Basic Law
Ministerial committee approves Torah Study bill amid coalition tensions
Netanyahu’s coalition advances the Torah Study law, despite opposition and warnings that the bill could worsen draft evasion amid Israel’s manpower shortage.
Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law
Israel's new death penalty law marks moral break, sparks discrimination fears, expert says
Chaos of October 7: What any inquiry must uncover - opinion
The proof of the pudding is in the eating
I shall be delighted to be able to admit in a year or so, that the pudding was not as bad as I feared, but I am skeptical.
President Herzog grants Netanyahu 10 more days to form coalition
Herzog awarded Netanyahu a ten-day extension to the initial 28 days, which expires on Sunday at midnight.
Can Deri be 'kosher' minister without wrecking Israel's justice system? - analysis
The incoming coalition is considering an amendment to the Basic Law stating that a suspended sentence cannot disqualify one from serving as minister.
Is there something behind the override clause? - opinion
The Law and Justice Plan is part of a multi-pronged attack on the law enforcement system.
New Likud MK: I ignore decisions by the High Court
Incoming MK Tali Gottlieb stressed that an Override Clause is irrelevant as the High Court has no authority to invalidate laws.
On This Day: Jerusalem Law passed, recognizing Jerusalem as united capital
The law established Jerusalem as the united capital of Israel as well as the seat of government.
Too many changes to Israel's Basic Laws can erode democracy - opinion
Although legally permissible, these frequent changes constitute an abuse of the Knesset’s powers as a constituent authority.
Nation-State Law important part of forming Israel's constitution - opinion
These are essential things for the continuity of the Jewish people, but it seems that the public debate in Israel does not pay enough attention to these aspects.
Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar aims to pass Basic Law on legal rights
The bill would include the rights of citizens in court and under arrest, right to a fair legal process, requirement of a warning and the status of being considered innocent until proven guilty.
High Court rejects petitions against Nation-State Law
The High Court explained the verdict, saying that it is not within its purview to order the law be cancelled or be involved in its content.