The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/19th-knesset/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png 19th Knesset | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/19th-knesset/ 32 32 Knesset newbies day: Civics lessons, car choices, and a plea to serve the public https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-newbies-day-civics-lessons-car-choices-and-a-plea-to-serve-the-public/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 03:53:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2065941&preview=true&preview_id=2065941 Before 21st Knesset officially begins, parliament's fresh faces receive a crash course on lawmaking and get to enjoy their new seats... with one exception

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]]> An immigrant-turned-lawmaker looks back at 25 turbulent months https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-immigrant-turned-lawmaker-looks-back-at-25-turbulent-months/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:42:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1333265 Free of the tawdry mud-slinging many political memoirs traffic in, Dov Lipman's new squeaky clean volume, 'An "American" MK,' delivers a rare look at the Knesset through the eyes of a newcomer to a country in turmoil

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]]> Lapid tightens grip on Yesh Atid, delays leadership race https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-tightens-grip-on-yesh-atid-delays-leadership-race/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:54:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1338820 Ex-finance minister said to have secretly changed party's regulations, deferring ballot until after next national elections

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]]> Will Orthodox Israelis’ revolt against the chief rabbinate spur a domino effect? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-orthodox-israelis-revolt-against-the-chief-rabbinate-spur-a-domino-effect/ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:56:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1304269 An in-depth look at a year of shifting sands in the notorious historical status quo of religion and state in the Holy Land

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]]> To pass the budget and save his government, Netanyahu must weave a tangled web https://www.timesofisrael.com/to-pass-the-budget-and-save-his-government-netanyahu-must-weave-a-tangled-web/ Sun, 16 Aug 2015 20:22:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1233960 With a razor-thin coalition, the PM and finance minister are playing fast and loose with the public purse to prevent new elections

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]]> Knesset passes controversial ‘force-feeding’ bill for prisoners https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-controversial-force-feeding-bill-for-prisoners/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:24:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1224578&preview_id=1224578 Doctors say they won't comply after measure to break hunger strikes approved in raucous all-night session; so-called 'Norwegian Law' also okayed

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]]> Ministers debate softened version of ‘Jewish state bill’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-committee-to-debate-new-version-of-jewish-state-law/ Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:11:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1213536 Revised legislation proposed by Likud lawmaker Benny Begin still calls Israel national Jewish homeland but emphasizes its democracy

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]]> Minister seeks to advance ‘force-feeding’ bill for prisoners https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-seeks-to-advance-force-feeding-bill-for-prisoners/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 02:22:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1197266 After controversial legislation fails to pass in last Knesset, Gilad Erdan vows renewed effort to thwart hunger strikers

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]]> With 39 newcomers, 20th Knesset set to be sworn in https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-39-newcomers-20th-knesset-set-to-be-sworn-in/ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:38:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1160262 Ceremony led by Reuven Rivlin and Amir Peretz will feature poet laureate reading Psalm 122, and historic recording of Ben-Gurion

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]]> Knesset unveils solar field on roof https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-unveils-solar-field-on-roof/ Sun, 29 Mar 2015 21:37:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1159128 Panels to produce up to 1/3 of parliament's power; Speaker Edelstein hopes that 'Green Knesset' project will inspire all Israelis

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]]> Uri Orbach recalled for his sharp wit and uncommon sincerity https://www.timesofisrael.com/uri-orbach-recalled-for-his-sharp-wit-and-uncommon-sincerity/ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:01:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1138803 Popular minister's passing sparks flood of fond memories of one of Knesset's most beloved personalities

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]]> Jewish Home minister Uri Orbach dies at 54 https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-jewish-home-minister-uri-orbach-dies-at-54/ Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:42:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1138692&preview_id=1138692 Widely respected lawmaker dies in hospital after battling unspecified ailment

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]]> Former Jewish Home minister in life-threatening condition https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-jewish-home-minister-in-life-threatening-condition/ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 20:24:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1138461&preview_id=1138461 Doctors in Jerusalem hospital fight to save MK Uri Orbach; colleagues call for prayers

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]]> Jewish Home minister hospitalized for serious illness https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-home-minister-hospitalized-for-serious-illness/ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:30:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1123833 MK Uri Orbach takes leave in order to receive 'urgent and significant treatment'; Bennett calls for prayers

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]]> Lapid lashes Netanyahu, Labor for ‘corruption’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-lashes-netanyahu-labor-for-corruption/ Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:37:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1114978 Yesh Atid leader accuses Likud of favoring bloated government, payouts for allies; casts his party as champion of clean government

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