Knesset

The Knesset is the unicameral national legislature of Israel. As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, it passes laws, elects the President and Prime Minister, approves the cabinet, and supervises the government's activities. Recent news focuses on India-Israel relations, highlighted by Prime Minister Modi's visit and address to the Knesset, emphasizing cooperation in defense, technology, and multilateral projects. However, the Knesset is also under scrutiny for internal policies, including discriminatory laws impacting Palestinian citizens, potential expansion of the death penalty, and actions against UNRWA. These actions have drawn criticism from human rights organizations and sparked debate about the two-state solution and Israel's treatment of Palestinians. The Knesset's decisions are therefore relevant both domestically and internationally, shaping Israel's relationships with other nations and its internal social and political landscape.