Tag: Government

In this episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the rescue of hostages from Gaza, Benny Gantz's departure from the government, and the celebration of Shavuot in Israel after months of war.
In Israel, a High Court hearing addressing the issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) avoidance of army service and funding for yeshivas took place, revealing the government's backing of charedi exemptions despite conflicting beliefs within the government itself.
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the recent intense ceremonial days in Israel, including a split-screen Independence Day, a notable Memorial Day address, and the absence of the prime minister.
Many Israelis are feeling scared and abandoned by their own government amid ongoing conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah.
The text discusses the current deadlock in hostage negotiations in Israel, with families pressuring the government for a resolution and right-wing MPs threatening to dissolve the coalition if the IDF does not take action in Rafah.
In this guest essay by Howard Sackstein, the chairperson of the SA Jewish Report, he contemplates whether it is time for South African Jews to leave the country.
The article discusses David Weinraub, a highly successful lobbyist and founder of the lobbying firm Brown & Weinraub.
The article discusses the dysfunction and lack of effective leadership within the government of Israel during a war.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the prolonged waiting for Israel to respond to Hamas, comparing it to historical conflicts, and debate whether the hostage crisis is bringing Israelis closer to or further from the government.
Israel has taken a significant step in its judicial reform, as one crucial measure has passed into law.
Liel Leibovitz discusses the ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and mass protestors on a podcast, highlighting the unique confrontation between the elected government and demonstrators claiming to represent the true essence of democracy in Israel.
Dr. Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer at Durham University, explores the topic of territorial withdrawals in his book "Understanding Territorial Withdrawals: Israeli Occupations and Exits."
The author discusses a lawsuit challenging the "censorship-industrial complex" by the federal government in the context of digital social media.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel.
Dan Senor discusses the recent protests in Israel, focusing on the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the challenges confronting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
In this episode of Double Feature, special guests Ruth Margalit and Yonatan Green offer conflicting perspectives on Israel's current state.
In this text, the authors discuss the challenge faced by Israelis in responding to the threat to democracy posed by Netanyahu's new government, which includes ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist coalition partners.
Neri Zilber hosts Prof. Suzie Navot to examine the new Israeli government's proposed judicial reforms, including an override clause for Supreme Court decisions, changes to the role of the attorney general, and implications for Netanyahu's corruption trial.
The podcast discusses recent events related to Donald Trump, including someone moving boxes around, the FBI's actions toward Trump, updates on the January 6th hearings, and information about inflation.
In this audio recording from an Israel Policy Forum video briefing, journalists Amir Tibon and Michael Koplow discuss the dissolution of the Israeli Knesset and the upcoming elections.
In a podcast by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron, three main topics are discussed: the shooting of Palestinian Al-Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, the challenges faced by a government without a majority, and the implications of a flawed climate bill.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Jeremy Benstein discuss the recent wave of terror attacks in Israel, which left eleven people dead, raising concerns about a new round of violence.
In this episode of "The Centre Cannot Hold Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Jeremy Benstein discuss three important topics and end with a heartwarming anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile.
In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron cover three main topics.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss Israel's Education Minister's decision not to award the country's top prize to a computer theorist who supported boycotting an Israeli university, the debate over whether all government functions need to be in Jerusalem if it's considered Israel's capital, and the projection that by 2050, a quarter of Israelis will be ultra-Orthodox and its significance.