Israel’s legal system is colliding with wartime decision-making and the consequences could reshape the country’s future. 

In this episode of “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, veteran legal scholar Dr. Yaakov Ben-Shemesh returns to unpack a series of unprecedented legal interventions that are influencing Israel’s military and political strategies during the war in Gaza.

Chapters

00:00 Clash of Powers in Israel

02:46 Legal World and Military Policy

06:08 Hostage Crisis and Legal Implications

08:56 Judicial Oversight and National Security

11:54 Attorney General Dismissal Controversy

14:41 Political Chaos and Legal Procedures

17:30 Impact of Academic Opinions on International Law

20:55 Crisis of Trust in Israeli Governance

23:41 Constitutional Crisis and Government Response

26:33 The Role of Academia in Shaping Public Opinion

29:26 Future of Israeli Legal and Political Landscape