Israel Democracy Institute
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
Israelis still believe in the country, but not its institutions, IDI survey reveals
Majority of Israelis oppose granting Netanyahu pardon, believe gov't is 'fairly corrupt' - poll
Where are all the women in Israeli politics? - IDI report
“we are seeing a substantial decline” in women's representation in politics, the Israel Democracy Institute found.
Israelis don't trust the courts – Netanyahu isn't the reason why - opinion
A Supreme Court without public trust cannot be a strong and independent body and this, among other things, is what the judicial reform aims to correct.
No democracy with conflict - opinion
Encountering peace: Israel has a long way to go before finding a democratic common ground.
Ex-Bank of Israel chief warns: Judicial reform could weaken economy, standard of living
Prof. Karnit Flug said that the reforms could lead to a weaker economy, lower incomes and a reduced standard of living.
Israelis fearful of country's future, only 42% trust Israel's High Court
Only 49% of Israelis share optimistic views regarding Israel's future, compared to 76% of Israelis who were asked the same question in a 2012 poll.
What is the state of Israeli democracy in 2023?
January 24, 2023 | Jerusalem
Most Israelis think Netanyahu failed in coalition negotiations - IDI
Most of the Israeli public felt the Likud gave too many concessions in the negotiations leading up to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government.
Haredim set to make up 16% of Israel's population by 2030 - annual IDI report
A new report highlights trends in Israeli ultra-Orthodox society regarding lifestyle, standard of living, education and other fields.
55% of Israelis want IDF to kill terrorists who are no longer a threat - poll
In addition, just under half (45.5%) of Israelis support targeting civilian populations in Gaza to deter rockets being fired into Israel, which marks a jump from 27.5% in 2018.
Who is a Jew? 70% of Jewish Israelis say patrilineal descent doesn't count
The poll is the IDI's biennial statistical report and serves as an in-depth look at the balance between religion and state that is so central to Israel and Israeli society.
