The Knesset blanketed in snow December 12, 2013 (Photo: Knesset spokesperson)

Hadash MK calls for Knesset Christmas tree

Hadash member of Knesset called on Thursday for the Israeli parliament to host a Christmas tree that would honor Israel’s multiculturalism and its Christian minority. A Knesset spokesperson said the request was under consideration. MK Hana Sweid, who hails from the Galilee town of Eilaboun, sent a letter Thursday to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein (Likud)…

"There is a very intense attack on the democratic sphere we have in Israel," MK Dov Khenin from Hadash told i24 News during an exclusive interview Sunday

MK Khenin warns against passage of anti-NGO bill

The anti-democratic and fascist NGO bill aimed at curtailing the activities of “anti-Israeli groups” in Israel passed a major hurdle on Sunday after being approved by the Ministerial Committee on Legislation. However, the bill still faces considerable opposition on several fronts. The bill, sponsored by MK Ayelet Shaked (Habayit Hayehudi) and Robert Ilatov (Likud-Beytenu), would force any…

Arafat Badarneh and Roi Khenin, members of the leadership of the Young Communist League of Israel to the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students, held in Ecuador (Photo: Al Ittihad)

Young Communist League of Israel: Our current struggles

From Young Communist League of Israel: “Our current struggles”, a declaration presented to the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students,” held in Ecuador. 1. The Struggle Against the Prawer Plan The Israeli government is planning to legislate a law (known as “Prawer Plan”) which will drive away from their homes more than 35,000 Arab-Bedouins,…