Knesset members

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

According to a knowledgeable source, Netanyahu has come to terms with the idea of primaries, meaning that he is not currently working to cancel them.

Likud lawmakers react as they attend a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 8, 2025
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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Israel must move to district-based elections, term limits - opinion


'Government is failing in every aspect': Former MK Yifat Shasha-Biton leaving politics

"The moment I see that I do not have the tools to influence, contribute, or change reality, I will stand up and leave."

MK Yifat Shasha-Biton attends the Knesset House Committee, December 28, 2020

Attempts to pass the 'Rabbi Law' show how disconnected the government is - editorial

The Knesset was supposed to hold initial committee votes on the Rabbi Law on Tuesday but pushed it off at the last minute, leading to further anger and frustration.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu attends the debate and vote on legislation regarding haredi enlistment in the military, in the Knesset plenum, last week.

'Haredim must remain haredim': Israeli lawmakers debate IDF haredi draft

Knesset begins discussions on controversial haredi draft exemption bill.

 Yuli Edelstein in Knesset debate on Haredi draft bill, 18 June 2024

Following MK opposition to new 'Rabbis Law,' Netanyahu announces bill out of daily order

Coalition to oust two Likud MKs who oppose the bill from Knesset committee dealing with the bill, which is set to pass its first hurdle in Knesset.

 MK Zvi Sukkot reacts during a conference on the recognition of the State of Palestine at the Knesset, on June 4, 2024

Eliyahu Reuven criticizes coalition governance and calls for leadership in Israel

Knesset member Eliyahu Reuven criticizes the current coalition, suggesting potential elections amid governance concerns, emphasizing the need for leadership across Israel's political spectrum.

 MK Eliyahu Revivo attends a special committee for foreign workers on the Foreign Minister's review of the agreements with the Government of India and the Government of Morocco regarding bringing in foreign workers in the construction industry and the nursing industry, in the Israeli parliament.

'Not legally and morally qualified': Ch. 13 journalists protest appointment of new CEO

"Her attitudes towards women have been viewed as offensive, and there is concern about a potential conflict of interest." 

 Kadima parliament member Yulia Berkovich seen in the Israeli parliament during a discussion at the Knesset House committee, July 24, 2012

'Like snitching to the IRS': Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky makes controversial comment on criticism

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky condemned leaks from faction meetings, likening it to IRS snitching, and expressed support for current leadership despite internal criticism.

 Hanoch Milwidsky

Far-right MK serves defamation papers in live interview, hostage father rips them up

"Instead of talking about the hostages, about our daughter, about our children, 128 hostages, this is what we need to deal with?" Eli Albag, father of hostage Liri, yelled.

 MK Almog Cohen seen shouting at hostages' families during a National Security Committee discussion on November 20, 2023

Jerusalem chief rabbi refuses to shake gay Knesset speaker's hand

Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar refuses handshake with Knesset Speaker Ohana at funeral due to his sexual orientation; Amar's history of LGBTQ+ opposition noted.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana (left) and Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar (right.

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.