Constitution

Knesset approves bill cancelling option to form 'rotation governments'

The law was passed after discussions that lasted several weeks and ended with agreements between the coalition and the opposition.

Prime Minister Benjamn Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the swearing in of the new government
 THE KNESSET will return to session next week amid the temporary freeze in the judicial reform legislation.

Constitution Committee begins voting on judicial selection committee bill

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump takes the oath of office at the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington on January 20. In his inauguration speech, Trump declared: ‘My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker.’

The wall Trump wants to tear down isn’t on the border: The fight over church and state - opinion

 US SENATOR Ted Cruz speaks at an event in Phoenix last month. Last week, he introduced a proposed amendment setting limitations of three two-year terms for members of the House and two six-year terms for the Senate, the writer notes.

Who wins with term limits? - opinion


Should age or term limits be introduced? - opinion

Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws.

 FORMER US president Ronald Reagan is joined by his wife, former first lady Nancy Reagan, and daughter Maureen Reagan, in 1991, in Sacramento, California. In 2004, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, he died at the age of 93.

To get governance back on track, Netanyahu must go - opinion

My personal view is that it will only be possible to start dealing with the lack of good governance after Netanyahu departs from the public scene.

 THEN-LIKUD MK Michael Eitan addresses the Knesset plenum, 2008. The writer notes that the last effort to reach a complete constitution in Israel was made during the term of the 16th Knesset in 2003-06, when the late Eitan was chair of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee.

PM term limits, no draft exemptions: Liberman reveals five principles for next coalition

In his post, Liberman wrote that the "current coalition is dragging Israel into an endless internal conflict, on issues such as the tax evasion law, the judicial system, the media, and the budget."

MK Avigdor Liberman attends Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Constitution Committee begins debates on bill associated with judicial reform

New bill to control lawyer fees sparks accusations of government pressure on Israel Bar Association's judicial appointment vote.

 MK Simcha Rotman, Head of the Constitution Committee, at a committee vote on the judicial reform legislation at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 5, 2023.

Planning Administration CEO: 'Periphery no longer exists in modern planning terms'

At a conference marking 30 years of Bank Jerusalem’s real estate sector, CEO Rafi Elmaliach declared that modern planning aims to permanently eliminate the term 'periphery' from Israeli discourse.

CEO of the Planning Administration Rafi Elmaliach in an interview with Ofer Petersburg.

Due to media pressure: A rehearing on the extension of TAMA 38

Following complaints, the National Council will hold a hearing next Tuesday to consider extending TAMA 38 until the end of 2024 in Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Bnei Brak, and other cities.

 Tel Aviv.

How a 'thin constitution' can help bring Israel some stability - opinion

Prof. Yedidia Stern’s proposed “thin constitution” – a regulating framework of rules that can be agreed upon and is not heavily burdened by contrasting ideologies – can contribute to stability.

 Israel’s founding prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, addresses the Knesset.

Erdogan makes rare outreach to opposition in attempt to remain in power - analysis

The Turkish president is trying to seek cooperation to establish a new constitution after local election losses. He is reportedly set to meet the opposition leader in the coming days.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters ahead of the local elections in Istanbul, Turkey, March 29, 2024.

April sees a 78% surge in apartment sales, surprising amid wartime

Central Bureau of Statistics report shows a remarkable 78% increase in apartment sales in April 2024 compared to April 2023. Which cities saw the most sales during February-April 2024?

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The US must evaluate its goals to ensure they align with Constitution - opinion

US tax dollars must be allocated in a way that aligns with these values and promotes the well-being of the American people. 

 THE UN Security Council observes a moment of silence for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, last week, after he was killed in a helicopter crash.

Contractors Warn: War & Turkish boycott impact on construction

The Contractors Association's scathing letter to PM and finance minister warns of industry collapse due to labor shortage and Turkey's boycott, urging immediate action to avert a crisis.

 A frustrated construction worker.