This is Aiton Weinstein.

And I'm Na'or Menninger, and you're listening to Two Nice Jewish Boys.

Not long ago, the biggest story in Israel was the tidal wave of protests against the government's proposed judicial reforms.

Week after week, hundreds of thousands flooded the streets, warning that the very foundations of Israeli democracy were under threat.

The demonstrations reflected a moment of bitter internal division. Then came October 7th, and everything changed. The country shifted overnight from bitter internal division to all-out war.

But while the fighting continues and the hostages remain in Gaza, the internal

battles are slowly resurfacing, this time with even higher stakes. In the latest twist,

Prime Minister Netanyahu fired Shinbet chief Wonen-Barr. Now he's in the process of interviewing

replacements. By law, the prime minister can fire the head of the Sheenbet with the government's approval, of course.

But that hasn't stopped the attorney general from objecting and the Supreme Court from freezing the decision.

For many Israelis, this isn't just a legal question.

It's a test of who really holds power in the country. And for those who watch

the judicial reform protest with concern, it's a reminder that the battle over Israel's institutions

is far from over. So to help us unpack all of this, we're joined today by Professor Talia

Einhorn, a leading expert of Israeli constitutional law.

She's a member of the Advisory Committee on Senior Civil Servant Appointments

and a titular member of the International Academy of Comparative Law.

She's held academic posts at Aureal University, Tel Aviv University, and institutions around

the world, and she holds many other distinctions in the legal

field. Today, she's here to walk us through the legal drama, the deeper power struggle,

and what it all means for Israel's future. We are thrilled to be joined today by Professor

Talia Einhorn. Thank you so much for joining us. How are you?

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