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Basic Law

Basic Law

By: JNS
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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.JNS Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Israel’s Narrative Gap: Identity, Reality & Strategic Alignment

    Israel’s Narrative Gap: Identity, Reality & Strategic Alignment
    Apr 6 2026
    What if the biggest threat to Israel isn’t external but the stories it tells itself? This episode dives deep into the powerful narratives that have shaped Jewish and Israeli identity, from Passover and national memory to startup success and military doctrine, and exposes where reality is starting to drift dangerously out of sync. You’ll come away with a sharper understanding of how identity, law, security, and culture intertwine, and why aligning Israel’s actions with its founding story may be the key to its future strength and survival.
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    15 mins
  • Decades in the Making: Missed Warnings Behind the Israel–Hezbollah Crisis

    Decades in the Making: Missed Warnings Behind the Israel–Hezbollah Crisis
    Mar 20 2026
    500 rocket attacks in days and the world is still arguing about “restraint.” In this episode, you’ll learn why the Israel–Hezbollah conflict didn’t suddenly erupt, but was decades in the making. From failed UN resolutions and ignored warnings to Hezbollah’s transformation into a global terror-crime network backed by Iran. We break down what the headlines leave out: the legal case for Israel’s response, the reality behind “ceasefire” arguments and how international inaction helped create the current crisis. If you want to actually understand what’s happening and what may come next, this is the context you’ve been missing.
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    13 mins
  • Law and Leadership at War: Trump, Netanyahu, and Israel’s Wartime Pardon Debate

    Law and Leadership at War: Trump, Netanyahu, and Israel’s Wartime Pardon Debate
    Mar 13 2026
    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 pushed by former U.S. President Donald Trump during wartime. As Netanyahu juggles court appearances while leading Israel through war, the episode explores a deeper question: how democracies balance judicial independence, political pressure and national security in moments of crisis. Watch to understand the legal principles, political tensions and constitutional dilemmas shaping one of Israel’s most controversial debates.
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    16 mins
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