Knesset

The Knesset is the unicameral national legislature of Israel. Recent news highlights its role in approving significant and controversial measures. The Knesset is newsworthy due to its recent approval of a record $271 billion budget, which includes funding for expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Furthermore, the Knesset has passed a law reinstating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of "lethal" attacks, sparking widespread condemnation from the UN, Europe, and human rights groups. This law has led to general strikes in the occupied West Bank. These actions, along with the suppression of anti-war protests, underscore the Knesset's current relevance in shaping Israeli policy and its impact on both domestic and international affairs.