Opponents of Judicial Reform are Supporting an Iranian Model for Israel
The Israeli Supreme Court wields influence and enjoys a lack of accountability remarkably similar to that of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Golda Meir Would Agree with Netanyahu on this One
Helen Mirren is a wonderful actress, but her claim that she understands Golda’s “world” or the contemporary debate about Israel’s Supreme Court is pure bunk.
What can biblical tradition teach Israel about judicial reform?
“A biblically based judicial system would be the epitome of democratic ideals,” Prof. Hillel Weiss said, referring to the Book of Exodus.
The 800-Pound Gorilla in the Room of Judicial Reform
Defenders of the Supreme Court cannot explain how it has lost its connection with the Israeli majority.
Justice in Israel is Not Blind
Confronted with death from all quarters and in all forms—if not typhus, starvation; if not starvation, being shot; if not being shot, deportation—Jews made a conscious decision to choose life.
When Judges Rule: A Comparison Between the US and Israel
In most parliamentary democracies, the judiciary is subordinate to the legislature (of which the executive is part), though they are generally somewhat independent.
Million Man March Planned at Israel’s Supreme Court
According to Nof, the response to the idea has been overwhelming. “Even Israelis and Jews living outside of Israel have told me that they intend to fly back just to attend the event”.
Netanyahu’s Erdoğanization of Israel
The lethal combination of two extremely dangerous pieces of legislation being promoted by the prime minister – a new law protecting his immunity from prosecution and a push for a legislation to overturn Supreme Court decisions – is going to lead to a constitutional crisis
Why Should Israelis Vote if their Vote is Meaningless?
The question is how will the attorney-general’s decision on Netanyahu’s indictment impact his ability to govern in accordance with the will of the voters.
Bret Stephens and Bari Weiss — Lara Alqasem’s Enablers
For the past two weeks, Israel-bashers have had a brand-new poster child. Her name is Lara Alqasem.