Legal reforms
Netanyahu defense challenges Mandelblit over police questioning of key state witness
The exchanges at the Jerusalem District Court focused on how closely Mandelblit supervised the early inquiries into Netanyahu and whether investigators stayed within the limits he set.
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Where terror meets the rule of law
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
The naysayers - opinion
My intention in this article is to describe some of the necessary reforms that the Israeli government has failed to address.
Herzog: Judicial reform raises grave concern for future of Israeli democracy
The Israeli president presented a five-point plan to kickstart a process of dialogue between the nation's leaders on the controversial judicial reform.
The time for dialogue is now! - opinion
The current crisis can be an opportunity to rectify the constitutional vacuum through broad compromise on the rules of the game.
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.
Judicial reform makes Israel more like Hungary than the US - legal expert
Mordechai Kremnitzer is opposed to Levin’s plan, warning that it would deal a fatal blow to the Supreme Court, the balance of power, and Israel’s robust democracy.
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.
Judicial reform will give Israeli gov't limitless power to abuse citizens
If Israel passes the judicial reform, the majority’s ability to trample human rights and abuse Israeli citizens will have no effective limit.
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.
Compromise is needed to advance judicial reforms - editorial
The outright rejection by Netanyahu’s coalition signifies that their lofty claims of acting for the will of the people are hollow and a flimsy facade for their real interest.
