Bloodless Coup

The Israeli Supreme Court, the ICJ, and the West Bank Security Fence

Jonathan Edelstein has this discussion of a fascinating decision by the Israeli Supreme Court. The Court has set down new guidelines for the buidling of the West Bank security fence, guidelines that will require changes from the government's original plans, and ban deviations from the original plan to allow for the growth of Jewish settlements. As Edelstein's post makes clear, the Court "took pains to harmonize its decision with the ICJ's". It's an interesting example the power of international norms and international courts, even when national security concerns are at stake.