM's father-in-law pursued his son to the train station in Warsaw and tried to convince him to stay in Poland, but Shmuel was insistent. He alone survived.

Netanyahu Recalls Own Family’s Holocaust Survivors

'Dozens of relatives who perished; may their memories be blessed.'

Despite Haredi Outcry, Supreme Court Ruling Cuts Number of Businesses Open on Shabbat

Haredi coalition partners demand broader interior ministry authority over Shabbat laws.
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Netanyahu: Obama Warned Me Against Sending Troops into Gaza

Netanyahu argued that his aim at the time was to avoid that war as much as he could, and should there be a war, to keep the cost in lives to a minimum.

Netanyahu: We Can Invade Gaza, But Who’ll Have It Afterwards?

A screaming match erupted during the debate between committee members and MK Jamal Zahalka (Joint Arab List) Arab List).

Leftist MK to Propose Nullifying Israel’s Passover Laws

'The decision regarding eating chametz is personal and there is no place for the legislator to become involved by imposing limits and threatening criminal sanctions.'

Surfers Who Threatened MK Tibi ‘You Will Soon Die’ Acquitted: ‘Just Wishful Thinking’

The judge ruled the threats were "wishful thinking which the accused left for the Holy One Blessed Be His name to carry out as best He can."

Former MK Basel Ghattas Sentenced to Two Years in Plea Bargain Deal

Ghattas was caught smuggling cellphones to convicted terrorists in jail.

115 Bar Mitzvah Boys Celebrate in Jerusalem

Every effort was made to focus on the happiness of the day and leave the child’s pain aside.

Likud’s Gideon Sa’ar Returns to Politics

"There are still dangerous plans out there to pressure Israel to return to pre-1967 lines and we must support the prime minister."

MK Glick Suing Netanyahu over Temple Mount Ban

On Monday night, Netanyahu attempted to subvert the pending petition by announcing that he plans to remove the ban in about three months, but Glick was not impressed.

Habayit Hayehudi Submits Law Regulating High Court’s Interaction with Legislators

The bill's sponsors also claim that Justice Barak's constitutional revolution 'disrupted the delicate balance between the legislative and judicial branches.'

Report: Shaked Refusing to Appoint Anti-Settlements Justice as Supreme Court President

Shaked is not ready to commit to the new appointment which, in Hayut's case, would undermine the central agenda of Habayit Hayehudi.

‘Ghattas Law’ Seeks to Revoke Salaries, Pensions of MKs Convicted on Security Charges

It is inconceivable that the Israeli public should pay out of its own pocket the pensions of MKs convicted of supporting terror and harming Israel’s security.

Knesset Passes Law Barring National Service in Anti-Zionist NGOs

'The time has come that we proudly and unapologetically work against those who act against the State of Israel.'

Speaker Edelstein, Closing Knesset Winter Session: Not an Example of Civilized Discourse

'This assembly as well will not go down in parliamentary history as an example of civilized discourse and proper public conduct.'

Israel Expresses ‘Deep Shock’ Over UK Terror Attack

Israel expressed solidarity with the government and victims of terror in Great Britain.

Knesset Passes ‘V-15 Law’ to Limit PACs Influence on Elections

The new Knesset amendment to the Campaign Finance Law does not deal with the possibility of super PACs.

Shin Bet Chief: A Stressed Hamas Looking to Undermine Judea, Samaria Security with Catastrophic...

The main 'manufacturer' of terror attacks is still the 'lone attacker,' Argaman told the Knesset committee, but the weight of independent cells has risen as well.

Shin Bet Warns of Impending Passover Terrorist Plots

Shin Bet director Nadav Argaman says the "deceptive calm" doesn't mean terrorists aren't making plans for attacks in coming days.

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