Knesset members

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 during a meeting on December 24, 2025.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.

Israeli court gives Ben-Gvir 10 days to explain why he blocked police officer's promotion

The order came just one day after Ben-Gvir’s legal representatives spent hours before the High Court of Justice defending against petitions seeking his removal from office.

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ISRAELI PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attend a welcoming ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Prime Minister's wife should light Independence Day torch, Knesset member declares

"She didn’t know about this, and I haven’t spoken to her about it. After two weeks of seeing the Prime Minister, I believe that Mrs. Sara Netanyahu deserves it," said Guetta.

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The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Knesset debates political Oct. 7 probe as legal adviser warns of integrity risks

The bill seeks to promote a new investigative framework that diverges from the traditional independent state commission of inquiry mechanism overseen by the Supreme Court.

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Islamist Israeli MK urges Hamas to free some Gaza captives

"The values of Islam oblige us not to take women, children, and the elderly as captives," said MK Mansour Abbas.

OCTOBER 10, 2023ByREUTERS
Lawmaker Mansour Abbas, head of the United Arab List attends a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, to approve and swear in a new right-wing government, in Jerusalem December 29, 2022.

Israeli MK 'demands revenge' after Hebron terror attack

Israeli ministers and MKs quickly dole out blame and call for retaliation after a shooting attack near Hebron leaves a woman dead and a man injured.

AUGUST 21, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kreuzer is seen at a Knesset committee meeting, on February 27, 2023.

What to expect from Wednesday's special Knesset session

The Knesset will discuss a number of bills, including one concerning the salaries of IDF soldiers.

AUGUST 15, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
The Knesset plenum on July 24. All opposition MKs boycotted the vote for the ‘reasonableness’ bill, while all coalition MKs supported it, resulting in a 64-0 vote.

Israel's coalition and opposition are united against Bezalel Smotrich

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By withholding funds that were allocated to the Arab population, the finance minister has unwittingly united the coalition and opposition.

AUGUST 11, 2023ByHERB KEINON
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on August 9, 2023..

New web series gives Israel a glimpse into the lives of their MKs

Short and sweet, the series will let the Israeli electorate hear the answers to the questions they've always wanted to ask.

AUGUST 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the Knesset Channel studio ahead of the opening of the Knesset next week, on September 25, 2019

Justice Minister Yariv Levin wants a civil war, senior Likud official says

The anonymous official said there is a “large group in the Likud that opposes Levin,” more so than has come out publicly.

AUGUST 2, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a rally in support of the government's planned judicial overhaul, outside the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2023.

Bill to split A-G role not backed by coalition heads, says Likud

The private bill submitted by 11 Likud Knesset members was submitted to the Knesset secretary weeks ago, said the Likud.

JULY 26, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters after the exit polls were announced for the election of the 24th Knesset, March 24, 2021.

Reasonableness bill passes 64-0 after compromise falls at last minute

The opposition boycotted the vote, and the final tally was 64-0.

JULY 24, 2023ByELIAV BREUER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Knesset votes on the reasonableness standard bill.

Protesters arrive in Jerusalem after multi-day trek from Tel Aviv

Protesters claim they are not as bothered by the heat as they are by the potential outcome if additional reforms pass.

JULY 22, 2023ByELIAV BREUER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Thousands of anti-overhaul activists marching towards Jerusalem on Road 1 as part of the protests against the government's judicial overhaul, seen at the entrance to the city, on July 22, 2023.

Law committee votes on reasonableness bill changes after marathon debate

The reasonableness standard bill would limit the application of judicial review of government administrative decisions.

JULY 18, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli lawmakers such as MK Simcha Rothman (L) and opposition leader MK Yair Lapid (R) are seen at a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee amid debates surrounding the reasonableness standard and mass protests against judicial reform, in Jerusalem, on July 11, 2023.