Knesset Ethics Committee

Knesset sanctions two MKs for accusing IDF of war crimes

The most severe sanction was issued against Hadash-Ta’al chairman MK Ayman Odeh, who is already facing impeachment in a separate procedure.

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MK Simcha Rothman  attends the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Constitution Committee debates controversial judicial oversight bill

 MK Ofer Cassif attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 30, 2024

Ofer Cassif expelled from Knesset for accusing IDF of war crimes

 IDF SOLDIERS stand near the site of the old Sderot police station that was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

An electoral reform could turn Sderot into Tel Aviv - opinion


'Arab MKs humiliate us': Bereaved families call for Ayman Odeh's removal

Buntzel elaborated that "Odeh unrestrainedly opened his gaping mouth and fired harsh allegations against the soldiers who allow him to step on this land while not contributing anything in return."

 MK Ayman Odeh leads a Science and Technology Committee meeting, in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 3, 2024.

'Far-left lawmaker's support of genocide claim not enough for impeachment'

To proceed to a vote in the Knesset plenum, at least three-quarters of the committee members must vote in favor of Cassif's impeachment.

 MK Ofer Cassif attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 30, 2024

Israeli far-left lawmaker joins Gaza genocide lawsuit at ICJ

Several MKs have condemned his actions, including MK Sharon Nir of Yisrael Beiteinu, who suggested he resign from the Knesset.

 MK Ofer Cassif speaks during a protest of Palestinians and left-wing activists against the Evyatar outpost, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on February 18, 2022.

Radical left-wing MK disparaged IDF troops during war, Btsalmo charges

Knesset members typically enjoy expanded freedom of speech due to their role in the legislative process, although during wartime this is restricted.

 MK Ofer Cassif speaks during a protest of Palestinians and left-wing activists against the Evyatar outpost, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on February 18, 2022.

Knesset Ethics Committee probes Lapid's trip to Italy

Yair Lapid's trip to Italy saw him meet with the Emirati foreign minister, which no members of the current government have done. Now, the Ethics Committee is investigating if this trip was allowed.

 Opposition head Yair Lapid meets with Emirati foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on August 8, 2023

Likud's Tally Gotliv sanctioned for blaming Chief Justice Hayut for terror attack

Gotliv will not be able to speak during the next two Knesset plenum sessions on March 22 and March 27, and in Knesset committee for three days.

 Tali Gotliv at a legislative committee meeting at the Knesset on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Appeal to Knesset Ethics Committee against MK Almog Cohen

The Movement for the Quality of Government protested Cohen's remarks made against fellow MKs in the Knesset plenum.

 Otzma Yehudit party member Almog Cohen during a an election campaign conference in Ramat Gan, September 4, 2022.

Some hospitals, homes in high-risk areas are in danger of collapse

Knesset Health Committee: Israel is not ready for medical crisis that could result from powerful earthquake and would need foreign assistance.

Ichilov Hospital during the medical strike, Thursday, June 16, 2022

Why Israel's right-wing judges voted against Arye Deri - comment

High Court judges who previously found reasons to rule in favor Benjamin Netanyahu based on ideology, tossed ideology out the window. Why?

 Health and Interior Minister Arye Deri at the handover ceremony for the Interior Ministry, January 1, 2023.

In questionable move, agent tries to book $100k post-election lectures for Bennett

The Post has learned that Jewish organizations have been approached by a man claiming to represent Bennett, who has denied the claim.

 Naftali Bennett gives a speech during a ceremony for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah in November 2021.

What can be done about Amsalem? - opinion

Even if by some miracle Mickey Levy manages to form an Ethics Committee, it is questionable whether it can effectively deal with phenomena such as MK David Amsalem, whose verbiage is unaccebtable.

 MK DAVID AMSALEM addresses the Knesset plenum during a debate last month.