Who should have the final say in a democracy: elected officials or unelected judges? Similarly to what we have seen in Brazil and the left's attempt to pack the Supreme Court in America, Israel is facing a similar dilemma. Liel Leibovitz argues that Israel's Supreme Court has accumulated extraordinary power, allowing judges to override government decisions and exercise significant influence over judicial appointments. He explains why efforts to reform the judiciary sparked fierce opposition and how the controversy reflects a deeper struggle over Israel's national identity. Is Israel's judicial crisis really a battle over who gets to determine the nation's future?