Legislation
Israel's judiciary faces a legitimacy crisis of its own making - opinion
Rather than asking why public trust is eroding, the judiciary forcefully demands that the public restore trust while leaving the underlying causes unaddressed.
Irish bill to curb trade with Israeli settlements due in 'coming weeks', minister says
Tennessee legislature passes bill mandating Judea and Samaria terminology in state communications
Knesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
In pursuit of civic Zionism
The bill did not infringe on the individual rights of Israel’s Arab citizens and merely reaffirmed the Jewish national characteristics of the state that were already in place.
Irish bill criminalizing West Bank settlements a step towards full boycott
The offense would be punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to €250,000.
No decision from security cabinet on death penalty for terrorists
Former brigadier-general Lior Akerman said that while the death penalty may serve a desire for vengeance, it will not deter attacks and will give the terrorists “international legitimization."
LGBT campaign snowballs as hundreds of companies support nationwide strike
Protest activities are set to take place all day throughout the country at major intersections and in front of government offices.
Summer recess
In light of these lamentable laws, we can only seek to be fair and laud our lawmakers for passing at least one good piece of legislation this week.
It's law: Pregnant women no longer need to wait in line
The law, initiated by Joint List MK Yousef Jabarin, was passed unanimously by 48 MKs.
'Breaking the Silence' bill passed into law
"Organizations that undermine Israel and besmirch IDF soldiers will no longer be able to reach Israeli students," Education Minister Naftali Bennett said.
Knesset to vote on bill limiting Palestinian access to High Court
The legislation transfers land cases from the High Court of Justice to Administrative Courts, by expanding its ability to hear legal cases outside of the judicial purview of sovereign Israel.
Facebook anti-incitement bill advanced to final readings
The bill was initiated by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud).
Orthodox group asks for no compromise on Kotel
They asked Netanyahu and Steinitz to follow the lead of Regev, who declined to authorize plans to change anything at the Western Wall.
