Knesset

Trump in Israel: 'The Historic Dawn of a New Middle East'

“The historic dawn of a new Middle East and the end of the era of terrorism.” These words could summarize the speech delivered on Monday afternoon by US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. Described by observers as “historic,” this address provided an opportunity for the US president to call on Israel and the ...

Netanyahu Dodges Snap Election Threat as Dissolution Bill Fails in Knesset

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government survived an opposition bid to dissolve parliament on Thursday, as lawmakers rejected a bill that could have paved the way for snap elections. Out of the Knesset's 120 members, 61 voted against the proposal, with 53 in favor. The opposition had introduced the bill hoping to force ...

Israeli Opposition Submits Bill to Dissolve Knesset

Israeli lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a bill submitted by the opposition to dissolve parliament, which, if successful, could start paving the way to a snap election. While the opposition is composed mainly of centrist and leftist groups, ultra-Orthodox parties that are propping up Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government are also ...