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Knesset speaker to CoP: Israel at a crossroads, must stop Iran • Feb. 19, 2025, 1:24 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Coalition resumes legislation of controversial judicial watchdog bill • Feb. 17, 2025, 1:47 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Hostages families call for return of loved ones as country marks 500 days of war • Feb. 16, 2025, 7:30 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Netanyahu doubles down on war policy, Trump's Gaza plan in speech to Knesset • Feb. 10, 2025, 9:53 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Haredi draft bill preparation speeding up in Knesset committee • Feb. 3, 2025, 4:36 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Date 1949 - present
Areas Of Involvement unicameral legislature
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