Talk:Knesset

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The proportional system may lead to a more fragmented Knesset - but that's just what the voters have wanted. A plurality system would have devastating results since the parliamentary majority then would have very little to do with the majority in population. The Knesset then would not represent a majority of votes but a majority of constituencies won - which is something very different. A party with only 30% of the votes might win an overwhelming majority of seats.

For a more personalized version of a proportional voting system see Open_list.

This article really is a stub. Unfortunately, I don't know how to expand it. Possibilities:
  • Knesset protocol and customs
  • Knesset as Constituent Assembly

A quick thought as we do this is that the Knesset is sort of an odd duck. On the one hand, the Knesset is still the (ostensibly temporary) Constituent Assembly intended to draw up the Constitution. On the other, it's a normal lawmaking body. This can present a very...unique dynamic. --Penta 18:13, 23 Oct 2004 (UTC)

The Knesset was charged with drawing up the constitution of Israel, which was never agreed on, but I've never read anything claiming that was its only function, which is how your sentence reads to me. Robertbrockway 7:04 Apr 22, 2005 (UTC)

Composition[edit]

It would be useful to list the composition of each Knesset (ie results after each election).AndyL 05:50, 24 Nov 2004 (UTC)

No access to official English website[edit]

I immediately get this notice whether via Firefox, Tor, or Venmo:

main.knesset.gov.il | Access denied (403)[edit]

Current session has been terminated.[edit]

For further information, do not hesitate to contact us.

Ref: 24.116.116.148 2023-11-11T14:14:51.705Z

kencf0618 (talk) 14:21, 11 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I'm also getting the error. It has been present for a few months. David O. Johnson (talk) 16:48, 11 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
The Knesset website is working again. David O. Johnson (talk) 01:08, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 29 February 2024[edit]

Arab Knesset members have served in office since the First Knesset and all Arabs with Israeli citizenship are entitled to vote for the Israeli Knesset. Current list of Knesset members includes Arab representatives. https://knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mkindex_current_eng.asp?view=0 Upswing2 (talk) 15:32, 29 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Please note that Ra'am and Hadash–Ta'al are currently listed in the composition section. Jamedeus (talk) 00:22, 1 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 13 March 2024[edit]

New Hope needs to be removed from National Unity, since they have left ~~ https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/politics/artc-israeli-political-shakeup-gideon-sa-ar-parts-ways-with-gantz-s-faction ~~ Sutapurachina (talk) 07:19, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. The change has to be approved by the Knesset still. David O. Johnson (talk) 07:28, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'm pretty sure the Knesset only has to approve changes to committee composition, and since no one is actually switching parties, but rather two separate parties breaking an electoral alliance (which only matters for elections, not committees or knesset functions), they have the power to do so unilaterally. Therefore, I think it should be added. In addition, it is going to be imminently approved, so it really doesn't matter. Mr manor11 (talk) 08:08, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The Knesset website still lists Sa'ar and others as part of National Unity.
https://m.knesset.gov.il/en/mk/apps/faction/faction-lobby?KnessetID=25&FactionID=1098
Just give it time. David O. Johnson (talk) 13:30, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 14 March 2024[edit]

We should move National Unity under Shas, since Shas has more seats than National Unity now Sutapurachina (talk) 00:47, 14 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It's done. Thanks. David O. Johnson (talk) 00:58, 14 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 26 March 2024[edit]

We should put New Hope in the opposition, now that they've announced that they're leaving the government. [1] Sutapurachina (talk) 07:45, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]