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ירדן ביבס, שרון אלוני קוניו ויאיר הורן בועדת החוץ והביטחון

Former hostages, families urge lawmakers to push for deal: 'Aren't you ashamed?'

U.S. President Trump proposed a plan for the immediate release of all 48 hostages in Gaza; Hamas has not rejected it but may demand conditions Israel opposes, including full IDF withdrawal, while expressing willingness to negotiate a ceasefire and hostages’ release

Amir Ettinger | 09.09.25

Domestic violence law underused as women, courts remain unaware of electronic safeguards

A year after Israel launched its electronic monitoring law to prevent domestic violence, only 25 cases have seen the system activated; Advocates blame poor public awareness, technical issues and court hesitancy—even as some women continue to face real danger

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 08.06.25

חנוך מילביצקי בוועדת הכספים אחרי ההצבעה על מינויו

Despite rape allegations, Likud lawmaker Hanoch Milwidsky appointed head of Knesset Finance Committee

Four days after being questioned by police over allegations of rape and sexual assault, Hanoch Milwidsky was appointed to chair of the Finance Committee—despite opposition outrage and a near-physical Knesset clash

Sivan Hilaie, Moran Azulay | 07.29.25

ראש נציגות טאיוואן בישראל אבבי לי, ח"כ בועז טופורובסקי וטל אוהד

‘True friend of Israel’: Knesset lawmakers back Taiwan’s role in global forums

In rare cross-party move, 72 MKs sign declaration condemning Taiwan’s exclusion from international bodies, citing its unwavering support since October 7; Taiwan envoy hails statement as 'historic' and call for global democratic solidarity

Itamar Eichner | 07.24.25

Knesset approves declaration to apply Israeli sovereignty to West Bank

By a majority of 71 to 13, the Knesset voted in favor of a declaration to apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley; Opposition calls it 'spin' designed to divert public discourse draft exemption law; the declaration carries no legal or legislative weight

Sivan Hilaie | 07.23.25

After refusing to advance Haredi draft bill, Likud votes to replace Edelstein as chair of Knesset defense committee

Boaz Bismuth was elected to the position by a majority of 29 to 4, and the Haredi factions expect him to introduce a law that will keep yeshiva students out of the IDF

Moran Azulay, Sivan Hilaie | 07.23.25

Coalition lawmakers push for IDF presence in Nablus's Joseph's Tomb

At least 62 out of 120 members of Knesset, including ministers and members of the coalition, sign a petition calling for the IDF to maintain control of the site holy to Jews and Muslims in the West Bank Palestinian city

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.23.25

Likud set to oust Edelstein from Knesset panel over draft bill; Netanyahu loyalists to vie for post

Likud MKs Hanoch Milwidsky and Nissim Vaturi are set to challenge Edelstein for chair of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, with the former expected to win vote

Moran Azulay | 07.21.25

הפגנה נגד אלימות כלפי נשים בכיכר הבימה בתל אביב

'No criticism or shut down': Israel renews debate on controversial NGO bill

Knesset committee advances bill to impose a 23% tax on donations from foreign governments to Israeli NGOs, aiming to curb foreign interference, sparking fierce criticism on freedom of speech

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 07.21.25

Likud pushes to oust Edelstein from Knesset panel over draft bill, Netanyahu loyalist to replace him

MK Hanoch Milwidsky is expected to challenge Edelstein as chair of Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, as PM seeks to push forward contentious draft law expanding exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students

Moran Azulay | 07.21.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו משוחח עם ח"כ משה גפני במליאת הכנסת - חוק הרווחים הכלואים

United Torah Judaism says leaving government over draft exemption law

During Netanyahu blitz of talks, Degel HaTorah announces it would quit the coalition, citing Likud's draft law breach after a meeting with Edelstein; Agudath Israel follows

Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 07.14.25

אילנה גריצווסקי בוועדה העוסקת בדו"ח פשעי המין של חמאס

'I remember the grubby hands stealing my soul,' former hostage tells lawmakers

Ilana Gritzewsky speaks to a Knesset committee about her captivity in Gaza as a victim of Hamas atrocities; says she will speak for those who cannot and asks where the promise of Israel as a society that cares for its citizens has gone

Sivan Hilaie | 07.14.25

Shadi Martini addresses the Knesset, July 10, 2025

'Unprecedented moment for peace:' Arab voices at Knesset call for regional security

Syrian political figure Shadi Martini describes his Knesset address as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity' and confirms holding recent talks with Syria’s new president, Ahmad Al-Sharaa

Rizik Alabi and Gabriel Colodro / The Media Line | 07.12.25

יו"ר המחנה הממלכתי בני גנץ וחבר הסיעה גדי איזנקוט בישיבת סיעה

Eisenkot leaves National Unity Party, will resign from Knesset

Former IDF chief of staff informed party chairman Benny Gantz that he had decided to leave and return the mandate; However, those around him make it clear: he is not retiring from political life; Lapid is considering offering Eisenkot to head his party

Moran Azulay | 06.30.25

UTJ chair resigns from cabinet after bill to dissolve Knesset defeated in draft row

Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf steps down after failing to unite his ultra-Orthodox bloc around a push for broad IDF draft exemptions; his call for early elections rejected by allies fearing backlash against Haredim and risks to coalition stability

Shilo Freid | 06.12.25

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