Leadership

Lists and leadership in Israel politics: Where are all the women? - opinion

Women make up approximately half of Israel’s population but remain far from equally represented in the country’s most influential decision-making bodies.

MKs Pnina Tameno-Shete and Sharren Haskel.
 David Ben-Gurion.

The Hebrew Bible as a guide for the Founding Fathers’ democratic vision - opinion

Bobby Rechnitz in Jerusalem.

The world needs Netanyahu’s kind of leadership

Mark Wilf visits a summer camp hosting Israeli teens from the Campers2Gether program

Mark Wilf at The Jewish Agency: Building connection, unity, and trust


United Hatzalah's governance model: Building a foundation for success

High-caliber individuals are consistently drawn to join a board defined by shared purpose and collective dedication to saving lives

Founder and President Eli Beer on stage at the annual United Hatzalah New York gala

Ahmad Slim’s death demands justice, transparency in Gaza - opinion

Every unnecessary death weakens those of us trying to convince Palestinians that another path remains possible.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City, July 8, 2026.

What happened to the accountability of Israeli leadership? - opinion

The real problem is that leadership needs the concept of guilt in order to correct itself.

Protesters commemorate 1,000 days since the October 7 Massacre on July 2, 2026.

Beyond trust: Designing a verified peace process for Israelis and Palestinians - opinion

Peace requires interests, obligations, verification, accountability, courage, and leadership.

Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall; Illustrative.

Friendship doesn’t require absolute agreement all the time - opinion

Ingrained in Jewish history and DNA is knowing how to disagree while maintaining strong relationships.

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One as he departs Reading Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania, US, June 23, 2026.

Let voters have a say in who they vote in to Knesset - opinion

The adoption of a ‘semi-open ballot’ in Israel enjoys broad support across the political spectrum, both among civil society organizations and among the members of Knesset and their parties. 

Illustrative: A voting box in the an Israeli election in 2015.

Gaza after Hamas: Why the region needs a new civil vision - opinion

'We believe that Gaza deserves more than the repetition of past failures.'

Displaced Palestinians are seen near their tents in Gaza City, June 1, 2026.

Ending the Gaza war requires Palestinian elections and a regional security framework - opinion

The region does not need another slogan. It needs a new path.

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.

Naamat International President: Women's leadership is a democratic imperative, not a women's issue

"My golden advice to women is: don't wait for permission. If you want to do it, do it. Get to the table and sit there, and don't wait for opportunity."

Hagit Peer, President Naamat International

The battle for the truth: Israeli public diplomacy is at a critical test - opinion

The failure of Israeli public diplomacy is not a new phenomenon. Rather, it is the result of years of neglect, lack of coordination, and above all, the absence of clear and centralized leadership. 

The essential position of head of the National Information Directorate has been vacant since May 2024. The directorate is responsible for shaping the Israeli hasbara (public diplomacy) response in all fields.