Knesset committee meetings cancelled as coalition tensions rise

May 09, 2023

Tensions within Israel's governing coalition escalated on Monday as Knesset committees chaired by lawmakers from the Otzma Yehudit party cancelled meetings.

Israel is raising tobacco taxes

Mar 04, 2024

The government said the tax hikes are in furtherance of its decision on "preventing smoking and promoting a healthy lifestyle," and come with the...

Israel approves new LPG gas regulations

Aug 08, 2023

The Economy Committee of the Knesset, chaired by MK David Bitan, on Sunday approved the LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) regulations, which concern standards for...

'Every hostage goes through sexual harassment,' former captive tells Knesset lawmakers

Apr 02, 2024

Former hostage of Hamas, Mia Regev, told a Knesset committee that "every hostage goes through sexual harassment in one way or another."

Knesset approves USD 206 billion budget, largest in Israeli history

Mar 25, 2025

Addressing the Knesset plenum before the voting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the budget "will support growth and allow the Israeli economy to maintain...

Israel: Knesset Ethics Panel probing Yair Lapid’s Italian trip

Aug 11, 2023

The Knesset Ethics Committee is looking into opposition leader Yair Lapid’s trip this week to Italy, which was reportedly paid for by his Yesh...