Israel’s Legal Showdown In the Middle of War
Description
Israel’s legal system is colliding with wartime decision-making and the consequences could reshape the country’s future.
In this episode of “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, veteran legal scholar Dr. Yaakov Ben-Shemesh returns to unpack a series of unprecedented legal interventions that are influencing Israel’s military and political strategies during the war in Gaza.
Chapters
00:00 Clash of Powers in Israel
02:46 Legal World and Military Policy
06:08 Hostage Crisis and Legal Implications
08:56 Judicial Oversight and National Security
11:54 Attorney General Dismissal Controversy
14:41 Political Chaos and Legal Procedures
17:30 Impact of Academic Opinions on International Law
20:55 Crisis of Trust in Israeli Governance
23:41 Constitutional Crisis and Government Response
26:33 The Role of Academia in Shaping Public Opinion
29:26 Future of Israeli Legal and Political Landscape
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