Publications Regarding Constitution
Articles
The Two Coalitions Israel Needs Now
Written By: Yohanan Plesner
It is increasingly clear that Israel’s future depends on the forging of two coalitions. One is a multinational alliance determined to turn the Palestinian issue from a driver of conflict into an engine of peace. The other, is an internal Israeli coalition ready to pursue a series of bold social, economic, and political reforms.
The Weakest Constitution in the World
Written By: Prof. Yuval Shany
The Override Clause would not alter the balance between the branches of government – it would shift the balance of power between the government and the governed
A Dishonorable Burial of the Constitutional Regime
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
The proposed amendment which will strip the Supreme Court of the power to invalidate legislation (“the British model”), or alternatively, would allow the Knesset, by a vote of 61 of its members to reinstate a law that the court has struck down (“the override clause”) pose a grave threat to every single Israeli citizen.
Fertile Ground for Growth: The Jewish State’s Balancing Act
Written By: Steve Linde
Beinisch and Plesner voice optimism about the future of Israel despite current tensions and threats to its democracy
Jewish vs. Democratic: IDI Experts Say Nation State of the Jewish People Bill Threatens Stability in Israel
Bill is as an attempt to destabilize the balance between Israel's democratic character and its Jewish character.
A Ready Alternative to the Nation State Law
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
IDI researcher Dr. Amir Fuchs criticizes the proposed Basic Law that would establish Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people and recommends accepting Israel's Declaration of Independence as the preamble to Israel's future Constitution instead.
Only a Constitution will Ensure Good Governance in Israel
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
IDI researcher Attorney Amir Fuchs asserts that the only way for Israel to ensure good governance is by adopting a constitution.
Human Rights under Attack
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
IDI Researcher Attorney Amir Fuchs discusses two indirect threats to human rights in Israel: attacks on the Israeli Supreme Court and attacks against Israeli human rights organizations.
Nows the Time for a Constitution
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Dr. Amir Fuchs
History teaches that adopting a constitution is usually possible only at the point at which a state is first established; if that opportunity is missed, it is only at a time of real crisis that it is politically feasible to set new rules of the game. In an op-ed in <em>Haaretz</em>, IDI Vice President of Research Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Attorney Amir Fuchs assert that such a moment has come.
We Need a Constitution
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer
In an op-ed published in Haaretz on June 23, 2010, IDI Vice President Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer reaffirms the need for a constitution for Israel, responds to criticism of IDI's draft constitution, and challenges others to come up with their own constitution proposals.
In Israel, Rescuing Government from Itself
Written By: Gary Rosenblatt
Dr. Arye Carmon, co-founder and president of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI), discusses how the lack of a constitution is an internal existential threat to Israel. Dr. Carmon's approach is inclusive and integrative, including such remedies as one-ballot elections and a Constitution by Consensus.
Israel at 60: On the Road to Democratic Maturity
Written By: Barak Cohen
Barak Cohen discusses how Israel's lack of a constitution manifests itself today as unanswered fundamental questions of seemingly irreconcilable identities. The steps of progress and maturity have to consist of compromises and rationality.
We, The Israeli People
For five years, IDI fellows worked on the daunting task of drafting a constitution for Israel. In an article in The Jewish Week, IDI's Uri Dromi reflects on the process.
Give Israel a Constitution
Written By: Dr. Arye Carmon
In an article originally published in The Jerusalem Post, IDI Former President and Founder Dr. Arye Carmon reflects on the significant progress toward the enactment of a full constitution for Israel.
