Constitution

B'Yachad MK Noam Tibon calls for Eisenkot-led government, repeal of judicial overhaul laws

Tibon spoke with Aryeh Eldad and Ron Kofman on their radio program against the backdrop of the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset and ongoing efforts to form a new government.

Noam Tibon, a member of the B'Yachad party, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.
People light yarzheit candles at the Western Wall in 2023.

A great light extinguished: Rabbi Prof. Shlomo Slonim, scholar of two worlds – opinion

Riot police officers stand at the entrance of the Constitutional court as right wing supporters hold the Polish flag and shout slogans during a standoff between the Polish government and the Constitutional Court's top judges on October 31, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland.

Poland's Tusk vows Constitutional Tribunal independence as Nawrocki alleges forcible court takeover

Avigdor Liberman tours the US base located near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which is expected to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years


The Knesset is facing a constitutional crisis - opinion

Should the Knesset and the government reject the court’s rulings, the political and social crisis will turn into a constitutional crisis.

 THE HIGH Court of Justice hears petitions against the ‘Incapacity Law'.

What are the chances Israel could have a constitution?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: The creation of a constitution is plagued with its own share of disagreements and challenges.

 DAVID BEN-GURION reading the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel.

High Court unlikely to strike down law protecting Netanyahu - analysis

The problems with the incapacitating law are nothing personal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin are seen in a goveernment cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, April 2, 2023

Can Netanyahu reverse course and repair Israel's social fabric? - opinion

The wishful thinking of some analysts notwithstanding, this is not Israel’s “constitutional moment.” We are far from the broad national consensus needed.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are among cabinet ministers attending a state budget meeting, earlier this year.

Turkey’s constitutional conundrum: Erdogan’s ‘libertarian’ pledge raises alarm bells

The Turkish president’s desire to replace the post-coup constitution fuels concerns about autocracy and civil liberties

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters at the Presidential Palace after his victory in the second round of the presidential election, Ankara, Turkey, May 29, 2023.

Why an Orthodox group supports the Supreme Court ruling on not serving same-sex couples

The decision was not about discrimination or about religion and attempts to characterize it as such are disingenuous.

The US Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, US April 6, 2023.

A divided Israel needs a Lincoln moment to heal - opinion

Having lived in Israel on and off for a number of years, I’ve come to love the country like family. Things I appreciate. Things I don’t. And boy, does this moment feel like a test!

 Abraham Lincoln

Netanyahu's chance to lead Israel to a constitution and save his legacy - opinion

With a few decisions, Netanyahu can go from the prime minister who brought down Israel’s democracy to the one who saved it.

 THE TENT CITY set up in Jerusalem’s Sacher Park this week by opponents to the government’s judicial overhaul plans.

Judicial reform hits another inflection point with the reasonableness bill

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Sunday is still many hours and minutes away, and Elbashan said that reaching a compromise is still a possibility.

 MK SIMCHA ROTHMAN, head of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, takes a selfie with MK Ofir Katz after a committee meeting on the reasonableness bill this week

Law committee votes on reasonableness bill changes after marathon debate

The reasonableness standard bill would limit the application of judicial review of government administrative decisions.

 Israeli lawmakers such as MK Simcha Rothman (L) and opposition leader MK Yair Lapid (R) are seen at a meeting of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee amid debates surrounding the reasonableness standard and mass protests against judicial reform, in Jerusalem, on July 11, 2023.