Netanyahu to speak soon in Knesset 40-signature debate

By Nava Freiberg

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8 December 2025, 5:11 pm

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Nava Freiberg is The Times of Israel's deputy diplomatic correspondent.

A view of the plenum hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon deliver remarks during a so-called 40-signature debate in the Knesset.

The opposition can call such a Knesset discussion once a month by submitting a request with 40 Knesset members’ signatures, legally obligating the premier to attend. It is usually called to discuss criticism of the government, its policies, and legislative agenda.

Knesset members are currently delivering three-minute speeches in the Knesset plenum, after which Netanyahu is expected to speak, followed by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid.

Today’s debate on “the collapse of Israel’s international standing” comes shortly after the Prime Minister’s Office announced that Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump in the US on December 29.