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At Fraught Moment, Israel’s High Court Upholds Its Own Powers

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment · 3 Jan

Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its own powers and annulled one of its quasi-constitutional Basic Laws, marking a significant constitutional issue.

0 Politics Israel

In unprecedented decision, Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down law limiting its power

Ben Sales in JTA · 2 Jan

In a significant ruling, the Israeli Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its power, reversing a piece of legislation that aimed to weaken the judiciary.

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Everything you need to know about today's Supreme Court vs. Netanyahu government drama – and what's at stake for Israel

BCohen in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

On September 12, 2023, a historic hearing took place at the Israeli Supreme Court to challenge a law passed by the Netanyahu government.

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‘Don’t trample our vote’: Reform supporters rally in Jerusalem

JNS · 7 Sep 2023

Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem to demonstrate in favor of judicial reform, protesting against the Supreme Court's decision to interfere in legislation related to the reform.

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Israel’s Supreme Court will hear challenge to law limiting its power, potentially teeing up constitutional crisis

BCohen in Forward · 26 Jul 2023

Israel's Supreme Court has announced that it will hear petitions challenging a new law that limits its ability to strike down government decisions.

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The Key Judicial Reforms Tearing Israel Apart

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 23 May 2023

Protests in Israel over judicial reforms have temporarily paused, but are expected to resume at the end of May.

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The Assault on Israel’s Constitution

Eugene Kontorovich in Tablet · 10 Dec 2020

In recent years, there have been concerns about the erosion of democracy and threats to the rule of law in Israel.

0 Israel

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.