Simcha Rothman

Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill

The removal incident took place during a debate on the bill, in which five of the attorney general's deputies made a rare joint appearance to present their opposition.

Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon in the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
MKS ATTEND a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on June 16, 2026.

Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill

MK YULIA Malinovsky and MK Simcha Rothman tour the Atarot area in northern Jerusalem, at a site designated for the construction of a special court to prosecute Hamas terrorists who took part in the October 7 attack, June 17, 2026.

Israel begins construction of court complex for Oct. 7 Nukhba terrorist trials, Rothman says

Members of the  Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee vote on the measure

Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading


Israel eases immigrants credential transfer with new licensing plan, legislation

Israel is easing professional credential transfers for new immigrants, with new legislation to streamline licensing for various professions starting October.

 Simcha Rothman speaking at the Knesset on 6.8.2024

How much does the Israeli taxpayer spend for a Nukhba terrorist's legal defense? - KAN

According to the KAN numbers, for 16 terrorists, the sum of NIS 6,000 was approved for each individual terrorist, while for six terrorists, NIS 7,5000 was approved for each. 

 Hamas terrorists who were caught during the October 7 massacre and during the IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, seen at a courtyard in a prison in southern Israel, February 14, 2024

Rothman pushes forward with bill to change election process of justice system watchdog

Opposition MKs: Judicial reform has returned.

 MK Simcha Rothman attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, January 17, 2023.

Brother of hostage removed by force from Knesset committee by MK Rothman

MK Simcha Rothman's committee was a central venue during the judicial reforms debates during 2023, and Rothman was criticized for his style of managing the debates. 

Simcha Rothman, chair of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee speaks on Sunday morning June 25, 2023.

'This will lead to bloodshed': Shin Bet says MK Rothman's new bill risks Israel's security

The new bill "exposes Israeli citizens to increased risk and will lead to bloodshed," one security official said.

 MK Simcha Rotman, Head of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on January 8, 2024.

'Judicial reform will let us tell the truth to the world,' says MK Rothman after ICJ ruling

He also addressed the judicial reform, of which he was a chief proponent, and stated that at the time he had received warnings from the legal system in Israel.

 MK Simcha Rothman speaks of the judicial reform. May 29, 2024.

Rothman attacks US: 'A deal is impossible when negotiating with terrorists'

IDF took control of the Rafah crossing amid hostage negotiations and Hamas ceasefire agreement. MK Simcha Rothman criticizes talks with the US, and warns against delay in hostage release.

 Simcha Rothman

'Don't conflate legitimate protest with hate speech' MK Rothman says at Holocaust memorial event

MK Rothman spoke on the Jewish struggle in the Diaspora and the dangers of enabling terror incitement under the guise of protest following the wave of demonstrations across campuses in America.

 Simcha Rothman Columbia University Holocaust Memorial Service May 2024.

Knesset committee approves draft law allowing sentencing of minors below 14 for terror offenses

This will primarily affect those arrested for terror offenses between the ages of 12 and 14.

 MK Simcha Rothman in the Knesset Constitutional Committee, March 27, 2024.

Donald Trump meets with Israeli MK Simcha Rothman, says US enabled Iran

Former US president Donald Trump at CPAC: Trump: October 7 attack would not have happened if I was in power.

 (L-R) Simcha Rothman; former US president Donald Trump. February 25, 2024.