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It's against the law: Netanyahu has not provided security briefing to opposition leader since April

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has not received a legally required security briefing from the prime minister since April 15; Despite repeated requests amid concerns over a potential US-Iran deal, the Prime Minister's Office has yet to schedule a meeting

Moran Azulay | 06.14.26

Basic law enshrining Torah study as 'fundamental value' passes preliminary reading

Passage of the law removes an obstacle to getting exemption from military service for haredi yeshiva students; The original version included a provision equating status of Torah scholars with IDF soldiers, but it was removed

Amir Ettinger | 06.10.26

Israel’s brain drain deepens as young, educated citizens leave in growing numbers

New Knesset Research and Information Center report finds Israel’s emigration balance has turned sharply negative since 2022, with young adults, families and highly educated citizens leaving at disproportionate rates

Itamar Eichner | 06.03.26

Knesset backs first reading of controversial attorney general bill that would split the role

Bill that constitutes a central pillar of the coalition's judicial reform plan advances; it splits the powers of the attorney general into an additional role for a prosecutor general; opponents say it politicizes the positions and could endanger democracy

Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger | 06.02.26

That package you ordered from abroad just got more expensive: VAT exemption back to $75

The Knesset cancelled the 130VATexemptionlastnight,bringingIsrael’s130 VAT exemption last night, bringing Israel’s 130VATexemptionlastnight,bringingIsrael’s75 limit back; Overseas packages above that amount will now face 18% VAT at customs.

Gad Lior | 06.02.26

Israel edges closer to snap elections as Knesset dissolution bill clears first vote

Measure passes 106-0 and now heads back to committee, with lawmakers weighing a September-October election window and holiday timing concerns

Amir Ettinger | 06.02.26

Israel may need to go to war with Iran 'every year or two,' lawmaker warns

After reports that emerging US-Iran understandings may not limit Tehran’s missile arsenal, Likud MK David Bitan says Israel cannot ignore the threat and warns future war could become existential

ynet | 05.25.26

Coalition and opposition back Knesset dissolution bill, pushing Israel closer to early elections

Netanyahu is still trying to revive the draft exemption bill to keep Haredi parties in the bloc, while final election timing remains disputed between September and late October

Amir Ettinger | 05.20.26

IDF warns draft dodgers could soon reach 90,000 as Knesset debates exemption bill

Military tells lawmakers it needs 12,000 new soldiers, including 7,500 combat troops, warning shorter service could cut combat strength by 10% and add pressure on reservists already serving 80 to 100 days a year

Amir Ettinger | 05.20.26

Haredi lawmakers accuse Netanyahu of stalling as Knesset dissolution vote looms

Coalition set to advance Knesset dissolution bill as Netanyahu scrambles to pass ultra-Orthodox draft exemption law; Haredi parties suspect he is stalling for October elections

Amir Ettinger | 05.20.26

Israel sending its largest Knesset delegation to New York parade amid antisemitism concerns

Three ministers and 13 Knesset members from coalition and opposition are expected at Manhattan's annual Israel parade, as organizers coordinate heavy security and worry antisemitic incidents and tensions around Mayor Zohran Mamdani could keep crowds away

Itamar Eichner | 05.19.26

Racing to set election terms, Netanyahu coalition moves to dissolve Knesset

Facing Haredi revolt over draft exemption crisis, coalition files its own dissolution measure in bid to control election date as bill expanding government control over top appointments pulled

Moran Azulay | 05.13.26

Coalition prepares bill to dissolve Knesset as early as next week

The move is intended to allow the coalition to control the legislative process and the terms of dissolving parliament

Moran Azulay | 05.13.26

Government-backed Oct. 7 probe bill drops ‘independent inquiry’ pledge, sparking cover-up claims

Revised draft would bar top judges, generals and security officials from serving, while letting the state comptroller appoint opposition members if they refuse to cooperate

Moran Azulay | 05.13.26

Knesset passes law to try Oct. 7 terrorists in historic trials

The law establishes special courts, allows capital punishment for murder and other grave crimes, and bars future prisoner releases; more than 400 suspects may be charged based on extensive evidence gathered during the war

Amir Ettinger, Tova Zimuky | 05.12.26

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