Israel Proves the Danger of an ‘Independent’ Justice System

With Republicans and Democrats incensed about politicized prosecutions, it is tempting to believe that the U.S. would be better off if elected officials were less involved in law enforcement. A growing scandal in Israel shows the perils of that approach.

- By Avi Bell

Israel has one of the most powerful and independent legal systems. Absent a written constitution, Israel’s Supreme Court controls and overrules legislation, senior appointments and policy decisions on the basis of “constitutional” principles it co