Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies.
The law would only apply ​to Israelis convicted of murder whose attacks aimed at "ending Israel's existence", meaning it would mete out the death penalty for Palestinians but not for Jewish Israelis who committed similar crimes, critics ‌say.

Israel Sets Death Penalty Law For Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks

Israel Sets Death By Hanging as Default Sentence For Palestinians Convicted of Lethal Attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warmly greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the strong strategic partnership between India and Israel. Watch the full video to know more on this!


India-Israel Ties: PM Modi Receives 'Medal Of The Knesset'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Knesset in Israel. His address emphasized strengthening India-Israel strategic ties, cooperation in technology, defense, trade, and shared democratic values. The landmark event highlights growing diplomatic engagement and signals a deepening partnership between the two nations amid evolving regional and global geopolitics.


BREAKING: PM Modi's Visit a Milestone in India-Israel Bilateral Ties

BREAKING: PM Modi, First Indian PM to Address Israeli Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make history during his visit to Israel by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset. The landmark address is expected to highlight the growing strategic partnership, cooperation in technology, defense, and trade, and the deepening diplomatic ties between the two nations amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in West Asia.


BREAKING: PM Modi-Netanyahu To Hold Talks in Israel

Governments in Israel generally fall more with a procedural whimper than with a dramatic ideological bang – a pattern that helps explain why the scheduled Knesset vote on Wednesday on the first reading of the 2026 budget is looming so large.


Israeli Government Could Collapse if Benjamin Netanyahu Fails to Pass the Budget Proposal

A motion to dissolve the Israeli parliament fell short on June 12, signalling continued political gridlock and growing public unease.

Netanyahu survives for now: Opposition’s push to dissolve Knesset fails in key vote

Israel’s parliament has passed the highly controversial judicial reform bill, which changes the makeup of the country’s judicial selection committee. The bill has faced significant backlash, particularly for increasing politicians' roles in selecting judges, including those who will sit in the Supreme Court.

Israeli parliament passes controversial judicial reform bill

Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens of people in Gaza and Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah intensifies. The strikes target key locations, escalating the violence in the region amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens In Gaza and Lebanon

A U.S. envoy has met with Lebanese officials to discuss potential truce plans amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The discussions focus on efforts to de-escalate tensions and seek a ceasefire, as the violence continues to impact the region. The U.S. is working with Lebanon and other stakeholders to find a diplomatic solution and prevent further escalation.

Israel-Hezbollah War: US Envoy Discusses Truce Plans With Lebanese Officials

This week, Israeli parliament overwhemly passed a bill to ban United Nations relief and works agency for Palestine refugees in the near East. Knesset's bill even labelled the un aid agency as a terrorist organisation...In our next report, we tell you about the impact of Israel move and why global leaders are deploring Israel's decision.

Why Did Israeli Parliament Move To Ban UN Agency?

The Israeli Parliament has approved an amended 2024 budget that adds billions of dollars to fund Israel's war against the Hamas militants in Gaza well the amended budget provides more funds to spend on defense as well as households and businesses hurt by the ongoing War. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli lawmakers approve $160 billion spending package to fund Gaza war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon face a crucial legislative test in the Israeli Knesset. The outcome is expected to have repercussions for his coalition government and it also will affect its war against Hamas.

Israeli PM's dilemma: Save his government or fight Hamas militants

Israeli parliament passes amendment to criminalise consumption of 'terrorist' materials

Israelis are thinking of running and the Finish Line is their country's border. Yes, a race to leave the country could begin soon. Week after week we have been telling you about Israel's raging anti-judicial overhaul process but today we will tell you how this is impacting the mind of an average Israeli.

1 in 3 Israelis considering shifting abroad

Israel's parliament adopts key clause of controversial judicial bill

Israelis protest across country as Netanyahu’s bill to curb SC powers gets Knesset’s initial nod

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid, France's Macron and Italy's Meloni in Vilnius ahead of summit, US and Kyiv suspect Wagner nearing Nuclear base, Knesset gives initial nod to controversial judicial bill.

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Thousands of protestors are expected to take to the streets of Tel Aviv as an initial report says the Knesset will hold a vote on one of the most controversial bills of the proposed judicial overhaul. But why does this bill matter? Well, this bill proposes to strip the Supreme Court of the power to strike down those government decisions which it deems unsustainable in law.

Israel: Knesset expected to vote on proposed law today

Israel parliament prevents woman member holding baby from speaking

The Knesset's constitution, law and justice committee will resume legislation on Israel's controversial judicial reform today amid protests across the country. The committee will advance a bill which seeks to bar the power of the supreme court to block executive decisions based on the "Extreme unreasonableness doctrine".

Judicial legislation to resume in Israel after three-month halt

Israel's coalition government has resumed debating the fiercely opposed Judicial Reform Bill. The proposal aims to limit the Supreme Court's powers and curb the ability to rule against the government. The opposition has highlighted that if the bill is enacted it would be a national disaster for the country's democracy.

Israel: Legislation on judicial reforms to continue

The Israeli parliament failed to elect representatives to the judicial selection committee. On Wednesday, the Parliament appointed an Opposition lawmaker to the powerful panel that appoints the country’s judges. However, with a second vacancy left unfilled, the Opposition said it would freeze the talks until the committee resumes work. Opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz suspended their participation in talks with the government. Opposition candidate Karine Elharrar, backed by Lapid and Gantz, was voted into the committee yesterday. However, the majority was unable to put forth its own candidate due to internal sparring. As a result, a new vote must be held within 30 days. The government's reform proposals would curtail the authority of the supreme court. It would give politicians greater powers over the selection of the judges. in march, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a pause to allow for talks on the reforms, which were moving through parliament and split the nation.

Israel up in arms against judicial reforms

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