The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/knesset/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Knesset | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/knesset/ 32 32 Firebrand Likud MK accuses security forces of ‘treason’ in Knesset amid Iran attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/firebrand-likud-mk-accuses-security-forces-of-treason-in-knesset-amid-iran-attacks/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:35:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839029 Tally Gotliv, seeking immunity from prosecution after exposing Shin Bet agent, airs conspiracy theories; Haredi MKs demand Basic Law for Torah study to shield draft evaders; committee chair berates female staffer

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]]> Knesset legal adviser upholds comptroller vote, says opposition hadn’t opposed ballot-filming https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-legal-adviser-upholds-comptroller-vote-says-opposition-hadnt-opposed-ballot-filming/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:19:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836903 Petition has urged High Court to strike down election of PM's lawyer Rabello to independent watchdog post, because Likud MKs were reportedly told to document themselves voting for him; Sagit Afik is unconvinced

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]]> Knesset passes law granting tax benefits to dozens of West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-granting-tax-benefits-to-dozens-of-west-bank-settlements/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:36:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3836478 Smotrich says law will prevent Palestinian state; opposition accuses finance minister of funneling money to voter base ahead of elections, while abandoning the battered north

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]]> Netanyahu forces through election of his lawyer as state comptroller amid tainted vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-forces-through-election-of-his-lawyer-as-state-comptroller-amid-tainted-vote/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:06:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3835920 Michael Rabello wins 61-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn 'illegal, mafia-style' process

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]]> Daily Briefing June 3: Coalition MKs boast on X after screaming at Arab lawmakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-3-coalition-mks-boast-on-x-after-screaming-at-arab-lawmakers/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:02:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835637&preview=true&preview_id=3835637 Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses overnight Knesset vote on controversial bills, further delays on aid for the north, and coalition thuggery in discussion on settler violence

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]]> Israel allocates $350 million for special military tribunal to try Oct. 7 terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-allocates-350-million-for-special-military-tribunal-to-try-oct-7-terrorists/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:57:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835311 Law passed last month established system for public, broadcast trials to include potential genocide charges, possible death penalty; allocation is half of low-end estimate for cost

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]]> Coalition MKs disrupt Knesset event on violence against Palestinians, threaten attendees https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-mks-disrupt-knesset-event-on-violence-against-palestinians-threaten-attendees/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:48:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835214 Lawmakers steal food, assail slain hostage's daughter-in-law, amid discussion of unchecked settler attacks; MK tells 'terrorist' colleagues they'll be expelled from country

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]]> Ombudsman penalizes Likud, Labor for irregularities in their financial reports for 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/ombudsman-penalizes-likud-labor-for-irregularities-in-their-financial-reports-for-2024/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834267 State comptroller says ruling party has inadequate oversight over membership fees; report finds 10 current parties and 9 defunct parties owe the state a total of some $45 million

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]]> Legislation to split and weaken role of attorney general passes first Knesset reading https://www.timesofisrael.com/legislation-to-split-and-weaken-role-of-attorney-general-passes-first-knesset-reading/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:47:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834621 Even if not passed into law before Knesset disbands, advancement of bills will allow coalition to resume legislative process without having to start over if it wins election

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]]> Funds for war-torn north delayed as Smotrich forges ahead with tax breaks for settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/funds-for-war-torn-north-delayed-as-smotrich-forges-ahead-with-tax-breaks-for-settlements/ Sun, 31 May 2026 23:11:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3833706 NIS 5 billion aid package stalls even as a West Bank settlements benefits bill advances; local leaders and opposition accuse government of abandoning communities battered by Hezbollah

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]]> Knesset panel restores word ‘massacre’ to Oct. 7 memorial day bill after backlash https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-panel-restores-word-massacre-to-oct-7-memorial-bill-after-backlash/ Wed, 27 May 2026 19:59:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3831858 'No one wants to whitewash or change the narrative,' says committee chair; bereaved families accused government or 'erasing' history after it changed 'massacre' to 'events' in title

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]]> Yesh Atid co-founder and MK Boaz Toporovsky steps away from Knesset https://www.timesofisrael.com/yesh-atid-co-founder-and-mk-boaz-toporovsky-steps-away-from-knesset/ Wed, 27 May 2026 18:11:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3831777 Toporovsky to remain in party, but not in political role; Lapid thanks 'friend' for 'years of service' to public; former Zionist Council chief Oz Haim named as replacement MK

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]]> Coalition races ahead with bills targeting media, in defiance of legal objections https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-races-ahead-with-laws-targeting-media-in-defiance-of-legal-objections/ Tue, 26 May 2026 15:38:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3830312 MKs advance legisalation to take control of Kan's budget, split broadcasting overhaul to push part of it ahead, and add measure that will help pro-government Channel 14, in drive ahead of elections

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]]> Likud MK Distel Atbaryan says she won’t seek reelection https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-mk-distel-atbaryan-says-she-wont-seek-reelection-after-knesset-ends-its-term/ Mon, 25 May 2026 17:50:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830299 Former Netanyahu ally served as public diplomacy minister before resigning days after October 7, has recently headed panel overseeing a controversial media overhaul bill

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]]> In Knesset breakup ado, Netanyahu, Haredim seen jostling for leverage, not a ballot date https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-knesset-breakup-ado-netanyahu-haredim-seen-jostling-for-leverage-not-a-ballot-date/ Sun, 24 May 2026 12:15:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828180 As Likud takes control of dissolution process triggered by ultra-Orthodox demands for draft exemption, analysts say sides locked in a power struggle but may not actually want early elections

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