Vote on Basic Law Defining Israel as Jewish Nation-State Postponed
A planned vote on a Basic Law was scuttled Sunday, as Justice Minister Tzipi Livni (Hatnua) exercised her powers to delay the discussion.
Israeli and Kenyan Parliaments Sign Cooperation Agreement
Israel and Kenya signed an agreement today, pledging to strengthen ties and increase cooperation between the two countries
Rock-Throwers in Israel Now Facing 20 Years in Prison
Israeli government ministers voted Sunday to advance a bill which would seek more severe penalties for throwing rocks or other dangerous items.
Israeli Knesset Passes Law Limiting Future Prisoner Releases
The Knesset approved a bill submitted by Member of Knesset Ayelet Shaked, which effectively prevents the government from releasing prisoners in any future political deals.
New Bill in Knesset Attacking Freedom of Speech in Israel
A new law in the Knesset which is slated to be voted upon on Wednesday has been tailor made to make one specific newspaper in Israel illegal, the Israel Hayom Daily.
Israeli Arab MK: IDF Worse than ISIS
Israeli Arab MK Hanin Zoabi (Balad) is causing an uproar once again after stating on Sunday that the Israel Defense Forces is worse than ISIS.
Can Religious Zionists Lead Israel?
The controversy over Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett’s internal power grab has raised several nagging questions about the resurgent Religious Zionist movement.
MK to European envoys: “Day When Islamic Terror Will Reach Your Homes is Near”
European Officials took part this week in an urgent meeting of the Knesset Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee on the situation of Jewish communities in Europe.
Inciteful Arab MK Banned from Knesset Six Months
Balad MK Hanin Zoabi has been banned from the Knesset for six months following appeals from many quarters demanding her removal for inciteful comments made recently against Israel.
Israel’s Newest President Sworn In
In a modest ceremony at the Knesset on Thursday, Reuven Rivlin was sworn in as Israel’s tenth president of Israel.