Israel Democracy Institute
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
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
Only one third of Israeli Arabs feel safe in Israel - poll
Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages - poll
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
'Loyalist’ Shin Bet head could dismantle democracy, says Israel Democracy Institute VP - interview
"This could have dramatic, far-reaching implications for the independence and professionalism of the entire public service,” Navot wrote.
Purim Shpiel: Itamar Ben-Gvir voted Israel's Sexiest Man Alive
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Fifth of Israelis displaced by war out of work, survey shows
Around a third of Israeli households have reported a fall in their incomes since the start of the war, a proportion that reached as high as 44% among households in the north.
Significant number of voters undecided who to vote in next Israeli election, IDI report reveals
Approximately 26% of those who expressed that they would not be voting for Likud again declared that they were unsure who they would vote for or declined to respond entirely.
War results in 50% business decline for Israel's self-employed, survey finds
The survey—with 1,236 respondents—sought to assess the financial impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Israeli workforce.
Controversial bill advances to heavily tax foreign state donations to NGOs
According to the proposal, donations to NGOs from a “foreign state entity” will be taxed 80%, but the finance minister, can award a tax exemption in “special circumstances."
Support for Hamas control of Gaza rose 20% among Arab Israelis - IDI survey
When asked who should govern Gaza after the war, most Jewish respondents preferred a multinational force, rather than Israeli control.
Lack of voting opportunities, calls for reforms to strengthen Israel’s democracy - IDI report
The study notes that Israel stands apart from developed democracies by offering citizens only two direct voting opportunities.
Appointing Isaac Amit risks further eroding trust in Israel’s judiciary - editorial
To appoint Amit, as brilliant a jurist as he might be, to lead the country’s highest court under a cloud of unresolved conflict-of-interest allegations is counter-productive.
