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Knesset

The Knesset / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

22% of Arab Teachers in Israeli Education System Not Trained in Country, Many Hostile

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A number of the recent Islamic terrorists worked as teachers and were educated in the Palestinian Authority system.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Ukraine

Full Text of Zelenky's Speech to the Knesset

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ukrainian president Zelesnky's speech to the Knesset and the Israeli people.

Abu Ali Express

Zelenskyy's Holocaust Memory and Best Gift to Israel

By Abu Ali Express

Zelenskyy used the memory of the Holocaust and its victims... But, his remarks have already made headlines in both international and Arab media, and you can't take it back.

The Knesset / Ukraine

Zelensky to Address Israeli Knesset in Coming Days

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken to lawmakers in the United Kingdom and European Union, where he has received standing ovations in the attempt to rally the world to help Ukraine.

Politics / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / The Knesset

Coalition Postpones Vote on Limiting PM’s Tenure After Losing Majority

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Once again, the coalition was forced to postpone a vote on a bill it had planned to promote after losing its majority at the Knesset’s plenum.

Politics / Government / The Knesset

Coalition ‘Flees’ and Opposition Wins 13 Votes at Knesset

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Bennett's increasingly unstable coalition has repeatedly failed to pass its own legislation in recent weeks.

Politics / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Bennett-Bashing Kati Piasecki Joins Knesset as Meretz MK

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Piasecki could prove to be a problem for Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his coalition government considering the very harsh words that she has had for him personally over the years.

Politics / Police and Crime / Government / Coronavirus

Israel Freedom Convoy Persists Amid Media Blackout and Police Crackdown

By Orit Arfa

Israeli Minister Eli Avidar calls the police’s breakup of the protest at the Knesset “violent and brutal.”

Headline / US / The Knesset

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Knesset: Our Security Bond Is Ironclad, Our Friendship Eternal

By Jewish Press News Desk

“I have long said, Mr. Speaker, that the greatest political achievement of the 20th century was the establishment of the State of Israel."

News Briefs / The Knesset

Aryeh Deri Denied Permission to Attend Knesset Plenum

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Deri resigned his seat in the Knesset last week as part of a plea bargain reached in his trial over tax-related crimes.

The Knesset / Israeli Arabs / Holocaust

Arab MK Utilizes International Holocaust Day to Bash Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Member of Knesset Ahmed Tibi, of the Arab-majority Joint List, utilized his speech at the Knesset plenum ahead of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day to bash Israel.

Politics / Bedouin / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Coalition Passes Controversial Law Connecting Illegal Bedouin-Built Structures to Electricity Grid

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Prime Minister Bennett appeared to lose control, approached the opposition’s aisles and confronted members of the opposition, who shouted at him “shame” and “go away.” Bennett was visibly shaken and agitated.

Government / News Briefs / Coronavirus

Member of Defense Minister’s Team Tested Positive for Omicron Variant

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“It should be emphasized that the team member did not sit near the minister during the flight"

Featured / Government / The Knesset / On Campus / Education / Israeli Arabs

TAU Survey: Most Arabs Want Ra'am Minister in Lapid-Bennett Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli Arabs don't trust the government to implement plans for fighting crime in Arab communities.

Headline / Politics / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Cracks in the Coalition: Opposition Wins Two Knesset Votes As Ra'am MK Votes with Opposition

By Jewish Press News Desk

With the budget passed, the coalition is no longer showing as unified a front in the Knesset as it did before.

News Briefs / The Knesset

Knesset Begins Marathon Debate on State Budget; Votes Expected Late Wednesday

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Political pundits in Israel estimate that the Bennett coalition stands a chance at passing the budget in its final reading. The coalition has until November 14 to do so, or it falls by default.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right

Israeli Right Blasts ‘Anti-Netanyahu’ Bill

By Israel Hayom

The bill, proposed by Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar, would bar those under indictment from forming a government or serving as alternate premier.

Headline / Politics / Elections / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Lapid-Bennett's Shinui Bloc Fails in First Attempt To Replace Likud's Knesset Speaker

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The initiative lacked the necessary support within the coalition-in-formation, and comes on the heels of Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid's announcement of his ability to form the next government.

The Muqata

The Real Knesset Game

By JoeSettler

Perhaps the race isn't really between the current party leaders at all...

Headline / Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

Democracy In Action: Israel Goes to Vote for 4th Time in Less than 2 Years

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The 6,578,084 eligible voters can arrive at 12,127 ballots across the country and cast their vote for one of the 39 parties running for the Knesset.

The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Aide to Arab Lawmakers Banned from Knesset after Assaulting Itamar Ben-Gvir

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Za’atra was one of the organizers of the BDS’  “Israeli Apartheid Week” in the Israeli Arab city of Nazareth in 2013.

Elections / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Arab-Majority Joint List Officially Splits Ahead of Elections

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

One big issue under dispute was their cooperation with the government and working with the Zionist political parties.

Elections / The Knesset

3 New/Old MKs Sworn into Knesset

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

They will serve their Knesset terms for less than 3 months.

Headline / Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

Knesset to Dissolve Tuesday at Midnight, Israel Goes to 4th Election in 2 Years

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The election comes as the political parties are fighting with each other and with themselves.

Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

House Committee Approved Discussions on Dissolution of Knesset, Another Step Toward Elections

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

One way or another, if the government does not present a budget by December 23, it falls by default.

The Knesset

Knesset Edges Closer to Dissolution as Gantz Sides with Opposition

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz vows to support a motion to dissolve the government • Netanyahu calls for unity, says Israel “does not need elections now.”

News Briefs / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu Hints of Yet Another Peace Deal in the Works

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu told the Joint Arab List they would soon have the opportunity to fix the mistake they made with the UAE treaty.

Jewish / The Knesset / Diaspora

Knesset Bill to Require Consultation with Diaspora on Matters Regarding World Jewry

By Eliana Rudee

Until now, said Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Omer Yankelevitch, Israel spoke to global Jewish leaders only when it was convenient or necessary in their eyes, leading to “miscommunication, hurt and missed opportunities on both sides.”

Government / The Knesset

Israeli Ministers, Knesset Members to Take 10 Percent Pay Cut

By Israel Hayom

The move saves state coffers NIS 8 million ($2.3 million) immediately, with the amount expected to more than double should a wage cut be instated across the public sector.

The Knesset

Bennett to Government: You've Accomplished Nothing in the Past 80 Days

By Jewish Press News Desk

An exasperated Naftali Bennett expressed his shock at how the new unity government has failed to taken obvious steps in helping the citizens during the second wave.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Coronavirus

Knesset Wing Shut Down After Exposure to COVID-19 Patient

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A parliamentary assistant to a Likud Member of Knesset (MK) reported having Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

15 Years Later, Bill Submitted to Repeal Disengagement from Northern Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Coalition Chairman Miki Zohar (Likud) and Member of Knesset (MK) Betzalel Smotrich have introduced a bill to repeal the 2005 Disengagement Law from northern Samaria “to correct the injustice.”

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

MK Naftali Bennett: No Guarantee of Support for Netanyahu’s Likud in Event of New Elections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Railing against the Israeli prime minister’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, the head of the right-wing Yamina Party called the current government “one of the worst” in the country’s history.

Politics / The Knesset / Interfaith Relations

Friends of Zion to Celebrate Relaunch of Knesset Christian Allies Caucus

By Jewish Press News Desk

The KCAC works in partnership with forty-two Israel Allies Caucuses in governments worldwide through the coordinating efforts of the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF).

Headline / IDF & Security / Government / The Knesset / Coronavirus

Knesset Committee Authorizes Shin Bet to Assist in Epidemiological Investigations

By Jewish Press News Desk

Anyone who receives a message saying he/she is obligated to go into self-quarantine may ask the Health Ministry to reexamine the data on which the decision was based.

The Knesset / Sovereignty

Sovereignty Bill for Entire Judea-Samaria Proposed by Knesset Lobby

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The national mission to exercise our historic right in the land of our ancestors may be in jeopardy," says Land of Israel Caucus chairman Haim Katz.

Israel / Business and Economy

Israel Has Oil (Shale) Deposits Similar to Saudi Arabia, Knesset Learns

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Oil shale in Israel is widespread covering approximately 15% of its territory, but is an undeveloped resource, largely because of economic and technological constraints.

Government / The Knesset

Israel Passes 'Norwegian' Law Allowing Ministers to Temporarily Give up Parliament Seats

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The ‘Norwegian law’ was sought by Blue and White as 12 of the party’s 15 MKs are ministers or deputy ministers, and thus are unable to formulate laws or sit on parliamentary committees.

Featured / Politics / Government / Sovereignty

Netanyahu: July is our Target Date for Applying Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The current prime minister outlines Israel’s five biggest challenges: rebuilding the economy; preparing for a second wave of the coronavirus; security and defense; the threat of the International Criminal Court; and applying Israeli law to the Jordan Valley and Judea and Samaria.

Headline / Politics / Government

Netanyahu, Gantz Agree: New Government to be Sworn in on May 13

By Israel Hayom

Reactions pour in from across political spectrum after landmark High Court ruling in favor of coalition deal • Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked: “Even the obvious must be stated: This isn’t law, it’s politics

News Briefs / Coronavirus

Israel Extends Phone-Tracking Surveillance for 3 Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The high-tech surveillance program discovered 5,516 of 16,265 infected people, the Knesset intelligence subcommittee was told.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Likud: ‘If Yamina Wants to Join the Government it Has to be Flexible’

By Israel Hayom

“Either Yamina comes on board with what's been offered or it won't be in the government,” says Likud official • Yamina head Naftali Bennett: ‘If we can make a difference we will join, and if we can’t, we won't.’

News Briefs / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Watch: Arab MKs Rage When MK Hauser Mentions San Remo Conference

By Jewish Press News Desk

The 1920 San Remo conference declared a Jewish National Homeland in what is today Israel and Jordan.

Featured / The Muqata

Gantz is Betting Against the House

By JoeSettler

Gantz is trying to hard to push a very left wing government onto Bibi, and it may backfire on him.

Featured / The Muqata

A Bright Day for Israeli Democracy and the Lessons Learned

By JoeSettler

Who are the winners and the losers of the election crisis, and what did we learn from it?

The Muqata

What is Blue&White After?

By JoeSettler

For Blue&White, running the country is secondary to getting rid of Netanyahu.

Politics / Elections / Video of the Day / Israeli Arabs

Bezalel Smotrich Challenges Benny Gantz and Angers the Arab MKs

By Video of the Day

Smotrich told the Arab MKs that in the short time he has been Transportation Minister, he has done more for their constituents than they have done in all their years playing politics.

Featured / The Muqata

America Walks Back Peace Plan, Israel (and Bibi) Thrown Under a Bus

By JoeSettler

Sovereignty, the elections and Trump's peace plan have been destroyed with a single interview, but Israel can still make it happen...

Elections / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Arab MK Banned from Running for Knesset Over Her Support for Notorious Terrorist

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Heba Yazbak has been disqualified from running in the upcoming elections for the 23rd Knesset over her support for terrorist Samir Kuntar.

Terrorism / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Terror Victim Demands Arab MK Be Banned from Running for Knesset After Praising Notorious Terrorist

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Heba Yazbak, of the Arab-majority Joint List, shared a photo of Kunter and praised him as a “martyred warrior” who died while waging Jihad.

The Knesset

Laptop Sets Off Bomb Scare inside the Knesset

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A Knesset guard came across the unattended bag near some offices.

Government

Israeli Government Ran NIS 12 Billion Over Budget in 2019

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The current deficit is the highest the Israeli government had since 2012 when the deficit was 3.9% of the GDP.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Turkey

Hamas in Turkey Targeted Nir Barkat for Assassination, Jerusalem's Former Mayor Calls for US Sanctions Against Turkey

By Arye Green / TPS

Turkey provides a home for Hamas and allows Hamas to plot terror attacks against Israel from its territory.

Headline / Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

It's Done: Israel to Hold Third Round of Elections

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's unprecedented third election in one year will be held on March 2, 2020.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

If There Will be New Elections, They Will be Held on March 2, 2020

By Arye Green / TPS

Elections would have automatically been set for March 10, but that falls out on the Jewish holiday of Purim.

Headline / The Knesset

Knesset Speaker Announces the Renewal of Negotiations for Unity Government

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“Everyone understands: Israel is in the midst of a government crisis that could lead to an economic and social collapse. It is indeed a real alarm.”

Israel / Politics / Elections / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Netanyahu: Minority Govt Backed by Arab List Will be ‘Celebrated in Tehran, Ramallah’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Netanyahu underscored that Arabs can be Zionists and support the State of Israel, but the Joint List MKs are not Zionists and do not support the State of Israel.

Gaza / The Knesset / Islamic Jihad / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu Clashes with Arab MKs Over Attack on Islamic Jihad Commander

By Aryeh Green

Netanyahu accused the Arab MKs of encouraging terrorism, deliberately aimed at harming civilians.

Headline / The Knesset

22nd Knesset Kicks Off Inauguration As Arab MKs Boycott Ceremonies

By Arye Green / TPS

Nine MKs in the 22nd Knesset have served as lawmakers before the 21st Knesset, leaving only eight new MKs in the upcoming Knesset, an all-time low.

Photo of the Day

Poser

By Photo of the Day

MK Benny Gantz is walking around with a fake bodyguard.

Analysis

A Guide To Israel’s Elections – All 41 Parties

By Rivkah Lambert Adler

41 parties are running for a seat in the Knesset, here's who they are...

Featured / The Knesset

US Honors Knesset for Employment of Disabled Persons

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“The Knesset serves as an example for the public and private sectors, and many people from Israel and abroad visit the Knesset to learn from our experience in this field.”

Headline / Elections / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Muslim Woman Running in Likud Primaries - Family Denounces Her

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Dima Tayeh, a Muslim woman with Israeli citizenship, announced she will run in the Likud primaries with the objective of becoming a Member of Knesset.

Photo of the Day

Builders of Zion

By Photo of the Day

Seven worthy Olim who are making important contributions to the State of Israel.

Featured / Israel / Iran / Lebanon / United Nations (UN)

Full Transcript of PM Netanyahu's Speech to the UN General Assembly

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, on Thursday, 27 September 27, 2018.

Politics / Gaza / Government / Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education / Settlements

Netanyahu Celebrates New School Year with Gush Katif Refugees

By JNi.Media

A month and a half ago, many residents of Yad Binyamin marked the 13th anniversary of their expulsion from Gush Katif in the Gaza Strip.

Politics / Elections / News Briefs / The Knesset

Netanyahu: ‘In Next Election, 40 Knesset Seats is the Objective’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Elections are currently scheduled for November 5, 2019, unless elections are held.

Featured / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / History / Obituaries

Soldier, Journalist, Editor, Writer, Politician, Radical Leftist Uri Avneri Dead at 95

By JNi.Media

On July 3, 1982, about a month into the Lebanon War, Avnery caused a storm when he met Yasser Arafat in the western part of besieged Beirut, and ran an interview with him.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Settlements

Gaza Expulsion Day – What Did Israeli Pols Predict 13 Years Ago?

By JNi.Media

Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz: "We will be in of control of the envelope around the fence, and the level of terror will drop in the Gaza Strip, as pragmatic forces will rise."

IDF & Security / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel

Litzman: No Compromise On Draft Law

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Litzman: We have no interest in going to elections, but we can’t compromise on such a substantial and fundamental issue.

Headline / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arabs in Rabin Square Rally: 'With Spirit and Blood We'll Redeem You, Palestine'

By JNi.Media

Im Tirtzu activists recorded Israeli Arabs shouting, "With spirit and blood we'll redeem you, Palestine," "Rest in peace, martyr, we continue in your path," "Israel is a terrorist state," and "An Arab Palestine from the sea to the River Jordan."

IDF & Security / Syria / Russia

Russian Military Police to Man 8 Permanent Posts near Israel-Syria Border

By JNi.Media

"They will serve as a security guarantee for civilians of the Quneitra district."

Headline / Druze / Politics / Government / The Knesset / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / United Nations (UN) / European Union

Report: NIF, EU, UN Drive Ferocious Campaign to Quash Israel's Nationality Law

By JNi.Media

The Struggle Headquarters propaganda maliciously misrepresents the law, using a false comparison between two Border Guard officers, one a Jew, the other a Druze.

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman

Inside Israel Today: Not Cucumber Season

By The Land of Israel

Why is the news from the empty parliament building is surprisingly intense now? Join Gil Hoffman from the Knesset on Inside Israel Today.

Featured / Politics / Government / The Courts / Religious & Secular in Israel

Attorney Ben-Gvir Advocates Removing Kahane Movement's Terrorist Designation

By JNi.Media

Attorney Ben-Gvir wrote the AG: "It is clear to any knowledgeable person that the government's decision was a political ploy designed to silence the opposition."

Headline / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Labor Arab MK Resigns over Nationality Law, Will Be Replaced by an Oleh from Russia

By JNi.Media

Bahloul will presumably be replaced by Robert Tiviaev, a Russian Jewish oleh.

Elections / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Netanyahu Backs Ze'ev Elkin for Jerusalem Mayor

By Jewish Press News Desk

Minister Ze'ev Elkin emigrated to Israel from the Ukraine in 1990.

Politics / The Knesset

Tzipi Livni to be the New Knesset Opposition Leader

By Jewish Press News Desk

Gabai and Livni agreed to appoint Livni as opposition leader, while letting Gabai keep his hopes up for the Prime Minister's position.

Featured / Police and Crime / The Knesset

Knesset Decriminalizes Private Use of Cannabis

By JNi.Media

The bill was approved by a vote of 41-1, with one abstention.

Inside Israel Today with Gil Hoffman

Inside Israel Today: Are Knesset Members Slackers?

By The Land of Israel

The Knesset’s last week before its extended summer recess, Gil Hoffman and Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan analyze whether Knesset members have easy lives in which they barely work, or if they actually work very hard.

Politics / The Knesset

Old, New Likudniks Clash Over Nation-State Bill

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The controversial Nation-State bill has sparked a sharp disagreement between the current Likud Knesset faction and scions of the party’s founding generation.

Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten

Israel Uncensored: PA's "Pay For Slay" Program Takes a Hit

By The Land of Israel

Listen to an interview with attorney Maurice Hirsch from Palestinian Media Watch about the Knesset Bill which passed into law this past week freezing the amount of PA tax funds being paid to terrorists & their families. Today on Israel Uncensored w/ Joshua Hasten.

Serials

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