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Meital Pinto

Senior lecturer at the Tsvat Academic College Law School and Ono Academic Faculty of Law, and co-chair of the Israeli Law Professors Forum. She is an activist speaking out against threats to Israeli democracy.

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Apr 1, 2025 • 28min

'In Israel, we now have crumbs of democracy, not real democracy'

Meital Pinto, a senior law lecturer and activist, discusses the alarming threats to democracy in Israel amidst ongoing conflict. She highlights the politicization of the Judicial Appointments Committee, warning it undermines judicial independence. Pinto raises concerns about proposed changes to electoral laws that could silence Arab political parties, jeopardizing the opposition's chances in future elections. She fears that the erosion of democratic checks may lead to an environment where free elections become impossible, emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and advocacy.