Tag: Israeli Democracy

Professor Benny Morris, a prominent Israeli historian known for revolutionizing Israeli historiography, especially regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shares his views on various pressing issues in Israeli history and politics.
In light of the ongoing turmoil in Israel, Jewish communities across the United States are reimagining how to observe Israeli Independence Day (Yom Haatzmaut) this year.
Rabbi Michael Broyde discusses the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism in a Haaretz op-ed.
Senator Chuck Schumer has delivered a landmark speech calling for new elections in Israel, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for losing his way and hindering the country's progress with an outdated vision.
In this podcast episode titled "The Local Yokels Edition," Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron cover the topics of the ease of getting elected to public office in a democracy, the job security of mayors in major cities in Israel, and Jon Stewart's viral commentary on the Gaza war.
In response to the trauma experienced by over 150 Israeli journalists and support professionals who covered the October 7 attacks where hundreds were killed, an emergency fund provided grants for psychological support.
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.
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.
Moment Magazine has compiled a list of the top 10 most-read stories in 2023 that shaped the American Jewish conversation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed in his job to keep Israel safe, resulting in a catastrophic failure.
In a recent protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, American Jews, including prominent leaders from various Jewish denominations, alongside secular Israeli-Americans, expressed support for Israeli democracy.
The Israeli Supreme Court is currently deliberating on legislation that would weaken the judiciary, and American Jews are facing a choice on how to respond.
The article discusses the Supreme Court hearings in Israel regarding a law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that allows the Knesset to override Supreme Court rulings.
This article discusses the accomplishments and criticisms of former President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as the potential for President Biden to establish diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
During his visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with representatives of the Israeli protest movement against the government's judicial overhaul.
President Joe Biden has taken a passive-aggressive approach towards Israel, expressing his disapproval of Israel's hard-right turn but not imposing any significant costs on Israel or its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Yohanan Plesner, President of the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the challenges facing Israeli democracy as the government pushes for legislation to weaken the judicial branch.
The Knesset recently passed a bill limiting the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonableness, despite opposition from various figures including President Herzog and Defense Minister Gantz.
The Knesset recently passed a bill that removes the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonability.
On July 24, the Knesset voted to abolish the criterion of reasonableness as the basis for judicial oversight of government decisions and appointments in Israel.
This article discusses the ongoing protests in Israel against a proposed judicial overhaul.
On the 28th consecutive week of protests against a proposed judicial overhaul in Israel, supporters, including Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain, gathered in Jerusalem to voice their concerns.
The lack of a constitution in the Israeli political system has been a subject of debate.
Israel is currently engaged in a heated debate about judicial reform, which has been ongoing for decades.
As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, many Israelis are feeling anxious about the future.