Basic Law

Supreme Court to speed up ruling publication after leak to press

In light of a reported ruling on the Reasonableness Standard, the Supreme Court has decided to advance publication of the formal ruling.

Justice Hayut:

'Only mortal blow to democracy justifies overriding Basic Law'

Supreme Court President tells A-G's representative: 'We can’t nullify Basic Laws every other day. '

Supreme Court freezes application of Incapacitation Law

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

Israel's next Basic Law should be a Bill of Rights

Mr. Netanyahu should declare that and Israeli Bill Of Rights is the next legislation after Basic Law for appointing judges. Op-ed

The Basic Law of Torah Study and Rabbi Haim Druckman ztz”l

The idea of a “Basic Law: Torah Study” was mentioned here for the first time, and thank God, the coalition now intends to enact such a law

Yair Lapid, Authoritarian and Unafraid

If Lapid forms the next government, the basis of Israel’s democracy and the basic freedoms of its citizens, will be imperiled. Op-ed.

Next battle ahead: Blue & White vs. Yamina

Yamina objects to amending Basic Law on "equality" to specifically outlaw discrimination based on a variety of "up-to-date" categories.

Israeli MK: Gov needs to fix immigration law, not play politics

Arutz Sheva speaks to MK Attorney Simcha Rotman about the new session of the Knesset.

Ayelet Shaked: Citizenship Law will be voted on as-is

Interior Minister warns that Supreme Court could strike law down entirely if it fails to pass in Knesset.

'Crooked passage of new Basic Law'

Yamina MK Matan Kahana attacks legislation to allow rotation agreement beween Netanyahu, Gantz to be implemented.

Shaked warns:

'Grave mistake for court to rule on whether PM can form gov't'

Ex-Justice Minister says only the president can decide whom to entrust with forming a gov't. 'It's not me saying this; it's a Basic Law.'

Israel's Nationality Law: What, exactly, does it say?

Claims that the law is not strong enough conflict with claims of racism and apartheid. What's the truth? Read the new law in full.

Defense Minister's party won't vote for haredi draft law

Yisrael Beytenu party promises to vote against the law unless it is properly discussed and relevant changes are inserted.

Rabbis urge Netanyahu to promote 'Torah Study Law'

Religious Zionist rabbis call on PM to push bill enshrining Torah study as 'basic value', protecting army deferments for yeshiva students.

Yesh Atid proposes new haredi draft law

Yesh Atid submits new bill expanding draft of haredi men, limiting exemptions given to yeshiva students.

New law: Allow PM to declare war without government approval

Netanyahu promoting amendment which would allow him to declare war without prior government approval.

Netanyahu: No intention to resign

Coalition Chairman says PM not involved in submarine and Bezeq affairs; Netanyahu did not intend to resign even in case of indictment.

They speak about nationalism and oppose the Nationality Law?

Prime Minister criticizes opposition leader who spoke in Knesset against the Nationality Law: 'Go figure'.

Yesh Atid Takes on Netanyahu in High Court

Yesh Atid argues Basic Law: The Government renders PM's control of Foreign, Health and Communications Ministries illegal.

'Life Without Parole' Bill Approved in Second, Third Readings

Bill to prevent more terrorist releases passes after months of controversy; law limits 'prisoner swap' releases.

Govt. Set to Discuss 'Jewish National Homeland' Law

A new law codifies the status of the State of Israel as the National Homeland of the Jewish People.

Report: Netanyahu Promises Talmud Will Be Israeli Law

Netanyahu tells Likud hareidi leader Hebrew calendar will be official calendar of state in new Basic Law, Jewish law basis of legal system.

'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.

Breaking News

PM to Submit Basic Law Defining Israel as Jewish Nation-State

Bibi calls out those who use 'demographic threat' to urge concessions in Judea-Samaria, but oppose defining Israel as Jewish.

Tzipi Livni 'Will Oppose Defining Israel as Jewish Nation-State'

Mixed reactions to Prime Minister's proposal to propose new Basic Law, as Justice Minister vows to oppose it.

Left Opposes National Referendum on Territorial Concessions

Leftist MKs open fire on National Referendum Bill being voted on this week, which would let public vote on withdrawals.

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.

Basic Law Amendment 'Inspired' By Declaration of Independence

There is no contradiction between amendment to Basic Law, affirming state's Jewish identity, and democratic values, says Zionist think-tank.

Elections Will Extend Tal Law into December

Early elections will mean the Tal Law will stand until 90 days into the next Knesset.