Constitution
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
George Washington to the Jews of Newport, Rhode Island, and the presentation of him by artist Arthur Szyk.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
America's separation of church and state maintains its strong bond to Israel - opinion
Israelis still believe in the country, but not its institutions, IDI survey reveals
The wall Trump wants to tear down isn’t on the border: The fight over church and state - opinion
The president wants to round up, remove, and wall off those who, for the most part, are not White and don’t practice his approved brand of Christianity.
Who wins with term limits? - opinion
From the voter’s standpoint, term limits can be more of a curse than a blessing. There is always the opportunity to vote someone out of office who is not doing a good job.
Should age or term limits be introduced? - opinion
Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws.
To get governance back on track, Netanyahu must go - opinion
My personal view is that it will only be possible to start dealing with the lack of good governance after Netanyahu departs from the public scene.
PM term limits, no draft exemptions: Liberman reveals five principles for next coalition
In his post, Liberman wrote that the "current coalition is dragging Israel into an endless internal conflict, on issues such as the tax evasion law, the judicial system, the media, and the budget."
Constitution Committee begins debates on bill associated with judicial reform
New bill to control lawyer fees sparks accusations of government pressure on Israel Bar Association's judicial appointment vote.
Planning Administration CEO: 'Periphery no longer exists in modern planning terms'
At a conference marking 30 years of Bank Jerusalem’s real estate sector, CEO Rafi Elmaliach declared that modern planning aims to permanently eliminate the term 'periphery' from Israeli discourse.
Due to media pressure: A rehearing on the extension of TAMA 38
Following complaints, the National Council will hold a hearing next Tuesday to consider extending TAMA 38 until the end of 2024 in Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Bnei Brak, and other cities.
How a 'thin constitution' can help bring Israel some stability - opinion
Prof. Yedidia Stern’s proposed “thin constitution” – a regulating framework of rules that can be agreed upon and is not heavily burdened by contrasting ideologies – can contribute to stability.
Erdogan makes rare outreach to opposition in attempt to remain in power - analysis
The Turkish president is trying to seek cooperation to establish a new constitution after local election losses. He is reportedly set to meet the opposition leader in the coming days.