While the 17th Knesset is nearing its end, lawmakers appear eager as ever to present new bills. On Monday, the opening day of the winter and final session of this Knesset, 30 new bills were introduced.

It is obvious the Knesset will not debate these new bills, but submitting them on Monday started the 45-day countdown timer that permits presenting the bills for a preliminary vote.

Bills include banning imports from Iran, removing taxes from life-saving pharmaceuticals currently not included in the national health basket, and banning imports of alcohol and cigarettes to anyone under 18.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)