Knesset members

Yesh Atid MK Karine Elharrar announces decision not to run for Knesset in upcoming election

Elharrar emphasized that, although she would not be running on the Yesh Atid list for the next Knesset, she would remain in the party and would continue to participate in the ongoing campaign.

MK Karine Elharrar arrives for a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 28, 2026.
Member of Knesset Mickey Levy attends a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 18, 2026.

Yesh Atid MK Levy confirms he will not be on Knesset list, says he is not leaving party

MK Zvi Sukkot and several others seen smashing a monument in in Kafr Madama near Nablus, August 25, 2026.

Sledgehammer sovereignty: Zvi Sukkot’s vigilante stunt hurts Israeli security, law - editorial

MK Tally Gotliv attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 15, 2026.

'I should be justice minister': Tally Gotliv blames party machinery after Likud primary slide


Following MK opposition to new 'Rabbis Law,' Netanyahu announces bill out of daily order

Coalition to oust two Likud MKs who oppose the bill from Knesset committee dealing with the bill, which is set to pass its first hurdle in Knesset.

 MK Zvi Sukkot reacts during a conference on the recognition of the State of Palestine at the Knesset, on June 4, 2024

Eliyahu Reuven criticizes coalition governance and calls for leadership in Israel

Knesset member Eliyahu Reuven criticizes the current coalition, suggesting potential elections amid governance concerns, emphasizing the need for leadership across Israel's political spectrum.

 MK Eliyahu Revivo attends a special committee for foreign workers on the Foreign Minister's review of the agreements with the Government of India and the Government of Morocco regarding bringing in foreign workers in the construction industry and the nursing industry, in the Israeli parliament.

'Not legally and morally qualified': Ch. 13 journalists protest appointment of new CEO

"Her attitudes towards women have been viewed as offensive, and there is concern about a potential conflict of interest." 

 Kadima parliament member Yulia Berkovich seen in the Israeli parliament during a discussion at the Knesset House committee, July 24, 2012

'Like snitching to the IRS': Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky makes controversial comment on criticism

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky condemned leaks from faction meetings, likening it to IRS snitching, and expressed support for current leadership despite internal criticism.

 Hanoch Milwidsky

Far-right MK serves defamation papers in live interview, hostage father rips them up

"Instead of talking about the hostages, about our daughter, about our children, 128 hostages, this is what we need to deal with?" Eli Albag, father of hostage Liri, yelled.

 MK Almog Cohen seen shouting at hostages' families during a National Security Committee discussion on November 20, 2023

Jerusalem chief rabbi refuses to shake gay Knesset speaker's hand

Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar refuses handshake with Knesset Speaker Ohana at funeral due to his sexual orientation; Amar's history of LGBTQ+ opposition noted.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana (left) and Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar (right.

Knesset speaker: Government not meeting requirements to enable proper oversight

Israel's Knesset has two main responsibilities: creating laws and overseeing Israel's executive branch.

 Knesset speaker Amir Ohana holds a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem. September 6, 2023.

What is to be expected as the Knesset begins its summer session? - explainer

The top item soon to be on the Knesset's agenda during the summer session is the haredi conscription law, which the government pledges in a filing to the High Court of Justice.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Coalition MK holds committee session examining threats to politicians

According to police data, 141 elected officials are currently designated as "threatened."

 The Knesset plenum on July 24. All opposition MKs boycotted the vote for the ‘reasonableness’ bill, while all coalition MKs supported it, resulting in a 64-0 vote.

Knesset members going on recess sends message they are more important than country - editorial

The Knesset could convene during the recess under certain circumstances and is likely to do so, but the governing coalition refused requests by the opposition to completely cancel the break.

 THE KNESSET will return to session next week amid the temporary freeze in the judicial reform legislation.