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MK Simcha Rothman reflecting on Israel's constitutional crisis | Basic Law

In this must-watch episode of “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, we sit down with Member of Knesset Simcha Rothman, Chairman of the Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee, for an in-depth conversation about the future of Israel's democracy and judicial reform. As Israel faces ongoing political turmoil between its government and legal system, MK Rothman—one of the most influential figures behind judicial reform—shares firsthand insights into the challenges of restoring checks and balances, protecting Israel’s Jewish and democratic identity and repairing public trust in national institutions. Show topics include: The balance between Israel's Jewish and democratic character Why the courts, not politicians, have disrupted the historic religious status quo The failures and backlash around IDF draft policies for the ultra-Orthodox The controversy surrounding judicial selection reforms Public distrust in the courts, police, and prosecution The role of "parliamentary supremacy" and why Israel’s system differs from the U.S. How overreach by unelected officials threatens democracy Why public education, not just legislation, is key to real reform This episode was recorded shortly before the court’s decision to stay the firing of Shin Bet director Ronen Bar was announced. We will be tracking the developments and plan to further discuss with future guests. Chapters 00:00 The Clash of Government and Legal System in Israel 02:47 Judicial Reform and Its Implications 08:58 The Role of the Court in Israeli Society 16:18 Checks and Balances in the Knesset 22:01 Parliamentary Supremacy vs. Judicial Oversight 30:07 The Need for Systematic Reforms 33:34 The Role of Prosecution in Democracy 34:55 Structural Oversight and Accountability 36:48 The Need for Reform in Oversight Mechanisms 38:21 Judicial Reform: Splitting the Attorney General's Role 39:29 Separation of Powers and Democracy 41:45 Public Perception of Judicial Reform 42:15 The Original Reform and Its Implications 44:47 Judicial Selection Process: A Compromise 46:27 Balancing the Judiciary: Coalition and Opposition 51:18 The Composition of the Judiciary 55:27 Critique of Initial Reform Attempts 58:02 Public Education and Trust in Institutions 01:01:11 Restoring Trust in Justice Institutions If you liked this video, you’re going to love @JNS_TV - don’t forget to hit the subscribe button! Catch every story from Israel and the Jewish World: Latest news: https://bit.ly/jewish_news_service Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNS You can also join the fight against media bias! Donate here: https://bit.ly/Support-JNS The Israel Law & Liberty Forum is proud to partner with JNS to offer a platform for conservative and classical liberal legal thought from within Israel. Any opinions stated are those of the speaker and not meant to represent the positions of the Forum or JNS. The Forum is an organization which fosters thoughtful conversation and debate on key issues in Israel law and democracy. The Forum takes no official positions regarding any specific policy issues nor does it advance specific policies.