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Knesset

The Knesset
הכנסת
الكنيست

HaKnesset
al-Keneset
20th Knesset
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Leadership
Yuli-Yoel Edelstein, Likud
Since 18 March 2013
Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud
Since 31 March 2009
Isaac Herzog, Labor Party
Since 25 November 2013
Structure
Seats 120
Israeli Knesset Composition 2015.svg
Political groups

Government (67)

Opposition (53)

Elections
Party-list proportional representation
D'Hondt method
Last election
17 March 2015
Next election
2019 or earlier
Meeting place
Knesset Building (South Side).JPG
Knesset, Jerusalem, Israel
Website
www.knesset.gov.il

Government (67)

Opposition (53)

The Knesset (Hebrew: הַכְּנֶסֶת[haˈkneset]; lit. the gathering or assembly; Arabic: الكنيست‎‎ al-K(e)neset) is the unicameral national legislature of Israel. As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister (although the latter is ceremonially appointed by the President), approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government. In addition, the Knesset elects the State Comptroller. It also has the power to waive the immunity of its members, remove the President and the State Comptroller from office, dissolve the government in a constructive vote of no confidence, and to dissolve itself and call new elections. The Prime Minister may also dissolve the Knesset. However, until an election is completed, the Knesset maintains authority in its current composition. The Knesset is located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.


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