Israeli Lawmakers Clash Over Mandatory Death Sentence for Terrorists
"Israeli lawmakers clash over proposed mandatory death sentence for convicted terrorists. Proponents argue for justice, while opponents fear repercussions."
— Pesach Benson
Politics
PM Netanyahu’s remarks at Ben-Gurion International Airport prior to departure for the US
PM Netanyahu departs for US, to address UN General Assembly and meet with President Trump. Condemns leaders wanting to give state to murderers.
Committee on Status of Women discusses violence against women, Members of Knesset criticize angrily the ineffectuality of state authorities in preventing murders
Committee on Status of Women debates violence against women in Israel, criticizing state authorities' ineffectiveness. Members of Knesset speak out against
PM Netanyahu and his Wife Sara Welcome US Vice President JD Vance and his Wife Usha
Israeli PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara host US VP JD Vance and wife Usha in Jerusalem. Watch the video from the meeting.
Approved in final readings: State to double support budgets for organizations working on behalf of disabled IDF veterans and victims of hostile acts
Knesset approves doubling support budgets for organizations aiding disabled IDF veterans and victims of hostile acts. NIS 150 million yearly allocation.
Chair of Diaspora Affairs Committee MK Kariv: Invitation to Tommy Robinson to visit Israel is a slap in the face to British and Diaspora Jews; Foreign Ministry official: Issue of Robinson’s visit wasn’t brought before the Ministry
Chair of Diaspora Affairs Committee MK Kariv denounces invitation of Tommy Robinson to Israel as a slap in the face to British and Diaspora Jews.
Israel’s Food Security at Risk from Import Dependence and Poor Preparedness, Audit Finds
Audit finds Israel's food security at risk from import dependence and poor preparedness. Shortages in emergency warehouses and unprepared factories. State
Head of newly established National AI Directorate to Subcommittee on AI: Major leap in the field is still ahead of us
Head of National AI Directorate warns of Israel's lag in AI field. Subcommittee discusses urgent need for action to maintain global tech power.
Speaker MK Ohana to dozens of foreign ambassadors: Israel insists on return of deceased hostages and Hamas disarmament, one way or another
Speaker MK Ohana tells foreign ambassadors: Israel insists on return of deceased hostages and Hamas disarmament, one way or another. Israel takes strong stance
‘He Defended His Home’: Israel Honors Fallen Hostage Tal Haimi
Israel honors fallen hostage Tal Haimi, returned from Gaza after two years. Killed defending his home, his body finally brought back for burial.
Prime Minister’s announcement on the Government’s plans for the coming session accepted by the Knesset Plenum; no-confidence motions submitted by the opposition voted down
Knesset Plenum accepts Prime Minister's plans for the upcoming session; no-confidence motions from opposition voted down.
Prime Minister MK Netanyahu at opening sitting of Knesset session: Thanks to the determined and courageous decisions we made, we have established our standing as a power; today everyone knows that Israel is a very strong country
Prime Minister MK Netanyahu asserts Israel's strength and determination at opening of Knesset session. Families of hostages to be brought back.