Basic Law
Netanyahu’s haredi gamble may become his biggest election liability - analysis
Years of concessions to haredi partners may now pose a political risk for Netanyahu, as right-wing voters express growing anger over the draft exemption issue.
Israel just gave Torah study a constitution. It should have given its soldiers one - opinion
Thank goodness: The 25th Knesset has ended its days - opinion
Israel's government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion – and ignored them - opinion
Judicial reform bills to be sent to Knesset in two committee votes on Sunday
In a move that surprised and angered coalition committee members, committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman had decided to hold the revision vote on Sunday.
Simcha Rothman: Everyone understands there is a need for judicial reform
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Constitution Law and Justice Committee chair Simcha Rothman is confident that judicial reform will lead to true democracy for Israel.
'Deri Law,' 'Override Law' pass preliminary reading on Knesset floor
Parliament okays a number of controversial laws in voting marathon
Will Israeli judicial reform lead to renewed constitutional process? – analysis
The current crisis comes in great part from what some in the pro-reform camp perceive as a unilateral cobbling of a virtual constitution in which the High Court seized far too much power for itself.
What do pro- and anti-reform legal experts think of Isaac Herzog’s proposal?
Herzog also proposed administrative changes to the judicial system, which were not quite items of contention in the reform debate.
Judicial reform first vote Monday, MKs weigh security impact
The first reading vote would be on legislation that would alter the composition of the judge selection committee.
Judicial reform would weaken Israel's 'crown jewel' courts - Irwin Cotler
Given his expertise, Irwin Cotler has been called upon in recent weeks to comment on Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s proposed judicial reforms, bringing his life and career back into the limelight.
Does Israel really need judicial reform? 5 better ways to fix judiciary
5 other ideas for upgrading Israel's judicial system – without destroying democracy, doing away with the mechanisms for oversight of the government or harming our basic rights.
Is judicial reform dangerous for Israeli democracy?
What is being proposed as part of the Israeli government's judicial reform plan and how does it stack up to the US?
Judicial reform: Israel must weaken the court to let rule of law prevail
As Israel’s legislators work to rein in the Supreme Court’s near absolute power, they should create a constitution and Bill of Rights to ensure the rule of law.
