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


Arizona approves: Questioning Israel's right to exist is antisemitic

A legislation approved in Arizona says that schools now have to teach that it is antisemitic to say that Israel does not have a right to exist.

A rally in support of Israel in Boston's historic Copley Square organized by the Israeli American Council, May 12, 2021. The IAC was part of a coordinated push opposing legislation in neighboring Cambridge to end city contracts with businesses that work in Israel.

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Senate passes bill elevating antisemitism monitor to ambassador

The US House of Representatives passed a similar bill last year, meaning it is almost certain to become law before the year ends and the current Congress lapses.

The US Senate Session Chamber

Senate approves bipartisan bill to elevate status of antisemitism monitor

“As we have seen far too often, antisemitism is surging in New York state, our country, and across the world.”

US Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism, Elan Carr, speaks during a news conference in Munich, Germany, October 29, 2019.

Israel to legalize, regulate recreational cannabis market within 9 months

After receiving government approval, the bills will be rewritten into a new law under the supervision of Blue and White MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh.

An employee checks cannabis plants at a medical marijuana plantation in northern Israel March 21, 2017

Uncertainty remains as vote on conversion-therapy bill nears

The legislation, proposed by Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz, would remove the license of a psychologist who uses conversion therapy, fine them and send them to jail for repeat offenses.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

Legislative committee approves bill for gender salary equality

According to the bill, employers who employ over 100 employees will be forced by law to publish an annual report detailing the differences in salary between women and men in the organization.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

Knesset committee to approve bill to legalize cannabis

The use of cannabis will be permitted to Israelis from the age of 21, with the exception of those working in security positions.

Employee tends to medical cannabis plants at Pharmocann, an Israeli medical cannabis company in northern Israel

Supreme Court rules in favor of prisoners, orders unlimited call duration

The District Court's ruling stated that phone calls constitute a fundamental right to prisoners, inhibiting the limitation.

A boy playing the role of a prisoner has his hands tied during a rally marking Palestinian Prisoners' Day April 17, 2019.

High Court wrestles with whether Yazbak provocations are disqualifying

Likud lawyer Avi Halevi told the High Court that Heba Yazbak had more than crossed the line with her public statements and posts supporting terrorist Samir Kuntar.

MK Heba Yazbak of UAL-Balad