Basic Law
Thank goodness: The 25th Knesset has ended its days - opinion
All one can say is that hopefully the 26th Knesset will be less chaotic, less embarrassing, and more productive than the outgoing Knesset.
Israel's government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion – and ignored them - opinion
The 'most right-wing government' just outed itself as leftist - opinion
Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins
Israel's A-G calls to strike down 'severely harmful' gov't reform of judicial selection
Gali Baharav-Miara warned that the new law transforms judicial appointments into a "political selection mechanism" by granting political actors a clear majority on the committee.
Herzog weighs clemency option tied to hostage deal, though no decision made yet
The President’s Residence said a request had been received that relies on past precedent and that any decision would be taken only following a full inter-agency review and legal opinions.
Knesset approves bill cancelling option to form 'rotation governments'
The law was passed after discussions that lasted several weeks and ended with agreements between the coalition and the opposition.
Attorney-General grants authorities permission to carry out investigation of PMO - report
Following the Attorney General's decision to grant approval, investigators are authorized to proceed with investigative actions against the prime minister.
Bill passes to prevent opening US consulate in Jerusalem to service Palestinians
According to the bill's explanatory section, the law only applies to new embassies, and existing embassies will remain in place.
The haredi draft crisis that will not disappear: A look at Israel's 'Amendment No. 26'
The main haredi argument against enlisting their youth to military service is that the study of the Torah and prayers to God are more important to Israel’s security than the IDF.
Israeli government violating Basic Law by delaying state budget
The issue came up in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday during a debate over two law proposals, both by MKs from the Labor party.
Israel is at a dangerous political junction
The overwhelming majority supporting the court’s bold and potentially perilous intervention in the Basic Law underscores a shared perspective among the judges appointed to the Supreme Court.
Israeli courts keep politics balanced - opinion
When you look past the dramatic decision to strike down a Basic Law, the ruling makes a clear and unprecedented statement about the limits of Knesset power.
High Court votes to delay implementation of Basic Law amendment
Six out of 11 judges voted to delay the implementation.
