Knesset Land of Israel Caucus explained
The Knesset Land of Israel Caucus (he|שדולת ארץ-ישראל בכנסת), also known as the Eretz Israel Caucus, is a caucus of Knesset members whose mission is "to strengthen the State of Israel’s hold" on the West Bank.[1] [2] While the Knesset has hundreds of caucuses, Eretz Israel Caucus one of the largest and most active caucuses within the Knesset.[3] When launched in 2010 it had 39 members, almost a third of the Knessets 120 seats.[4] In 2024 it grew to 51 members.
The current leaders of the caucus are Yuli Edelstein, Limor Son Har-Melech, and Simcha Rothman.
Notes and References
- Book: Hirsch-Hoefler, S. . Mudde . C. . The Israeli Settler Movement: Assessing and Explaining Social Movement Success . Cambridge University Press . 2020 . 978-1-009-02838-7 . 2023-11-05 . 243.
- https://main.knesset.gov.il/en/APPS/lobby/details/869 Lobby for Eretz-Israel
- https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-chief-heading-caucus-that-seeks-to-retain-entire-west-bank/ Coalition chief heading caucus that seeks to retain entire West Bank
- Web site: שדולת ארץ ישראל בכנסת . מועצת יש"ע . he . 2023-11-05.