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The hearing on the amendment to Basic Law: The Judiciary is still scheduled for Sept. 12.The post High Court rejects government request to delay ‘reasonableness law’ hearing appeared first on

When Israel's Supreme Court hears petitions against amendments to the country's Basic Laws, does the court itself have final say?

Israelis may not yet be ready to agree on a full written constitution, but defining due process and reviewing that sufficient procedures are applied may provide Israel with basic checks and balances.

LEGAL AFFAIRS: It is necessary to explore these scenarios, the consequences of a constitutional crisis, and just how likely one is to erupt.

The turn of events by Kahana could be an opening, though it is still unlikely to lead to any progress.

From the blog of Alex Rose at The Times of Israel

In latest clash, Kobi Shabtai says force will always follow the law; far-right police minister argues it must hew to government policy rather than High Court rulings

"According to the law and the principles of democracy, the people go to the polls and whoever is elected should dictate policy, and everyone should act on it," says Israels

Where the US ambassador can and should be involved is on matters that improve the relationship and are in line with the challenges facing our two countries.

PM's son informs followers of protest scheduled for later in the week near home of court president Esther Hayut