Legislation

Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'

"The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.

US President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs an executive order on vehicle repairs in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 29, 2026.
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 28, 2026.

Bill allowing gender-segregated academic programs advances in Knesset committee

When the government "fights" protection racket

The state is not trying to solve the protection racket problem, only to silence it

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a hearing on a petition concerning the continuation of the criminal investigation into alleged leaks in the “Sde Teiman” affair at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 31, 2026.

Israel's judiciary faces a legitimacy crisis of its own making - opinion


Knesset to pass bill to allow economic extensions for Israelis affected by war

The people mentioned in the bill will now have an extra month to make certain payments to protect them economically from the effects of Israel's war with Hamas.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin holds a press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on January 4, 2023.

Netanyahu: We'll advance law to change judicial selection committee

Proponents of the legislation say it restores balance to the branches of government, while those against say it removes checks on government powers.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Sunday's cabinet meeting, July 30, 2023.

Arkansas legislature names ‘Judea and Samaria’ as ‘Israel’s biblical heartland’ in resolution

The resolution, which is non-binding, is the latest instance of Republican support for Israeli territorial claims in the West Bank.

 A construction site of a new residential neighborhood at the mixed religious-secular Jewish settlement in the West Bank Kfar Adumim, March 9, 2023.

Protest organizer Roee Neumann questioned by police, released

As he was being questioned, dozens of people came to demonstrate outside the police station. 

 Protest held against the judicial reform in Rehovot, Israel on April 8, 2023.

Jewish woman inspired lawmaker's speech against anti-trans laws

Pamela Stevenson said her conversations with Zahava Kurland have made her attuned to Jewish sensibilities.

 tate Rep. Pamela Stevenson (D-KY) speaks at the Center for African American Heritage before a bill signing event on April 9, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Hametz Law and Supreme Court coercion - opinion

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid lambasted the legislation, accusing the coalition of having dismantled the Passover holiday.

 Workers prepare matza, traditional unleavened bread eaten during the 8-day Jewish holiday of Passover, in "Yehuda Matzos" Plant in Jerusalem March 29, 2023.

'Gifts Law' temporarily withdrawn after threat of 'massive opposition'

Israel's coalition retracted its intention to pass the first reading of the "Gifts Law," which enables donations to politicians to cover legal and medical fees.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 13, 2023

Israel passes bill to give police more powers against illegal weapons

The bill passed 20-6 with support from opposition and coalition members.

An IDF weapons cache

Judicial reform bill on Knesset table, drawing opposition criticism

The coalition claimed that the move was purely technical and the bill would not be voted on yet.

 Israeli MKs are seen in the Knesset plenum following a day of voting on March 22, 2023

Judicial selection bill nears Knesset readiness despite Gallant opposition

In continuation of legislative blitz, Hametz Law is expected to pass overnight, and Deri Law 2 is being prepared for second and third readings.

 Opposition members were kicked out of the Law Committee for causing disruptions to the proceedings.