Israel Democracy Institute
Majority of Israelis back haredi draft law, October 7 inquiry, IDI survey finds
Only a quarter of Jewish respondents supported negotiations with Palestinians, while over half of Jews and Arabs surveyed supported taking strong action against settler violence in the West Bank.
PremiumPremiumWithout an inquiry, October 7 conspiracy theories fill the void - analysis
Who goes to Uman for Rosh Hashanah? IDI releases new poll as holiday approaches
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
'Jewish terrorists': Pro-Israel columnist Bret Stephens speaks against West Bank settler violence
Stephens, who has spent years pushing back on what he sees as double standards applied to Israel, wrote that he decided to speak out against what he called “Jewish terrorists” despite his reluctance.
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Here is a bet you can hold me to. The respect from the US lasts. The protection that used to come with it does not, and it gets tested before the year is out, probably in Lebanon.
AI is already reshaping Israel's workforce, and policy must catch up - opinion
Israel must begin preparing its labor market and education system for AI technology changes already here
As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' - analysis
Israel's creation of "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria, and now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after the attacks of October 7, 2023, one that puts the country in a semi-permanent state of war.
Vast majority of Jewish Israelis support Operation Roaring Lion, Arab-Israelis skeptical - poll
The survey broke down Jewish responses by political affiliation, revealing that, while respondents all possessed a majority in favor of the operation, the majority was smaller among the Left.
Bnei Brak clashes reflect long-building tensions within haredi society, researcher says - interview
An Israel Democracy Institute researcher says the violence reflects long-standing shifts within haredi society and mounting friction over IDF conscription.
Israelis divided on joining US pre-emptive strike on Iran, ending US military aid - IDI poll
Israelis are divided on Iran, US military aid, and Netanyahu’s role in Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, according to a new Israel Democracy Institute survey.
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
More than two years after October 7, the governing coalition continues to advance sweeping institutional reforms, while legislation addressing recovery, reserve burdens, and accountability lags.
Only one third of Israeli Arabs feel safe in Israel - poll
Approximately three-quarters of Jewish respondents said they believe it is safer for Jews to live in Israel than abroad, while Arab respondents were split.
Israelis still believe in the country, but not its institutions, IDI survey reveals
Only about a quarter of Jewish respondents described Israeli democracy as “good” or “excellent,” continuing a downward trend in recent years, with ratings among Arab respondents even lower.
