Basic Law
Israel’s next government must save the country before it is too late - opinion
Israel faces a historic crisis, and its next government must act urgently to restore democracy, rebuild alliances, reform society and secure the country’s future.
Is Israel too polarized for a constitution? That’s why we need one - opinion
Under Netanyahu, Meir Kahane’s doctrine has contaminated Likud - opinion
Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection overhaul does not justify striking down Basic Law
Gantz to Netanyahu: Form multi-party committee to debate judicial reform
Gantz's proposal came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced his plan for legal reform on Wednesday evening.
Deri's criminal offenses make minister appointment unreasonable - A-G
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara also referred to the legal process of allowing Deri's appointment as "changing the 'rules of the game.'"
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.
