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. '
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News and updates about 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.
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 Knesset's 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: Government needs to fix immigration law, not play politics
Arutz Sheva speaks to MK Attorney Simcha Rotman about the new session of the Knesset.
Interior Minister 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.
'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.
Knesset Approves 'Life Without Parole' Bill
Bill to prevent more terrorist releases passes after months of controversy; law limits 'prisoner swap' releases.
Govt. 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.
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.
Livni 'Will Oppose Israel as Jewish Nation-State'
Mixed reactions to Prime Minister's proposal to propose new Basic Law, as Justice Minister vows to oppose it.
Basic Law to Define 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.
Left Opposes National Referendum on 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, 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 Founding Ideals
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.
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