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Israeli Knesset Passes Law to Bolster Netanyahu’s Control over Judiciary
Critics reportedly view the new legislation as a new effort by the Netanyahu government to control the judiciary, which would also affect the independence of the courts. Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, passed new legislation on […]

Itamar Ben-Gvir Pushes Bill to End Oslo Accords, Other Agreements
Itamar Ben-Gvir has proposed a bill to the Israeli Knesset aimed at canceling the Oslo Accords, the Hebron Protocol, and the Wye River Memorandum, seeking to revert Israel to its pre-agreement status. Resigned Israeli National […]

Stormy Session in the Knesset: Clashes, Expulsions, and Chaos – Videos
Chaos erupted in the Knesset as Netanyahu faced backlash over Gaza ceasefire failures, prisoner families clashed with security, and opposition demanded accountability for October 7. The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, witnessed a stormy session on Monday […]

Yair Netanyahu Seeks Legal Action over Accusations of Beating His Father
Yair Netanyahu is seeking legal action in response to accusations made by Knesset member Naama Lazmi that he beat his father, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, […]

Israel Approves Bill Barring Entry into Israel for ‘Oct 7, Holocaust Deniers’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The paper cited the explanatory notes of the original draft which stated that the purpose of this bill was “to strengthen the tools available to the state to counter hostile […]

‘Grave Concern’ – UK, France and Germany Warn Israel over UNRWA Ban
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Britain, France, and Germany have urged Israel to reverse its ban on contact with UNRWA, warning that no other entity can replace its mandate. Britain, France and Germany have reiterated […]

Shas Party Leader Threatens to Dissolve Government over Haredi Army Exemptions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In June, Israel’s Supreme Court mandated that the government must draft all citizens, including religious Jews. The leader of Israel’s Shas Party has threatened to dissolve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s […]

‘We Plan to Stay’ – UNRWA Vows to Continue Operations Despite Israeli Ban
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA faces an uncertain future in Gaza as a new Israeli law threatens to end its operations, risking a humanitarian catastrophe. UNRWA Director of Communications Juliette Touma has vowed not […]

Israel Considering Restricting Gaza Aid amid Worsening Humanitarian Disaster
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As Trump’s administration nears, Israel considers drastic cuts to humanitarian aid entering Gaza, worsening an already dire situation. Israel is considering substantial reductions in the amount of humanitarian aid entering […]

Justifying Genocide – Israel Allocates $150 Million to Propaganda Efforts
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel ramps up global propaganda efforts with a $150M budget to justify its assault on Gaza, amid ongoing genocide charges. Israel has allocated an additional $150 million to its 2025 […]

2025 Budget Bill – Israel’s Knesset narrowly Passes First Reading
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli business news website Globes said the budget includes an extra 10 billion shekels ($2.8 billion) that has been “set aside for if the war continues.” The Israeli parliament […]

‘War on the World of Torah’ – Religious Parties to Submit bill to dissolve Knesset
By Palestine Chronicle Staff No specific timeline for submitting these bills has been disclosed, and the government has yet to comment on the matter. Religious parties in Israel are preparing to introduce a bill […]

‘Up to 20 Years’ – Israel Passes Law to Deport Relatives of Palestinians Involved in Attacks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The controversial law stipulates that deportees would be sent either to the Gaza Strip or other destinations. Israel’s parliament (the Knesset) has passed a controversial new law that allows the […]

Petitions Filed against Netanyahu’s Firing of Gallant – Opposition Condemn Dismissal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israel Democracy Guard and the Movement for Quality Government watchdogs have both filed petitions to the high court. The Israeli High Court has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu until […]

‘Collective Punishment’ – Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Condemned
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli lawmakers voted 92-10 in favor of a law barring UNRWA from conducting “any activity” inside Israeli territory, and 87-9 in favor of another bill which restricts the agency’s activities […]

Israeli Policeman Killed, Four Injured in Ashdod Shooting Operation – Knesset Considers Deportation Bill
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli police officer was killed on Tuesday, and four others were seriously and moderately injured in a shooting operation near the southern city of Ashdod. The incident took place […]

‘50% Decease’ – Jewish Immigration to Israel Significantly Declined since October 7
Nearly two-thirds of the new immigrants have settled in just six cities, with Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Bat Yam and Ashdod being the top choices. The number of Jewish immigrants who have moved to […]

‘Attempted Coup’ – Israeli Leaders Condemn Lawmakers’ Participation in Beit Lid Riot
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Several Israeli officials participated in the Beit Lid Riot, including Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu and Knesset member Tzvi Succot. The leader of Israel’s Labor Party called on Monday for the […]

Knesset Approval – Ben-Gvir Now in Charge of Illegal Settlement Construction in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Knesset’s decision gives Itamar Ben-Gvir the responsibility to demolish homes in the Arab community within the 1948 lands under the pretext of unlicensed construction. The Israeli parliament (Knesset) has […]

‘Terrorist Organization’ – Israeli Knesset Passes First Reading of Bills to Ban UNRWA
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The trio of bills will require two more readings to become law. The Israeli parliament has passed the first reading of three bills aimed at shutting down the UN Agency […]

‘Existential Danger’ – Knesset Votes to Reject Establishment of Palestinian State
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is a Zionist affirmation of the ongoing policy of denial of the rights of our Palestinian people”. Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has voted to pass a resolution rejecting the […]

‘Branches of Hamas’ – Knesset Deputy Attacks Anti-Government Protesters in Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “There are a few branches of Hamas — the fighting branch of wicked terrorists who murder children, and the branch of the protests.” Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in […]

Knesset Advances Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption – Gallant Votes against
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was the only member of the ruling coalition to vote against the bill that exempts Ultra-Orthodox youth from enlisting. The Israeli parliament, Knesset, voted on […]

‘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 […]