Simcha Rothman

Simcha Rothman

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Simcha Rothman is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, known for his opposition to ceasefire agreements with Hamas. Recently, he has called for the immediate end of the current truce, advocating for a more aggressive military response to the ongoing conflict, and has been involved in contentious discussions regarding the treatment of hostages and the broader military strategy.

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Burke cancelled a visa for far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman days before he was due to arrive in Australia for a speaking event.

Burke under pressure to bar Israeli journalist
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-25
5.0

Simcha Rothman is the chairman of the Constitution Committee involved in coalition disputes.

בג"ץ עשוי להדיח את בן גביר
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-13
5.0

Simcha Rothman is leading discussions on controversial legal reforms in the Knesset.

אזעקת אמת
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-07
4.0

Simcha Rothman is mentioned in the context of legislative discussions related to corruption and public trust.

על ביטול מרמה והפרת אמונים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-01-13
5.0
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu

Simcha Rothman is mentioned as a member of Knesset who promoted the recent amendment to the contracts law.

לוין ורוטמן אימצו את תפיסתו הפרשנית של ברק
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-01-11
6.0

Simcha Rothman, the coalition chair of the Knesset judiciary committee, stated the need to restore the judges and the law to its place.

Women’s rights are on a sharp decline in Israel. Advocates blame Netanyahu’s far-right government
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-24
5.0

Simcha Rothman is one of the Knesset members proposing a law to prosecute participants in the events of October 7.

כמה נוח למדינה לא להסתכל בעיני הקורבנות
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-12-22
5.0

Simcha Rothman, the chairman of the Constitution Committee, emphasized the need for a special legal response to the massacre.

כך יועמדו לדין מחבלי הנוחבה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-12-19
8.0

Rothman, who leads the Knesset's legal committee, is a driving force in Netanyahu's coalition campaign to politicize the judiciary.

Israel skyller på Australiens regering
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-12-14
5.0

Simcha Rothman, the committee chairman, demanded that Naama Lazimi stop interrupting.

"תגמור כמו הפצ"רית": האיום על נציג היועמ"שית בכנסת - והמהומה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-12-09
5.0

Simcha Rothman is a member of the Knesset for the Religious Zionist Party.

The genocide in Gaza is far from over | Raz Segal
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
3.0

Simcha Rothman is the chairman of the Constitution Committee and is promoting a bill to split the role of the legal advisor.

העימות החריג בוועדת החוקה: "אתה לא תאיים עליי!"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-11-24
6.0

Simcha Rothman is the chairman of the Constitution Committee promoting a law to split the role of the legal advisor to the government.

תחושת היתמות במערכת המשפט - והמכה לבהרב-מיארה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-11-17
6.0

Simcha Rothman is working alongside Yair Levin on the legal reforms in Israel.

חוקי המהפכה המשפטית חוזרים | עם טובה צימוקי
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-11-05
6.0

Simcha Rothman, the Chairman of the Constitution Committee, is leading the initiative to split the Attorney General's role.

מה אומרת הצעת החוק לפיצול תפקיד היועמ"שית בהרב-מיארה?
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-28
6.0

Rothman noted that due to the positions of government offices, a strict rule will be established for publishing judgments or significant decisions regarding child adoption law.

אושר לקריאה ראשונה החוק שיוציא לאור פסקי דין חסויים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-28
7.0
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Alex Kolomoisky
Alex Kolomoisky

Simcha Rothman is the chairman of the Knesset Constitution Committee and is proposing to erase the constitutional legacy of former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak in the criminal field.

הצעת החוק שתעלה לדיון בוועדת שרים לחקיקה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-25
6.0

Simcha Rothman explained that his bill to split the attorney general's role was removed from the agenda.

"נשיא העליון העבריין לא ימנה"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-22
5.0

Simcha Rothman is the chairman of the Constitution Committee who supported the controversial law regarding the appointment of the complaints commissioner.

קולה וחומרה. ריצה למרחקים ארוכים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-19
3.0

Simcha Rothman is listed among politicians who are viewed negatively.

איך אנחנו יוצאים מזה / רענן שקד
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-17
2.0

Simcha Rothman, chair of the Knesset’s constitution, law and justice committee, complained about the release of Mohammed Abu Salmiya without a hostage exchange.

Israeli military database indicates only a quarter of Gaza detainees are fighters | Israel-Gaza war
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
4.0

Simcha Rothman – a member of Netanyahu's coalition – had been denied entry into Australia ahead of an upcoming 'solidarity tour'.

At a low, or strong behind the scenes?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-03
5.0

Simcha Rothman is one of the many fascist members of the Knesset under Netanyahu.

Killing time - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-27
2.0

Simcha Rothman is a member of the Israeli government coalition who faced criticism for his remarks about children in Gaza.

Australia acusa a Irán de ataques antisemitas contra la comunidad judía en Sídney y Melbourne | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-08-26
3.0

Simcha Rothman faced visa cancellation by the Australian government due to controversial statements.

"יהודים מדברים על עזיבת אוסטרליה, כמו בסיפורי הסבים שלנו שברחו מאירופה"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-08-23
5.0

The crisis deepened this week after Australian Home affairs Minister Tony Burke denied an entry visa to another far-right Israeli politician, Simcha Rothman.

Israel launches diplomatic attacks on its Western allies ahead of Palestinian statehood recognition
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-21
4.0

Simcha Rothman is an Israeli lawmaker who planned an Australian speaking tour.

Netanyahu brands Australian PM Albanese ‘weak’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-20
5.0

Simcha Rothman was denied a visa to Australia due to concerns about spreading hate and division.

Netanyahu diz que primeiro-ministro da Austrália é um “político fraco” | Israel
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-08-20
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