March 26, 2017
6:43 am

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein (R) speaks with MK David Bitan at the Knesset, January 18, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Law and behold: The legislation that survived winter in the Knesset

As MKs go on break, here are the bills that passed – from legalizing outposts to lengthening maternity leave – and those that died before they hit the floor

By Marissa Newman

March 22, 2017
7:49 pm

Police outside the Ma'asiyahu Prison in Ramla, which has a special Torah study jail program, on February 15, 2016. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Jailed divorce-refusers stand to lose religious benefits

New law allows rabbinical courts to sanction inmates, barring them from religious studies program and forcing them to wear regular uniforms

By Marissa Newman

March 22, 2017
11:43 am

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot attends a State Control Committee meeting in the Knesset on March 22, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Saying tunnels not existential threat, IDF head admits hitting them from air

Revealing that air force is destroying tunnels during reprisal attacks, Gadi Eisenkot tells lawmakers the passageways are a serious threat but shouldn’t be exaggerated

By Judah Ari Gross

March 21, 2017
10:53 pm

Joint (Arab) List MK Juma Azbarga. (Screen capture: YouTube)

New lawmaker sworn in to Knesset to replace Arab MK who smuggled phones

Juma Azbarga says he plans to focus efforts on halting housing demolitions in unrecognized Bedouin villages

By Times of Israel staff

March 18, 2017
9:24 pm

Likud Knesset member Yehuda Glick, September 27, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Likud MK pens anguished account of culture of fear in Netanyahu’s coalition

Yehudah Glick says coalition chair David Bitan insults and mocks colleagues to force them to toe the party line, and PM does nothing to stop him

By Raoul Wootliff

March 16, 2017
5:10 am

MK Nava Boker (L) alongside (R) Oshra and Charlie Azaria, parents of IDF soldier Elor Azaria, an Israeli soldier sentenced to 18 months in prison for killing a wounded Palestinian stabber, speak to press outside the Knesset, March 15, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Hebron shooter takes fight for pardon to the Knesset

Elor Azaria’s family welcomed to the parliament as a guest of Likud lawmaker Nava Boker; ‘I call on other MKs to join the struggle,’ she says

By Raoul Wootliff

March 13, 2017
9:59 am

The Israel Broadcasting Authority building in Jerusalem on March 6, 2014. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Ahead of strike, Israel Broadcasting Authority workers interrupt news

Over 1,000 employees of ailing corporation will lose their jobs if new state broadcaster goes ahead as planned

By Raoul Wootliff

March 11, 2017
3:08 am

Israeli tourists look at a BDS stand with photos and Palestinian flags, calling to 'Free Palestine,' at Dam Square in central Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 24, 2016. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Zionist Organization of America endorses Israel’s anti-BDS law

Association for Israel Studies, by contrast, warns new legislation could turn Jewish state into ‘isolated entity’ open only to those who back official policy’

By JTA

March 10, 2017
9:05 am

Reform leader Rabbi Rick Jacobs (Robert A. Cumins/JFNA via JTA)

Reform movement knocks Israel’s ‘anti-democratic’ boycott law

Legislation akin to ‘giant sign by the door’ saying ‘Don’t come unless you agree with everything we’re doing here,’ URJ president says

By JTA

March 9, 2017
3:51 pm

A shopper stands in front of televisions broadcasting a speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an electronics shop in Jerusalem. (Abir Sultan/Flash90)

Government proposal could see more political control over public broadcaster

New plan would repeal key reforms aimed at ensuring editorial independence for state-regulated media outlets

By Raoul Wootliff

March 8, 2017
4:28 pm

MK Stav Shaffir (Zionist Union) addresses the Knesset on March 7, 2017. (Screen capture/YouTube)

Labor MK chastised by Likud duo for sleeveless outfit

After rebuke, Stav Shaffir points to irony of being lectured on modesty by MK Oren Hazan, accused of pimping prostitutes

By Jacob Magid

March 6, 2017
1:01 pm

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman at the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, March 6, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Liberman: Trump administration has warned us not to annex West Bank

Unilateral steps would cause ‘immediate crisis’ in Israel-US relations, DM says; Likud MK says he’s confusing Trump with Obama

By Raoul Wootliff

March 2, 2017
11:31 am

David Rubinger in 2013; the famed photojournalist died Wednesday, March 1, at age 92 (Miriam Alster/Flash 90)

David Rubinger, photographer of the nation, dies at 92

The iconic photojournalist, a Viennese gentleman who always had a camera in hand, immortalized modern Israel’s history and enjoyed unique access to its leaders

By Jessica Steinberg

February 27, 2017
2:30 pm

White House press secretary Sean Spicer talks to the media during the daily press briefing at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

White House condemns ‘cowardly’ cemetery vandalism, threats to Jewish centers

Attorney general upgrades ‘submarines affair’ to full-blown police investigation; Hebron shooting soldier to appeal prison sentence

By Times of Israel staff

February 22, 2017
6:34 am

Cabinet members pose for a group picture during a special cabinet meeting at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, together with Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat, on May 19, 2015. (Marc Israel Sellem/Flash90)

Cabinet musical chairs continues after Netanyahu’s latest reshuffle

PM’s resignation as communications minister sparks hope of promotion for at least one unsatisfied Likud colleague

By Raoul Wootliff

Topic: Knesset

Law and behold: The legislation that survived winter in the Knesset

As MKs go on break, here are the bills that passed – from legalizing outposts to lengthening maternity leave – and those that died before they hit the floor

Jailed divorce-refusers stand to lose religious benefits

New law allows rabbinical courts to sanction inmates, barring them from religious studies program and forcing them to wear regular uniforms

Saying tunnels not existential threat, IDF head admits hitting them from air

Revealing that air force is destroying tunnels during reprisal attacks, Gadi Eisenkot tells lawmakers the passageways are a serious threat but shouldn’t be exaggerated

New lawmaker sworn in to Knesset to replace Arab MK who smuggled phones

Juma Azbarga says he plans to focus efforts on halting housing demolitions in unrecognized Bedouin villages

Likud MK pens anguished account of culture of fear in Netanyahu’s coalition

Yehudah Glick says coalition chair David Bitan insults and mocks colleagues to force them to toe the party line, and PM does nothing to stop him

Hebron shooter takes fight for pardon to the Knesset

Elor Azaria’s family welcomed to the parliament as a guest of Likud lawmaker Nava Boker; ‘I call on other MKs to join the struggle,’ she says

Ahead of strike, Israel Broadcasting Authority workers interrupt news

Over 1,000 employees of ailing corporation will lose their jobs if new state broadcaster goes ahead as planned

Zionist Organization of America endorses Israel’s anti-BDS law

Association for Israel Studies, by contrast, warns new legislation could turn Jewish state into ‘isolated entity’ open only to those who back official policy’

Reform movement knocks Israel’s ‘anti-democratic’ boycott law

Legislation akin to ‘giant sign by the door’ saying ‘Don’t come unless you agree with everything we’re doing here,’ URJ president says

Government proposal could see more political control over public broadcaster

New plan would repeal key reforms aimed at ensuring editorial independence for state-regulated media outlets

Labor MK chastised by Likud duo for sleeveless outfit

After rebuke, Stav Shaffir points to irony of being lectured on modesty by MK Oren Hazan, accused of pimping prostitutes

Liberman: Trump administration has warned us not to annex West Bank

Unilateral steps would cause ‘immediate crisis’ in Israel-US relations, DM says; Likud MK says he’s confusing Trump with Obama

David Rubinger, photographer of the nation, dies at 92

The iconic photojournalist, a Viennese gentleman who always had a camera in hand, immortalized modern Israel’s history and enjoyed unique access to its leaders

White House condemns ‘cowardly’ cemetery vandalism, threats to Jewish centers

Attorney general upgrades ‘submarines affair’ to full-blown police investigation; Hebron shooting soldier to appeal prison sentence

Cabinet musical chairs continues after Netanyahu’s latest reshuffle

PM’s resignation as communications minister sparks hope of promotion for at least one unsatisfied Likud colleague

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