Amona ‘Regulation Law’ Passed Unanimously by Ministerial Committee for Legislation

The 'Regulation Law' now goes to the Knesset for consideration after passing the government coalition.

Netanyahu, Hanegbi, Introduce Proposal to Open Records on Yemenite Babies

Minister Hanegbi, who is himself of Yemenite extraction, addressed the cabinet, saying: "Today's decision will not eliminate the pain and suffering that thousands of immigrants have endured."

Bennett, Netanyahu, Clash over Amona, Regulations Act

A whopping 25 out of Netanyahu's 30 Knesset Members have signed a commitment to pass the Arrangements Act, which would force a war between the government and the high court.

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.

Netanyahu: Soon Majority of Jews Will Live in Israel

Jewish Agency Chairman Sharansky added, tongue-in-cheek, "We cannot forget our partnership with the world's Jews – we cannot give up on any Jew, even if they are not 'Orthodox.'"

Russian MP Affirms Jews’ Temple Mount Ties, Foreign Minister Calls Israel’s UNESCO Reaction ‘Over...

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov told TASS that Israel’s emotional approach to resolutions of UNESCO on Jerusalem is "not quite justified," suggesting the Israelis’ "emotions are over the top."

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.

Shaked Blinks First But Wins Advantage in Contest with High Court President

Shaked is spearheading several concurrent moves, all of which have provided the context for a proposed bill to deprive the Supreme Court members of the Judicial Appointments Commission of their veto power over candidates.

Did Ayelet Shaked Borrow a Page from FDR’s Play Book?

FDR taught generations of Poli-sci students how an executive can tame his hostile high court.

Right Won’t Budge as AG Rejects ‘Softer’ Regulations Act

"Gone are the days when the politicians were guests and the jurists owned the house," say Likud and Habayit Hayehudi MKs.

Emergency Likud Meeting on Amona Arrangements Act

The meeting will also discuss the status of the Attorney General, who is both the government's legal counsel and the head of Israel's law enforcement agencies.

Agudath Israel MK Rabbi Israel Eichler Calls for Elections for Supreme Court Justices

Israel's Supreme Court demands that Agudath Israel show cause why it excludes women from its list of Knesset candidates.

Swiss MP at the Knesset: UNESCO Resolution on Jerusalem ‘Absurd’

MP Eichenberger-Walther is the head of a European association for fighting BDS, and emphasized during her meetings that she is ceaselessly working to improve relations between Switzerland and Israel.

Liberman to Knesset Defense Committee: Hamas Preparing for Next Round

The defense minister said Israel will invest close to $1 billion over the next few years on defending the Gaza-vicinity communities.

MK Begin Begging Netanyahu to Permit Destruction of Amona

The Likud MKs who, unlike Begin, had actually been elected by Likud voters, all voiced their enthusiastic support for the Regulations Act and urged Netanyahu to promote it.

Report: Justice Minister ‘Simplifying’ Supreme Court Appointments

Historically, the Supreme Court aligned with the Bar, as well as the Knesset opposition, to push through their own candidates.

Israeli Coalition MKs to Snub Arab Lawmakers After Peres Funeral Boycott

Coalition Knesset members say they'll walk out when Israeli Arab MKs speak this week.

Interior Minister Deri to Resign Knesset Seat

The Interior Minister will keep his cabinet post but resign as a Knesset Member.

Ministerial Committee Delays Vote on Bill to Legalize Amona

After A-G Mandelblit warns such a bill is unconstitutional, ministers decide to delay a vote to legalize Amona.

Anti-Porn Censorship Bill Passes Unanimously in Ministerial Committee

The internet pornography censorship bill passed unanimously and now goes to the Knesset.

Knesset Committee to Debate Proposed Law Expanding Defense Minister’s Powers

The Knesset Constitution Committee is to debate a proposed bill expanding the powers of the defense minister in pre-1967 Israel.

Habayit Hayehudi: Amona Stays or We Leave

It remains to be seen which way Netanyahu will cleverly evade this crisis, and whether or not he is prepared to either arm wrestle the high court or put down a rightwing rebellion in his own party.

Report: 3 MKs, IDF General Were KGB Agents

According to Yediot, the KGB's highest prize was the recruitment of an IDF general who was member of the General Staff.

Netanyahu Says He’ll Soon Decide If Lawmakers Can Ascend to Temple Mount

Israel Police have recommended the prime minister allow MKs to resume ascending to the Temple Mount.

Thousands Show Solidarity With Israel in Annual Jerusalem March

Thousands of Christians from around the world showed their solidarity in the capital on the Festival of Sukkot in the annual Jerusalem March.

Arab MK: No Jewish Temple Ever Existed on Temple Mount [audio]

The dispute MK Tibi has just entered is not, as he put it, religious, but scientific.

Israeli Jewish Leaders Furious at UNESCO Rejection of Jewish Ties to Jerusalem

Israeli Jewish leaders and lawmakers across the board are livid over the UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem.

PM Netanyahu : UNESCO Resolution is ‘Theater of the Absurd’

PM Netanyahu invited members of UNESCO to take a trip to the Arch of Titus to view the treasures of the Holy Temple and refresh their historic memories.

World Parliamentarians Gather in Jerusalem for 50th Year Conference on Unification

Nearly two dozen international members of parliament will arrive in Jerusalem to celebrate its liberation at a conference during Sukkot.

Ex-MK, Accused Spy for Hezbollah, Got A Visa to Speak in Washington DC

Accused Israeli Arab spy and ex-MK Azmi Bishara is slated to speak in Washington DC, and got a US visa to do it.

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