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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.

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34:27

How Can the Law Limit Mamdani’s Policy Agenda?

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2026/01/08

New York City changed overnight and for many Jews, the warning signs are flashing red. The swearing-in of Mayor Zohran Mamdani set off a chain reaction: key antisemitism protections erased, BDS barriers dismantled and a political signal that leaves Jewish safety feeling negotiable. But panic isn’t the answer. Constitutional lawyer Mark Goldfeder lays out the real story behind the symbolism, the legal traps ahead and the surprisingly powerful tools still available. He lists everything New Yorkers

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21:26

Israel's Legal Elite Have a Power Problem But A...

Basic Law ·

2026/01/04

Most coverage of Israeli law gets one thing disastrously wrong and that misunderstanding is now shaping Israel’s political future. In this episode of "Basic Law", we pull back the curtain on the immense, largely unexamined power of Israel’s Attorney General, why reform efforts didn’t begin with today’s government and how decades of legal drift quietly reshaped Israeli democracy. From absurd media narratives to historic showdowns that changed elections, this conversation reveals why the real battle

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43:40

They 'Globalized the Intifada'...Should America Ban...

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2025/12/25

Aylana Meisel-Diament sits down with former Palau Supreme Court Justice and U.S. constitutional scholar Greg Dolin to tackle one of the most uncomfortable and urgent questions facing Jewish communities today. As cities like London and possibly Sydney begin criminalizing antisemitic slogans, America’s First Amendment protections collide with real-world threats to Jews in public, at universities and even in religious institutions. Can free speech coexist with safety? Or is censorship feeding the very

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13:39

A Quiet Israeli Ruling With Global Consequences

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2025/12/18

A controversial court ruling in Israel collided with a global wave of antisemitic violence and the consequences may be far bigger than most people realize. As Jews mourn a brutal Hanukkah massacre in Australia and attacks surge across the West, Israel finds itself paralyzed by an unelected official wielding extraordinary power at the worst possible moment. In this episode, we explore why Israel’s internal political fracture isn’t just a domestic legal fight. Drawing on history, Hanukkah’s hard

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13:06

Don't Look Away! Israel’s Next Battle: Death Penalty...

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2025/12/11

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

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11:43

Shedding Light On Israel's Need for Structural Reform

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2025/11/27

Israel’s latest legal scandal isn’t just about one leaked video or one reckless military advocate general, it’s a flashing red warning light for the entire constitutional future of the Jewish state. In this episode of "Basic Law," Aylana Meisel-Diament exposes how a single alleged cover‑up spiraled into a labyrinth of judicial self‑policing, political power struggles and a legal system so insulated it may no longer answer to the people it governs. From Supreme Court justices sitting atop every major

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37:20

Major Israeli Official Caught in Cover-Up and It's...

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2025/11/13

A scandal of historic proportions has rocked Israel’s legal system. The military’s top legal officer, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, is accused of illegally leaking doctored security footage during wartime, allegedly to smear IDF reservists. The leak triggered riots, international outrage and a cover-up that reached all the way to Israel’s Supreme Court. Now, shocking evidence reveals a web of lies, destroyed phones and possibly a staged suicide attempt, all pointing to deep dysfunction and politicization

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38:13

Inside Israel’s War Over the October 7 Commission of...

Basic Law ·

2025/11/02

In this episode of "Basic Law," host Aylana Meisel dives deep into the fierce legal and political battle over how Israel will investigate the failures of October 7. Featuring expert commentary from Dr. Yaakov Ben Shemesh, the show explores the clash between Israel's government, its Attorney General and the Supreme Court over the formation of a commission of inquiry. At stake: not only national accountability for one of Israel’s darkest days, but also the power to shape the official narrative. Will

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37:53

American Lawsuits Challenge Palestinian Terror and...

Basic Law ·

2025/10/23

As the United States presses for a Gaza ceasefire and world powers search for “moderate” Palestinian leadership, a major legal development in American courts is challenging the very foundation of those diplomatic efforts. In this episode of “Basic Law,” host Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, sits down with Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder, Founder of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, to discuss the extraordinary lawsuits now reshaping the conversation on terrorism and

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34:01

The difficult conversation we're not having about...

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2025/10/16

In one of the most emotionally charged weeks in Israel’s modern history, “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, confronts the hardest question of all: When life is sacred, how do you measure its worth? As Israeli families rejoice at the return of their loved ones, the nation also grapples with the unbearable price: 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, including convicted terrorists, now walking free. This episode features Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody,

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37:46

UN resolutions, sanctions and lawfare: What...

Basic Law ·

2025/09/29

What does it really mean when countries like France, Britain and Australia “recognize” a Palestinian state, and how could it impact Israel’s sovereignty, diplomacy, and security? In this episode of "Basic Law," hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director at the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, we take a deep dive into one of the most consequential debates shaping Israel’s future.Joining the discussion is International law expert Eugene Kontorovich, who explains why symbolic recognitions may seem

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45:09

UN Report Shattered and Israel Genocide Claims...

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2025/09/18

As Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City intensifies, the UN Human Rights Council has once again leveled accusations of genocide against the Jewish state. Their newly released 72-page report, produced by a commission riddled with members already on record as anti-Israel, ignores Hamas’s crimes and skews casualty data to present a distorted narrative. Behind the headlines, the reality on the ground tells a very different story.In this episode of Basic Law, we cut through the noise clouding global

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36:06

The UN, the PLO, and U.S. Law: Breaking Down the...

Basic Law ·

2025/09/14

Visa denials, Palestinian statehood and the legal limits of diplomacy take center stage in this episode of “Basic Law,” hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. As the United Nations General Assembly opens in New York, the global push to recognize a Palestinian state reaches a tipping point, with major Western powers like France, Britain and Canada endorsing unilateral recognition. But the United States has pushed back on national security grounds, most

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34:11

October 7th's Hidden Crimes: The Fight to Rewrite...

Basic Law ·

2025/08/31

In this “Basic Law" episode, Aylana Meisel and Dr. Ilya Rudiak pull the camera tight on Oct. 7, 2023 and argue it wasn’t just a massacre, it was the deliberate weaponization of the family itself.They name the crime ‘Kinoside’ and trace six chilling patterns that repeat across the day: loved ones murdered before each other’s eyes, entire households erased, parents and children abducted as units, families torn apart by force, horrors live-streamed from victims’ own accounts and homes torched or

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37:09

Democracy on trial: Is Australia sliding away from...

Basic Law ·

2025/08/24

In this episode of “Basic Law,” host Aylana Meisel, Executive Director at the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, sits down with two special guests: Robert Gregory, head of the Australian Jewish Association, and Simcha Rothman, Member of Knesset, to unpack Australia’s shocking visa bans against mainstream Israeli political figures.

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47:24

Israel’s Legal Showdown In the Middle of War

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2025/08/14

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

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54:26

Palestinian Statehood: Legal Challenges and Political...

Basic Law ·

2025/08/07

Host Aylana Meisel, Executive Director at the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, explores the critical legal and diplomatic implications of the growing international push for Palestinian statehood. As countries like Canada, the UK and France consider recognizing a Palestinian state, Israel is locked in its ongoing battle with Hamas and contemplating a major military strategy to end the conflict by fully conquering Gaza. What does this shift mean for international law, diplomacy and Israel’s

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43:51

Unmasking the media's lies about the Gaza aid story

Basic Law ·

2025/07/31

Host Aylana Meisel-Diamant, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, gets the facts straight on the complex and often misunderstood issue of humanitarian aid in Gaza. With global powers like France, the UK, and Canada now pushing for Palestinian statehood, Aylana is joined by international law expert and lawyer Yifa Segal to unravel the misleading narratives surrounding Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza 09:42 International Law

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37:59

Weaponization of universal jurisdiction: The latest...

Basic Law ·

2025/07/24

Host Aylana Meisel is joined by international lawyer Mark Zell, who sheds light on the weaponization of universal jurisdiction, a legal strategy that allows foreign courts to prosecute individuals for alleged crimes committed outside their borders. The show explores how this strategy is being used against Israeli citizens worldwide, with a focus on Belgium, Brazil and Spain, where laws are being misused to pursue political agendas. Mark discusses the implications for Israeli soldiers and the risks

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49:50

Israel faces MASSIVE UPHEAVAL: Can it be saved?

Basic Law ·

2025/07/20

Is Israeli democracy cracking…or finally correcting course? Host Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, is joined by Dr. Yaakov Ben-Shemesh, a leading constitutional law scholar, to unravel one of the most turbulent weeks in Israel’s political and legal history. From Ambassador Mike Huckabee's surreal appearance at Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trial (with a Bugs Bunny doll in hand) to failed attempts to fire the Attorney General, to internal chaos within the

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