Israel Democracy Institute
Who goes to Uman for Rosh Hashanah? IDI releases new poll as holiday approaches
Uman, a city in central Ukraine, is the burial site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810), the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement.
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
'Jewish terrorists': Pro-Israel columnist Bret Stephens speaks against West Bank settler violence
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
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.
ICC ruling: What are the real implications for Israel?
Prof. Yuval Shany said, "We have a long way to go before these investigations mature into indictments against specific individuals and arrest warrants."
