The Israeli Supreme Court’s disregard for the law
In a democratic polity, the law reigns supreme. No one stands above the law: no individual, no group, no leader and no branch of government. Already in the early 13th century, England’s Magna Carta subjected…
Assessment
The piece argues that Israel's judiciary has overstepped its bounds by failing to remain subject to the law it is meant to uphold. At stake is the foundational principle that no branch of government, including the courts, stands above legal authority. The claim challenges the court's legitimacy and invites scrutiny of its recent rulings.