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Basic Law

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Israel
IDF
Hamas
Knesset
Judicial Reform
Judiciary
Israeli Democracy
Shin Bet
Bureaucracy
Democracy
Supreme Court
Political Science
Public Policy
Zionism
Right and Left Politics
Israel Supreme Court
Israeli Defense Forces
Benjamin Netanyahu
Culture War
October 7th Massacre

Welcome to “Basic Law,” the new JNS show hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. This series dives deep into Israel’s legal system, dissecting the most pressing legal and constitutional issues facing the nation today.

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As Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City intensifies, the UN Human Rights Council has once again leveled accusations of genocide against the Jewish state. Their newly released 72-page report, produced by a commission riddled with members already on ... more

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Visa denials, Palestinian statehood and the legal limits of diplomacy take center stage in this episode of “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. As the United Nations General Assembly opens in N... more

In this “Basic Law" episode, Aylana Meisel and Dr. Ilya Rudiak pull the camera tight on Oct. 7, 2023 and argue it wasn’t just a massacre, it was the deliberate weaponization of the family itself.

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In this episode of “Basic Law,” host Aylana Meisel, Executive Director at the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, sits down with two special guests: Robert Gregory, head of the Australian Jewish Association, and Simcha Rothman, Member of Knesset, to unpack... more

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John Spencer
Chair of War Studies at the Madison Policy Forum and Executive Director of the Urban Warfare Institute
Madison Policy Forum
Episode: UN Report Shattered and Israel Genocide Claims Collapse (w/John Spencer)
Abraham Sofaer
Former legal advisor to the U.S. State Department and former federal judge.
Episode: The UN, the PLO, and U.S. Law: Breaking Down the Palestinian Statehood Debate
Dr. Ilya Rudiak
Criminal and international humanitarian law scholar, non-resident senior fellow at Penn Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, former head of research at the Civil Commission on October 7th crimes against women and children
Penn Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law
Episode: October 7th's Hidden Crimes: The Fight to Rewrite International Law
Robert Gregory
CEO of the Australian Jewish Association
Australian Jewish Association
Episode: Democracy on trial: Is Australia sliding away from free speech? (MK Simcha Rothman)
Yifa Segal
International law expert and lawyer
Episode: Unmasking the media's lies about the Gaza aid story
Mark Zell
International lawyer specialized in legal warfare and universal jurisdiction
Episode: Weaponization of universal jurisdiction: The latest lawfare against Israel (w/Mark Zell)
Dr. Yaakov Ben-Shemesh
Constitutional law scholar
Episode: Israel faces MASSIVE UPHEAVAL: Can it be saved?
Akiva Bigman
Journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the conservative news site Midar
Midar
Episode: Israeli journalist has brutally honest message for Israel's Supreme Court
Andrew Fox
Military expert and Associate Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society
Henry Jackson Society
Episode: Military expert tears apart viral Gaza aid story (w/Andrew Fox)

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Aylana Meisel
Host of Basic Law and Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Dennis Karpf

    Clear, analytical, knowledgeable and well spoken legal interviews which are important for Israeli Parlimentary party system, separation of powers, voting, judiciary, prime minister and policy which impact interpretation and application of Basic Law and Declaration of Independence.

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UN Report Shattered and Israel Genocide Claims Collapse (w/John Spencer)
Q: Does it impact the way that other militaries fight?
I think it does at a higher level, especially at the operational level. When the political echelon of nations defines military actions with severe charges, it changes the definition where it has no value and may lead to soldiers disregarding legal terms like ethnic cleansing or proportionality.
UN Report Shattered and Israel Genocide Claims Collapse (w/John Spencer)
Q: You've been embedded with the IDF. You follow many, many conflicts around the world and historically. How do you think the next few months will play out and what needs to happen now and afterwards to win the war?
The goals are clear: returning hostages, destroying Hamas' military infrastructure, removing them from political power, and ensuring that no threat comes from the Gaza Strip against Israel again, within the context of extreme challenges posed by urban warfare and civilian evacuations.
Israel’s deep state: Bureaucracy vs. Democracy explained w/Dr. Ran Baratz
Q: Are we heading towards a civil war in Israel, as suggested by former Chief Justice Aaron Barak?
Dr. Baratz believes that while tensions exist, a civil war is unlikely, and that the left would not have the support or power needed to initiate such conflict, despite raising the specter of civil war as a means of political leverage.
Israel’s deep state: Bureaucracy vs. Democracy explained w/Dr. Ran Baratz
Q: What is going on with the chaotic relationship between the government, bureaucracy, and judiciary in Israel?
Dr. Baratz explains that there is a bureaucratic class that wields considerable power, limiting the influence of elected officials, and that this has culminated in what he describes as a bureaucratic judicial coup.
How Israel's legal system took center stage in a culture war
Q: How would you frame what you're fighting for in positive terms?
Stop acting like the opposition and start building your own things; the right needs to establish its own identity and beliefs.

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This series explores the intricate legal and constitutional challenges within Israel, addressing significant topics that impact the nation's governance and legal framework. Key discussions often revolve around issues like international law, democratic principles, and legal responses to major events. Through expert interviews and analytical commentary, listeners gain insights into the complexities of Israel's judicial landscape, including the implications of rulings, legislative challenges, and ongoing societal debates. The content is particularly relevant for anyone interested in the intersection of law, politics, and social issues pertaining to Israel.

With a focus on contemporary legal dilemmas such as the statehood debate and the politi... more

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2. Abraham Sofaer
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5. Yifa Segal
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