Convicted Israeli Terrorists to Lose Social Security Benefits

Legal experts have suggested that the new law was likely to be challenged in the High Court of Justiceץ

Knesset Defense Committee Approves for First Reading Bill Redirecting PA Funds to Terror Victims

An amount be deducted from the funds transferred to the PA, corresponding to Israel's expenditures on payments to victims of hostile acts.

Right-Wing Triumph: Knesset Reshapes Judicial Appointments Committee

Should the justices decide not to challenge the law, this could spell the beginning of a long process of undoing the damage inflicted on Israel’s judicial system 35 years ago.

Coalition Members Refuse to Cooperate with AG’s Politically Motivated Investigation

"The Deep State is eager to throw us in prison as quickly as possible. But they will not break us."

Education Committee Approves Gender-Separated Graduate Tracks for Religious Students

The Supreme Court approved gender-separation for the ultra-Orthodox in academia, but not on graduate level.

UNRWA Still Operating in Israel Despite Laws Barring Agency

“We know and have experience that very often laws that are enacted in the Knesset are not necessarily applied,” MK Dan Illouz said.

Cabinet Unanimously Reappoints Minister Ben Gvir Despite AG’s Objections

Ben Gvir's reappointment is set to undergo a High Court review in a hearing scheduled for April 7.

Herzog Strikes Deal with Amit on Commission of Inquiry Behind Netanyahu’s Back

How can the court be trusted to pick committee members who would examine its own role in the failure of October 7?

Knesset Debates Israel’s Membership in WHO Amid Accusations of Bias

“The World Health Organization consistently operates with a hostile approach against the State of Israel, while promoting decisions that harm its rights in the international arena.”

Israeli Finance Minister: Voluntary Emigration of Gazans Could ‘End the Conflict’

A June 2024 survey found that 44% of Gazans ages 18-29 would emigrate if given the chance, while 12% of the Strip’s population fled since 2007.

Direct Polls: Gantz, Lapid Sinking, Netanyahu, Golan, Liberman Leading

The Right has 63 seats, the Left 47 seats, and the Arabs 10 seats.

Knesset Gives Initial Approval to Restrictions on Incitement in Academic Institutions

These provisions would prohibit activities that are illegal, including expressing support for terrorist organizations and incitement to terrorism.

Justice Minister Levin Launches Move to Oust AG Baharav Miara

“The current Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, has established a ‘democracy of plunder’ in Israel."

Israeli MK Not Notified about Release of Her Husband’s Killer in Hamas Hostage Deal

"This morning, I woke up to the news that the terrorist who murdered my husband was released," said Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech.

Knesset Passes Law Giving Government Control over Judicial Review

One immediate result of appointing a judicial review commissioner according to the new law could be his investigation of Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit.

Knesset OKs Kohelet Forum’s Tax-Exempt Status

Kohelet was excluded in January from a list of some 140 nonprofits eligible for benefits.

Netanyahu Rejects ‘Politically Biased’ Commission of Inquiry as Bereaved Families Scuffle with Knesset Guards

“We demand the establishment of an objective, balanced investigation committee – not politically biased, whose conclusions are already known in advance,” Netanyahu said.

Coalition Presenting Bill to Deny Some Supreme Court Powers

The bill suggests that members of the committee to appoint a new Judicial Review Commissioner would be appointed by the coalition and control the selection of the commissioner.

Govt to Advance MK Illouz’s Bill Extending Sovereignty over Metropolitan Jerusalem

Metropolitan Jerusalem would incorporate Area E1, thus eliminating forever the prospects of a contiguous Palestinian State.

Lapid Invents ‘Egyptian Option’ for Gaza, Finds Desperate US Group to Embrace It

Egypt’s debt is not $155 billion. According to CEIC Data, Egypt's National Government Debt reached $261.9 billion in Jun 2024.

Knesset Committee Approves Expelling Asylum Seekers Who Support their Country’s Regime

"A particularly troubling case came to light in which the Eritrean embassy posted bail for Eritrean rioters."

Ohana: Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea, Samaria ‘Only Way’ to Peace

"On the 7th of October, not only Israeli citizens were murdered but also the idea that was mistakenly called 'the two-state solution."

Israel Bans Entry for Those Denying October 7 Massacre or Working With ICC

The International Criminal Court issued unprecedented arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in November, the first time warrants have been issued against leaders from a democratic country.

Foreign Funding of Judicial Reform Protests Spurs Knesset Legislation

The current debate swirls around the NGO Blue and White Future, which was heavily backed by non-Israeli sources.

Marking 500 days, hostage families press gov’t for swift release of all 73 Captives

"You decided to negotiate, you decided to go for an agreement — bring everyone back together," said Tikva Forum co-founder Tzvika Mor.

Knesset Speaker Ohana: Hamas Killed Two-State Solution on Oct. 7

Amir Ohana told visiting European Parliament President Roberta Metsola that only Trump's plan for Gaza offers a path forward.

Knesset Advances Bill to Replace “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria” in Official Documents

“The fact that the official legal language of the State of Israel still includes the disgraceful term ‘West Bank’ is an insult to the Knesset, the Jewish people, and our history.”

Freed Hostage: I Was Shocked to Learn We Made the Hostages a Political Issue

"I thought it was psychological terror aimed at deepening the discord between us. I was shocked when I returned and found out that we had turned it into a political issue."

Proposed Knesset Bill Offers Cash to Gazans Willing to Relocate

Anyone who accepts the package and later attempts to return to Gaza would, under the bill, be required to repay it plus a 100% penalty adjusted for inflation and interest.

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