Simcha Rothman

Israel's resolve: Balancing military action and political divisions - analysis

That ability to simultaneously hold two seemingly contradictory emotions is a sign of societal strength.

05/07/2023

Judicial reform reasonableness bill passed committee vote in first reading

Opposition and coalition members continued to clash in the committee over the protests and military operation that unfolded during the week.

'A Series of Public Apologies': Hilarious examination of education - review

Translated by Noam Frank, the production offers a rapid succession of styles and gestures that are intensely funny and, at times, thought-provoking.

Israeli opposition MK bashes Rothman's 'chutzpah' over judicial reform bill

Likud MK Moshe Saada said that reasonableness is a complex issue, but decried those that engaged in rioting.

Israeli ministers' silence on settler attacks targeting Palestinians is deafening - editorial

Rothman’s statements are deplorable and simply add more white noise of rhetoric that does nothing to deal with the grave problems Israel faces fighting terrorism.

Why have Israel's judicial reform talks broken down – and what’s next?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Optimistic yet cautious, Yesh Atid adviser Na’ama Schultz says real progress was made on the understanding that the country ‘needed a long-term solution.’

Rothman: Anti-judicial reform protests are like settler riots against Palestinians

Settlers attacked at least three Palestinian villages after Hamas terrorists murdered four Israelis near Eli.

Why was judicial reform reasonableness bill submitted with another on Knesset table?

Under the new bill, the courts would not be able to use the reasonableness standard on decisions by the prime minister, ministers, and elected officials.  

Breaking the taboo on sexual abuse in all communities - opinion

Shame is a weapon used by abusers and predators across the social and religious spectrum, and we have got to take it away from them.

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