Israeli knesset

Liberman calls for ‘decisive outcome,’ vows not to sit in government with Netanyahu

Launching the campaign at a press conference in Tel Aviv, Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman vowed not to sit in a government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avidgor Liberman at a press conference in Tel Aviv, launching new "decisive outcome" campaign, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
THE KNESSET during a meeting on December 24, 2025.

The next Knesset should belong to those who choose to serve - editorial

The covenant is not a left-wing or right-wing idea. It is a Zionist idea. It says, in its simplest form, that those who govern Israel must come from communities that serve it.

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THE KNESSET building in Jerusalem holds one of the world’s smallest legislatures.

Knesset FADC approves extending declaration of emergency until March 12

The committee approved the extension of the emergency declaration during an operational intelligence briefing on Operation Roaring Lion, confirming preparations for a "prolonged campaign."

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recieved the Knesset Medal after his speech at the Knesset.

PM Narendra Modi becames first recipient of Knesset Medal during official Israel visit

This is a new medal presented by the Knesset, symbolizing a deep appreciation for the recipient's contributions to the Israeli and Jewish people.

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ChatGPT writes Knesset a ‘happy anniversary’ message using AI

Israel's Knesset took to popular AI chatbot ChatGPT to write up a message commemorating its 74th anniversary – all through the power of artificial intelligence.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Artificial Intelligence illustrative.

Raising Orthodox budget is 'main task’ for Education Ministry

Israeli MKs, many of whom have been opposed to the religious sector of Israel’s newest coalition government, rallied against Kisch’s comments.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening event, in Or Yehuda, Dec 16, 2019.

Will Deri ruling accelerate the drive for judicial reforms? - analysis

Some Knesset members are arguing the decision is undemocratic.

JANUARY 18, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Health Minister and Interior Minister Arye Deri at a government conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on January 15, 2023.

How will Netanyahu respond to the Deri ruling? - analysis

It is safe to presume that if Deri does not resign, Netanyahu will fire him, as the High Court ruled. Netanyahu can then follow one of three avenues:

JANUARY 18, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Interior and Health Minister Aryeh Deri at a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

MK Michael Biton accuses supermarket owners of being 'pigs, tycoons'

Israeli MK Michael Biton took issue with food group owner Rami Levy during a visit to the Knesset, which led to a verbal spat between the two.

JANUARY 17, 2023By103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
National Unity MK Michael Biton leads a meeting to fight against road homicide, halting the increase in accidents and formulating a national road safety plan, at the Knesset, Jerusalem, October 26, 2021.

No to Levin's revolution, yes to changes in the legal system - opinion

Enough with the automatic fortification around the status quo, and enough with the voices calling for revolution.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByYEDIDIA STERN
THEN-JUSTICE minister Gideon Sa’ar speaks at a Jerusalem Post Conference, in 2021. Sa’ar already introduced the amendment that a majority of seven of the nine Judicial Selection Committee members is required to make Supreme Court appointments.

The overpowerful justice system threatens democracy, Levin will fix it -opinion

Israeli MKs ought to debate and negotiate instead of climbing up the ramparts with ominous threats and sloganeering.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
FOLLOWING THE example set by former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak, every matter is subject to the personal prejudices and individual inclinations of the enlightened members of the highest bench, says the writer.

Why does the new gov't have the Israeli Left in a panic? - opinion

Questions about Israel's democratic future have arisen as a result of both the new government and the reactions to said government

JANUARY 12, 2023ByYISRAEL MEDAD
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and then-defense minister Benny Gantz sit at the head of the government table in the Knesset plenum, in 2021

Azerbaijan to open embassy in Israel, MKs send congratulations

A group of MKs and ministers sent their congratulations to Azerbaijan, while also expressing support against French calls to sanction the country.

JANUARY 2, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE
Azerbaijani and Israeli flags.

Let's hope for the best from Israel's new government in 2023 - Opinion

How the year 2023 will play out at least on the national level will depend on how the new government will actually perform.

JANUARY 2, 2023BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
AMIR OHANA presides as Knesset speaker after his election by MKs, on Thursday. The sight of MKs Moshe Gafni and Meir Porush of United Torah Judaism turning away while Ohana delivered his speech was nauseating, says the writer.