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Israeli Knesset Prioritizes Controversial Laws Amid Ongoing War

3/17/2026

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The Israeli Knesset advances legislation amid ongoing operations.
Lawmakers say the government prioritizes divisive laws over war matters.
Key bills include a politically appointed committee to investigate October 7 Hamas attack, reforms affecting the media and the attorney general's role, defense funding.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid condemned the moves as undermining wartime unity.
Democrats Party called for halting discussions unrelated to the war due to limited Knesset access.

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Story summary

The Israeli Knesset advances legislation amid ongoing operations.
Lawmakers say the government prioritizes divisive laws over war matters.
Key bills include a politically appointed committee to investigate October 7 Hamas attack, reforms affecting the media and the attorney general's role, defense funding.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid condemned the moves as undermining wartime unity.
Democrats Party called for halting discussions unrelated to the war due to limited Knesset access.