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Moshe Landau was born on 29 April, 1912 in Danzig, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany (present-day Gdańsk, Poland), is an Israeli judge. Discover Moshe Landau's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?

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Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 29 April, 1912
Birthday 29 April
Birthplace Danzig, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany (present-day Gdańsk, Poland)
Date of death 1 May, 2011
Died Place Jerusalem, Israel
Nationality Poland

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1912

Moshe Landau (משה לנדוי) (29 April 1912 – 1 May 2011) was an Israeli judge.

1930

In 1930, he finished high school in the Free City of Danzig and in 1933 he graduated cum laude from the University of London School of Law.

That year, he immigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine.

1937

Having been admitted to the Palestine Bar in 1937, Landau attained the position of a judge in the Haifa Magistrate’s Court in 1940.

1948

He subsequently progressed to the District Court in 1948 before being appointed to the Supreme Court in 1953.

1953

He served on the Supreme Court of Israel from 1953 until his retirement in 1982.

1956

From 1956 to 1962 and from 1965 to 1966, Landau served as chairman of the board of directors of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

1957

In 1957, Landau contributed significantly to the court-martial of the Criminal Court of Appeals, addressing the issue of lawful orders in a case involving the killing of 48 Arabs in Kafr Qasim.

1961

In 1961, Landau presided over the landmark Eichmann trial.

According to Israeli historian Tom Segev, Landau was dedicated to preserving order and fairness during the trial, even if it led to conflicts with those who aimed to use the trial for Holocaust education and Israeli nationalism.

Landau, in an effort to maintain a genuine trial atmosphere, restricted testimony and evidence unrelated to Eichmann's role, minimizing dramatic elements and emphasizing the trial's prestige and respectability.

1962

In 1962, he set a precedent by overruling a censor decision, impacting the freedom of information landscape.

1965

His involvement in politics included chairing the Israeli Central Elections Committee in 1965, where he notably disqualified a "subversive" list from running for the Knesset.

1974

In 1974, he became a member of the Agranat Commission, tasked with investigating intelligence and security failures leading to the Yom Kippur War.

1976

Progressing in his judicial career, Landau became Deputy President of the Supreme Court in 1976 and ascended to the position of President of the Supreme Court from 1980 to 1982.

1980

Landau was the fifth President of the Supreme Court, from 1980 to 1982.

Described as one of Israel's greatest judges and as one of the founders of Israeli law, Landau was credited with presiding over the Eichmann Trial, a landmark case related to the prosecution of Adolf Eichmann, a key figure in The Holocaust, in an "objective and stately manner".

He played a crucial role in limiting government censorship and safeguarding civil rights through his legal decisions.

Landau's rulings sometimes obscured his personal political stance, yet he consistently opposed judicial activism, emphasizing the importance of judges avoiding political agendas to maintain public trust in the judicial system; those positions of his own are used until today as arguments in support of reform in the judiciary of Israel.

Historians have praised his independence and openness to new ideas, highlighting his uncommon willingness to evolve and adapt his perspectives.

Landau was born in Danzig, Germany (modern Gdańsk, Poland) to Isaac Landau and Betty née Eisenstädt.

His father was a leading member of the Jewish Community of Danzig.

Landau received honorary doctorates from the Technion in 1980 and from the Hebrew Union College in 1997.

1987

In 1987, he headed the Landau Commission, investigating Shin Bet's procedures.

The commission found instances of perjury and legal violations, acknowledging the use of "moderate physical pressure" in interrogations.

However, this drew criticism from human rights groups, who maintained that the practices authorized by the commission amounted to torture.

1991

In 1991, he was awarded the Israel Prize for law.

1993

In 1993, he was made an honorary chairman of the Technion's board of directors.

1999

The commission's report faced legal challenges and was nullified in 1999 by a Supreme Court ruling.

Landau's rulings occasionally left his personal political stance unclear, but he consistently opposed judicial activism, cautioning against judges pursuing political agendas to preserve public trust in the judicial system.

Notably, he overturned a government decision to temporarily close two newspapers critical of the government, establishing a enduring free-press standard.

However, in his role as head of the Central Election Committee, he disqualified an Arab-Israeli Socialist party from elections, deeming its platform "subversive" and a threat to the state's existence.

Historian and senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, Anita Shapira, commended Landau for his independence and receptivity to novel ideas, noting that he demonstrated a rare willingness to evolve and alter his perspectives.

Landau was a member of the International Court of Justice.

He also served as chairman of the World Zionist Congress tribunal and of the Advisory Commissions on Israel Land Laws Reforms, Criminal Procedures and Administrative Tribunals.

He was the first chairman of the Yad Vashem Commission for the Designation of the Righteous Among the Nations.

2011

Landau died in Jerusalem on 1 May 2011 after suffering a heart attack.

President Shimon Peres stated, "The State of Israel will remember Moshe Landau as a model for ideological and brave leadership."

Former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak described him as "one of our greatest judges" and as one of the "founders of Israeli law."