Yesh Atid Calls to Dissolve Israel’s Parliament
The centrist-left Yesh Atid party is hoping to topple Likud while it struggles over Amona.
Knesset Winter Session Opens, and it’s Not Expected to Be an Easy One
This winter session is not expected to be an easy one for the government.
Shin Bet Foils Nascent Hamas Coup in Palestinian Authority Territories
Shin Bet foils attempt by Hamas to overthrow Palestinian Authority government in Judea & Samaria.
Happy Aliya Day, Everybody!
Strangely enough, the Knesset legislation known as the Aliyah Day Act 5776-2016 states that on the 7th of Cheshvan the country will celebrate the Israelites' entrance into the Land of Israel on the 10th of Nissan.
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.
Two Chassidic Yeshivas Capitulate, Will Teach Core Curriculum
Cuts in funding, together with severe cuts in child support, will likely force the majority of Haredi yeshivas to buckle under.
Netanyahu May Settle for Minority Government over Conflict between Liberman, the Haredim
It means that at any point Liberman could join the rest of the opposition in toppling the Likud government.
Likud MKS Meet With Amona, Ofra Residents to Protest Court-Ordered Demolition of Homes
Outraged residents of Amona and Ofra are denouncing the Likud government that is enforcing a court order to demolish their homes.
Haredi Parties, Liberman, on Coalition Toppling War Path over Shabbat Laws
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri (Shas) on Saturday slammed the Yisrael Beiteinu chairman over his show of solidarity with law breakers, and told reporters, "I am done with Avigdor Liberman."
Speaker Orders Knesset Gender Equality Supervisor to Accept Staff Complaints
An improper situation was created within the very legislature that enacted the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law.
Latest Knesset Poll: Labor Down, Likud Up
The latest Knesset poll has Labor down a bit, and Likud moving up again.
Knesset Debates High Suicide Rate among Olim
Between 2000 and 2013, some 1,658 immigrants committed suicide.
Gal-On Reconsiders, Will Stay to Lead Meretz
Meretz chairperson Zehava Gal-On decides to remain as chairperson after her party reached 5 mandates.
EU Directive to Humiliate Israel on East Jerusalem and Settlements
The new EU directive, effective Friday, demands that all deals with Israel exclude disputed territories.
Terror Victims’ Families Call for Harsh Measures Against Terrorists’ Relatives
They asked to prevent family visits for jailed terrorists and degrade the living conditions of incarcerated terrorists.
Watch Arab List MKs Disrupt US VP Mike Pence
Arab MKs began holding up signs and yelling as VP Pence began to speak.
MK Hazan Darling of Israeli Left over Dismissal by Netanyahu in Gaza Inquiry Brawl
The Likud has launched a move to remove MK Hazan from the State Control Committee, because Hazan suggested he was in favor of an inquiry of the 2014 Gaza war
Arab MK Writes Op-Ed in US Outlet: Israelis Not Entitled to Self-Defense
Arab Israeli MK slams Israel, saying it is not entitled to claim self-defense because it is an occupier.
Kachol Lavan Tell President They Won’t Join Netanyahu-Led Government
Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman said he had just been informed that his party had risen to eight Knesset seats at the Likud's expense.
Balad Chair: Party is ‘Inseparable Part of Palestinian National Movement’
Zahalka slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war criminal responsible for the deaths of thousands."
44,000 Israelis Sign Petition to Award Medal to IDF Soldier Who Shot ‘Neutralized’ Terrorist
"We need an Israeli, not a Belgian Chief of Staff."
Netanyahu’s Own Minister Leads Resolution Barring Palestinian State
Ze'ev Elkin, 46, is one of the natural candidates to replace the PM one of these days.
Liberman Vetoes Haredim Participation in the Coalition
Resistance to integrating Haredim into the coalition came from an unexpected source.
Shaked’s Anti-Terror Law Approved for Second and Third Knesset Vote
Justice Minister Shaked issued a statement Monday, saying her bill will give security forces the power to fight terrorism while maintaining human rights.
US Vice President Mike Pence Arrives in Jerusalem
US Vice President arrives on an historic visit to Israel as Vice President of the United States. He will make history again on Tuesday, visiting the Western Wall.
IDF Chief: Sinwar’s Election Eliminates Hamas’ Political, Military Distinctions
Eizenkot said that since the Hebron incident in March 2016 there had been 200 other incidents and in none of them did the forces involved hesitate to shoot.
Is Ismail Haniyeh Dead Yet?
So far, the website says: No, in big, red letters.
‘Balfour at 100’ Exhibition Showing at the Knesset
The Jerusalem Biennale exhibition entitled Balfour at 100, featuring the artwork of three British artists, will be temporarily re-sited from its location in the Museum of Underground Prisoners into the Knesset.
Gas to Pump $60 Billion into Economy in 20 Years, Says Lapid
Israel’s new offshore gas industry will generate $60 billion in revenues in Israel over the next 20 years, Finance Minister and Yesh Atid party...
The War Is On: Ultra-Orthodox, Reform, Vie for Control of Knesset
Netanyahu has until Passover to follow the coalition agreement he signed with the ultra-Orthodox, or else.