Knesset
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Knesset
1945–50; < Modern Hebrew kneset, post-Biblical Hebrew kəneseth gathering
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Abu Shehadeh leads the left-wing Palestinian Balad party and served in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, from 2019 to 2022.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, was dissolved Friday, paving the way for a vote in late October.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared on CNN and the BBC, and has answered questions before the Knesset.
From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2026
Last November, when it passed the first of three readings needed to become law by 39-16, in the 120-seat parliament or Knesset, Ben Gvir gave out sweets.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
Yitzchak became a politician, a member of the Israeli senate, the Knesset.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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