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israelnationalnews.compolitics2 days ago
Likud MK Dan Illouz Resigns Over Haredi Draft Exemption Law That Cleared Knesset
@MarioNawfal reported that Dan Illouz, a departing Likud MK, cited the Haredi draft exemption law as the reason for his exit. He also stated that a significant bloc within the party sought to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu after October 7.
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Abc Newspolitics2 days ago
Israel's Parliament Approves Laws Codifying Draft Exemptions for Ultra-Orthodox Men and Designating Torah Study as National Value
Lawmakers passed measures during a two-day session that halt arrests of draft evaders and equate Torah study with military service. The votes secure coalition support ahead of October elections.
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Washington Examinerpolitics3 days ago
High Court Suspends New Law Exempting Ultra-Orthodox From Military Service
The High Court of Justice issued an injunction Thursday suspending a law passed by the Knesset two days earlier that granted temporary exemptions from military service to ultra-orthodox Jews. The measure had passed 58-54 and immediately halted enforcement actions against draft do…
jns.orgworld4 days ago
Likud MKs Call for IDF Chief's Dismissal After Warning of 17,000-Soldier Shortage
MK Tally Gotliv urged the firing of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir after he warned of a 17,000-soldier shortage. MK Osher Shekalim said the chief of staff must remain a soldier and avoid setting policy.
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theyeshivaworld.compolitics7 days ago
Likud MK Dan Illouz Expected to Leave Party
MK Dan Illouz is expected to announce his departure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party. The move follows MK Yuli Edelstein’s July 3 exit announcement.
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jta.orgpolitics7 days ago
Israeli MK Dan Illouz Leaves Netanyahu’s Likud Party
MK Dan Illouz announced Saturday he is leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud Party. He cited opposition to legislation advanced by haredi coalition partners on military draft exemptions and daycare subsidies.
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jns.orgworld9 days ago
Israeli Lawmaker Calls for Criminal Probe of Colleague Over Gaza Remarks
A member of the Knesset requested a criminal investigation into another legislator after comments comparing her to Hamas. The exchange occurred during recent parliamentary activity.
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freepressjournal.inpolitics13 days ago
Education Minister Leaves 23 Parliamentary Questions Unanswered
Haaretz reported that Israel's education minister did not reply to 23 questions submitted in parliament. Most focused on funding gaps, performance differences across school systems, and rights issues for minority students.
jpost.comscience16 days ago
Knesset committee holds debate on climate engineering claims
The Interior Affairs and Environment Committee met this week after two lawmakers requested discussion of claims that particles are being sprayed into the atmosphere. Officials from several agencies stated no such activity is occurring in Israel.
jpost.compolitics17 days ago
Knesset Advances Bill Requiring Permits for Mosque Loudspeakers
Israel's parliament passed a preliminary reading of legislation that would require permits for mosque loudspeakers and impose fines up to NIS 50,000 for noise violations. The measure was backed by a cabinet minister and cites noise restrictions in other Muslim-majority countries.
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unicornriot.ninjapolitics19 days ago
Knesset Rejects Bill to Bar Red Cross From Israeli Prisons
The Israeli parliament voted down the measure in its first reading on June 29 after ultra-Orthodox coalition partners boycotted the vote. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir lacked the numbers needed for passage. Haaretz reported the outcome.
armstrongeconomics.compolitics19 days ago
Opposition Leader Dismisses Netanyahu Unity Government Call
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a broad national government, calling it an attempt to draw votes from the opposition ahead of elections scheduled no later than October 27.
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jns.orgpolitics20 days ago
Coalition to Advance Torah Studies, Haredi Draft Exemption, and Judicial Bills Before Knesset Term Ends
Haaretz reported that Israeli coalition lawmakers will push legislation on Torah studies, Haredi military exemptions, and judicial overhaul measures during the week of June 28. The Knesset term ends within weeks.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
Netanyahu's Likud Gains One Seat in Channel 12 Poll
A Thursday Channel 12 survey shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud winning 23 Knesset seats. No bloc reaches the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
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jns.orgpolitics23 days ago
Knesset House Committee Schedules Extended Sessions on Torah Study Bill
The Knesset House Committee has set marathon meetings to advance a Basic Law on Torah Study. The measure, backed by haredi parties, is moving through the legislative process at an accelerated pace.
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freepressjournal.inpolitics25 days ago
Israel's Central Elections Committee Weighs New Rules on Vote Recording
The committee is considering guidelines on vote recording and mobile phone use after a breach of ballot secrecy during the State Comptroller election earlier this month. The measures aim to prevent voters from being required to prove how they voted in future elections.
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Haredi Party Leaders Say They Will Back Knesset Dissolution Over Three Bills
Leaders of Degel Hatorah and Shas stated they would support dissolving Israel's parliament unless progress occurs on legislation concerning Torah study, arrests of Torah students, and kosher certification rules.
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france24.compolitics25 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox Party Leaders Threaten Knesset Dissolution Over Draft Bill
The leaders of Degel Hatorah and Shas said they would back dissolving the Knesset if the ultra-Orthodox draft bill shows no progress. The announcement links continued coalition support to movement on the legislation.
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thehindu.compolitics27 days ago
Knesset Speaker Rejects Court’s Call for New State Comptroller Vote, Leaving Original Selection in Place
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced Sunday he will not hold another vote for State Comptroller. The decision follows controversy over the initial selection process.
jns.orgpolitics27 days ago
Knesset Speaker Rejects High Court Proposal for Repeat State Comptroller Vote
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana declined a High Court suggestion to hold another vote on the state comptroller position. The decision leaves the court to determine whether to intervene in the disputed appointment of a candidate named Rabello.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics29 days ago
Israeli Poll Shows Two Parties Tied at 21 Seats Each
A recent survey found two Israeli political parties level at 21 seats. The same poll indicated the opposition bloc now holds a majority in the Knesset.
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nationalpost.compolitics41 days ago
Opposition Party Petitions High Court Over State Comptroller Election
Yesh Atid filed a petition Sunday challenging the Knesset vote that elected a new state comptroller. The filing follows a Wednesday vote that was briefly halted after concerns about voting integrity.
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thehindu.compolitics44 days ago
10,000 Attend Jerusalem Pride Parade as Organizers Turn Focus to Knesset Elections
The 24th annual Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance drew an estimated 10,000 participants on June 4, 2026, under the slogan 'Demanding Change – The LGBTQ+ Community Marches to the Knesset.'
jns.orgpolitics44 days ago
Knesset Passes First Reading of Bill to Split Attorney-General Role, Sparking Debate Over Power Balance
The Knesset advanced legislation this week that would divide the attorney-general’s office. Supporters say the change restores power to elected officials.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics45 days ago
Knesset Advances Bill to Repeal 2021 Kashrut Reform
Israel's parliament passed the measure in its first reading. The legislation would restore the prior certification system and limit new entrants into the official kashrut market.
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Coalition bill to dissolve Knesset advances to first reading vote
The coalition's bill to dissolve Israel's parliament will receive its first reading vote in the plenum on Monday after approval by the Knesset House Committee.
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jta.orgworld48 days ago
Israeli Knesset Delegation Joins New York Israel Day Parade as Mayor Declines to Attend
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana led a delegation of Israeli lawmakers from both coalition and opposition parties in New York’s annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, May 31, 2026. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the event.
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rte.iepolitics55 days ago
EBU Warns Israeli Bill on KAN Funding Could Affect Eurovision Participation
The European Broadcasting Union has written to a Knesset committee chair about a proposed change to KAN's funding structure. The letter states that the change could affect Israel's standing in international broadcasting organizations.
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Knesset dissolution process stalls after ultra-Orthodox parties accept October election date
A preliminary Knesset vote last week to dissolve parliament has not advanced to the House Committee, making an early September election unlikely. Sources in Haredi parties told Haaretz they now accept the October 27 date favored by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Haredi Parties Face Pressure Over Draft Law as Coalition Tensions Rise
Rabbi Dov Lando stated on Tuesday that the coalition bloc has ended. The announcement came as the draft law moved toward a vote ahead of possible elections.
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jpost.compolitics62 days ago
Shas MK Moshe Arbel Resigns from Knesset to Chair Mehadrin
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel submitted his resignation from the Knesset on Sunday citing personal reasons. He is expected to chair the Mehadrin company, which grows and exports produce.
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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.
rediff.compolitics65 days ago
Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Would Win Most Seats in Hypothetical Israeli Election
A Channel 12 News poll published on May 14, 2026 found Likud would secure 26 seats if elections were held today. The opposition Beyahad merger party led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid would receive 24 seats. The survey indicated the Jewish opposition parties would fall three s…
nypost.compolitics65 days ago
Israeli Coalition Schedules Fast-Track Debate on Legislation Before Knesset Dissolution
The coalition has scheduled fast-track consideration of legislation ahead of a potential bill to dissolve the Knesset. The move could advance the election date from October 27. The step follows tensions in the coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties over a conscription law.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics66 days ago
Bill to Dissolve Knesset Expected for Vote Amid Coalition Crisis
A bill to dissolve Israel's parliament is set to come up for a vote as the governing coalition faces internal divisions over legislation on military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews. The development follows a joint campaign event held by opposition figures on May 12, 2026…
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ecns.cnpolitics66 days ago
15 Foreign Parliamentarians Attend Knesset Event Advocating Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Lawmakers from the US, Japan, Australia, Europe and Africa attended a Knesset event on May 13, 2026, ahead of Jerusalem Day and the 60th anniversary of the city's unification. They delivered speeches and presented operational commitments to advance recognition of Jerusalem as Isr…
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nationalpost.compolitics66 days ago
Israeli Coalition Members Rush Bills Ahead of Possible Knesset Dissolution
Coalition members are advancing legislation rapidly as the Knesset faces a threatened dissolution. A report said one coalition lawmaker is moving a bill to split the attorney general position. The push follows a statement from the spiritual leader of an ultra-Orthodox faction sup…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics67 days ago
Haredi Leader Approves Push to Dissolve Knesset Over Conscription Bill
Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the haredi Degel HaTorah faction, approved efforts to dissolve the Knesset in response to the haredi conscription bill. Lando’s office confirmed the decision on Tuesday. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called the previous day for preparations…
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South China Morning Postpolitics67 days ago
Israel Passes Law to Create Tribunal for October 7 Attack Participants
The Knesset passed the bill 93-0 on May 12, 2026, establishing a livestreamed tribunal in Jerusalem that can impose capital punishment by majority vote. Rights groups immediately criticized the measure as undermining fair trial protections. The legislation targets Palestinians co…
news.sky.compolitics78 days ago
Israel Enacts Death Penalty for Convictions in Terrorist Killings Targeting State's Existence, Effective May 1, 2026
Israel's new law mandating the death penalty for certain terrorist acts came into force on May 1, 2026, following its passage in the Knesset. The measure applies to convictions involving intentional killings aimed at negating the state's existence, with executions by hanging requ…
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france24.comworld81 days ago
Knesset Approves Permanent Compensation for Employers of Reserve Soldiers
The Knesset approved an initiative to provide compensation to employers of reserve soldiers, making it a permanent part of Israeli law. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the decision supports the economic foundation needed for ongoing conflicts. The measure aims to re…
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