Professor Yuval Albashan leaves Yedioth Ahronoth for competitor
Renowned legal expert Professor Yuval Albashan is joining Israel Hayom as a senior legal commentator. His columns will be featured in both daily editions and the Israel HaShavua supplement.
Professor Yuval Albashan is joining Israel Hayom as the newspaper's senior legal commentator, following a long tenure at Yedioth Ahronoth. His columns are set to appear regularly throughout the week and in the Israel HaShavua supplement.
Albashan, 56, is an accomplished author, community lawyer, and associate professor of law. He previously served as dean of the Faculty of Law at Ono Academic College. His media career began in 2002, and he has since contributed to numerous newspapers and radio stations. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree with honors from Tel Aviv University and a Master of Laws degree with honors from the Hebrew University. In 2015, he was awarded the rank of associate professor by the Higher Committee for the Appointment of Professors of the Council for Higher Education.
Beyond his academic and legal work, Albashan has published seven works of fiction, including the bestsellers "Always Flora," "Sipu," and "The Masada Case," as well as five legal books, such as "Strangers in Court," "Lawyers of the Oppressed," and "The Last Appeal."
Israel Hayom editor Omer Lachmanovitch stated:
"Professor Yuval Albashan is among the most original, critical, and knowledgeable jurists in Israel. His clear and unique voice in the media and academia is essential in an era where the judicial system is subject to public criticism and occupies an increasing volume of the media agenda."
Lachmanovitch added that he is pleased to provide readers with Albashan's deep and enriching analyses in both print and digital formats.
Albashan himself remarked:
"As someone who, even after 34 years of wandering the streets of law, still believes in it, I am entering this position with the same mission: to make the law accessible and bring it closer even to those who do not wear a black robe. I promise to try to overcome personal and ideological biases in order to present an objective and balanced picture. I hope I succeed."
