![INTO THE FRAY: Edelstein draws a line in the sand]( "Yonatan Sindel/Flash 90") INTO THE FRAY: Edelstein draws a line in the sandEdelstein drew a much-needed line in the sand against judicial intrusion into the sphere of the legislature and thwarted yet another attempt at the usurpation of both its autonomy and authority.Dr. Martin Sherman, 4/2/2020, 11:44 PM ![The judicial coup In Israel is outrageous]( "צילום: דוברות הכנסת - עדינה ולמן") The judicial coup In Israel is outrageousDespite unity talks, we must remember that the left-leaning Israeli Supreme Court joined a planned coup not only by ruling on the Edelstein issue but in allowing Blue and White to take over Knesset committees before forming a government. Kenneth S. Abramowitz, 3/31/2020, 10:59 PM ![Is it really the end of democracy in Israel?]( "Flash 90") Is it really the end of democracy in Israel?Cries about the impending 'death of democracy' in Israel generally reflect fears of incursions on previously unchallenged or unquestioned hegemonic power. Douglas Altabef, 7/17/2019, 11:44 AM ![The Lara Alqasem Case: A defeat for Democracy]( "Miriam Alster/Flash 90") The Lara Alqasem Case: A defeat for DemocracyA sovereign country's government reserves the right to decide who to allow in. And countries involved in ongoing conflicts must be more careful than others. Lara Alqasem's rejection should have been left to the authorities, not the courts.Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld , 11/9/2018, 9:20 AM ![The age of Neo-Stalinism]( "iStock") The age of Neo-StalinismJudges have real and huge power. Unlike heads of states and parliamentarians, they are not elected by anyone, which provides a solid ground for manipulation. Poland, which decided to limit judicial power, is being punished by the EU. Alexander Maistrovoy , 1/22/2018, 7:35 AM ![It is the demonstrations that are corrupt]( "Kobi Gideon/GPO") It is the demonstrations that are corruptThe relatively minor suspicions against Prime Minister Netanyahu - which have not yet been proven - are not serious enough to oust representatives chosen by the public, Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, 12/27/2017, 5:59 PM ![Netiv Ha'avot: November 29, 2017]( "Flash 90") Netiv Ha'avot: November 29, 2017It is one thing to hear of the uprooting of a Jewish home or building, it is another to see it up close. In Israel. Larry Domnitch, 11/30/2017, 5:23 PM ![Guide to the Perplexed Anglo: Israel's Supreme Court]( "Flash 90") Guide to the Perplexed Anglo: Israel's Supreme CourtA brief summary of the reasons for the pervading feeling in Israel that there is a need for change regarding Supreme Court activity - while respecting the centrality of the judiciary in the only Jewish - and democratic - state. Rochel Sylvetsky, 10/3/2017, 3:07 PM ![A despotic Supreme Court does not ensure national security]( "Flash 90") A despotic Supreme Court does not ensure national securityThe US trended towards the despotic Israeli model when US district court judges ruled that they had the authority to contravene legally framed executive orders issued by PresidentTrump, in a judicial coup. Dr. Aviel Sheyin-Stevens, 4/9/2017, 6:19 AM ![INTO THE FRAY: Amona-A strategic defeat for Zionism]( "Mateh Maavak Amona/Gidi Sharon") INTO THE FRAY: Amona-A strategic defeat for ZionismThe impending destruction of the Jewish community of Amona reflects failure of political will and ideo-intellectual bankruptcy of the elected government rather than the inevitable culmination of a legal battle.Dr. Martin Sherman, 12/23/2016, 1:01 PM ![The Supreme Court or The Supreme Being?]( "David Vaaknin/POOL/Flash 90") The Supreme Court or The Supreme Being?It is not only the IDF Chief Rabbi's appointment that the Supreme Court sees itself authorized to postpone, it is also ready to destroy Eretz Yisrael and ruin the lives of Jewish families. Israel must make a choice. Shifra Hoffman, 11/23/2016, 6:18 AM
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