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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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.
Don't Look Away! Israel’s Next Battle: Death Penalty for Terrorists
Basic Law
13 minutes
1 month ago
Don't Look Away! Israel’s Next Battle: Death Penalty for Terrorists
Israel is once again confronting the unthinkable: should terrorists be executed? Amid the chaos of political drama, like Itamar Ben-Gvir’s noose pin stunt, the real debate is getting lost. This episode of "Basic Law" slices through the noise to examine the moral, legal and strategic stakes of a renewed push for the death penalty. From historical trauma to October 7th, from Jewish law to the failures of past prisoner swaps, Aylana discusses all the factors behind this landmark debate in Israel. Is the bill a genuine shift or just a signal in an election year culture war?
Basic Law
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.
