Israeli knesset
Knesset advances bill expanding rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
This bill could see a dramatic depositing of power in the hands of the Rabbinate on matters of Jewish identity, marriage, and aliyah.
'We have prayer, we are serving, we are dying': IDF reservists frustrated over haredi draft issue
Coalition rises as Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold following hostage deal - poll
After the hostages’ return, Trump the director takes his bow in the Knesset - analysis
After the Gaza hostage release, can Israel shake its own shackles? - comment
The Saturday night protests that started well before October 7 could resume well before they're even missed.
Likud MKs slam Gotliv for erratic behavior, lack of legislative success
According to a Likud MK, Gotliv chastised ministers for engaging with Arab colleagues and was seen singing provocatively to MK Walid Taha in the Knesset corridors.
New poll shows Bennett-led opposition could oust coalition
The survey shows the current coalition receiving 49 seats, compared to 61 for the opposition bloc led by Bennett, while Gantz's Blue and White party is expected to be just above the threshold.
Sirens sound in Nirim, Ein Hashlosha, Israel rallies after Hamas video of starved hostage
Hamas terrorists surrender to Givati troops in northern Gaza • Witkoff tells hostage families talks to shift to comprehensive deal
Why Likud booting Edelstein will come back to bite it? - analysis
While Edelstein has given no indication of his next political move and has remained loyal to the Likud, it is not inconceivable that he seeks a new political home.
Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, Shas's Arbel rescinds resignation
Arye Deri to remain in Netanyahu's security cabinet, despite Shas leaving government • Interior Minister Moshe Arbel to stay in role to complete 'urgent tasks'
'Gaza remains main obstacle to regional peace deal,' leading Saudi journalist tells 'Post'
Saudi and Syrian nationals spoke at a rare conference in the Knesset, with one telling the 'Post' that "Gaza is the main obstacle to regional peace".
Knesset electoral reform: the case for common sense - opinion
Israel remains the only developed democracy with a solely national, closed-list proportional representation system that includes neither a personal nor a district-based element.
Affirming our sovereignty: Taxing foreign political donations to Israeli 'water carriers' - opinion
One of the current provisions of the bill would be to preclude the ability of Israeli NGOs that receive a majority of their funding from foreign governments to petition the Israeli High Court.
Knesset's Immigration Basic Law narrowminded, risks alienating secular, diaspora Jews - opinion
An initial reading of the bill has the potential to negatively impact the rights of minorities in the Jewish state, many of whom are seeking refuge from growing antisemitism.
Knesset greenlights 4.9 billion NIS budget to rebuild war-torn Gaza Border communities
Community movements welcome the legislation, calling it an important step toward rebuilding the Gaza border communities.
