The latest news and top stories on the Knesset. A prominent Jerusalem-based unicameral parliament, the Knesset is Israel’s supreme legislative body. Its primary mission involves enacting laws, including Basic Laws, and overseeing the executive branch. Key activities include electing the President and State Comptroller, approving the cabinet, and debating national issues. Established in 1949, the Knesset, with its 120 members, symbolises Israel’s democratic system, drawing procedural similarities from the British House of Commons.