Basic Law
Balad chairman barred from running in election following 31-4 Central Elections Committee vote
The decision is not final. Under Basic Law: The Knesset, the disqualification of an individual candidate requires Supreme Court approval before taking effect.
Election panel votes to bar Ofer Cassif from Knesset race, Supreme Court review set for next week
Israel’s next government must save the country before it is too late - opinion
Is Israel too polarized for a constitution? That’s why we need one - opinion
Under Netanyahu, Meir Kahane’s doctrine has contaminated Likud - opinion
The Left convinced themselves and others that the gun tucked into Arafat's belt would no longer be used for killing, that he now carried an olive branch, and that he had abandoned his grand vision...
Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection overhaul does not justify striking down Basic Law
Under the current system, the committee includes three Supreme Court justices, two ministers, two MKs, and two representatives of the Israel Bar Association.
Netanyahu’s haredi gamble may become his biggest election liability - analysis
Years of concessions to haredi partners may now pose a political risk for Netanyahu, as right-wing voters express growing anger over the draft exemption issue.
Israel just gave Torah study a constitution. It should have given its soldiers one - opinion
Without Torah, there would be no Jewish people. Without the Jewish people, there is no State of Israel. That is precisely why what the Knesset has done is so offensive.
Thank goodness: The 25th Knesset has ended its days - opinion
All one can say is that hopefully the 26th Knesset will be less chaotic, less embarrassing, and more productive than the outgoing Knesset.
Israel's government knew the risks of haredi draft evasion – and ignored them - opinion
Leadership is supposed to be about making difficult decisions for the good of the country, even when they carry political costs. What we saw this week is the opposite.
The 'most right-wing government' just outed itself as leftist - opinion
This is not a technical legal debate over exemptions. It is a fundamental strategic choice about the future security of the State of Israel.
Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins
With Israel’s election set for October 27, this week's Deep Dive dives into why Likud is racing to pass key laws as haredi demands, military manpower concerns, and Eisenkot’s rise reshape the campaign
Fixing the blurred line between Judaism and religion - opinion
Religion, similar to volunteer work, is better kept private to preserve its authenticity. Religious adults generally make the decision to remain religious due to their personal beliefs.
Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis
Bill passes 58-54 despite legal warnings, IDF opposition • Netanyahu heckled by opposition lawmakers shouting 'disgrace' before leaving plenum ahead of the vote