From standing ovation to Knesset Medal: first day of PM Modi's Israel visit underscores strategic bond

Feb 26, 2026

As applause echoed through the chamber, Israeli lawmakers rose to acknowledge the Indian leader, capping his address with the conferment of the prestigious "Speaker...

Israeli lawmakers split on ceasefire deal, hostage release terms

Jan 14, 2025

Knesset members were divided over an emerging ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas on Tuesday. Supporters insisted it was necessary to bring the captives...

Israeli lawmakers clash over mandatory death sentence for terrorists

Sep 28, 2025

The proposed legislation, championed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, would make execution mandatory for certain terror convictions. The measure would also allow a...

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Israel PM Netanyahu thank US lawmakers for passage of aid package

Apr 21, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US lawmakers after they voted in favour of aid packages for their countries.

One in five Israeli children face obesity as lawmakers sound alarm

May 14, 2025

Israel is grappling with a growing obesity epidemic, with nearly one in five children aged 6-9 suffering from obesity and close to a third...

Netanyahu meets US lawmakers, AIPAC, Evangelical leaders at Blair House; thanks allies for "courageous" support

Jul 30, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) held a series of meetings with prominent US lawmakers, AIPAC leaders and members of the...