When the Military Blocks the Knesset

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Jul 19, 2026 · 27m

In this episode, we break down the constitutional crisis unfolding in Israel as IDF soldiers physically block Knesset members from entering a closed military zone near Gaza. We trace how four laws passed in a single legislative session — gutting the Attorney General's powers, capturing media oversight, and criminalizing enforcement of draft laws — dismantled democratic checks. With no institution left to adjudicate disputes between branches, the military has become the de facto arbiter. We explore what happens when the rule of law collapses not through tanks in the streets, but through…