Tag: Israeli parliament
Knesset Building Expansion Plan Approved
The plans maintain the visibility of the original structure, its “architecturally unique” building and its “national and historical importance.”
New Members of Knesset Gather for Orientation Ahead of Spring Session
The orientation for the 49 new MKs included a tour of the premises along with an explanation of how Israel’s government really works.
This Just In: PLO Upset About Election Results
Mahmoud Abbas has already declared he would reject the Trump peace proposal, that Deal of the Century. Good time to annex, Mr. Netanyahu.
Knesset Passes Food Donation Act, 10 Years in the Making
"According to estimates, the law will triple the scope of food donations, and will expand food rescue on a national level."
Shabbat Supermarket Law Squeaks Through by 58 to 57
MK Yulia Malinovsky, whose coalition party Yisrael Beiteinu broke rank and voted against the bill, asked the Likud members from the podium Monday night when did they become a Haredi party.
United Jerusalem Bill Passes First Reading in Knesset
A “super majority” of 80 lawmakers will be required for any part of the capital to be given up in a peace deal.
Super Majority Bill on Jerusalem Advances to Next Step
The current basic law requires the consent of only 61 Knesset members, a minimal majority.
MK Basel Ghattas Suspended 6 Months From Knesset Activity, But Allowed to Vote
MK Basel Ghattas was suspended from participating in Knesset activity for six months, but is still allowed to vote in the Knesset plenum.
Tibi Predicts He’ll Be PM, Threatens to Settle Score With Jews
Israeli Arab MK Ahmed Tibi called the residents of the Jewish community of Amona "land thieves" while speaking to Ono Academic College.
Knesset Passes NIS 907 Billion Budget for 2017-2018
The national budget for years 2017 and 2018 was approved by the Knesset in a vote of 60-48. Defense, as usual, is the biggest expense, at NIS 70 billion per year.
MK Basel Ghattas Arrested For Aiding Hamas Prisoners in Israeli Jail
An Israeli Arab parliamentarian is arrested for aiding Hamas terrorists in an Israeli prison.
13 More Balad Activists Arrested in Fraud Crackdown
No Balad Knesset members have been arrested at this point.