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Basic Law

JNS
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
Culture War
Benjamin Netanyahu
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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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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Greg Dolin
Civil rights expert and former Supreme Court justice in Palau
Episode: They 'Globalized the Intifada'...Should America Ban the Chant Now?
Yonatan Green
Israeli legal scholar and author
Author of Rogue Justice
Episode: Major Israeli Official Caught in Cover-Up and It's Getting Ugly!
Dr. Yaakov Ben Shemesh
Expert on constitutional law
Episode: Inside Israel’s War Over the October 7 Commission of Inquiry
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody
Author of Ethics of Our Fighters, A Jewish View on War and Morality
Episode: The difficult conversation we're not having about hostage deals
Eugene Kontorovich
Episode: UN resolutions, sanctions and lawfare: What Palestinian recognition really means
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
Simcha Rothman
Member of Knesset
Israeli Knesset
Episode: Democracy on trial: Is Australia sliding away from free speech? (MK Simcha Rothman)

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Aylana Meisel-Diamant
Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum; frequent host on legal and constitutional discussions.

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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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    dennis.karpf
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners describe the show as clear, analytical, and well-spoken, with in-depth legal interviews that illuminate how laws shape political processes.
Audiences often praise the guest lineup for bringing authoritative legal perspectives to complex Israel-related issues.

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They 'Globalized the Intifada'...Should America Ban the Chant Now?
Q: Are there measures that should be advanced that would be protected?
The U.S. should be more robust in examining who it allows in regarding visas, and there should be consequences for organizations that support extremist ideologies.
They 'Globalized the Intifada'...Should America Ban the Chant Now?
Q: At what point can you start under the current American legal regime to limit the expression of that chant or others?
Generally, if it's a call to violence, you can't limit it, even if it's upsetting. Only specific speech directed at imminent violence can be potentially limited.
They 'Globalized the Intifada'...Should America Ban the Chant Now?
Q: How is the phrase perceived currently under American law?
Under American law, there is no special perception of 'Globalize the Intifada'; freedom of expression is a core value and nearly absolute with a few exceptions.
Inside Israel’s War Over the October 7 Commission of Inquiry
Q: What are the implications of different types of commissions of inquiry?
The type of commission affects their powers and the appointment of their members, which can influence accountability outcomes.
Inside Israel’s War Over the October 7 Commission of Inquiry
Q: Why is it important to talk about this issue right now?
Because the failures that led to the catastrophic event need urgent attention and accountability as part of the national narrative.

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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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2. Yonatan Green
3. Dr. Yaakov Ben Shemesh
4. Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody
5. Eugene Kontorovich
6. John Spencer
7. Abraham Sofaer
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