Israeli Democracy

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel Actually a Democracy? | Unpacked

Unpacked · 18 Sep

Israeli democracy is a unique construct, characterized by its lack of a formal constitution, intricate political coalition-making, and cultural diversity, which collectively contribute to its longevity and resilience.

0 Politics History

Benny Morris: 'We should have taken Rafah at the start'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 24 Jun

Benny Morris, a seminal figure among Israeli historians, discusses his evolving views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting his disillusionment with the peace process and the political direction of Israel.

0 Israel Communities

How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 May

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.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Will Antisemtism Decrease While Anti Zionism Does Not?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Apr

Rabbi Michael Broyde discusses the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zionism in a Haaretz op-ed.

0 Israel Politics

Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu has ‘lost his way’

Luke Tress in JTA · 14 Mar

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Israel, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for losing his way and hindering the country's progress with an outdated vision.

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Covering The Horror; Recovering From The Trauma

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 27 Feb

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.

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.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Israel at War – Back to October 6th?

For Heaven's Sake · 3 Jan

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down the reasonableness clause and its implications for the country's democracy amidst the ongoing war and national unity crisis.

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.

0 Politics Communities

Moment’s Top Stories of 2023

Moment in Moment · 20 Dec 2023

Moment Magazine has compiled a list of the top 10 most-read stories in 2023 that shaped the American Jewish conversation.

0 Israel Politics

Netanyahu's one job was to prevent this catastrophe. Instead, he destroyed Israel as we know it

Bradley Burston in Forward · 20 Dec 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has failed in his job to keep Israel safe, resulting in a catastrophic failure.

0 Politics Communities

(Some) U.S. Jews (finally) take a stand for Israeli democracy

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 22 Sep 2023

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.

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Israel's Supreme Court is ruling on its own future. What should American Jews do?

Nora Berman in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

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.

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Israel's day of judgment: Supreme Court hears petitions against Netanyahu's judicial coup

BCohen in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

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.

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Is President Biden a 'Useful Idiot'?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Sep 2023

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.

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Visiting Israel, Eric Adams meets with antigovernment protesters

BCohen in Forward · 23 Aug 2023

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.

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Analysis: With an eye to 2024, Biden takes a ‘passive-aggressive’ approach to Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Aug 2023

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.

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'Despicable and reckless' that Netanyahu won't commit to obeying the rule of law

Haaretz Weekly · 1 Aug 2023

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.

0 Politics Israel

Under the Shadow of Unreasonableness

For Heaven's Sake · 27 Jul 2023

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.

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Under the Shadow of Unreasonableness

For Heaven's Sake · 27 Jul 2023

The Knesset recently passed a bill that removes the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonability.

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Analysis | A Dark Day for Israeli Democracy

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment · 25 Jul 2023

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.

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The Reasonableness Clause

For Heaven's Sake · 19 Jul 2023

This article discusses the ongoing protests in Israel against a proposed judicial overhaul.

0 Israel Politics

The Reasonableness Clause

For Heaven's Sake · 19 Jul 2023

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.

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Solidarity and Democracy

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

The lack of a constitution in the Israeli political system has been a subject of debate.

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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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