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Israel's parliament has officially dissolved after the coalition passed its final laws, marking the start of a new election campaign. Prime Minister Netanyahu is now fighting for another term in office.
Israel's parliament has passed legislation that allows the government to disregard legal opinions from the Attorney General, a move critics say weakens the rule of law.
Jerusalem's Pride and Tolerance march, held during gay pride month, took on a political tone this year as the parade route led marchers to Israel's parliament.
An Israeli minister posted a video showing Gaza flotilla activists being forced to kneel with bound hands, sparking widespread international condemnation from multiple countries and leading to Israel's government distancing itself from the minister's actions.
Israel's parliament has passed a new and controversial law allowing for the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, a move that has drawn significant international attention and criticism.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has drawn sharp criticism from international bodies and human rights groups.
Israel's parliament is set to vote on the 2026 budget, which includes a significant increase in military expenditures as the country is engaged in conflicts on multiple fronts.
Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.
PM Modi's engagements will include his address to Israel's parliament, wide-ranging talks with Netanyahu and a meeting with President Isaac Herzog.
Israel's parliament has passed a controversial new media law that establishes a media authority giving the government more influence, with lawsuits against the legislation already filed.
Israel's parliament has announced that national elections will be held on October 27, marking the first elections since the recent conflict in Gaza. The upcoming vote is widely seen as a crucial test for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future.
This year's annual Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance march took on a political tone, with participants marching to Israel's parliament, the Knesset, to demand legislative change and equal rights for LGBT people.
Israel's parliament has approved legislation allowing the death penalty for individuals involved in the October 7 attacks. This comes as new reports detail systematic sexual violence committed by Hamas during the assault.
A discussion on capital punishment highlights a global decline in the number of countries carrying out executions, even as the total number of executions rises, with Israel currently debating a death penalty bill targeting Palestinians.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has definitively approved a controversial law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, a measure that has drawn sharp criticism and deep concern from European nations, human rights groups, and Germany, with the Israeli parliament ignoring this criticism.
Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.
Israel's parliament is advancing legislation that would ban mixed-gender prayer at Jerusalem's Western Wall, a move sparking controversy.
Israel's parliament is debating a controversial draft bill to reintroduce the death penalty, with opponents, including the UN, raising concerns that it disproportionately targets Palestinians.
Israel's parliament has voted to disempower the Attorney General, a move that has drawn significant attention.
Israel's parliament is proceeding with a criticized investigation, even as the opposition chose not to attend the vote.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, is voting for its dissolution, driven by ultra-Orthodox factions within the coalition who aim for an earlier election date despite polls already scheduled for late October.
Under the law passed by Israel's parliament late on Monday, Palestinians convicted by military courts of carrying out deadly attacks classified as "acts of terrorism" will face the death penalty. The post Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law appeared first on Vanguard News.
Israel's parliament has approved legislation making death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, a measure that has drawn international condemnation. The law passed with 62 Knesset members in favor and 47 opposed, highlighting growing divisions despite its passage.
Israel's parliament has approved the 2026 budget, which includes a substantial increase in military spending as the country continues to engage in wars on multiple fronts.
Israel's parliament is set to vote on an additional €8.3 billion military budget to fund operations in Iran and Lebanon, amidst ongoing bombardments and reservist call-ups.
PM Modi, in an address to Israel's parliament, the Knesset, said that defence relations between the nations are an "important pillar" of the partnership.
Israel's parliament is debating a highly controversial draft death penalty bill, which UN experts warn violates the right to life and discriminates against Palestinians.