Democracy
Naftali Bennett unveils B’Yachad party plan to cut bureaucracy, boost support for olim
"Is our government building an Israel where Jews believe they and their families can be safe, earn a living and build their futures? Is our government making life easier here - or harder?"
Israel, US elections demand accountability, not blind loyalty - opinion
The reality check we can no longer ignore: Why saving our democracy is up to all of us
When journalism fails, democracy fails - opinion
Role of the media in Israel’s national security psychological crisis - opinion
Israel’s media may be eroding the psychological resilience that underpins its national security.
The fatal illusion of moral symmetry - opinion
In a region where threats are declared openly and acted upon decisively, moral symmetry is not restraint. It is an invitation.
Israel’s democratic backsliding follows an international pattern - opinion
Democracies can survive – but only if citizens, institutions, and leaders are willing to defend them before it is too late.
Syria's future: Can Ahmed al-Sharaa reconcile democracy, Islam, and minority rights? - opinion
Ahmed al-Sharaa clearly does not believe his twin aspirations are mutually incompatible, though they may be. Where is an Islamic state that is truly democratic?
Mistrust of Trump is reshaping the global order - opinion
Global trust in America is eroding while erratic leadership, private power, and strategic uncertainty are reshaping the world order.
Israeli voters deserve representatives they can trust - opinion
Reform is needed to make Israeli democracy meaningful as voters don't have enough influence over Knesset members.
Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, Human Rights Watch alleges
Human Rights Watch Director Philippe Bolopion claimed that "the Trump administration has really undermined all the pillars of US democracy, all the checks and balances on power."
A state of war: Belaboring Trump’s Iran policy or Tehran’s dictator - opinion
If collapse occurs, the most beautiful political scene of the 21st century will emerge, and a sinister phenomenon will be buried forever in the graveyard of history.
AI swarms could invade social media, threaten democracy, study warns
“Humans, generally speaking, are conformist. That's something that can relatively easily be hijacked by these swarms," said Kunst.
Netanyahu may attempt to 'sabotage' next elections, Golan warns
Golan urged a mass volunteer operation to safeguard ballot integrity, and said his party would assemble “eyes and ears in every polling station” and defend the Central Elections Committee.
