Knesset: Quick Facts

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Knesset features disproportionate numbers of religious Jews, West Bank residents • Nov. 10, 2026, 5:38 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

B'Yachad MK Noam Tibon calls for Eisenkot-led government, repeal of judicial overhaul laws • Nov. 10, 2026, 3:26 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Shas head Arye Deri withdraws from party list, will not be in 26th Knesset • Nov. 8, 2026, 2:22 PM 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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