The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/constitution/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:01:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png constitution | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/constitution/ 32 32 Abbas receives draft constitution that aims to transition PA to full-fledged state https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-receives-draft-constitution-that-aims-to-transition-pa-to-full-fledged-state/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:09:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750075 Document must be approved by public referendum, which PA president may hold off on scheduling to avoid punitive measures from Israel, which is already withholding billions in funds

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]]> Judge extends ex-IDF legal chief’s remand after suspicions against her strengthen https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-extends-ex-idf-legal-chiefs-remand-after-suspicions-against-her-strengthen/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:02:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681776 Coalition MKs accuse AG of taking part in ‘deep state’ cover-up of Sde Teiman abuse video leak; former IDF chief prosecutor to be released, though he's still a suspect

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]]> Calling for constitution, Liberman presents ‘document of principles’ to unite opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/calling-for-constitution-liberman-presents-document-of-principles-to-unite-opposition/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:17:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3639725 Proposal aims to establish unified platform for next government, centered around the adoption of a constitution, universal conscription and weakening the religious bureaucracy

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]]> What Matters Now to Dan Ben-David: Israel’s moment of truth is here https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-matters-now-to-dan-ben-david-israels-moment-of-truth-is-here/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:51:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3603951&preview=true&preview_id=3603951 The prominent economist lays out his vision for Israel 2.0 and the four cornerstones needed to get there. The catch? The growing Haredi population must get on board

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept 14: Yariv Levin’s mic drop before next week’s High Court showdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-14-yariv-levins-mic-drop-before-next-weeks-high-court-showdown/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:34:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3096237&preview=true&preview_id=3096237 Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur grapple with what the justice minister's endgame is and the need for a constitution to teach us how to play it

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug 7: Some anguished Israelis uproot; why constitution is no quick fix https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-7-as-anguished-israelis-uproot-why-a-constitution-is-no-quick-fix/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:06:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3066675&preview=true&preview_id=3066675 Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on security cabinet push to prop up PA, FM Eli Cohen's promises to Saudi Arabia; writer Melanie Lidman on archaeology's unrecognized heroes

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]]> PM reportedly raises possibility of delaying overhaul in event of security escalation https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-pm-raised-possibility-of-delaying-overhaul-in-event-of-security-escalation/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:40:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3050546&preview=true&preview_id=3050546 Netanyahu said to be determined to pass 'reasonableness' bill by end of the month but acknowledges the one thing that could prevent it would be security deterioration

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]]> Knesset panel chair says he’s unwilling to change essentials of ‘reasonableness’ bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-panel-chair-says-hes-unwilling-to-change-essentials-of-reasonableness-bill/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:10:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3049806 Hours after first vote, Rothman reconvenes panel on bill to nix judicial oversight tool; claims it will only apply to cabinet and ministers despite its mention of 'other officials'

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]]> What Matters Now to top Canadian jurist Irwin Cotler: Drafting Israel’s constitution https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-matters-now-to-top-canadian-jurist-irwin-cotler-drafting-israels-constitution/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:43:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2986948 As representatives of Knesset factions sit with President Herzog for negotiations over the judicial overhaul package, Canada's former Justice Minister urges: Seize the momentum

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar. 13: IDF head’s corrected gaffe underscores conflicted military https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-13-idf-heads-insightful-gaffe-underscores-conflicted-military/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:11:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2972766 Editor David Horovitz on botched dismissal of Tel Aviv's top cop, whether now is the time for a constitution; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on Thursday's terror attack

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]]> Lapid proposes constitution for Israel to extract itself from ‘terrible crisis’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-proposes-constitution-for-israel-to-extract-itself-from-terrible-crisis/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:39:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2971486 Opposition chief calls to codify start of Declaration of Independence, limit judicial activism but maintain strong court, examine how many Haredi men can stay in full-time study

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]]> Knesset law committee chair rejects his own legal adviser as ‘biased’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-law-committee-chair-rejects-his-own-legal-adviser-as-biased/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:33:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2939273 In stormy debate on controversial plans to overhaul judiciary, MK Simcha Rothman calls on Gur Bligh to retract opinion, sparking outcry from opposition lawmakers

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]]> 50 years after Roe v. Wade, fight for choice turns into battle for religious freedom https://www.timesofisrael.com/50-years-after-roe-v-wade-fight-for-choice-turns-into-battle-for-religious-freedom/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:41:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2930717 After a 2022 decision to overturn the longstanding right to abortion, religious women's groups unite in protesting laws reflecting a Christian-centric view on when life begins

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]]> As coalition looks to radically rebalance power, a messy constitutional crisis looms https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-coalition-looks-to-radically-rebalance-power-a-messy-constitutional-crisis-lurks/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:00:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2896337 The government aims to hobble the High Court's ability to review legislation. If judges try to strike down the law that institutes the change, there may be a high-stakes showdown

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]]> Battle over High Court exposes frailty of Israel’s piecemeal system of government https://www.timesofisrael.com/battle-over-high-court-exposes-israel-weak-piecemeal-system-of-government/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:44:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2922318 The center-left’s fears are reasonable, the right’s arguments authentic; both sides should get past the current shrill debate and restructure a broken system of checks and balances

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