Knesset committee
Coverage of Knesset committee in the Nexus archive.
- Bill to gut attorney general’s powers approved by Knesset committee for final readings
A bill to reduce the attorney general’s powers was approved by a Knesset committee for final readings. Opposition lawmakers warn the legislation would place 'government above the law' and plan to petition against it, while the coalition supports the measure ahead of its likely passage this week.
- US military says it is carrying out a fresh wave of strikes across Iran
The US military is conducting new strikes across Iran, with CENTCOM stating President Trump ordered the attacks to 'hold Iranian forces accountable.' Separately, a Knesset committee approved a bill that would significantly reduce the powers of the attorney general.
- Israeli bill to restrict call to prayer passes preliminary parliament reading
An Israeli bill to restrict the Muslim call to prayer (adhan) passed a preliminary reading in parliament with 50 votes to 36. The legislation, introduced by Zvika Fogel from Itamar Ben Gvir's party, would require mosques to obtain permits for loudspeaker systems based on criteria set by Israeli authorities. Palestinians condemned the bill as a 'declaration of religious war' and an attack on freedom of worship.
- Knesset committee extends money laundering law to wildlife trafficking
The Knesset committee extended Israel's money laundering law to combat wildlife trafficking, enabling authorities to trace financial trails and target criminals. Wildlife trafficking is identified as the fourth-largest category of illegal global trade.