Daphne Barak-Erez דפנה ברק-ארז
Distinguished constitutional and administrative-law scholar, formerly Dean of the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Law, appointed to the Supreme Court in 2012. The senior progressive voice on the current bench, with deep expertise in comparative constitutional law.
Background
Born in Israel, Barak-Erez served in the IDF, completed her doctorate at Tel Aviv University, and built a leading academic career as a scholar of administrative, constitutional, and comparative law, eventually serving as Dean of the Tel Aviv University law faculty, before her 2012 Supreme Court appointment.
Notable record
- Joined the 8-7 majority striking down the Reasonableness Amendment in January 2024
- Authored opinions developing Israeli administrative law with attention to procedural fairness and the rights of individuals against state authorities
- Widely published on comparative constitutional law; frequently invited to address international judicial gatherings as a representative of the Israeli bench
Today
Sitting on the full-bench panel hearing the 2025 selection-committee challenge.
Why it matters
Represents the bench's connection to international constitutional thought while operating firmly within the framework of Israel's distinctive Jewish and democratic constitutional order.
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Daphne Barak-Erez, Justice of the Supreme Court. The State of Israel. https://thestateofisrael.com/justice/daphne-barak-erez