Opinion A general view shows the plenum at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, May 29, 2019. Photo: Reuters / Ronen Zvulun. For many analysts and observers, one of the most striking features of the Israeli political and legal system is the lack of a written constitution. Unlike the United States (whose 230-year-old constitution is venerated by most Americans) or France (which is currently on its 14th constitution), the State of Israel has no single document that enshrines the core principles upon which the state is founded, or codifies the basic rights enjoyed by all its citizens. In this article,...