Knesset

The Knesset (Hebrew: הַכְּנֶסֶת [haˈkneset] (listen); lit. "gathering"[2] or "assembly") is the unicameral legislature of Israel. As the supreme state body, the Knesset is sovereign and thus has complete control of the entirety of the Israeli government (with the exception of checks and balances from the courts and local governments).

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The Knesset הכנסת‎ HaKnesset
25th Knesset
Type
Type	Unicameral
Leadership
Speaker	Amir Ohana, Likud since 29 December 2022
Prime Minister	Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud since 29 December 2022
Leader of the Opposition	Yair Lapid, Yesh Atid since 2 January 2023[1]
Structure
Seats	120
Political groups	Government (64)   Likud (32)   Shas (11)   Religious Zionist (7)   United Torah Judaism (7)[lower-alpha 1]   Otzma Yehudit (6)   Noam (1) Opposition (56)   Yesh Atid (24)   National Unity (12)[lower-alpha 3]   Yisrael Beiteinu (6)   United Arab List (5)   Hadash–Ta'al (5)[lower-alpha 5]   Labor (4)
Elections
Voting system	Closed list proportional representation D'Hondt method
Last election	1 November 2022
Next election	3 November 2027
Meeting place
Knesset, Givat Ram, Jerusalem
Website
Official website

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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, among other things. 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.[3] The Knesset meets in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.