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Coalition MK calls for parliamentary inquiry into Shin Bet Jewish department • Apr. 10, 2025, 8:11 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Likud MK Ofir Katz named Knesset representative in judicial watchdog appointment committee • Apr. 8, 2025, 8:24 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana embarks on historic visit to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan • Apr. 5, 2025, 4:47 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Gafni slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit as a 'desecration' of sacred site • Apr. 3, 2025, 5:35 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Pressing reform? Knesset advances restructuring of broadcasting landscape • Apr. 2, 2025, 8:34 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Date 1949 - present
Areas Of Involvement unicameral legislature
Related People Abba Eban • Nathan Yalin-Mor

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