Israels two chief rabbis have left their posts with no election scheduled for their successors, marking the first time in over a century that the positions are officially vacant.

Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old American-Israeli citizen, has been sentenced to another 30 days for refusing to serve in the Israeli army.

Israel's new ruling elite, predominantly comprised of Religious Zionists, holds influential positions across various sectors in the country, indicating a significant shift in power dynamics.

The Israeli 2018 Democracy Index reveals a divided perspective on the state of democracy in Israel, with half the population believing it is in danger while the other half does not.

The 2018 Democracy Index in Israel highlights contrasting views on the state of democracy in the country, with half the population feeling it is under threat while the other half does not.