Tag: Israeli Democracy

As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, many Israelis are feeling anxious about the future.
In "Walking Upright" by Daniel Gordis, the author explores the successes and failures of Zionism and the State of Israel in relation to the aspirations of Israel's Declaration of Independence.
In his book "Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders Dreams?", Daniel Gordis argues that despite the challenges and pain Israel has faced, it has fundamentally changed the condition of the Jewish people and should provide a case for optimism.
The Passover song Dayenu is not only about gratitude for the miracles of the Exodus but also serves as a blueprint for the story of Israel.
In this letter to the editor, Mark Lurinsky criticizes Israeli analyst Yossi Klein Halevi for his disparagement of leftist Israeli groups focused on the occupation and human rights violations against Palestinians.
This article discusses the influence of American Jewish philanthropists on Israeli politics and the threat it poses to Israeli democracy.
This article discusses the recent anti-government protests in Israel, where hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been demonstrating against proposed changes to weaken the power of Israel's Supreme Court.
Dan Illouz, a new member of Israel's Knesset representing Likud, disagrees with claims that Israeli democracy is under attack amidst ongoing efforts to reform the power of Israeli courts, leading to street protests and concerns from Jewish groups.
Professor Nir Keidar examines David Ben Gurion's vision of Israeli democracy in his book titled "David Ben Gurion and the Foundation of Israeli Democracy."
In this article, Prof. Nir Keidar explores Ben Gurion's vision for the Israeli Republic and how it was adapted to the specific context of Israel.
In a recent discussion, journalist Matti Friedman talks about the Israeli democracy battle against Benjamin Netanyahu's "judicial reform" plan, which now includes efforts to involve the Jewish diaspora in the protest movement.
While there are claims that Israeli democracy is failing, the reality is that no democracy is without problems.
The recent Israeli election served as a referendum on the Netanyahu trial, with the majority of voters acquitting him and showing their frustration with the hollowing out of Israel's democracy by the administrative state.
In this opinion piece, the author argues that Israeli democracy is not under threat, but rather, minority rule is the issue.
The author reflects on their disappointment and fear after losing Israeli elections and discusses various ways they have tried to manage it, including visiting historic sites and reading about Benjamin Netanyahu's accomplishments.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Tomer Persico discusses the unprecedented level of power held by Jewish fundamentalists in Benjamin Netanyahu's current government in Israel.
Tamar Hermann, a professor of political science at the Open University and a Senior Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, presents the findings of the 20th edition of the Israel Democracy Index, a significant annual survey of Israeli public opinion on key issues.
In this podcast episode, Dan Meridor, a former Likud justice minister and deputy prime minister, discusses the potential consequences of the new Israeli government's plans to reform the country's judicial and legal system.
Dan Meridor, a former Likud justice minister and deputy prime minister, discusses the new Israeli government's plans to overhaul the judicial and legal system, raising concerns about the implications for Israeli democracy.
Dr. Gilad Malach from the Israel Democracy Institute talks about the recent Haredi Report, which explores the impact of the ultra-Orthodox parties returning to power in the government after a period in opposition.
In this article, Dr. Gilad Malach discusses the latest Haredi Report published by the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI).
Israel is currently in a state of political crisis, with a broken political system and repeated elections causing chaos.
Prof. Yaniv Roznai, a legal expert, is warning against the "override clause" in Israel's incoming government led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
The recent electoral victory of Benjamin Netanyahu and the emergence of the Religious Zionism party in Israel signal a shift away from liberal constructions of Judaism.
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.