Join us for a timely and enlightening event on Israel's democratic backsliding and judicial overhaul in the shadow of war, featuring Professor Barak Medina, a renowned constitutional law expert and former Rector of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and moderated by Professor Robert Post ’77, Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School and former Dean.
We invite you to explore the unprecedented threats to Israel’s democracy under the current Netanyahu government, focusing on the alarming proposed constitutional changes that threatened to undermine the judiciary’s vital role as a check on governmental power. We’ll examine the massive public outcry—that brought hundreds of thousands of Israelis to the streets in protest, united in their defense of democracy. What drove this historic mobilization? How did Israel’s Supreme Court respond to the government's efforts to limit its authority? We will also touch upon the profound implications of these efforts on Israel’s security, considering the events of October 7th. Could these assaults on democracy have weakened the nation at its core, leaving it more vulnerable to security threats? Finally, we’ll delve into the far-reaching effects of the war on Israel’s judicial overhaul, examining its impact on freedom of expression, academic freedom, and the enduring threats to democratic values in a time of crisis. With the nation’s future hanging in the balance, don’t miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the fight for Israel's democracy and what lies ahead.
Sponsoring Organization(s)
Yale Law Students Israel Association