Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs, Adv. Daphne Benvenisty, Dr. Nadav Dagan
Recently, Israel has faced a number of situations that could lead to a constitutional crisis. What is a constitutional crisis and why is it dangerous for the stability of democracy? IDI experts explain.
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
Disregard of the Attorney General’s authority to interpret the law by several government ministers is leading Israel toward a constitutional crisis.
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie, Adv. Anat Thon Ashkenazy, Adv. Daphne Benvenisty
In recent days the Attorney General has issued several warnings that decisions are being made using "flawed work processes." This explainer provides an overview of the role and importance of the Attorney General in Israeli democracy, and the current criticism directed by the AG at the government.
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
The Prime Minister's trial reconvenes with a pandemic raging and the elections camping continuing. What can we expect?
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Given the dark insinuations in the PM's request for Knesset immunity, a vote in his favor would be a vote of no-confidence in the rule of law
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Regardless of the decision regardin PM Netanyahu's request for immunity - the debate will revolve around the more important question: the status of the rule of law in Israel
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
After lengthy deliberation, the attorney-general, who holds the statutory authority to file charges against him, decided to indict Netanyahu.
Written By: Prof. Yuval Shany
There's an unacceptable, extreme conflict of interest between Netanyahu the accused and Netanyahu, head of the executive branch
Written By: Prof. Yuval Shany
Actual policy making in a liberal democracy is based on sophisticated nuances.
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
This claim was first put forth in a letter from the Knesset’s legal adviser, Eyal Yinon, to the speaker of the Knesset with regard to the situation of MK Haim Katz.
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Our level-headed, intelligent, rational prime minister has lost his good judgment and is inciting against some of the most important institutions of state
Written By: Prof. Tamar Hermann, Dr. Or Anabi
The November 2019 Israeli Voice Index finds that 35% of Israelis think PM Netanyahu should resign and stand trial – of the Likud voters - 37% agree
IDI experts issue a statement calling for the Knesset to form a special House Committee to debate immunity
As events unfold, IDI puts out a statement on the Attorney General's breaking announcement to indict Prime Minister Netanayhau
A special IDI survey examined attitudes of right wing voters and found that 42% of right-wing voters support a unity government and that 43% oppose additional political power for elected officials at the expense of the Judicial Branch of government.
Written By: Prof. Tamar Hermann, Dr. Or Anabi
This special survey examines attitudes of right wing voters on a number of issues related to September's election including the possibility of a unity government and recent proposals that would limit judicial review and oversight of Knesset and government decisions.
Written By: Yardena Schwartz
The Israeli prime minister faces many charges, yet his supporters remain behind him
The Israel Democracy Institute yesterday welcomed the decision by Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit to publish his schedule of meetings.
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie
As Israel gets ready to transition to its new Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, now is a good time to ask ourselves: Was Yehuda Weinstein a good Attorney General? An opinion piece by Guy Lurie, which originally appeared in the Jerusalem Post.
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie, Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer
In an article in The Marker, Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Dr. Guy Lurie recommend ways of ensuring that the performance of the Israeli Attorney General is evaluated on a regular and systematic basis.
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
IDI Vice President Yedidia Stern asserts that there is a conflict of interest between the Attorney General’s two functions—as State Attorney and State Prosecutor—and the office must be split in two.
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Admiral (Res.) Amichay (Ami) Ayalon
Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Admiral Ami Ayalon argue that while the heart has difficulty defending MK Hanin Zoabi's freedom of expression, the head demands that we object to the decision to remove her from parliamentary activity for six months.
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Dr. Guy Lurie
In an op-ed in <em>Haaretz</em>, IDI Vice President Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Dr. Guy Lurie call for reform that will abolish the Police Prosecution Department, leaving the Police to investigate and the Public Prosecution to bring criminal charges.
Written By: Eyal Tsur, Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer
As the world considers the threat of a nuclear Iran, Israeli public discourse has focused primarily on whether or not Israel should launch a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. But who has the authority to decide whether a military operation should be conducted? In this article, IDI Vice President Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and researcher Eyal Tsur explore the strengths and weaknesses of the current division of responsibility regarding this matter, and recommend ways of improving the system.
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Yael Cohen
Last week, the Justice Minister proposed a bill aimed at separating the duties of the Attorney General from those of the Public Prosecutor. Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer writes that Friedman's several attempts to introduce changes to the judicial system should be seen for what they are: a part of his larger agenda of weakening the judicial system.