Tag: Knesset

“It is a great privilege to come here again for the first time as a member of the Knesset,” said Likud MK Dan Illouz.

The proposed changes to the Judicial Selection Committee are ready for passage, said MK Simcha Rothman.

McCarthy on US funding for NGO behind anti-government protests: “I don’t think the State Department should play at politics. That’s not why we use our tax dollars."

The most pressing issue—the state budget; the most consequential—judicial reform.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana told McCarthy that he looks forward to "strengthening the relations between our two Houses," and added, "We're going to do great things together."

Israel's Memorial Day is a day of collective and personal anguish mingled with honor for the fallen.

The Republican will be the second-ever American speaker to address the Knesset plenum.

Because, you know, the bill of rights? 

Time to pull off the band-aid.

The caucus, intended to “create bonds with Diaspora Jews,” was formed with the approval of Likud Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. The effort is not expected to clash with those of Israel’s Diaspora Ministry.

If passed, the measure will empower MKs to protect approved laws from judicial override by Israel’s Supreme Court.

Gantz said, "History won't forgive whoever didn't try to stop a civil war."

Capital punishment would be applied to someone who, “intentionally or out of indifference causes the death of an Israeli citizen when the act is carried out from a racist motive or hate to a certain public… and with the purpose of harming the State of Israel and the rebirth of the Jewish people in its homeland.”

Watch the Knesset debates and first vote on the Judicial Reform proposal.

The opposition demands a 60-day freeze of the entire program before negotiations.

"From now on every terrorist will know that he will pay a heavy price for harming the citizens of Israel.”

Contradicting the Supreme Court, Avichai Mandelblit says the plea deal struck by Shas Party leader Aryeh Deri last year “unequivocally” did not include a commitment to permanently leave politics.

The attacking mob in Rothman's committee chambers were opposition members.

The coalition agreement between Likud and the Religious Zionism Party requires the government to reverse parts of the disengagement and allow for the Homesh Yeshiva to remain as a first step towards rebuilding the four communities.

The legislation would end the Israeli government’s authorization to enact public closures, require individuals to isolate, set limits on public gatherings, or require people to furnish a green pass among other measures.

“Deri Law No. 2,” as it’s been coined, will go before the Knesset next week.

"Today we are changing the equation; the celebration that existed until today . . . is over. Anyone who votes against this law is a supporter of terrorism."

The coalition is said to be waiting until its judicial reform package is passed before formally presenting the bill, out of concern that otherwise it will be struck down by the Supreme Court.

Last time, this bill led to Bennett's government imploding.

MK Simcha Rothman’s proposed legislation goes even farther than that put forward by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and as a “private bill” does not require review by the attorney general.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will receive 59,218 shekels ($17,400) per month, and President Isaac Herzog 67,971 shekels ($19,970).

The democratically elected officials are fulfilling the will of the people that voted them in.

Yair Golan's Meretz party couldn't garner enough votes to get into the Knesset, but he's calling for civil war.

Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the maiden speech of Israel’s new government, the sixth over which he has presided.

This legislation has no special connection to the LGBT, just as it has no special connection to Islam, or to skin color.