All-time records in the Knesset: the longest speech - and the MK who served only a week

The Knesset website has published revealing data on the Knesset's records throughout its history: Shimon Peres is the oldest and longest-serving MK, Moshe Nissim the youngest, and Orna Angel served only 7 days. The longest session lasted 66 hours, and Michael Eitan spoke for 10 consecutive hours.

The Knesset website has published special data revealing all the records, numbers, and curiosities from the legislature since its establishment. Shimon Peres holds the double record as the oldest MK during his term (aged 83 years and 315 days) and as the record holder for cumulative service with over 47 years across 14 Knessets. Moshe Nissim is the youngest MK ever elected, beginning his term at age 24 years and 234 days. Orna Angel broke the record by serving only seven days. The longest session in history lasted 66 hours and 13 minutes straight in November 2021, and MK Michael Eitan holds the record for the longest speech after speaking for 10 hours and 7 minutes. The article also reviews records for the position of Knesset Speaker, female representation, and the duration of Knesset terms over the years.