Knesset members
Knesset's new law on religious courts and what it means for democracy - opinion
The bill in question would further expand their authority, allowing rabbinical courts and Sharia courts to rule as arbitrators on civil matters.
National Unity MK Gadi Eisenkot formally resigns from Knesset
Knesset electoral reform: the case for common sense - opinion
Coalition begins prepping bill to subject police watchdog unit directly to gov’t
Proposed coalition bill to raise MK salaries to that of senior judges faces backlash
The bill sought to equalize the prime minister’s salary with that of senior members of the justice system, including the High Court of Justice president and justices.
MKs cannot disrupt court proceedings, says court legal advisor
“This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the judicial process but also infringes on the rights of litigants to have their day in court," said court system legal advisor Barak Lazer.
Likud MK Ofir Katz named Knesset representative in judicial watchdog appointment committee
The coalition resumed legislation of a new appointment method soon after Amit was appointed as permanent Chief Justice in January, despite efforts by Levin to block it.
Lapid: Qatar ‘bought off’ Netanyahu’s office
Yesh Atid would reportedly only clench 10-15 seats in the event of an election.
'Show leadership like Trump': MKs call for Hebrew signs on Temple Mount ahead of Passover
"There is no justification for the absence of directional signs to the Temple Mount, the holiest site to the Jewish people," a letter signed by 10 MKs said.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana embarks on historic visit to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
Ohana was warmly welcomed by Uzbek Senate President Tanzila Narbayeva at the entrance to the grand parliamentary building in Tashkent.
Constitution Committee finishes preparation of judicial reform bill
Opposition MKs boycott votes after pleas from hostage family members
Opposition MKs file over 70,000 reservations in attempt to delay judicial reform bill
The exact number of reservations, 71,023, which can be construed October 7, 2023, is intended "to illustrate the absurdity of promoting controversial legislation during a war."
Mansour Abbas announces retirement: Next Israeli elections to be his last as MK
Although he appears willing to retire, Abbas’s departure from the Knesset may not be entirely within his control.
Coalition resumes legislation of controversial judicial watchdog bill
The original bill proposal was that the power to elect the watchdog would shift from the judicial selection committee to the Knesset.
Coalition intends to pass revamped judicial selection committee bill by end of February
Levin’s 2023 proposal would have given the government a majority on the committee and, thus, the power to appoint judges as it saw fit.
