Judicial Reform
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
At a time when the government has declared war on the legal establishment and the rule of law, this system must indeed act with resolve – but also with judgment and restraint.
Ehud Barak as Israel’s WASP elite standard bearer - opinion
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
Israeli protest leaders to join forces with Democrats in next election, Yair Golan announces
Ex-justice minister: Israel's internal battle not on Left vs Right, but democratic values
Dan Meridor decries the state of present-day Israel but expresses hope for the future. ‘This is the project of a lifetime.’
'The Defeat of Evil': A warning for constant vigilance against a resurgent evil within - review
The Defeat of Evil ends with this somber warning: “Even in victory, we must remember: No triumph is ever complete or permanent. Safeguarding our values demands constant vigilance.”
Judicial reform, 'deep state,' and more: Netanyahu tightens his grip on Israel - analysis
A bitterly divided country, already at war for a year and a half, could be facing even more challenging times ahead.
Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages - poll
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
Shimon Shetreet: Israeli gov't wants to change judiciary to give prime minister 'total power'
The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Eve Young, and Eliav Breuer
Israel's security is America's security. Americans should not ignore that - opinion
American regional security depends on Israel transforming its tactical victories against Hamas. The last thing Israel needs is internal strife that contributes to regional destabilization.
Reporter's Notebook: After Shin Bet embarrassment, Eli Sharvit will sail away unscathed - comment
Sharvit will sail through this choppy water and emerge unscathed. • It is less clear if those responsible for the rescinded offer end the same.
Can Netanyahu's outsider pick for Shin Bet restore public trust in agency? - analysis
If Sharvit does not get the job, it will not be the first time that participation in an anti-judicial reform demonstration hurt a rising career trajectory in a position near the prime minister.
No choices, only chaos: Israel needs an opposition, not an uprising - opinion
Right now, Israel’s opposition generates nothing but upheaval at a time when unity is paramount. They offer no choice, only chaos.
Israel's never-ending protests: Why anti-gov't demonstrations should surprise no one - comment
Israel has been gripped by protests since 2021, and it’s stayed that way since then. Unless the core issues behind them - distrust in Benjamin Netanyahu - are dealt with, the protests will continue.
