Simcha Rothman

Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading

The bill was approved by the committee in a unanimous vote, with nine in favor.

Members of the  Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee vote on the measure
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - report

 The High Court of Justice held a hearing on a petition challenging the state’s continued refusal to allow journalists to enter the Gaza Strip without a military escort on Monday January 26, 2026.

High Court presses Justice Minister's lawyer over failure to fill judicial vacancies

People view the exhibits at Yad Vashem on April 13, 2026.

World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism


Rothman proposes bill to change all mentions of ‘West Bank’ in Israeli Law to ‘Judea and Samaria’

The name of the area in question is a point of contention both internationally and within Israel, and it is called different names in differing institutions.

 MK Simcha Rothman, December 9, 2024.

Constitution Committee debates controversial judicial oversight bill

Rothman and other supporters of the bill have argued that there is an inherent conflict of interest in the current system

MK Simcha Rothman  attends the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

MK Simcha Rothman calls on the Chief Rabbinate to permit ascent to the Temple Mount

"I call on the Chief Rabbinate to replace the sign prohibiting ascent with a sign that permits Jews to ascend the Mount!" MK Simcha Rothman stated.

 MK Simcha Rothman at the Annual Beyadenu Conference

Constitution Committee advances ‘softened’ version of controversial Bar Association bill

Members of the IBA and the opposition argued that the bill was an attempt to exact revenge on the IBA by harming its independent ability to set its budget.

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

October 7 genocide: MKs submit bill for prosecution of Hamas Nukhba terrorists

This step has been previously avoided due to legal challenges and possible international ramifications.

 Hamas terrorists who were caught during the October 7 massacre and during the IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, seen at a courtyard in a prison in southern Israel, February 14, 2024

Protestors disrupt Berkeley event featuring MK Simcha Rothman

According to the report, the event was interrupted and had to be moved to an online platform. 

 Simcha Rothman speaking at the Knesset on 6.8.2024

Grapevine August 6, 2024: Jimmy is rooting for Kamala

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FROM LEFT: Matan Lerner, Liat Koren Litvinoff, and Yariv Fisher.

Israel eases immigrants credential transfer with new licensing plan, legislation

Israel is easing professional credential transfers for new immigrants, with new legislation to streamline licensing for various professions starting October.

 Simcha Rothman speaking at the Knesset on 6.8.2024

How much does the Israeli taxpayer spend for a Nukhba terrorist's legal defense? - KAN

According to the KAN numbers, for 16 terrorists, the sum of NIS 6,000 was approved for each individual terrorist, while for six terrorists, NIS 7,5000 was approved for each. 

 Hamas terrorists who were caught during the October 7 massacre and during the IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, seen at a courtyard in a prison in southern Israel, February 14, 2024

Rothman pushes forward with bill to change election process of justice system watchdog

Opposition MKs: Judicial reform has returned.

 MK Simcha Rothman attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, January 17, 2023.