Tag: Knesset
Knesset member says he wants to “cleanse” Gaza of Palestinians
A Knesset member from the Likud party in Israel has said he wants to “cleanse” Gaza of Palestinians before they commit a further attack, the [more…]
Knesset deputy speaker calls for more military action in Gaza
The deputy speaker of Israel’s Knesset, Hanoch Milwidsky said that Gaza should endure further military action, the Middle East Eye reported on March 13th. Milwidsky [more…]
Knesset considers lessening aid to Gaza after Trump comes into office
The Knesset is considering to lower its humanitarian aid to the Gaza strip, days before Donald Trump will be inaugurated in the US, according to [more…]
Israel’s labour union calls for strike over hostage deal
Mounting pressure continues to build on the Israeli government, who not only face condemnation from international actors but also growing anger from the home front. [more…]
Israelis storm prison defending Palestinian detainee’s torture
Nine Israeli soldiers were arrested on July 29th at the Sde Teiman prison over the abuse of a Palestinian detainee, prompting a flood of far-right [more…]
Knesset rejects Palestinian statehood with absolute majority
Supporters of the Palestinian cause have had their long-held fears confirmed as Israeli lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a resolution to reject Palestinian statehood by a vote [more…]
Gazans flee war like ‘human pinballs’ whilst UNRWA lacks funding
With UNRWA currently facing “a profound funding gap”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed for financial support for the agency helping Palestinians in Gaza and the [more…]
Foreign media networks closer to shutting down in Israel
The Knesset passed a preliminary motion on the 26th June that would allow the communications minister to close down foreign media networks in Israel, reported [more…]
Gantz announces resignation from war cabinet, blames Netanyahu
Inter-government tensions in Israel have increased with violence following the country’s indiscriminate killing in Gaza. Pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu grows as he has [more…]
Gantz demands early election as poll shows Netanyahu’s popularity
The party of Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz announced on May 30th that it had submitted a bill to dissolve parliament and hold an [more…]
Israel official says pro-Palestinian protests pose “direct threat”
Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, addressed Israeli parliament on May 7th to declare that pro-Palestinian protests at US colleges present [more…]
Israeli Parliament rejects Palestinian state recognition
Members of the Knesset voted against the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state on February 21, The Guardian reported. Israeli lawmaykers’ opposition to the idea comes shortly [more…]
