Knesset
By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The opposition’s critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government may be undermining its own credibility.
Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law
Knesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
Israel and Egypt: Frosty neighbors' ties tested by Iran war, but remain stable
'Status quo is dead’: Opposition slams passing law expanding rabbinical courts’ powers amid war
The Knesset debates a bill expanding rabbinical courts’ powers, with critics warning of broader legal and social implications
Knesset says Finance Ministry acted unlawfully on haredi funding transfers
Knesset officials say haredi funds were distributed before approval, raising legal concerns ahead of a High Court hearing on the dispute.
Knesset Finance Committee approves Israel’s 2026 state budget ahead of final reading
The decision followed debates in the committee that went late into the night. The second and third readings are expected to take place in the Knesset plenum on Thursday.
‘Record-high’ coalition funds in state budget ahead of upcoming vote during war, MK Beliak says
If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by next week, when the fiscal year closes at the end of the month, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
'My Israeli Journey': Shaul Mofaz recounts battles, politics, and family - review
My Israeli Journey one of the most accurate, non-academic records of the years in which Mofaz served in the IDF and in his post-army service to his country.
Netanyahu gains votes at Ben-Gvir's expense as Operation Roaring Lion concludes third week - poll
The poll also tested a scenario where Eisenkot's Yashar! would join lists with Bennett. In that scenario, the list, led by Bennett, won 33 seats, one more than the parties would receive separately.
Business as usual: Knesset work continues while Israel is in a state of emergency - opinion
Amir Ohana, the Speaker of the Knesset, decided last week that discussions could now be held in the Knesset without any limitation on their subject matter.
Knesset approves updated war budget in first reading, adding billions of NIS to defense
The updated budget, which passed in the plenum by a margin of 53–45, must still pass its final votes before the end of March.
Israel’s defense budget rises to NIS 177 billion amid Iran war and northern front tensions
In a closed discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defense establishment has increased its demands to NIS 177 billion, with the possibility that the war with Iran will take longer.
Israel's government risks unity by advancing divisive laws amid ongoing war with Iran - editorial
As Israel continues to face war, the government's focus on divisive legislation is distracting from critical wartime priorities and risking further division within the country.
