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Knesset to Hold Hearings on Media Reform and Western Wall Prayer Bill on May 17

The Knesset will hold three hearings on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's media reform and a constitution committee discussion on a bill to prevent mixed-gender prayers at the Western Wall on May 17, 2026.

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The Knesset is scheduled to hold three hearings on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's media reform on May 17, 2026. The Knesset constitution committee is also set to discuss a bill to prevent mixed-gender prayers at the Western Wall on the same day. The date for Election Day has not been set yet as of May 17, 2026.

Some members of the coalition are trying to fast-track the approval of their bills. The Knesset will see a slew of hearings on bills advancing the government overhaul as of May 17, 2026. The Knesset will also see hearings on controversial bills to benefit settlers and the ultra-Orthodox community.

Key Facts

Knesset to hold three hearings on media reform
Three hearings scheduled on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's media reform on May 17, 2026
Constitution committee to discuss Western Wall bill
Bill to prevent mixed-gender prayers at the Western Wall on May 17, 2026
Election Day date not set
The date for Election Day has not been set yet as of May 17, 2026
Coalition members fast-tracking bills
Some members of the coalition are trying to fast-track the approval of their bills
Hearings on government overhaul and controversial bills
Knesset to hold hearings on bills advancing government overhaul and controversial bills to benefit settlers and ultra-Orthodox community

Potential Impact

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    Legislative activity continues despite undefined election timeline

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PublishedMay 16, 2026, 10:45 PM

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