
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

Should a country at war pause its legal battles or prove its commitment to the rule of law by continuing them? In this episode, viewers dive into the debate surrounding calls for a potential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reportedly pu... more
Politicians and pundits around the world are claiming that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran violate international law, but what if that narrative completely misunderstands how the law of armed conflict actually works? In this episode of Basic Law, Ay... more
Tucker Carlson tried to pull the rug out from under Israel’s very foundation, but what if the real story completely flips the script? In this episode of "Basic Law", you’ll learn why the viral “gotcha” about Israel’s Law of Return and the Brother Dan... more
Israelis don’t just disagree about judicial reform, they’re losing faith in the entire governing machine: how laws get made, who actually represents voters and why unelected legal power keeps swallowing elected authority. Guest Amiad Cohen lays out a... more
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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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This show centers on Israel's legal and constitutional landscape, frequently hosting legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who dissect contemporary issues from the judiciary, anti-terrorism law, and statutory reform to international law and governance. Episodes lean into how legal structures shape national security, civil liberties, and public accountability, with guests offering deep-dive analyses and practical implications for policymakers, lawyers, and informed voters. A standout aspect is the sustained focus on the interplay between law and politics in wartime and peacetime Israel, often featuring authoritative voices from legal academia, think tanks, and government-adjacent institutions. The format is well-suited for listener... more
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Recent guests on Basic Law include:
1. Greg Dolin
2. Yonatan Green
3. Dr. Yaakov Ben Shemesh
4. Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody
5. Eugene Kontorovich
6. John Spencer
7. Abraham Sofaer
8. Dr. Ilya Rudiak
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