July 20, 2016
6:19 pm

An anatomical chart posted on Facebook by Gazan Zahran Barbah on October 8, 2015, showing which parts of the body to aim for when stabbing a victim. (Courtesy of MEMRI)

Bill cracking down on social media incitement passes initial reading

Legislation would impose heavy fines on Facebook, Twitter and others for failing to remove inflammatory posts within 48 hours

By Haviv Rettig Gur and Stuart Winer

July 20, 2016
2:28 am

Joint List party member MK Hanin Zoabi in the Knesset plenum on July 11, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Israel’s right-wing laws: A threat to democracy or much ado about symbolism?

A slew of right-wing legislation has been proposed since the hawkish 20th Knesset was sworn in, but few have passed into law and many have been softened

By Andrew Tobin

July 10, 2016
6:06 pm

A swearing-in ceremony for new recruits to the IDF's Armored Corps on May 9, 2013. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

Israelis trust the IDF, are skeptical of politicians — survey

Central Bureau of Statistics report finds that political parties, Knesset and cabinet are widely distrusted

By Times of Israel staff

June 30, 2016
4:55 pm

File: Joint (Arab) List MK Hanin Zoabi attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, November 2, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Zoabi doubles down on claim IDF troops are ‘murderers’

Controversial MK says she represents ‘world consensus,’ would be applauded on ‘any stage’ – as opposed to Netanyahu

By Times of Israel staff

June 30, 2016
10:30 am

Joint (Arab) List MK Hanin Zoabi, center, confronted by fellow lawmakers in the Knesset plenum over her comments on the Israel-Turkey reconciliation agreement on June 29, 2016 (screen capture: YouTube)

How do you solve a problem like Zoabi?

Arab MK sets off a media frenzy by calling IDF soldiers ‘murderers,’ while Turkey licks its wounds after a deadly bombing

By Ilan Ben Zion

June 29, 2016
10:41 pm

PM seeks A-G’s aid to oust Arab MK who called IDF troops ‘murderers’

Netanyahu says Hanin Zoabi ‘crossed all red lines’ after her remarks on commandos in 2010 raid caused near riot in Knesset

By Times of Israel staff

June 29, 2016
7:23 pm

Joint (Arab) List MK Hanin Zoabi is led out of the Knesset plenum after a row over her comments on the Israel-Turkey reconciliation agreement on June 29, 2016 (screen capture: Knesset Channel)

Bedlam in Knesset as Arab MK brands IDF soldiers ‘murderers’ for Gaza flotilla raid

Several outraged MKs charge toward podium as Hanin Zoabi speaks out; Zionist Union MK calls for her suspension; Likud MK wants her banned

By Times of Israel staff

June 28, 2016
9:54 pm

Thousands of Muslims pray in front of the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount during the holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem's Old City, June 26, 2016. (Suliman Khader/Flash90)

After days of riots, PM renews ban on MKs at Temple Mount

Netanyahu, Erdan cancel planned lifting of moratorium on politicians’ trips to flashpoint holy site after ongoing violence

By Judah Ari Gross and Times of Israel staff

June 27, 2016
2:52 pm

Members of the Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee on Monday, June 27, 2016 (committee spokesperson)

Knesset panel approves defanged NGO bill for final votes

Requirement that representatives of foreign-funded organizations wear identifying tags omitted; law to apply to donations from 2017

By Marissa Newman

June 23, 2016
6:07 pm

Knesset Member Yoav Kisch at a Knesset committee meeting on June 14, 2016. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Lawmaker blasted for bill banning MKs from petitioning High Court

Tzipi Livni lambastes Yoav Kisch for ‘attempt to take over democratic process,’ curb independence of lawmakers

By Times of Israel staff

June 23, 2016
12:28 am

Minister Uri Ariel arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on March 13, 2016. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)

Minister: If there’s dirt on me in secret police file, release it

Uri Ariel asks public security minister to publicize information in dossier and launch a police investigation if necessary

By Tamar Pileggi

June 16, 2016
3:17 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and incoming Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman (left) hold a press conference in the Knesset on Monday, May 30, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Gaza walls and missile defense squalls

A ‘Defense Ministry official’ predicts the next war with Hamas and the media examines Washington putting the screws to Netanyahu

By Ilan Ben Zion

June 15, 2016
9:52 pm

Palestinian protesters throw stones at Israeli security forces at the Hawara checkpoint, south of the West Bank city of Nablus, October 11, 2015. (Flash90)

Knesset passes sweeping anti-terror reforms into law

New legislation mandates 3-5 year prison terms for supporters of terrorism, up to 15 years to anyone who aids attackers

By Marissa Newman and Raoul Wootliff

June 4, 2016
11:00 pm

Newly appointed Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman alongside IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot during a ceremony welcoming him to the Defense Ministry, May 31, 2016. (Ariel Harmoni/Ministry of Defense)

Liberman details his quotidian military service in Facebook post

New defense minister, who only rose to rank of corporal, hails country where every soldier can eventually lead army

By Times of Israel staff

May 31, 2016
10:15 pm

File: Women protesting sexual harasment. Flash 90

Nearly 90% of female MKs say they’ve been sexually harassed

Lawmakers interviewed for Channel 2 open up on grim experiences and say problem exists even within Knesset

By Daniel Douek

Topic: Knesset

Bill cracking down on social media incitement passes initial reading

Legislation would impose heavy fines on Facebook, Twitter and others for failing to remove inflammatory posts within 48 hours

Israel’s right-wing laws: A threat to democracy or much ado about symbolism?

A slew of right-wing legislation has been proposed since the hawkish 20th Knesset was sworn in, but few have passed into law and many have been softened

Israelis trust the IDF, are skeptical of politicians — survey

Central Bureau of Statistics report finds that political parties, Knesset and cabinet are widely distrusted

Zoabi doubles down on claim IDF troops are ‘murderers’

Controversial MK says she represents ‘world consensus,’ would be applauded on ‘any stage’ – as opposed to Netanyahu

How do you solve a problem like Zoabi?

Arab MK sets off a media frenzy by calling IDF soldiers ‘murderers,’ while Turkey licks its wounds after a deadly bombing

PM seeks A-G’s aid to oust Arab MK who called IDF troops ‘murderers’

Netanyahu says Hanin Zoabi ‘crossed all red lines’ after her remarks on commandos in 2010 raid caused near riot in Knesset

Bedlam in Knesset as Arab MK brands IDF soldiers ‘murderers’ for Gaza flotilla raid

Several outraged MKs charge toward podium as Hanin Zoabi speaks out; Zionist Union MK calls for her suspension; Likud MK wants her banned

After days of riots, PM renews ban on MKs at Temple Mount

Netanyahu, Erdan cancel planned lifting of moratorium on politicians’ trips to flashpoint holy site after ongoing violence

Knesset panel approves defanged NGO bill for final votes

Requirement that representatives of foreign-funded organizations wear identifying tags omitted; law to apply to donations from 2017

Lawmaker blasted for bill banning MKs from petitioning High Court

Tzipi Livni lambastes Yoav Kisch for ‘attempt to take over democratic process,’ curb independence of lawmakers

Minister: If there’s dirt on me in secret police file, release it

Uri Ariel asks public security minister to publicize information in dossier and launch a police investigation if necessary

Gaza walls and missile defense squalls

A ‘Defense Ministry official’ predicts the next war with Hamas and the media examines Washington putting the screws to Netanyahu

Knesset passes sweeping anti-terror reforms into law

New legislation mandates 3-5 year prison terms for supporters of terrorism, up to 15 years to anyone who aids attackers

Liberman details his quotidian military service in Facebook post

New defense minister, who only rose to rank of corporal, hails country where every soldier can eventually lead army

Nearly 90% of female MKs say they’ve been sexually harassed

Lawmakers interviewed for Channel 2 open up on grim experiences and say problem exists even within Knesset

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