Simcha Rothman

A joint Knesset committee approved amendments to the Class Actions Law protecting businesses with up to 9 million shekels in revenue from class actions, championed by Abir Kara.

A special military tribunal to prosecute October 7 terrorists will not be operational before late 2027, with the first indictments expected in early 2028 according to defense documents.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich challenged Gadi Eisenkot and Benny Gantz to publish their own judicial platforms following fierce backlash over a controversial AI-generated reform campaign video.

The Religious Zionism party sparked intense backlash by releasing an AI-generated video showing top legal officials arrested, as leaders Bezalel Smotrich and Simcha Rothman unveiled a sweeping judicial overhaul plan ahead of the upcoming elections.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and MK Simcha Rothman are presenting the next phase of their judicial reform plan, including splitting the Attorney General's role and enacting an override clause.

Religious Zionism unveiled its final Knesset list after merging with Zehut, placing Orit Strock third and pushing MK Ohad Tal to 12th. Tal backed the merger, urging the national camp to unite.

MK Simcha Rothman of the Religious Zionism party outlines his legislative agenda for the 2026 elections, focusing on judicial reform, Haredi enlistment, and free-market economic policies.

The Central Elections Committee debated the use of voter-tracking apps on election day following a High Court request. A majority of committee members are expected to support the continued use of the Elector app despite opposition.

A political storm has erupted following a report on C14 that the identities of members of the search committee for the head of Mahash are being kept secret due to fears of persecution by the Attorney General. It is reported that Gali Baharav-Miara is attempting to pressure members to resign to thwart the appointment of a new Mahash head under the recently passed law, despite the High Court of...

MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) summarized his term, addressed protests at his party's headquarters, and criticized Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein's decision to halt coalition fund transfers.

The court rejected MK Simcha Rothman's libel suit against Guy Peleg and News 12. This decision highlights how the legal system and media maintain the status quo, turning the Ministry of Justice's version into legal truth.

The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee has approved Israel Bar Association rules allowing reservists to begin legal internships before completing all degree requirements. The relief applies to students who missed up to four courses and four exams due to reserve duty between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.

According to the report in the "Central Edition," Rothman said that "the blood of those murdered in Huwara is redder than the blood of those murdered on October 7." He sued Channel 12 News, but his lawsuit was rejected. The court determined that MK Rothman did indeed say what was attributed to him.

The Constitution Committee Chairman sued the Channel 12 reporter over the publication of the statement: "The blood of the brothers Hillel and Yagel Yaniv, who were murdered in Huwara, is redder than the blood of those murdered on October 7" • The judge ruled that the defendants proved the words were spoken in a closed forum.

The Constitution Committee is expected to discuss an amendment to the Class Action Law during the Knesset recess, following agreements between the coalition and the opposition. The amendment aims to curb the abuse of class actions, particularly against small businesses.