Israel’s ‘privileged class’: Its roots and its rot There were other battles in the early Jewish state—internal elements such as economic and societal concerns, ideological and practical. Yisrael Medad April 16, 2025
Aharon Barak’s protest gavel The Supreme Court elder responsible for Israel’s decades-old “constitutional revolution” isn’t merely predicting civil war; he’s inciting it. Ruthie Blum March 24, 2025
Netanyahu taps Aharon Barak to represent Israel in ICJ genocide case The government's choice of one of its biggest opponents has surprised observers and has met with mixed reactions from ministers. David Isaac Jan. 8, 2024
Standing up for national unity and national survival Oct. 7 shattered the founding myth of the so-called peace process with the PLO—that there were “extremists” and "moderates" on both sides. Caroline B. Glick Jan. 1, 2024
Will Israeli democracy survive the court? An unelected group of ethically challenged, self-selected men and women may rule that Netanyahu must be removed from office. Caroline B. Glick Aug. 31, 2023
Long-overdue judicial reform process finally underway Should the newly minted law go into effect, the Israeli Supreme Court will still maintain its authority to rule on petitions and even overturn legislation based on established legal principles. Alex Traiman July 24, 2023
Hebrew law provides an answer to Israel’s political crisis Just as a knife sharpens another knife, disagreements make it possible to clarify the opposing positions and reach precise solutions. Mor Altshuler April 26, 2023
Reform supporters rally outside former Supreme Court chief’s home The “freedom march” concluded outside the Tel Aviv home of Aharon Barak, whose “Constitutional Revolution” the government is seeking to moderate. April 20, 2023
A crisis of judicial proportions explained, Part I: Reforming the Supreme Court The proclaimed purpose of the reforms is to correct a decades-old imbalance between the powers of Israel’s aggressive and activist high court and the government. Alex Traiman March 31, 2023
