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
'Veil of ignorance': Israel's A-G attacks Netanyahu's protection law
"The amendment to the Basic Law was made... with the aim of influencing [Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's] pending legal proceeding."
Knesset speaker calls to replace High Court if reasonableness law struck down
Knesset speaker Amir Ohana has suggested swapping the High Court with a "constitutional court."
Will the High Court strike down the reasonableness law? - analysis
The reasonableness law was an amendment to a basic law, which the court believes requires a high threshold for the court to nullify.
A-G's office argues High Court can strike down basic law
Basic laws lack clear boundaries as the Knesset has failed to pass Basic Law: Legislation to establish the rules for the articles.
Knesset Speaker: High Court has no authority to strike down basic laws
Amir Ohana warned that a ruling to strike down a basic law would be "against the Knesset and Israeli democracy."
The High Court process: How the judicial reform hearing will happen - explainer
The High Court of Justice hearing on the reasonableness standard will be presided over by all 15 justices, which has never been done before. Here's the process for how it will work.
Gov't demands High Court postpone reasonableness clause hearing
If postponed, the hearing may come at a time when High Court President Esther Hayut and a justice are set to retire.
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.
High Court unlikely to strike down law protecting Netanyahu - analysis
The problems with the incapacitating law are nothing personal.
High Court to discuss Netanyahu's Incapacitation Law after A-G attack
High Court President Esther Hayut, Vice President Uzi Vogelman, and Justice Yitzhak Amit will preside over the hearing in which arguments will be made about the Basic Law: The Government amendment.
