Knesset members

Let voters have a say in who they vote in to Knesset - opinion

The adoption of a ‘semi-open ballot’ in Israel enjoys broad support across the political spectrum, both among civil society organizations and among the members of Knesset and their parties. 

 A voting box in the last Israeli election in 2015
Likud lawmakers react as they attend a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 8, 2025

Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Israel in ‘race to eliminate democratic institutions’ as coalition pushes court bills, says A-G

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana leads members of the Knesset from both the coalition and the opposition in the annual Israel Day Parade, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

‘Holding our heads high’: MKs march at Israel Parade, slam Mamdani's decision to boycott


Knesset speaker: Government not meeting requirements to enable proper oversight

Israel's Knesset has two main responsibilities: creating laws and overseeing Israel's executive branch.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana holds a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem. September 6, 2023.

What is to be expected as the Knesset begins its summer session? - explainer

The top item soon to be on the Knesset's agenda during the summer session is the haredi conscription law, which the government pledges in a filing to the High Court of Justice.

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

Coalition MK holds committee session examining threats to politicians

According to police data, 141 elected officials are currently designated as "threatened."

 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.

Knesset members going on recess sends message they are more important than country - editorial

The Knesset could convene during the recess under certain circumstances and is likely to do so, but the governing coalition refused requests by the opposition to completely cancel the break.

 THE KNESSET will return to session next week amid the temporary freeze in the judicial reform legislation.

'Arab MKs humiliate us': Bereaved families call for Ayman Odeh's removal

Buntzel elaborated that "Odeh unrestrainedly opened his gaping mouth and fired harsh allegations against the soldiers who allow him to step on this land while not contributing anything in return."

 MK Ayman Odeh leads a Science and Technology Committee meeting, in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 3, 2024.

'South Africa came to attack Israel': Anti-Israel proposals defeated at IPU

Israel's delegation, led by MK Danny Danon, successfully stopped the attempt to pass both proposals, which were ultimately voted down. 

 MK Danny Danon at the annual IPU conferance

Empowering women: Israel's Knesset hosts special conference for International Women's Day

Stormy separate Knesset committee discussion over funding for a forum that combats domestic violence cut short

 Women protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv against the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US, June 28, 2022.

MK Ofer Cassif avoids impeachment in political drama, vote splits coalition and opposition

85 voted in favor, five less than the required amount.

 MK Ofer Cassif attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 30, 2024

MKs across the political spectrum sign letter calling for UNWRA to be permanently defunded

The members of the Knesset who signed the letter are members of Likud, Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu, Shas, Otzma-Yehudit, United Torah Judaism, and the Religious Zionist Party. 

 A UNRWA funded school in eastern Jerusalem. January 29, 2024

Israeli lawmaker: 'We need date for elections, Lapid and Liberman should join gov't'

In an interview on 103FM radio, MK Matan Kahana said an election date must be set: "After such a tragedy, we have to turn to the public, we need to regain their trust."

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister without Portfolio Benny Gantz hold a news conference in Tel Aviv, in November.