Several initiatives intended to fundamentally alter the legal and governmental system are currently on the political, legal, and public agenda. This reform – if passed in its present form – would curtail judicial independence in Israel and the courts’ ability to effectively oversee power. This curtailment is expected to have harsh implications for Israel’s national security and its ability to defend itself, both on the domestic and international levels. Dr. Bell Yosef explains the different ways curtailing judicial independence could harm Israel’s national security, and the main way to prevent this.