French bill

Everything you wanted to know about the Police Recommendations Law

...but were too afraid to ask.

DECEMBER 28, 2017|ByLAHAV HARKOV

Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid declaims during the filibuster on Wednesday night, ahead of the Knesset vote on the Police Recommendations Bill

Bill accused of shielding Netanyahu from charges clears early hurdle

“If the bill isn’t personal and won’t influence the prime minister, why pass it hastily and under pressure?” Kulanu MK Rachel Azaria asked.

NOVEMBER 8, 2017|ByLAHAV HARKOV

DAVID BITAN seen at the Knesset last year

Why is Bitan threatening elections that nobody in his coalition wants?

The so-called “French bill” may or may not pass in the end, but there was never for a moment a true danger that it would be the reason for new elections.

OCTOBER 30, 2017|ByLAHAV HARKOV

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, September 3, 2017.

Netanyahu 'not interested' in bill giving him immunity from investigation

The prime minister's comments undermine coalition chairman David Bitan's constant threats to call an election; all coalition legislation has been frozen.

OCTOBER 29, 2017|ByLAHAV HARKOV