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Israeli Settler "Terrorists" Unjustly Expel West Bank Palestinians From Their Land

I am generally pro-Israel. But these actions amount to ethnic cleansing and gross violations of property rights.

Reason · Aug 15

Reflections on a Visit to Israel

I spent two weeks teaching and lecturing in Israel. Here are some tentative impressions.

Reason · Dec 30, 2025

Israel-Gaza latest: Netanyahu warns Palestinians ‘leave now’ before ‘hurricane’ strikes as six killed in Jerusalem

Two Palestinian gunmen killed by security officer and passer-by

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

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Mission to Israel Part III: What I Learned About The Israeli Separation of Powers

Ambition does not check ambition. Erudition checks opposition.

Reason · Jul 16, 2024

Violent Protests Erupt In Jerusalem Over Military Drafting Dispute

Violent clashes erupt in Jerusalem as protesters target minister's car over court ruling on military draft for ultra-Orthodox Jews.

Violent Protests Erupt In Jerusalem Over Military Drafting Dispute

Violent protests erupt in Jerusalem over Israeli Supreme Court ruling on ultra-Orthodox military service, leading to clashes with police and targeting of a...

Israel top court upholds ban on foreign media’s independent access to Gaza

The Israeli Supreme Court has turned down international media organisations’ plea requesting independent access to report from besieged Gaza – where at least 72 Palestinian journalists have reportedly been killed in the past three months.

Newslaundry · Jan 9, 2024

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Supreme Court ruling: Checkmate for Israel’s Binyamin Netanyahu?

Three months into the war between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Supreme Court dealt two major blows to Binyamin Netanyahu and his governing coalition this week. The court struck down an essential part of the government’s polarising judicial reform plan and postponed the implementation of a law shielding the PM…

France 24 · Jan 7, 2024

Israel's highest court protects its power to curb government extremism − 3 essential reads

In the midst of Israel’s fierce war against Hamas in Gaza, the country’s highest court on New Year’s Day drew attention back to a previous conflict within the country. In a narrowly divided decision, the justices struck down a significant part of the contentious judicial reform passed in July 2023…

The Conversation · Jan 2, 2024

Israeli Supreme Court strikes down part of Netanyahu's judicial overhaul

Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of PM Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, causing further political turmoil amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Israeli Supreme Court strikes down bill limiting judicial power

Controversial ruling! Israeli Supreme Court strikes down bill limiting judicial power. An in-depth look at the implications and public response.

Gaza hostage deal – including up to 40 children – getting closer, officials say

Multiple sources tell The Independent that while an agreement has not been reached, talks for an Israel-Hamas deal involving between 50 and 75 hostages could be concluded by early next week

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Israeli Supreme Court Considers Petitions Challenging ‘Recusal Law’ Restricting PM’s Disqualification

Israel's Supreme Court to Hold Second Hearing on 'Recusal Law' Limiting Prime Minister's Removal

Zenger · Oct 4, 2023

The Irony of the Battle Over Legal Reform in Israel

The Jewish world was once ruled by a religious lawyerocracy; the Zionist left wants a secular version.

Reason · Sep 18, 2023

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Zenger · Aug 10, 2023

Israeli High Court Asks Government To Explain Why ‘reasonableness Law’ Should Stand

Regarding the petitions against the "reasonableness law" that was passed last month, Israel's high Court granted an injunction.

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

Israel Supreme Court Hearing Ends Without Decision On Prime Minister Recusal Law

Supreme Court justices yet to rule on petitions challenging amendment granting government authority to declare PM unfit

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

Israeli Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Against Law Shielding PM From Removal

Supreme Court justices to discuss amendment limiting removal of sitting premier; live broadcast of hearing

Reason · Jul 26, 2023

Why Israelis Are Taking to the Streets

The furious response to a seemingly modest reform reflects a broader dispute about the role of courts in a democracy.

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Reason · Jul 10, 2023

A 2007 Debate Provoked by Richard Posner Illuminates the Current Clash Over Judicial Power in Israel

The appeals court judge argued that the Israeli Supreme Court had usurped the role of legislators.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2023

Q&A: Noam Chomsky on Palestine, Israel and the state of the world

The renowned US academic spoke to Al Jazeera about his career and positions he regrets not taking in the past.

Reason · Mar 28, 2023

Disqualifying Apex Officials Due To Perceived Conflicts Of Interest

In Israel and in the United States.

Reason · Mar 16, 2023

In the Israeli Battle Over Judicial Review, Democracy Is the Problem, Not the Solution

Opponents of the reforms favored by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should acknowledge the threat posed by unconstrained majority rule.

Reason · Mar 8, 2023

A Consistent Approach to Protecting Judicial Review in Both the US and Israel

Why I oppose both right-wing efforts to neuter judicial review in Israel and left-wing attempts to do the same in the US.

Zenger · Feb 20, 2023

Israeli Supreme Court Denies Petition That The Government Transferred Money To The Palestinians

The Israeli Supreme Court struck down a petition that claimed the previous government illegally transferred 500 million shekels.

Reason · Feb 5, 2023

New Israeli Government's Judicial Reforms are not Anti-Democratic—But they May Create a Tyranny of the Majority

By destroying judicial review, they would empower the narrow right-wing majority to violate the rights of minorities.

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