Races to pass key laws before Knesset dissolves on July 15; military exemption bill for ultra-Orthodox, media, attorney general reforms draw fears of power grab.

With the Israeli parliament set to dissolve in the coming days, just four months before national elections, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a…

JERUSALEM, July 10 — With the Israeli parliament set to dissolve in the coming days, just four months before national elections, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin...

Races to pass key laws before Knesset dissolves on July 15; military exemption bill for ultra-Orthodox, media, attorney general reforms draw fears of power grab.

The government is rushing to pass bills curbing the attorney general's powers, advancing a media overhaul, enshrining Torah study in a semi-constitutional law and shielding…

Recent polls show that most Israelis want Netanyahu out of office, with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot emerging as his main rival.

PM’s right-wing coalition working to ensure passage of several controversial Bills aimed at appeasing electorate

After months of negotiations and speculations, the coalition announced that general elections will take place on Oct. 27.