What’s Happening to Israel’s Democracy?
What’s Happening to Israel’s Democracy?
Aug 4, 2023
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The 2018 Israeli Democracy Index reveals a new reality in Israel - one in which the two political blocs—the Right and the Center-Left- are at odds with each other in their understanding of the essence of democracy. Learn more: https://en.idi.org.il/articles/25024 | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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The 2018 Israeli Democracy Index reveals a new reality in Israel - one in which the two political blocs—the Right and the Center-Left- are at odds with each other in their understanding of the essence of democracy. Learn more: https://en.idi.org.il/articles/25024 | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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Greetings from Jerusalem, our eternal and undivided capital! Today we celebrate Israel's 72nd Independence Day. We celebrate Israel's remarkable democracy. In our democracy, all citizens, Jews and non-Jews alike, are free. It stands out as a shining example of liberty in the heart of the Middle East. We celebrate Israel's cutting-edge innovation that has made Israel a global leader in agriculture, water, cyber, artificial intelligence and so many other areas. We celebrate Israel's scientists, wh
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Greetings from Jerusalem, our eternal and undivided capital! Today we celebrate Israel's 72nd Independence Day. We celebrate Israel's remarkable democracy. In our democracy, all citizens, Jews and non-Jews alike, are free. It stands out as a shining example of liberty in the heart of the Middle East. We celebrate Israel's cutting-edge innovation that has made Israel a global leader in agriculture, water, cyber, artificial intelligence and so many other areas. We celebrate Israel's scientists, wh
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The Israelis destabilizing democracy and disrupting elections worldwide
The Israelis destabilizing democracy and disrupting elections worldwide
Nov 16, 2022
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Is Israeli democracy really in danger? – www.israelhayom.com
Is Israeli democracy really in danger? – www.israelhayom.com
Sep 20, 2024
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As 2025 comes to a close and the new year brings new questions and challenges, IDI's 2025 Israeli Democracy Index provides a snapshot of the views of Israeli society in a year of prolonged war, political uncertainty, and social strain. IDI President Yohanan Plesner and Director of the Viterbi Center for Public Opinion Prof. Tamar Hermann share their key findings that they presented last week to the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog. Prof. Hermann notes that while assessments of Isra
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As 2025 comes to a close and the new year brings new questions and challenges, IDI's 2025 Israeli Democracy Index provides a snapshot of the views of Israeli society in a year of prolonged war, political uncertainty, and social strain. IDI President Yohanan Plesner and Director of the Viterbi Center for Public Opinion Prof. Tamar Hermann share their key findings that they presented last week to the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog. Prof. Hermann notes that while assessments of Isra
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May we all be sealed in the Book of Life, and may the coming year be one of cooperation, solidarity and hope in Israel and for our friends all over the world. | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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May we all be sealed in the Book of Life, and may the coming year be one of cooperation, solidarity and hope in Israel and for our friends all over the world. | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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After months of preparation, we are proud to inaugurate, along with the Tel-Aviv-Yafo Municipality, the Democracy Pavilion, celebrating 70 years of Israel’s independence. A unique multi-media experience, in full 360-degree technology, showcasing the values embedded in Israel’s Declaration of Independence and the historic highlights of 70 years of independence. After the screening - visitors are invited to sign the Declaration of Independence and receive a personalized copy of the Declaration wit
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Who governs in a democracy? Israel and rule of law
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How Does Israel's Government Work? - The Right Politics
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YouTubeThe Right Politics
What is Yom HaAtzmaut?
Aug 25, 2021
ifcj.org
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The Israel Democracy Institute's Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economy and Society convened in Jerusalem as Israel marked 600 days at war and one of the most complicated economic realities in its history. This year's conference focused on Israel’s macroeconomic priorities in light of the protracted war, opportunities and challenges for Israel stemming from the AI revolution, plans to reform Israel’s civil service, the cost of ultra-Orthodox non-integration for the economy, and plans for postwar reco
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Ahead of election year, survey finds Israelis’ trust in democracy remains low
4 months ago
timesofisrael.com
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Israel's system of checks and balances is weak. With only one house of parliament, no presidential veto, and no regional or international governance structure. IDI VP of Research Prof. Suzie Navot explains on the Tel Aviv Review Podcast why the judiciary is so important in Israel's democracy—now more than ever, as efforts continue to weaken Israel's system of checks and balances. | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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Here's what you need to know about the authority of the President of Israel to pardon the Prime Minister. Read the full explainer here: https://bit.ly/4406Cp9 | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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“Israel has stood by its obligation to international law, I would say, more than any other Western country in recent history.” Prof. Amichai Cohen, a Senior Fellow in IDI’s Center for Security and Democracy, explains that Israel is doing everything in its power, in complex circumstances, to avoid civilian casualties and has been abiding by the international law to which it is committed. | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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One year after the October 7 attack, IDI asked Israelis for their views on the war, their trust in the IDF and Israeli leadership, their sense of security, and their opinion on solutions for the ‘day after’ in a special survey. Read the survey: https://bit.ly/47YzFtL | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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This week, the Israeli government announced it would resume the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. For any country in a time of war, humanitarian aid is a complex issue. Israel has an obligation under both Israeli and international law to allow and facilitate provisions of aid to Gaza – but what happens when the aid is usurped by Hamas for its own benefit? Director of IDI's Center for Security and Democracy Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer discusses some of the complexities of international humanitarian l
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What happens when the government simply ignores a court ruling? Israel’s Supreme Court ordered the government to present an effective enforcement plan for the conscription of ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) men by November 19, 2025. So far, that order has not been carried out. In their new explainer, IDI experts Dr. Nadav Dagan, Prof. Amichai Cohen and Dr. Amir Fuchs examine what it means when a judicial order is deliberately violated, even as a contempt of court motion has been filed. They ask whether
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Is Israel really a democracy at this point? | Tucker Carlson
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Ahead of today's meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump, questions about the the next phase for the 20-point plan for Gaza and the future of US-Israel relations are coming into focus. Ambassador Dennis Ross, the counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, joined IDI President Yohanan Plesner and Shira Barbibay-Shaham on a special English episode of IDI’s podcast to examine the emerging regional order in th
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IDI polls from recent months have found increasing Israeli support for a deal to end the war in Gaza. One of the reasons for this is simple but often overlooked: war fatigue. So many Israelis want to see the reservists come home, the economy recover in full, and their lives return to normal. The Director of IDI's Viterbi Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research Prof. Tamar Hermann discusses this with IDI President Yohanan Plesner, as part of a special conversation last week with Eyal Hulata
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🚨🗳️ Is Israel a Democracy? Examining Legal Systems and Societal Support#IranPolitics
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Israel's democracy problem
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Celebrating Democracy - Israel's Election Process
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‘Israel has democracy in its DNA’: Full text of Isaac Herzog’s address to Congress
Jul 19, 2023
timesofisrael.com
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Israeli democracy: what does the right wing want?
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YouTubeThe Economist
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A bill that would mandate the death penalty for those convicted of terrorism is making its way through the Knesset – what does the bill say and why is it being advanced now? IDI Senior Researcher Dr. Amir Fuchs discusses the proposal with CNN's Jim Sciutto, explaining the history of capital punishment in Israel, the chances of it passing into law, and the legal challenges it is likely to face ahead. | IDI - Israel Democracy Institute
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Israel’s ‘Democracy’ Is Just A Myth
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YouTubeDigital Social Hour Podcast by Sean Kelly
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What limits the power of the government? Systems of checks and balances are a fundamental principle of democracy. In Israel, there is only one check on the power of the government, and it is currently under threat. From a recent podcast conversation with Lex Fridman, to discuss human nature, consciousness, power, and conspiracy. Filmed on July 13, 2023. Full conversation video: https://bit.ly/ynhfridman #democracyinisrael #democracy #longformcontent #powerofconversation | Yuval Noah Harari
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