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Jerome M. Marcus

Jerome M. Marcus is a lawyer in Philadelphia.

Supporters of judicial reform demonstrate in Tel Aviv on July 23, 2023. Photo by Batya Sharabi/TPS.

Why there will be no civil war in Israel

Because the right never threatens to turn over the board and walk away from the game.

Jerome M. Marcus

July 25, 2023

Thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv against the government's judicial reform program, Feb. 25, 2023. Photo by Gili Yaari/Flash90.

What’s really happening in Israel

The protests have nothing to do with judicial reform and everything to do with undoing the results of the last election.

Jerome M. Marcus

April 2, 2023

Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing in Jerusalem on the appointment of Shas leader Aryeh Deri as a government minister, Jan. 5, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Israeli citizens have a right to govern themselves

Israel’s Supreme Court seeks to stop Israelis from making the “wrong” decisions.

Jerome M. Marcus

March 26, 2023

The Knesset in Jerusalem, Feb. 22, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

When Israeli leaders concentrate on the issues …

... there comes a bit of progress in the Knesset.

Jerome M. Marcus

March 2, 2023

Israeli Supreme Court building in Jerusalem. Credit: Israel Tourism via Wikimedia Commons.

Israel’s Supreme Court debate: Let’s start with the facts

For an unelected body to wield power over an entire people is simply and utterly intolerable. Indeed, it’s totally indefensible.

Jerome M. Marcus

February 24, 2023

An Orwellian assertion about judicial reform in Israel

The guiding principle is simple: If the left does it, it’s okay. If the right does it, judicial intervention is essential to protect democracy.

Jerome M. Marcus

February 8, 2023

Israeli Supreme Court President Esther Hayut (center) with other justices at court in Jerusalem, May 29, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Reforming Israel’s Supreme Court promotes democracy

Netanyahu’s plans for judicial reform are necessary to stop a powerful minority from imposing its will on the majority.

Jerome M. Marcus

January 11, 2023

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana (facing the camera) and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir embrace at the swearing-in ceremony for the Netanyahu government at the Knesset in Jerusalem, Dec. 29, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

It’s what Israel’s new government does, not what some of its members say, that counts

Those who see Israel’s new government as “racist” and “homophobic” prefer not to be confused by the facts.

Jerome M. Marcus

January 2, 2023

Terrorists fire a rocket from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Western Negev, Aug. 7, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

This time, it’s different

“Kol HaKavod” to the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, which has attained a new and effective level of putting the truth out to a world that is often reluctant to hear the truth from the Jewish state.

Jerome M. Marcus

August 8, 2022