Basic Law
Under Netanyahu, Meir Kahane’s doctrine has contaminated Likud - opinion
The Left convinced themselves and others that the gun tucked into Arafat's belt would no longer be used for killing, that he now carried an olive branch, and that he had abandoned his grand vision...
Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection overhaul does not justify striking down Basic Law
Netanyahu’s haredi gamble may become his biggest election liability - analysis
Israel just gave Torah study a constitution. It should have given its soldiers one - opinion
Netanyahu supports cancelling law banning racists from Knesset
The new law that the Likud plans to bring will replace clause in Basic Law that bars racists and terrorists from running for office.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating
I shall be delighted to be able to admit in a year or so, that the pudding was not as bad as I feared, but I am skeptical.
President Herzog grants Netanyahu 10 more days to form coalition
Herzog awarded Netanyahu a ten-day extension to the initial 28 days, which expires on Sunday at midnight.
Can Deri be 'kosher' minister without wrecking Israel's justice system? - analysis
The incoming coalition is considering an amendment to the Basic Law stating that a suspended sentence cannot disqualify one from serving as minister.
Is there something behind the override clause? - opinion
The Law and Justice Plan is part of a multi-pronged attack on the law enforcement system.
New Likud MK: I ignore decisions by the High Court
Incoming MK Tali Gottlieb stressed that an Override Clause is irrelevant as the High Court has no authority to invalidate laws.
On This Day: Jerusalem Law passed, recognizing Jerusalem as united capital
The law established Jerusalem as the united capital of Israel as well as the seat of government.
Too many changes to Israel's Basic Laws can erode democracy - opinion
Although legally permissible, these frequent changes constitute an abuse of the Knesset’s powers as a constituent authority.
Nation-State Law important part of forming Israel's constitution - opinion
These are essential things for the continuity of the Jewish people, but it seems that the public debate in Israel does not pay enough attention to these aspects.
Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar aims to pass Basic Law on legal rights
The bill would include the rights of citizens in court and under arrest, right to a fair legal process, requirement of a warning and the status of being considered innocent until proven guilty.
