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‘Besiege the Knesset’ – Ehud Barak Calls on Israelis to Take Action against Netanyahu
The Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that former Prime Minister Ehud Barak called on Israeli Army Radio to besiege the Knesset. Barak told Army Radio that “30,000 citizens should besiege the Knesset for three weeks day […]
‘I am Proud of the Ruins of Gaza’ – Israeli Minister Tells Knesset
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli politician, May Golan, once again disregards Palestinian life by rejoicing in the “ruins of Gaza”. Israel’s Minister for the Advancement of Women, May Golan, has yet again displayed disregard […]
‘Dangerous Infringement’ – Israeli Knesset to Boot Out Lawmaker for Supporting ICJ Genocide Case
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Members of the Israeli Knesset House Committee overwhelmingly backed a proposal to oust Ofer Cassif, a lawmaker from the Hadash-Ta’al Party. Following two days of deliberation, the committee voted 14-2, […]
Arab Bloc in Knesset Seeks No-Confidence Vote in Israeli government
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Arab bloc in Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has said it will seek a no-confidence vote in the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the Anadolu news agency, […]
‘Traitors from Within’ – Israeli Politician Admits to Killing Iranian Scientists, Speaks of ‘Conspiracy’
A member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, said Sunday that “traitors from within” might be behind the October 7 attack by Palestinian Resistance group Hamas, reports Anadolu Agency. “Something stinks, I don’t know what […]
Netanyahu Government Faces vote of No Confidence over Handling of Gaza Captives
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “103 days that the State of Israel is torn between Israel and Gaza. And the government doesn’t care at all,” the party said in a statement. The Israeli Labor Party […]
‘All Gazans Need to be Destroyed’ – Israeli Official (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A member of the Likud party in the Israeli Knesset (parliament) has said that it is becoming increasingly clear to Israelis that “all Gazans need to be destroyed.” “Today, it’s […]
Netanyahu Booed by Israeli Captives’ Families as He Vows Not to Stop War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Relatives of Israelis held captive by Hamas have booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he pledged not to “stop until victory.” “We won’t stop fighting,” Netanyahu told a special session […]
Chaos at Israeli Knesset during Discussion over Death Penalty for Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Relatives of those held captive by the Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas in Gaza have pleaded with Gvir not to advance the bill. Israel’s far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party has […]
‘We are Too Humane. Burn Gaza Now’ – Knesset Deputy Speaker
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The deputy speaker of Israel’s Knesset, Nissim Vaturi, has called for Gaza to be burnt down. “All of this preoccupation with whether or not there is internet in Gaza shows […]
‘Biblical Vengeance’: Israeli Politician Wants to Turn Gaza to ‘Dresden’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Muslims are not afraid of us anymore, and it was a mistake that we have not turned Gaza into ashes immediately, a former Knesset member has said in an interview. […]
‘They Want to Dismantle the State’: Crisis in Israel Following Judicial Reforms Vote
Israel’s parliament passed the first part of a divisive judicial reform package that restricts the power of the country’s Supreme Court, on Monday. The approval comes despite months of intense mass protest in the country […]
Thousands Protest as Israeli Knesset Meets to Vote on Judicial Overhaul
Israeli lawmakers on Monday prepared for a final vote on a major component of the far-right government’s controversial judicial overhaul, The New Arab reported. Voting is to begin at 12:00 midday Monday (0900 GMT) on […]
ANALYSIS: How a Single Egyptian Soldier Opened a New War Front with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Though not wanting to escalate the situation with Egypt, the Israelis see the incident as a dangerous one. Three Israeli soldiers were killed and an officer was wounded by an […]
Israel Advances Legislation to Tighten Grip on Arab Schools
The Israeli parliament (Knesset) advanced two bills on Wednesday aimed at tightening the grip over Arab schools in Israel and easing restrictions on firing Arab teachers, Israeli media reported. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, […]
Netanyahu Says Judicial Reform Will Return to Government Agenda
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the controversial judicial overhaul will return to the legislative agenda, after the government successfully passed the state budget, Israeli media reported. […]
Ben-Gvir Agrees to Freeze Judicial Reform Delay in Exchange for ‘National Guard’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly agreed to freeze the controversial judicial reform after repeatedly threatening to leave the government, Israeli media reported. According to The Jerusalem Post, “the […]
Israeli Knesset Advances Law to Resettle Illegal Outposts Vacated in 2005
The Israeli parliament (Knesset) passed the first reading of a new bill on Monday, allowing illegal Jewish settlers to occupy outposts in the West Bank vacated since 2005, The New Arab reported. Forty Knesset members […]
‘Total Fascism’: Israeli Parliament Passes Death Penalty Bill Targeting Palestinians
Israeli lawmakers have voted in favor of a bill that would impose the death penalty on so-called “terrorists” accusing of killing Israelis. Backed by rightwing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his hardline allies, the bill […]
Israel Passes Law to Strip Citizenship from Palestinian Prisoners
The Israeli Parliament (Knesset) approved a law on Wednesday making it easier for authorities to revoke citizenship and residency permits from Palestinian prisoners who were convicted of ‘terror offenses’, Israeli media reported. The final reading […]
Israeli Knesset Advances Bill to Revoke Citizenship, Residency of Palestinians Involved in Resistance
The Israeli parliament (Knesset) passed on Monday the first reading of a bill aimed at revoking the citizenship or permanent residency of Palestinians who committed acts of resistance, the official news agency WAFA reported. According […]
Gantz Accuses Netanyahu of ‘Coup d’Etat’ and Pushing towards ‘Civil War’
The leader of the Israeli opposition party, Benny Gantz, called on Sunday for citizens to take to the streets in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial overhaul, The Middle East Monitor reported. Gantz, […]
Knesset Passes Bill Handing Ben-Gvir More Authority over Police
Israel’s Knesset passed on Wednesday a bill that will give more authority over the police to the country’s national security minister, the New Arab reported. The bill was proposed by far-right Israeli lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir […]
Netanyahu Closer to Far-Right Government with New Legislation
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu moved one step closer on Tuesday toward establishing a government after the Israeli parliament approved divisive legislation agreed with his far-right coalition partners, Reuters news agency reported. Despite a clear […]
Itamar Ben-Gvir Wishes Arab Lawmakers Would Leave Israel Forever
Extremist Israeli Member of the Knesset Itamar Ben-Gvir said he wished Arab lawmakers would leave Israel “without ever returning”, Anadolu news agency reported. Ben-Gvir is the head of the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) Party […]
Israelis Go to Polls as Netanyahu Bids for Comeback
Israelis began voting for the fifth time in less than four years on Tuesday, with former premier Benjamin Netanyahu bidding for a comeback, Reuters news agency reported. After years of deadlock, voter exasperation may hurt […]
Israel to Close West Bank, Gaza Crossings during Legislative Elections
Israeli occupation authorities said on Sunday that they would be imposing a comprehensive closure of crossings between Israel and the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip during the 25th Knesset election. The occupation forces said […]
Israeli Minister Shaked Calls Palestinian Knesset Members ‘Terrorists in Suits’ (VIDEOS)
Israeli Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked attacked Palestinian Knesset Members on Friday describing them as terrorists. Responding to a video published by the Arab Front for Change parliamentary coalition, which shows Israeli abuses in occupied East […]
Israeli MK Ben-Gvir Brandishes Gun, Urges Settlers to Shoot Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah
Member of the Israeli Knesset Itamar Ben-Gvir brandished a loaded gun in the occupied East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on Thursday, urging Jewish settlers to shoot Palestinians, the Middle East Monitor reported. “We’re the […]
Lieberman’s Party Petitions to Disqualify Balad Leader from Running in Upcoming Israeli Elections
The Yisrael Beiteinu party, led by Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman, filed a petition on Sunday with the Central Elections Committee seeking the disqualification of the leader of the Arab Balad party from running in upcoming […]