The Parliament of Israel is called the:

The Parliament of Israel is called the Knesset. The word comes from Hebrew and means "assembly" or "gathering".

Structure:

• The Knesset is a unicameral legislature with 120 members.
• The number 120 is based on the Great Assembly (Knesset HaGedolah), a traditional Jewish council of 120 sages in ancient times.
• Members are elected for a term of four years.

Electoral system:

• Israel uses a nationwide party-list system, in which voters choose a party rather than individual candidates.
• A party must cross an election threshold, currently 3.25 per cent of the vote, to get seats.
• Coalition governments are common, because no single party usually wins a majority.

Seat:

• The Knesset building is located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.
• It was inaugurated in 1966.

Powers of the Knesset:

• Making laws, including Basic Laws, which serve as Israel's constitution in the absence of a single written constitution.
• Electing the President of Israel.
• Approving the government and holding it accountable.
• Approving the state budget.

Political system of Israel:

• Israel is a parliamentary democracy.
• The President is the head of state, with mostly ceremonial functions.
• The Prime Minister is the head of government.

History:

• The State of Israel was founded on 14 May 1948.
• The first Knesset was elected in January 1949.
• David Ben-Gurion was the first Prime Minister.

India-Israel relations:

• India recognised Israel in 1950 and established full diplomatic relations in 1992.
• The two countries have strong cooperation in defence, agriculture, water management and technology.

Other parliaments:

• Majlis: Iran and the Maldives.
• Duma: Russia (State Duma).
• Sejm: Poland (lower house).

Why not the other options?

• ✗Majlis, Duma and Sejm are the names of parliaments of other countries.