Contrasting justices' rejection of bill jailing African migrants with their approval of Gaza Disengagement Law, Simcha Rothman cuts to very heart of debate dividing Israeli society
US says bill allowing Israelis to return to settlements evacuated in 2005 violates commitment ex-PM Sharon made in exchange for Bush nodding at legitimacy of settlement blocs
As the coalition moves to radically constrain the top court's capacity to thwart legislation and decisions it considers undemocratic, here's a look at some of its key interventions