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Reasonableness clause

How ceasefire talks and coalition politics shaped Israel’s war strategy

Report details how Netanyahu’s wartime decisions were shaped by shifting military goals, coalition dynamics and high-stakes ceasefire talks

Ynet | 07.11.25

שר הביטחון גלנט בציר צלאח א׳-דין ברצועת עזה

Staff sgt Sufian Dagash was killed in Gaza; IDF finds long range rockets in Gazan family home

ICC to hear S. African petition accusing Israel of genocide next week; Incoming Foreign Minister says hostages release is top priority;

ynet correspondents | 01.02.24

Supreme Court; Prime Minister Netanyahu and Justice Minister Levin

In historic 1st, Supreme Court strikes down Basic Law amendment

In 8-7 ruling, court reverses government's attempt to annul reasonableness clause, stating it could hinder judicial review 'even in extreme and unreasonable governmental decisions'; Justice Minister Levin contends decision 'undermines balance of power'

ynet correspondents | 01.01.24

שטפן זייברט, שגריר גרמניה בישראל, בהתייחסות לדיון עילת הסבירות בבג"ץ

Diplomatic curiosity: German envoy sits in on Israel's Supreme Court debates, raises eyebrows

Ambassador Steffen Seibert leaves Israeli Foreign Ministry fuming after attending Supreme Court deliberations on judicial reform; Scholz backs envoy despite concerns of 'meddling in internal affairs'

Itamar Eichner | 09.18.23

Right-wing demonstration tells Supreme Court to leave Basic Laws alone

10,000 protested in Jerusalem ahead of the debate on the amendment to the Basic Law: Judiciary that ends the reasonableness standard, which will take place in less than a week. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared that ' rejection of Basic Laws is the end of democracy'

Roni Green Shaulov | 09.07.23

Navigating Israel's constitutional crossroads: Reform or rift?

Opinion: The ball is in Netanyahu's court, a compromise is within reach; However, if he keeps ignoring it, today's rifts and damages will snowball into ruin, and the responsibility will be his and his alone

Ben-Dror Yemini | 08.22.23

עולים חדשים בנתב"ג באירוע של הסוכנות היהודית לציון 70 שנות עלייה

'Immigration will suffer, antisemitism will rise,' Jewish American NGO says

International Association of Jewish Lawyers seeks a voice in Supreme Court deliberation over the reasonability clause as 'friends of the court' to sound the alarm

Itamar Eichner | 08.22.23

Judicial reform will lead life expectancy to decline, health expert warns

'We're headed toward third-world status in security, economy and also health,' Prof. Hagai Levine tells Ynet

Adir Yanko, Attila Somfalvi | 08.14.23

Israeli medical professionals' thoughts on relocation

Doctors say even without government judicial legislation, the U.S. offers more professional opportunity if you can get your foot in the door and successfully compete with Americans in your field

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.02.23

Gallant says will abide by High Court's decision on reasonableness law

Defense minister comments during government meeting that he will 'act according to law'; Netanyahu says government has always operated according to court decisions

Gilad Cohen | 07.30.23

Netanyahu dodges question on Supreme Court striking down judicial reform bill

Prime minister says that should the Supreme Court overrule the reasonableness standard, Israel will enter 'uncharted territory' which he hopes the country will be able to avoid

Ynet | 07.28.23

EU says following Israel 'with concern' after legislation

For the first time since the Kensset's approval of the bill curbing the reasonableness clause, the EU says its relations with Israel are based on 'shared values' and calls to reach a wide consensus

Itamar Eichner | 07.26.23

Israeli stocks show signs of recovery after 2-day slump

Despite warnings from rating agencies and leading banks about the effects of the judicial legislation on Israel's economy, the main indices on the stock exchange were up by 1%-2% but the shekel remains weak

Dan Raban, Gad Lior | 07.26.23

קריקטורה על חקיקת ביטול עילת הסבירות באל ערבי אג'דיד

The day Israel was torn apart

Opinion: There is nothing wrong with repealing the use of the reasonableness standard, but the true tragedy is the terrible reality that has unfolded as a result

Arye Erlich | 07.26.23

Ministerial security boosted amid national unrest, Levin receives highest protection

Due to increasing violence during protests, the security level for some ministers was raised to 'yellow' on the day of the vote on judicial reform, meaning they are accompanied by multiple security personnel whenever they leave their homes

Itamar Eichner | 07.26.23