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Bezalel Smotrich temporarily resigns from Cabinet posts amid coalition rift

Religious Zionist Party leader cites breach of agreements between his faction, Ben-Gvir and Netanyahu over the return and firing of certain parliamentarians following national security minister's government comeback

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

Israel passes controversial judicial reform bill, opposition boycotts vote

The bill, which passed 67-1 following 18-hour debate, restructures Judicial Selection Committee, reducing the influence of sitting judges and increasing political control over appointments

Sivan Hilaie, Gilad Cohen | 03.27.25

Thousands protest in Jerusalem ahead of Judicial Selection Committee vote

Protesters against judicial reform arrive in convoys from across the country; bill, which would shift control over judicial appointments from a balance of legal professionals and politicians to a government-led majority, is set to go up for vote Thursday

Gilad Cohen | 03.27.25

Israeli lawmakers approve 2025 state budget as protests continue outside Knesset

After hours of debate, the Knesset on Tuesday afternoon approved Israel’s 2025 state budget by vote of 66-52; It totals approximately 620 billion shekels — the largest in Israel’s history, including significant increases in defense spending and coalition-related allocations but also difficult cuts

ynet correspondents | 03.25.25

Israel’s lack of a formal constitution has created a ‘constitutional crisis’

Tensions rise between the executive and judiciary as Netanyahu’s government seeks to dismiss top officials in the midst of war and scandal

Keren Setton/The Media Line | 03.24.25

איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת - השבעתו לחזרה לממשלה

Government races to pass record-high budget; slashes funds for social programs, war-hit communities

Proposed budget, totaling approximately 620 billion shekels ($168 billion), is the largest in Israel’s history; among cuts are funds for LGBTQ community, at-risk youth, local crime prevention, education, and national health cut

Sivan Hilaie | 03.24.25

Knesset approves key budget bills as deadline looms

Plenum approves in second and third reading the state budget framework, which will stand at 619 billion shekels, alongside a cut of 35 billion shekels to meet the 4.9% deficit target - 4.9%; It also approved the Economic Arrangements Law, which directs how the budget will be distributed; Budget must be approved by March 31 or the government will automatically dissolve

Gad Lior | 03.20.25

Netanyahu warns Hamas of ‘unimaginable consequences’ if hostages not released

PM vows to continue war until Hamas dismantled and all hostages returned, accuses opposition of echoing Hamas rhetoric, defends hostage negotiations and credits Trump for supporting voluntary migration from Gaza

Sivan Hilaie | 03.03.25

Israeli lawmakers urge government to rescue children from Lev Tahor cult

Knesset committee urges swift action to bring some 100 children from extremist sect in Guatemala, where they face serious risks of abuse

Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox | 03.03.25

Israeli banks flounder closing of UNRWA accounts as ban takes effect

Country's new law banning UNRWA activities leaves banks in a legal gray area, as no clear guidelines have been issued for freezing accounts; Banks fear lawsuits while the Bank of Israel delays enforcement

Zvi Zerahia, Irit Avisar, Calcalist | 02.04.25

ח״כ אליהו רביבו יוצא על יהודה, אביו של החייל החטוף נמרוד כהן בוועדת החוקה

'Your son will remain in Hamas dungeon for years,' lawmaker tells distraught father of hostage

Eliyahu Revivo of Netanyahu's ruling Likud party reacts during Knesset committee meeting to the father of a hostage who says the prime minister should be arrested by the ICC for crimes against his own people as well

Sivan Hilaie | 01.13.25

Knesset to approve 1 billion shekels for massacre victims, but it's not enough

Some families will still fall through the cracks: Mother of Nova survivor says she is supporting her son who cannot hold a job but is not due to receive any government assistance; Head of NGO assisting families: 'It is a moral duty,' to provide adequate funds

Sivan Hilaie | 01.13.25

Hard as they try, elected officials cannot erase fate of hostages from discourse

Opinion: families of hostages will continue to fight to keep their loved ones in public awareness after efforts to turn their fate into a political matter, and disparage those fighting for their release

Ruby Chen | 01.05.25

UNRWA reportedly preparing to cease activities in Gaza, West Bank

'U.N. officials say they are preparing to shutter UNRWA operations,' the New York Times reports Friday; Decision comes after Knesset passed two pieces of legislation that bars the agency's activities on Israeli territory, such as coordinating with the IDF; UNRWA supports say this will deal a fatal blow to the Palestinians

Itamar Eichner | 01.03.25

Knesset considers bill favoring crime victims’ rehabilitation needs

Proposed law allows victims to voice their position in person before the early release of offenders, requires parole boards to weigh the impact of release on victims’ recovery alongside offenders’ rehabilitation

Tova Tzimuki | 01.01.25

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