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
Israelis are yearning for nonpartisanship in time of crisis - opinion
A look at the data shows just how strong is the desire of Israeli Jews, and to some extent of their fellow Arab citizens, to place the country above all partisan, ideological, and sectoral divides.
2023 Israeli Democracy Index reveals mixed sentiments on trust and solidarity
The 2023 Israeli Democracy Index not only chronicles the current state of Israeli democracy and public opinion but also underscores the interplay between trust, division, and unity within the nation.
Tuesday's election was a reminder of what clean politics could look like - comment
Election campaigns can indeed be divisive and often nasty. But they do not have to be, and the municipal election this week was a reminder of this.
Majority of Jewish Israelis opposed to demilitarized Palestinian state - survey
In a survey performed by the Israel Democracy Institute, Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel were asked a variety of questions about Israel's war with Hamas and what the future should look like.
Majority of Israelis prioritize hostage release over toppling Hamas - poll
Israelis who prioritize the rescue of hostages have clashed with Israelis who believe that the IDF completely removing Hamas from power should be the priority.
Ultra-Orthodox women break through in tech education, report finds
“This change stems from deep processes in the perception of the role of women in ultra-Orthodox society and the quality of their professional training in the education and higher education system.”
Israeli optimism about the future on the rise despite war - poll
Since the October 7 attack, optimism about the country's future has been rising across the board for both Jews and Arabs.
Release of hostages top war goal for Israeli Jews and Arabs - poll
A majority of the population supports amending the Nation-State Law to include the principle of full equality for non-Jewish citizens of the state.
On a tightrope: Israel’s Arab citizens and the war with Hamas - opinion
The war from an economic perspective - opinion
The current circumstances make it impossible to carry on business as usual on the economic front.
