Constitution

Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years

Bennett calls for bringing Israeli talent home as political leaders address venture capital summit ahead of elections.

Avigdor Liberman tours the US base located near the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, which is expected to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
The US Supreme Court during sunset in Washington, DC, US, August 7, 2026.

US judge finds law criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional

Logan Paul (L) and Jake Paul (R) visit the Pentagon to speak with US troops, September 20, 2026.

Influencer Jake Paul calls for amended US Constitution, says civilians should be able to bear RPGs

An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, D.C., US, September 21, 2026.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House press ban, citing First Amendment


Letters to the Editor June 7, 2023: Dystopian image

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Israel needs a constitution, but we cannot rely on Knesset to provide one - opinion

Most citizens lack accountable and responsive representatives. Tens of thousands of citizens take to the streets weekly, yet the effect to date is only temporary.

 The assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 13, 2023

Israel, UK: 2 countries without written constitutions and shared lessons

The Media Line speaks to constitutional experts to explore lessons for Israel from the United Kingdom, which has operated for more than a millennium without a written constitution.

Israel's Declaration of Independence

Letter to Kohelet Forum on Israeli judicial reform, and their response - opinion

An oleh and retired South African High Court judge writes to the Kohelet Forum with concerns on Israeli judicial reform, and the forum responds.

 Then-president Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pose for a group photo with Supreme Court justices in 2015.

Israel is in need of a new social contract - opinion

As Israel reaches its 75th anniversary, it is time to constitute a new social contract for Israel.

 Israeli protesters attending a demonstration against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023

Will the Knesset be back to judicial reform mayhem post-recess?

Political affairs: The new Knesset’s first session was dominated by the judicial overhaul controversy. What should we expect when it resumes its activity on April 30?

 MEMBERS OF THE opposition react during a past speech by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset.

Israel's Days of Future Passed: How our crisis began and how to fix it

In many ways, Israel is facing its Brexit moment, whereas the public’s craving for simple solutions overcomes factual arguments. 

 AS A RESULT of the jaw-dropping miscalculations of this Likud-led coalition, a new and powerful camp was created: the pro-democracy camp. This camp will set the tone for years to come.

What would Israel look like in the future if it adopted a constitution now? - opinion

Israel would achieve absolute separation between religion and state, Netanyahu resigns and withdraws for life from all political activity and our relations with our neighbors resumed blossoming.

 Israelis hold flags and posters as they demonstrate on the day Israel's constitution committee is set to start voting on changes that would give politicians more power on selecting judges while limiting Supreme Court's powers to strike down legislation.

How can the coalition and opposition compromise on judicial reform?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: As both sides of the judicial reform debate finally come to the table together, what are the possible outcomes of their anticipated meetings?

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG leads the first negotiation meeting over judicial overhaul compromises with representatives from Likud, National Unity, Yesh Atid and Labor, at the President’s Residence.

Herzog proposed as head of judicial selection committee in new outline

The High Court would retain judicial review for normal legislation under the proposed plan, but the Knesset would have an 67 MK majority override clause.

Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce president Uriel Lynn