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News and updates about Basic Laws

Likud to Supreme Court:

'Striking down Basic Laws crosses a red line'

Party warns justices striking down Reasonableness Standard law would 'remove sovereignty from the people.

'Striking down Basic Laws crosses a red line'

High Court-Knesset showdown

“Until now, the court never said, 'We have the power to reverse Basic Laws,' and that is what we may see here..” Op-ed.

High Court-Knesset showdown

'Banana republic'

Protestors wave bananas outside Supreme Court president's home

Demonstrators gather outside Justice Esther Hayut's house to protest Court's interference in Basic Laws. 'We won't be a banana republic.'

Protestors wave bananas outside Supreme Court president's home

Not a coup; a democratic debate

We all agree on the need for judicial review of the legislative and executive branches, but what is the counterbalance to the court? Op-ed.

Not a coup; a democratic debate

The “now it is, now it isn’t” nature of an Israeli Basic Law

If you are trying to follow the dispute over the Supreme Court's right to invalidate or change Basic Laws, read this. Op-ed.

The “now it is, now it isn’t” nature of an Israeli Basic Law

Supreme Court freezes application of Incapacitation Law

Court orders that amendment to Basic Law not go into effect until next government in unprecedented ruling.

Supreme Court freezes application of Incapacitation Law

PM's attorney:

'Netanyahu will respect court ruling even on Basic Law'

Supreme Court holds hearing on petition

'Netanyahu will respect court ruling even on Basic Law'

Likud warns:

'The court has always respected the Basic Laws until now'

Ruling party responds to historic 15-justice Supreme Court hearing on Basic Law reducing court's ability to apply Reasonableness Standard.

'The court has always respected the Basic Laws until now'

All 15 Supreme Court Justices to hear Reasonableness petition

September 12 date set for hearing on petitions calling on Supreme Court to take unprecedented step of overruling a Basic Law.

All 15 Supreme Court Justices to hear Reasonableness petition

A-G says court should repeal a Basic Law

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara agrees with petition against amendment to Basic Law protecting PM from being removed from office.

A-G says court should repeal a Basic Law

Op-ed:

It’s about time to ‘shackle’ Israel’s Supreme Court

The court is primarily responsible for the criticism that now calls for a legislative remedy., Op-ed.

It’s about time to ‘shackle’ Israel’s Supreme Court

'Green passport violates Basic Laws of State of Israel'

Informed Choice Association Chairwoman: 'Country built on ruins of Holocaust is supposed to grant equal rights to all its citizens.'

'Green passport violates Basic Laws of State of Israel'

Yamina MKs to Right-leaning bloc: 'Sovereignty's been erased'

Yamina communiqué: 'Demand PM include sovereignty, settlement in gvmt pre-inauguration bylaws, otherwise it's a Bibi-led Leftist gvmt.'

Yamina MKs to Right-leaning bloc: 'Sovereignty's been erased'

Judicial overreach - Are the chickens coming home to roost?

There is a growing sense that the aura of infallibility given the Supreme Court, forming the basis of its power, is beginning to dim. Op-ed.

Judicial overreach - Are the chickens coming home to roost?

Protest: Stop the Supreme Court dictatorship!

Protesters outside the home of Court President Esther Hayut chanted: 'You're a disgrace,' and 'The people are the masters.'

Protest: Stop the Supreme Court dictatorship!

Constitutional Revolution:

Bennett, Shaked take on Supreme Court

Jewish Home ministers plan constitutional reforms to end Supreme Court activism and judicial supremacy, restore Knesset authority.

Bennett, Shaked take on Supreme Court

MK Shaked Vows to Check Courts' Power

The judicial branch has more power than the executive and legislative ones, complains Jewish Home MK.

MK Shaked Vows to Check Courts' Power

'It is Impossible to Have a Bi-National State'

PM vows to defend 'the right to settle in the Land of Israel' in new Basic Law to make Israel a Jewish nation-state.

'It is Impossible to Have a Bi-National State'

Law Requiring Referendum for Land Concessions Passes

Law does not directly apply to Judea and Samaria, but could impact 'land swap' proposals.

Law Requiring Referendum for Land Concessions Passes

Referendum Law Approved for Second and Third Readings

Law which would require Knesset majority approval to give away land is a step closer to becoming a Basic Law.

Referendum Law Approved for Second and Third Readings

Basic Laws in the Jewish State

Basic Laws in the Jewish State

Danon vs. Zoabi: Battle Continues with ‘Zoabi Law’

MK Danny Danon presents Knesset bill, which would have kept MK Hanin Zoabi out of parliament.

Danon vs. Zoabi: Battle Continues with ‘Zoabi Law’

Young Likud Calls for Zoabi's Censure

Leaders from the Young Likud asked Speaker Reuven Rivlin to censure MK Hanin Zoabi and others who abuse their freedoms to harm the state.

Young Likud Calls for Zoabi's Censure

Regev: Jews Can Live Anywhere in Israel!

Nationalist MKs are calling a proposal by MK Ahmad Tibi that would ban Yesha residents from the Supreme Court 'perverse.'

Regev: Jews Can Live Anywhere in Israel!