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Solomonic Justice: How the Israeli Supreme Court Has Become a Beacon of Justice in the Middle East

Solomonic Justice is being published on World Day of Social Justice to highlight the Israeli Supreme Court’s profound respect for social justice and access to justice. Retired Israeli Supreme Court Justice Eliezer Rivlin said, “In his new book ‘Solomonic Justice’ Joel D. Joseph masterfully analyses some of the most prominent decisions of Israel's Supreme Court and brings them gracefully to public light. Solomon's wisdom, both Just and Humane is displayed in Israel's Supreme Court decisions, notes the author, in a court that is balanced, considerate of opposing interests, and open to all. The book weaves a history of Israel’s legal system and how it has developed into the champion of Basic Rights in this fledgling democracy. The author shows a keen grasp of the Israeli System, and writes with an easy to read clarity while giving the material the depth it deserves.” Solomonic Justice is published in English and Hebrew. Joseph is author of 18 books on the law including B