Petition has urged High Court to strike down election of PM's lawyer Rabello to independent watchdog post, because Likud MKs were reportedly told to document themselves voting for him; Sagit Afik is unconvinced
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Smotrich says law will prevent Palestinian state; opposition accuses finance minister of funneling money to voter base ahead of elections, while abandoning the battered north
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Michael Rabello wins 61-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn contested election
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Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses overnight Knesset vote on controversial bills, further delays on aid for the north, and coalition thuggery in discussion on settler violence
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Law passed last month established system for public, broadcast trials to include potential genocide charges, possible death penalty; allocation is half of low-end estimate for cost
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Lawmakers steal food, assail slain hostage's daughter-in-law, amid discussion of unchecked settler attacks; MK tells 'terrorist' colleagues they'll be expelled from country
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State comptroller says ruling party has inadequate oversight over membership fees; report finds 10 current parties and 9 defunct parties owe the state a total of some $45 million
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Move allows authorities to follow money trail, track down criminals involved in what is regarded as fourth-largest category of illegal global trade
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Even if not passed into law before Knesset disbands, advancement of bills will allow coalition to resume legislative process without having to start over if it wins election
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106 MKs vote to disband parliament as Haredi parties turn against coalition over IDF service exemptions; no election date set; coalition whip says it will be between September 8 and October 20
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Local leaders, opposition accuse government of abandoning communities hit by Hezbollah attacks as NIS 5 billion aid stalls even as West Bank settlements benefits bill advances
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