The Latest Breaking News from Knesset

Tent city erected outside Israeli Knesset before judicial vote

The encampment is a last-ditch effort made to halt the government’s controversial judicial reform plans.

Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2023

Thousands Protest In Jerusalem Against Judicial Reform

Streets blocked as demonstrators march from Tel Aviv, demanding Netanyahu halt legislation

Zenger · Jul 23, 2023

Israel's Netanyahu recovers from heart procedure while tensions surge over judicial overhaul plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering in hospital after an emergency heart procedure as opposition to his government’s contentious judicial overhaul plan reached a fever pitch and unrest gripped the country

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Israel And Morocco Deepen Bilateral Relationship Following Recognition Of Western Sahara

Israel-Morocco ties set to strengthen after recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Israel Moves To Ban Terrorist Flags On Campuses Amidst Opposition

Proposed law aims to remove supporters of terrorism from academic institutions and disband student cells promoting terrorism.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Israeli Committee Approves Bill To Limit Supreme Court’s Use Of Reasonableness

Opposition mounts as critics argue it erodes checks and balances and grants excessive power to politicians.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Deputy Canadian Opposition Leader Embraces Pro-Israel Stance

Melissa Lantsman, the deputy Canadian opposition leader, discusses her pro-Israel stance and Jewish upbringing.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Israeli PM Netanyahu Considers Moderating Supreme Court Bill

Netanyahu may allow reasonableness standard for individual ministerial decisions, but not full Cabinet decisions

Zenger · Jul 19, 2023

McCarthy squeezes Democrats over ‘racist state’ comments about Israel

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a resolution Tuesday declaring that Israel is not a “racist state,” effectively rebuking Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who said Saturday that it was.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023

Israeli Defense Minister Blocks Legislation On Transfer Of Terrorists’ Remains

Yoav Gallant effectively vetoes bill aimed at preventing glorification and incitement during terrorists' funerals.

Zenger · Jul 18, 2023