Welcome to “Basic Law,” the new JNS show hosted by Aylana Meisel, executive director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. This series is a deep dive into Israel’s legal system, dissecting the most pressing legal and constitutional issues facing the nation today.
The guest is Dr. Yaacov Ben-Shemeshm a constitutional law scholar and professor at Ono Academic College and Tel Aviv University.
⚖️ Topics covered:
✅ The role and unprecedented power of Israel’s attorney general
✅ Why the Israeli government is moving to dismiss the AG
✅ The clash between judicial activism and democracy in Israel
✅ The debate over legal reform and the future of the Supreme Court
✅ Oct. 7, the ICC and legal challenges facing Israel’s leadership
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JNS will host its inaugural International Policy Summit on Monday, April 28, 2025. This daylong event will convene government officials, policymakers, diplomats, security experts, leaders of pro-Israel organizations, and influencers for vital discussions aimed at addressing Israel’s critical challenges and opportunities in a post-Oct. 7 world.
Registration at this point is for invitees only. However, you can submit a request for registration at the following link: https://reg.eventact.com//welcome?Form=iZpQAAA&c=iOAE&Event=iUJEAAA&lang=en
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