Basic Law
Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins
With Israel’s election set for October 27, this week's Deep Dive dives into why Likud is racing to pass key laws as haredi demands, military manpower concerns, and Eisenkot’s rise reshape the campaign
Fixing the blurred line between Judaism and religion - opinion
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Knesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
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.
Labor presents mock bill to place Arye Deri 'above Israeli law'
The proposed bill would edit the Basic Law - the Government to state that Deri could not be tried for theft, corruption or tax offenses.
Israeli judicial reform bill will split into two, Yariv Levin confirms
The coalition will likely first focus on changing the makeup of the judicial appointments committee and limiting the High Court of Justice's power to strike down laws, according to a report.
Judicial reform change offers concession – here’s why critics rejected it
Former justice minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected the change, saying that "there is no fundamental change in MK Rothman's 'new' proposal.
Basic Law for basic laws: Solving Israel's judicial reform dispute - opinion
Such a plan to solve the judicial crisis seizes the moral high ground by creating a system that is not only just but simple and stable.
MKs clash over judge selection in law committee session
Committee chairman Simcha Rothman introduced an analysis that compared judicial review in other countries.
