Posts Tagged ‘ Knesset ’

Sources say legislation won’t reach Knesset plenum for months. Although the Knesset House Committee advanced a bill that would limit the prime minister’s options during any future negotiations on Jerusalem and the Golan Heights, sources close to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that it would be months before the bill came to a...
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At a conference held at the Knesset next week, an attempt was made to coordinate international and domestic recognition of Israel's sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, based on international law. Many important public figures participated in the conference, which was hosted by MK Tzipi Hotoveli (Likud) and MK Nissim Ze'ev (Shas).
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After months of heated debate, the Knesset approved the Biometric Database Law Monday night, paving the way for the introduction of "smart" identification documents for all Israelis. Once the law goes into effect, there will be a trial period of two years, during which participation in the biometric database will be voluntary. If the trial period...
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The Basic Law of Israel, which provides a basis for court rulings, will define Israel as a Zionist and Jewish state that is democratic, and not vice-versa, if the Knesset approves a new bill proposed by two Knesset Members. “The High Court has turned the Basic Law, that recognizes the values and freedom of mankind,...
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Government confirms cost effective plan to purchase permanent plane for president, prime minister's overseas travels. Plane to serve Air Force pilots in spare time Zvika Brot Will our government officials get their very own Air Force One? Sources in the government confirmed that the Finance Ministry is drafting a plan to purchase a special passenger...
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