Aharon Barak

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The ICJ ruling does NOT mean Israel has to halt its Rafah operation

Jewish Chronicle · 25 May

After the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Israel's military offensive in Rafah, it was initially misinterpreted to mean that Israel must immediately cease its operations.

0 Holocaust Israel

Haunted by Weimar

Or Bassok in Tablet · 9 May

During the Weimar Republic, Hitler raised concerns about the limits on amending the constitution, especially regarding President Hindenburg's term extension in the 1932 election.

0 Politics Israel

Profile | Is Aharon Barak Still Israel’s Most Maverick Judge?

Jeffrey Rosen in Moment · 8 Feb

Aharon Barak, the former justice of the Israeli Supreme Court, is a controversial figure known for revolutionizing the role of the court and expanding its power.

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International Court of Justice: Who won and who lost?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 29 Jan

The episode delves into the ICJ's provisional ruling against Israel, which does not accuse the country of genocide but highlights the potential for further investigation.

0 Politics Jewish Law

International Court of Justice: Who won and who lost?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 29 Jan

The episode explores the International Court of Justice's recent ruling concerning Israel and potential genocide charges over its actions in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks.

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What’s next for Israel after the International Court of Justice ruling?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 26 Jan

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza but did not call for a withdrawal of Israeli troops or a cease-fire.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu’s allies spent years slandering the man now tasked with cleaning up their mess

Alex Lederman in Forward · 9 Jan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allies have spent years maligning former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak, who has been critical of the Netanyahu government's plans to overhaul the judiciary.

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A prayer for 5784

Caroline Glick in JNS · 14 Sep 2023

Trident DMG, a Washington-based public relations firm, has been hired by Blue and White Future, an Israeli NGO, to run a PR campaign against the Netanyahu government and its supporters.

0 Politics Television/Film

What Matters Now to veteran journalist Biranit Goren: Media-made parallel universes

What Matters Now · 4 May 2023

Biranit Goren discusses the evolution and impact of Israel's Hebrew-language media landscape, with a focus on how Channel 14's rise parallels Fox News in shaping public opinion.

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Israel Is in Need of Judicial Reform

Sapir · 1 May 2023

Israel is currently engaged in a heated debate about judicial reform, which has been ongoing for decades.

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The “Uncivil Disobedience?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 23 Feb 2023

In this episode, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the topic of civil disobedience, exploring where the line between legitimate protest and illegitimate actions such as strikes, blocking roads, and intimidating demonstrations should be drawn.

0 Israel Politics

The “Uncivil Disobedience?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 23 Feb 2023

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the blurred line between legitimate protest and uncivil disobedience in Israel, questioning actions like strikes, road blockades, doxing, boycotts, and intimidating demonstrations outside government offices.

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You Shall Appoint for Yourself Judges

Tom Ginsburg in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Jun 2018

Aharon Barak, a prominent figure in Israeli law, reshaped the country's legal landscape through bold judicial activism during his time on the Supreme Court from 1995 to 2006.

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