EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 46 MIN
How to Prosecute the Worst Crime in Israel's History? w/ Maurice Hirsch
from Basic Law · host JNS
Is Israel’s legal system prepared to deliver justice after the horrors of October 7, or is it paralyzed by outdated frameworks and political hesitation? On this episode of “Basic Law,” Aylana Meisel sits down with Col. (Res.) Adv. Maurice Hirsch, former senior IDF prosecutor and Director of Legal Strategies at the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, to unpack the urgent need for a new legal response to the October 7 massacre. If you liked this video, you’re going to love @JNS_TV - don’t forget to hit the subscribe button!Catch every story from Israel and the Jewish World: Latest news: https://bit.ly/jewish_news_service Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNS You can also join the fight against media bias! Donate here: https://bit.ly/Support-JNS #BasicLaw #October7 #MauriceHirsch #Israel #Justice #Hamas #InternationalLaw #Nuremberg #IsraeliLaw #Terrorism #MemoryAndJustice The Israel Law & Liberty Forum is proud to partner with JNS to offer a platform for conservative and classical liberal legal thought from within Israel. Any opinions stated are those of the speaker and not meant to represent the positions of the Forum or JNS. The Forum is an organization which fosters thoughtful conversation and debate on key issues in Israel law and democracy. The Forum takes no official positions regarding any specific policy issues nor does it advance specific policies. Chapters 00:00 The Quest for Justice Post-October 7 10:56 Understanding Israel's Legal Framework for Terrorism 20:02 The Unique Challenges of October 7 30:29 Proposed Legal Framework for Prosecution 37:01 Debating the Death Penalty and Sentencing 41:01 Current State of Legal Proceedings
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Is Israel’s legal system prepared to deliver justice after the horrors of October 7, or is it paralyzed by outdated frameworks and political hesitation? On this episode of “Basic Law,” Aylana Meisel sits down with Col. (Res.) Adv. Maurice Hirsch, former senior IDF prosecutor and Director of Legal Strategies at the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, to unpack the urgent need for a new legal response to the October 7 massacre. If you liked this video, you’re going to love @JNS_TV - don’t forget to hit the subscribe button!Catch every story from Israel and the Jewish World: Latest news: https://bit.ly/jewish_news_service Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNS You can also join the fight against media bias! Donate here: https://bit.ly/Support-JNS #BasicLaw #October7 #MauriceHirsch #Israel #Justice #Hamas #InternationalLaw #Nuremberg #IsraeliLaw #Terrorism #MemoryAndJustice The Israel Law & Liberty Forum is proud to partner with JNS to offer a platform for conservative and classical liberal legal thought from within Israel. Any opinions stated are those of the speaker and not meant to represent the positions of the Forum or JNS. The Forum is an organization which fosters thoughtful conversation and debate on key issues in Israel law and democracy. The Forum takes no official positions regarding any specific policy issues nor does it advance specific policies. Chapters 00:00 The Quest for Justice Post-October 7 10:56 Understanding Israel's Legal Framework for Terrorism 20:02 The Unique Challenges of October 7 30:29 Proposed Legal Framework for Prosecution 37:01 Debating the Death Penalty and Sentencing 41:01 Current State of Legal Proceedings
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