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
Grapevine: Mor movement
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israel’s governmental institutions must be strengthened - opinion
There should be a real commitment to improving Israel's political system and correcting its flaws.
Over 50% of Israelis want leader who makes decisions alone
Sharp rise in Israelis saying Jews should have more rights than Arabs. President responds: I can't sleep at night
Survey: Most Israelis support term limits for appointed rabbis
Over half (55%) of Israeli Jews have no idea if they have an official rabbi in their local authority, but over half (51%) still support appointing them.
58% of Israeli Jews back striking Iran’s nuke program without US consent
That number drops to 51% of Israelis when Israel’s entire population is taken into account, including its significant Arab minority.
Israelis say global standing has remained stable under new government
A majority also believe the government will succeed in passing the 2022‒2023 budget, which would ensure that the government does not collapse.
Arab conviction rates in mixed cities higher than rest of Israel - study
The high conviction rates are likely due to a large majority of Arab-Israeli men in those cities not completing high school with a matriculation certificate.
Rivlin announced as new honorary chair of Israel Democracy Institute
Former president Rivlin's duties will be to "focus on bringing Israelis together and strengthening their commitment to core democratic values and institutions."
With only 40% support, Israelis still think 2 states best option - poll
Past IDI polls on this question have shown that Israeli support for two states has fluctuated widely over the past 28 years since the signing of the 1993 Oslo Accords in Washington.
Why is public trust in the Supreme Court falling?
In an age of waning trust in state institutions and an ongoing health and democratic crisis, the public must be able to look towards the courts as a staunch defender of human rights and democratic structure.
