Judicial Reform

 A justice at the opening of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in London, 2009

The UK dimension: What Israel can learn from Britain on judicial reforms

Opponents see the effort as a threat to judicial independence; supporters see it as restoring parliamentary supremacy. Compromise is not only desirable but possible and essential.

 The High Court of Justice in Jerusalem

Checks and balances: Power, democracy, economic stability on the line

How does a modern democracy safeguard its future? The answer lies not in concentrating power but in rigorously maintaining the delicate architecture of checks and balances.

By ILAN LEIBOVITCH
18/05/2025

Tal Raviv: A citizen’s journey through a national identity crisis

Tal Raviv expressed a clear vision of what Israelis need: They are hungry for a productive way to reach out across divides.

17/05/2025
  Dan Meridor.

Ex-justice minister: Israel's internal battle not on Left vs Right, but democratic values

Dan Meridor decries the state of present-day Israel but expresses hope for the future. ‘This is the project of a lifetime.’

'The Defeat of Evil': A warning for constant vigilance against a resurgent evil within

The Defeat of Evil ends with this somber warning: “Even in victory, we must remember: No triumph is ever complete or permanent. Safeguarding our values demands constant vigilance.”

Judicial reform, 'deep state,' and more: Netanyahu tightens his grip on Israel

A bitterly divided country, already at war for a year and a half, could be facing even more challenging times ahead.

By MARK WEISS
13/04/2025

Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages

Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.

Shimon Shetreet: Israeli gov't wants to change judiciary to give prime minister 'total power'

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Eve Young, and Eliav Breuer

Israel's security is America's security. Americans should not ignore that

American regional security depends on Israel transforming its tactical victories against Hamas. The last thing Israel needs is internal strife that contributes to regional destabilization.

Reporter's Notebook: After Shin Bet embarrassment, Eli Sharvit will sail away unscathed

Sharvit will sail through this choppy water and emerge unscathed. • It is less clear if those responsible for the rescinded offer end the same.

By ORI LEWIS
02/04/2025
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