Occupation of Justice : The Supreme Court of Israel and the Occupied Territories

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since their occupation during the 1967 Six-Day War. Kretzmer addresses issues including: the basis for the Court s jurisdiction; application and interpretation of the international law of belligerent occupation; the legality of civilian settlements and highway construction; and security measures such as curfews, deportations and housing demolitions. While pertaining to a specific political and legal context, this case study has broader implications regarding how courts in democratic countries act in times of conflict and crisis. It shows that at such times domestic courts tend to close ranks with the executive branch against those elements that are perceived as external threats to society."