Knesset members

'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.

By YAKI ADAMKER
31/05/2024

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.

By WALLA!
24/05/2024
Knesset speaker Amir Ohana (left) and Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar (right)

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.

By YAKI ADAMKER
24/05/2024

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.

What is to be expected as the Knesset begins its summer session?

The top item soon to be on the Knesset's agenda during the summer session is the haredi conscription law, which the government pledges in a filing to the High Court of Justice.

Coalition MK holds committee session examining threats to politicians

According to police data, 141 elected officials are currently designated as "threatened."

Knesset members going on recess sends message they are more important than country

The Knesset could convene during the recess under certain circumstances and is likely to do so, but the governing coalition refused requests by the opposition to completely cancel the break.

'Arab MKs humiliate us': Bereaved families call for Ayman Odeh's removal

Buntzel elaborated that "Odeh unrestrainedly opened his gaping mouth and fired harsh allegations against the soldiers who allow him to step on this land while not contributing anything in return."

'South Africa came to attack Israel': Anti-Israel proposals defeated at IPU

Israel's delegation, led by MK Danny Danon, successfully stopped the attempt to pass both proposals, which were ultimately voted down. 

Israel's Knesset hosts conference for International Women's Day

Stormy separate Knesset committee discussion over funding for a forum that combats domestic violence cut short

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