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Knesset Approves Bill to Split Attorney-General's Role Amid Netanyahu Trial
The Knesset's Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a bill to split the Attorney-General's role, weakening their oversight of the government; this comes amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's criminal trial and the Israel-Hamas war, raising concerns about political motivations and potential impact...
Knesset Approves Bill to Split Attorney-General's Role Amid Netanyahu Trial
The Knesset's Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a bill to split the Attorney-General's role, weakening their oversight of the government; this comes amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's criminal trial and the Israel-Hamas war, raising concerns about political motivations and potential impact...
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52% Bias Score
Knesset to Hold Extended Session to Pass Key Bills Before Passover Recess
The Knesset is holding an extended session starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. to pass several bills before the Passover recess, including proposals for a new airport near Nevatim Air Base, a National Poverty Directorate, and increased oversight of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
Knesset to Hold Extended Session to Pass Key Bills Before Passover Recess
The Knesset is holding an extended session starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. to pass several bills before the Passover recess, including proposals for a new airport near Nevatim Air Base, a National Poverty Directorate, and increased oversight of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
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Knesset to Vote on Controversial Judicial Selection Bill
The Knesset will vote on Wednesday and Thursday on a revised bill amending Israel's judicial selection committee, replacing two independent lawyers with two politically appointed ones and lowering the majority needed for High Court appointments from 7-2 to 5-4, prompting concerns about judicial inde...
Knesset to Vote on Controversial Judicial Selection Bill
The Knesset will vote on Wednesday and Thursday on a revised bill amending Israel's judicial selection committee, replacing two independent lawyers with two politically appointed ones and lowering the majority needed for High Court appointments from 7-2 to 5-4, prompting concerns about judicial inde...
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Opposition Demands Apology for Violent Removal of Hamas Massacre Victims' Families from Knesset"
Six opposition party leaders in the Knesset demanded an apology from Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana for the violent removal of family members of the October 7 Hamas massacre victims who were attempting to attend a Knesset plenum discussion on the government's refusal to form a State Commission of Inquir...
Opposition Demands Apology for Violent Removal of Hamas Massacre Victims' Families from Knesset"
Six opposition party leaders in the Knesset demanded an apology from Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana for the violent removal of family members of the October 7 Hamas massacre victims who were attempting to attend a Knesset plenum discussion on the government's refusal to form a State Commission of Inquir...
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Kariv's Committee to Challenge Israeli Government Policies on Aliyah and Religious Pluralism
Knesset Aliyah and Absorption Committee chairman MK Gilad Kariv announced that his committee will focus on supporting non-Orthodox Jewish communities, investigating potential biases in Aliyah programs, and addressing high emigration rates from Israel.
Kariv's Committee to Challenge Israeli Government Policies on Aliyah and Religious Pluralism
Knesset Aliyah and Absorption Committee chairman MK Gilad Kariv announced that his committee will focus on supporting non-Orthodox Jewish communities, investigating potential biases in Aliyah programs, and addressing high emigration rates from Israel.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Criminalizes Denial of October 7th Massacre, Renames Event
The Israeli Knesset passed a law imposing a five-year prison sentence for denying the October 7, 2023, massacre, now called the 'Shemini Atzeret Massacre', a move linked to Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to reframe the Gaza war and boost his approval ratings, currently below 40%.
Israel Criminalizes Denial of October 7th Massacre, Renames Event
The Israeli Knesset passed a law imposing a five-year prison sentence for denying the October 7, 2023, massacre, now called the 'Shemini Atzeret Massacre', a move linked to Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to reframe the Gaza war and boost his approval ratings, currently below 40%.
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48% Bias Score
Knesset Speaker's Historic Visit Strengthens Israel-Central Asia Ties
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's historic visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from October 27-29, 2023, strengthened diplomatic ties, highlighting shared history and Uzbekistan's refuge for Jews during the Holocaust; the visit coincided with the Inter-Parliamentary Union conference, where Israel opposed ...
Knesset Speaker's Historic Visit Strengthens Israel-Central Asia Ties
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's historic visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from October 27-29, 2023, strengthened diplomatic ties, highlighting shared history and Uzbekistan's refuge for Jews during the Holocaust; the visit coincided with the Inter-Parliamentary Union conference, where Israel opposed ...
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48% Bias Score
Over 10% of Israeli Coalition MKs Under Investigation Amidst Immunity Bill Debate
Following the Attorney-General's announcement of investigations into three coalition MKs for unauthorized entry into a closed IDF base and several other MKs for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, over 10% of the current coalition is now under criminal investigation, prompting a debate on a bill gr...
Over 10% of Israeli Coalition MKs Under Investigation Amidst Immunity Bill Debate
Following the Attorney-General's announcement of investigations into three coalition MKs for unauthorized entry into a closed IDF base and several other MKs for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, over 10% of the current coalition is now under criminal investigation, prompting a debate on a bill gr...
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Violent Confrontation Erupts at Knesset Over October 7 Massacre Inquiry
Bereaved parents of victims from the October 7 massacre violently clashed with Knesset guards on Monday after being blocked from attending a Knesset discussion about a state commission of inquiry, demanding a full and unbiased investigation similar to the 9/11 Commission in the US.
Violent Confrontation Erupts at Knesset Over October 7 Massacre Inquiry
Bereaved parents of victims from the October 7 massacre violently clashed with Knesset guards on Monday after being blocked from attending a Knesset discussion about a state commission of inquiry, demanding a full and unbiased investigation similar to the 9/11 Commission in the US.
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44% Bias Score
Karai Seeks New Knesset Committee to Override Opposition on Communications Reform
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karai is attempting to create a new Knesset committee to push through communications reforms, blaming fellow Likud MK David Bitan and the Attorney General for blocking his initiatives, including a bill to close the public broadcaster.
Karai Seeks New Knesset Committee to Override Opposition on Communications Reform
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karai is attempting to create a new Knesset committee to push through communications reforms, blaming fellow Likud MK David Bitan and the Attorney General for blocking his initiatives, including a bill to close the public broadcaster.
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64% Bias Score
Israel's Controversial Bill to Tax Foreign NGO Funding Raises Democracy Concerns
A Knesset bill proposes an 80% tax on foreign government donations to NGOs, preventing court appeals by those mainly funded abroad, sparking concerns about silencing dissent and harming Israel's international standing.
Israel's Controversial Bill to Tax Foreign NGO Funding Raises Democracy Concerns
A Knesset bill proposes an 80% tax on foreign government donations to NGOs, preventing court appeals by those mainly funded abroad, sparking concerns about silencing dissent and harming Israel's international standing.
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60% Bias Score
Israeli Bill Seeks Near-Total Immunity for MKs
The Knesset is considering a bill granting near-total immunity to its members, limiting investigations except in corruption cases, sparking concerns about undermining the rule of law and equality; the proposal follows charges against MK Tally Gotliv for revealing personal information about a protest...
Israeli Bill Seeks Near-Total Immunity for MKs
The Knesset is considering a bill granting near-total immunity to its members, limiting investigations except in corruption cases, sparking concerns about undermining the rule of law and equality; the proposal follows charges against MK Tally Gotliv for revealing personal information about a protest...
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56% Bias Score
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