Citing Solomon’s Trial, Netanyahu Suspends Judicial Reform
“Either way, we will bring about a reform that will bring back the balance that was lost between the branches of government.”
MK Rabbi Yisrael Eichler Hospitalized in Jerusalem
“His condition is listed as good, and stable,” according to the hospital spokesperson.
Full Text: Herzog Opens 25th Knesset Warning ‘Haters of Israel. . .You Shall Never...
"I also wish to send my wishes to our brothers and sisters across the Diaspora. . . You are important to us, and we are important to you. The bonds between us are unbreakable."
Bennett Leads Improvised 5K Race in Memory of the Victims
"In the last few days I've heard that residents are afraid to leave the house and that's exactly what the Terror wants: that we'll be afraid, that we won't leave the house, that we'll lose our normal lives.
Police Interrogate Son of Haredi MK on Beit Shemesh Election Fraud
A gag order has been imposed on reporting details of the investigation, which means police are making progress.
Watch: Anarchists Rehearse Meltdown at Knesset Committee Hearings
Malka also reported about going to the tent compound that was pitched in front of the Knesset on Tuesday and discovering no one was inside.
Former Finance Ministry Director: Judicial Reform Will Benefit Israel’s Economy
Investors would be criminally stupid to keep their money out of Israel because it is changing the composition of its committee to elect judges.
Arab Primary Voters Dump Terror-Supporting MKs Zoabi, Ghattas
Another demoted Balad leader is Jamal Zahalka who landed the fifth spot, which would only get him a seat should the Joint Arab List pick up between 18 and 20 mandates
Noble Energy Chief: No Stability Clause, No Natural Gas Deal with Israel
The court ruling means the entire signed deal is suspended until the Knesset has a chance to review and amend the law.
Largest Jewish Group this Year Enters Temple Mount with Hallel Ariel’s Family [video]
The Muslims at the site cursed out the group and made repeated references to Allah, who is, they said, great.
MK Hotovely Visits Temple Mount Day before Wedding
Likud Knesset Member Tzipi Hotovely ascended the Temple Mount Sunday in what she was a personal and not a political visit prior to her...
In Heated Shabbat Law Debate MK Zohar Questions Left’s ‘Enlightened socialism’
"The Zionist Camp is afraid of [Tel Aviv Mayor] Ron Huldai and is abandoning the values of socialism to gain the votes of Tel Aviv's residents."
Former Jerusalem Grand Mufti at War with Knesset over Mosque Noise Pollution
The original Muezzin bill was tabled and the Knesset ordered a report that said mosque loudspeakers have been around since loudspeakers had been invented, recommending a dialogue with the Muslim authorities.
Liberman to State Comptroller: Netanyahu Not Authorized to Make Concessions on Saudi Nuclear Program
“The law explicitly requires that any war and peace decision must be brought to the cabinet for discussion and approval.”
Speaker Edelstein Gives Roseanne Barr Settlement Wine after Anti-BDS Conference
"Jews don’t care what religions other people are, and would never deny others the right to worship,” Barr said.
Gantz Bullish on Prosecuting ‘Violent Settlers,’ Ignoring Raging Arab Violence
It's a lot of Generals to clamp down on fewer than 50 guys up and down the liberated territories.
Gafni Pushing Hospital Chametz Ban, Rabbinic Arbitration, AG Objecting
The bill stresses that the chametz provision would not apply to hospitals "in the non-Jewish sector."
Netanyahu’s Shadow Man to the Knesset: No Promise of Palestinian State in Saudi Deal
In the Prime Minister's Office, he is known as "the son Bibi would have liked to have," and the two speak a lot – and only in English.
Knesset to Vote on Bill Requiring Halachic Considerations Before Issuing Shabbat Work Permits
The High Court of Justice previously ruled that the minister may only take technical and economic considerations into account and he is forbidden from making halachic considerations.
Bad News: Elections Committee Banned Balad, But Not to Worry, High Court Should Fix...
The right wants Balad to run and grab thousands of votes in vain from its former partners in the Joint Arab List.
Three Opposition MKs Resign to Pursue More Exciting Careers
It's apparently a little boring sitting in the opposition.
Ethics Committee Reprimands Haredi MK over WOW Remarks
MK Meir Porush stated that if "Women of the Wall” would refrain from eating non-Kosher food, he would apologize to them.
Justice Minister Levin: It’s Been a Tough Week, I’m More Determined than Ever to...
MK Yuli Edelstein was one of the first senior Likud MKs to criticize Levin’s proposed judicial reform.
Ahead of Vote, Liberman Video Touts Importance of Equal Service Law
On Monday, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman's party Yisrael Beytenu released a video stressing the importance of passing a law mandating equal service for all Israelis. The video shows, through dramatic graphics, how by 2020 a majority of Israelis will not be serving. Titled “One Citizenship. One Obligation. One Opportunity. One Vote,” the clip was released ahead of the planned vote on Yisrael Beytenu’s IDF, National, or Civilian Service Law Proposal this Wednesday in the Knesset.
Netanyahu: Nuclear Talks Going From ‘Bad Agreement to Worse’
Israeli PM Netanyahu warns nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers is going from bad to "worse."
Knesset Rule Change: Remove Immediately MK Disrupting Foreign Visitor’s Speech
'Often times I found myself asking foreign presidents not to speak at the Knesset for fear of a disgraceful outburst,' Speaker Edelstein said.
Right-Wing NGO and MKs Join KKL-JNF Against Arab Party over Tree Planting
The legal move follows last year’s political disaster when Negev Bedouins rioted against KKL-JNF's planting on state lands.
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.
Regavim: Bennett, Shaked, Agreed to Hand the Negev Over to the Bedouin
With Al-Kharomi having this much influence over the fate of the Negev Bedouin, Bennett might as well have surrendered to his cat the family's entire supply of cream.
Bank of Israel: Gemachim Need Not Report Up to $50 Million to IRS
The pressure applied by Knesset Finance Committee Chairman MK Moshe Gafni has worked, and The Bank of Israel has instructed the banks on granting exemptions to Gemachim from reporting to the US authorities to comply with the FATCA agreement.