Sa’ar, Levin reach deal to change makeup of Judicial Selection panel The main change: Two seats on the committee will be filled by Knesset-appointed attorneys. JNS Staff Jan. 9, 2025
An embassy in disguise From the day the U.S. Office of Palestine Affairs was created, it has functioned as an independent diplomatic body. Naomi Linder Kahn Nov. 21, 2024
High Court overstepped, gov’t will have last word, critics say Judicial reform suffered a blow, but not a fatal one, say critics of Monday's ruling. David Isaac Jan. 2, 2024
In first, Israeli Supreme Court strikes down Basic Law The decision is seen as akin to the American Supreme Court striking down an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Jan. 1, 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
Israeli High Court prepares to strike down Basic Law According to leaked drafts, the judges will vote 8-to-7 to nullify the "reasonableness law." David Isaac Dec. 28, 2023
Israel’s coalition to advance bill giving Druze special status Six soldiers from the community have been killed in action against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Nov. 19, 2023
Israel shifts to ‘offensive phase’ of Gaza op after 700 killed The Cabinet officially approved a war situation and the taking of significant military steps, as per Article 40 of Basic Law: The Government. Akiva Van Koningsveld Oct. 8, 2023
High Court to continue hearing petitions against recusal law The "recusal law" strictly limits the reasons a prime minister can be ousted as unfit for office. Petitioners against the law say it is a "personal law" meant to protect Benjamin Netanyahu. Oct. 3, 2023
