Knesset

The Israeli Finance Committee approved $82.6 million for ultra-Orthodox education during a Knesset recess following a contentious debate. The funding package includes support for yeshivas, Haredi culture, and student transportation, with the opposition labeling the allocation as 'theft'.

The finance panel is set to allocate millions to Haredi schools and the Settlements Ministry during the Knesset recess. Opposition lawmakers and a religious liberty group criticize the move as 'electoral bribery'.

The High Court is likely to strike down a law that banned arrests of Haredi draft-dodgers. Justices minimally challenged arguments that the law was discriminatory and violated Knesset procedure, while strongly opposing the Haredi claim that the Torah forbids enlistment.

Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is intended to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem. The law, enacted by Israel, targets the educational infrastructure in the area.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still regards the 1946 King David Hotel bombers in Jerusalem as heroes. The article notes his presence at the Knesset in Jerusalem on July 16, 2026.

The Knesset passed a construction waste law before disbanding, establishing regulations for waste from building sites through transport, processing, and recycling. The law does not apply to the West Bank, where waste dumping is prevalent, and its funding remains unclear.

The Knesset has dissolved after its first full term since 1988, leading to a general election scheduled for October 27, 2026. Israel is preparing for this crucial electoral event.

Israel is set for an October election following the dissolution of parliament. Prime Minister Netanyahu's political survival is at stake as the Knesset dissolves before the vote.

The Knesset voted to disperse parliament with a 62-0 majority, supported solely by the coalition, after the motion was added to a party financing bill. The 25th Knesset was described as the 'most challenging' in Israeli history by the speaker.

Israel’s parliament dissolved ahead of October 27 elections after passing final bills under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. The Knesset passed controversial laws, including halting ultra-Orthodox military enlistment and judiciary reforms, as Netanyahu faces growing support for opposition leaders like Naftali Bennett. The dissolution marks the first time in decades Israel’s government completes a full four-year term.

Israel's parliament dissolved ahead of October 27 elections after passing multiple bills in Netanyahu's final term. The Knesset completed a rare four-year term, with Netanyahu struggling to retain power amid rising support for opposition parties. Recent legislation included halting ultra-Orthodox military enlistment and judicial reforms targeting government control.

Israel's parliament dissolved early ahead of October 27 elections after passing multiple bills in the final days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The Knesset will not reconvene before the elections, with polls showing growing support for opposition parties. Netanyahu's government passed controversial laws, including halting ultra-Orthodox military enlistment and judicial reforms.

The Knesset voted to extend mandatory army service to 32 months, up from the current 30 months, though the IDF had requested a 36-month extension. Israeli President Herzog expressed a desire for peace with Saudi Arabia.

The Knesset approved a law allowing universities to offer segregated master's and doctoral programs. The legislation passed with 52 votes in favor and 43 against, despite objections from academic representatives.

The US House defeated an amendment to end Israel aid, with nearly half of Democrats supporting it. The Knesset passed a law expanding gender segregation in academia, and Trump stated Iran released a wrongfully detained US citizen.

The Knesset passed a law restoring the Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over kosher certification as part of a coalition effort to appease Haredi parties. The move follows a 'rift' with Netanyahu that is now reportedly resolved.

The Knesset approved a law restoring the Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over kosher certification. The law was demanded by Haredi parties in exchange for support on key coalition bills.

Israel’s parliament will dissolve on 17 July, and national elections will be held on 27 October as scheduled, according to Knesset Legal Adviser Sagit Afik. The vote will be Israel’s first on schedule since 1988 and mark the first time an Israeli government completes a full term since 1973.

A TV survey indicates Eisenkot's Yashar party would receive the most votes in a current election, leading over Netanyahu. However, the anti-Netanyahu bloc, including Yashar, would still lack a parliamentary majority without support from an Arab party.

The Knesset passed a contentious Basic Law declaring Torah study a constitutional value. The measure, backed by the Haredi community, is part of a coalition agreement that includes support for an October 7 probe and an AG bill.

Deans of all nine Israeli medical schools wrote a letter to the Knesset urging lawmakers to reject a bill that could expand gender segregation in higher education. They argue the bill might jeopardize international recognition of Israeli medical institutions and weaken the country's medical capabilities.

The Israeli government is pushing contentious legislation to secure support from coalition partners ahead of October elections, as the Knesset is set to dissolve. Political correspondent Ariela Karmel highlights the urgency of these efforts in a Times of Israel report.

The Israeli election is scheduled for October 27 at the latest. Dr. Einat Wilf, a former member of the Knesset, is gaining prominence as a candidate with her Oz party. The article highlights her potential influence in the upcoming election.

The article discusses four political upheavals in a week as Israel's Knesset nears dissolution, highlighting the significance of the upcoming election in shaping the country's future.

A bill approved for final Knesset readings would freeze Haredi enlistment for at least seven months, granting immunity from arrest to current and future Haredi draft dodgers, halting criminal proceedings, and eliminating oversight of the immunity process.

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, as stated by its parliament, with the vote seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war began.

The coalition aims to pass several controversial bills in the final week before the Knesset dissolves, including legislation declaring Torah study a 'foundational value' and banning arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. A bill establishing a political probe into events of October 7 remains uncertain to pass in time.

Haredi parties back down as a bill advancing in a 6-4 committee vote will not equate Torah study with IDF service under the Basic Law. Combat veterans with PTSD interrupted the hearing, accusing politicians of exploiting them for political gain.

Levin urges the Knesset to ignore a High Court order requiring a new election for the state comptroller position. The Justice minister supports Michael Rabello taking the job despite the court's directive, while Eisenkot criticizes Levin as an enemy of Israeli democracy.

The Knesset voted to split a controversial bill aimed at reducing the power of the attorney general, though the legislation would still permit the government to disregard the AG's rulings. The Knesset also approved a media overhaul bill and a bill to expand gender segregation in academia for final votes.

The Knesset voted to split a controversial bill aimed at eroding the power of the attorney general, which will no longer make the AG's legal positions binding for the government. A group of IDF reservists accused Channel 14 of harming national security.

The Knesset passed a controversial bill in its first reading to establish a politically appointed probe into the Oct. 7 events, with a 59-0 vote due to opposition boycott. The opposition accuses the government of whitewashing its role in the disaster by allowing the government to appoint the investigative panel.

IDF veteran Itzik Saidyan, who self-immolated, urges the Knesset to prioritize combat soldiers over declaring Torah study a foundational value in a Basic Law. He argues the highest priority should be given to soldiers 'who go into battle... who feel forgotten.'

Edelstein splits from Likud, becoming the latest senior Likud politician to go independent, though breaking free from Netanyahu's influence may not be simple.

The Knesset is expected to dissolve on July 17, setting the stage for an election on October 27. The government had previously shelved plans for an earlier vote, now aligning with the latest possible date for the election.

The IDF chief warns of a military personnel shortage and urges extending mandatory service after a bill to protect Haredi draft evaders passed its first reading in the Knesset. A senior military officer emphasized soldiers must be prioritized amid concerns over the new Basic Law on Torah study.

Israel's Knesset approved a bill in its preliminary reading to ban the broadcasting of the call to prayer from mosques via loudspeakers. The legislation, introduced by Otzma Yehudit and backed by Yisrael Beiteinu, requires explicit authorization for mosque sound systems. Palestinian National Council head Rawhi Fattouh condemned the bill as a violation of freedom of worship.

The Knesset advanced a bill proposed by far-right MK Zvika Fogel to reduce the volume of mosque calls to prayer. Fogel framed the bill as addressing equal law enforcement, while Arab lawmakers highlighted the lack of efforts to address violent crime in their community.

The Knesset is advancing a Basic Law on Torah study and pushing to freeze arrests of draft dodgers. The bill heads to a first Knesset vote as the government seeks to halt enforcement, despite IDF warnings that enforcement increases enlistment.

A bill to ban Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners failed in the Israeli parliament with a 41-36 vote. Ultra-Orthodox coalition parties boycotted the vote over unrelated political disputes, preventing the proposal from advancing. The bill is now shelved until after October elections due to Knesset rules.