Israel Democracy Institute

Israel Democracy Institute

Beating Hamas won’t end Gaza extremism, Israel not prioritizing Iran, former security advisor say

"The absolute damage Israel has caused and exacted from Hamas is unprecedented compared to any other enemy Israel has fought," said Dr. Eyal Hulata.

27/05/2025
 MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Kness

Bill proposing 80% tax on NGO foreign aid may harm Diaspora Jews, Kariv warns

The bill aims to prevent indirect influence by foreign governments by taxing donations to NGOs that serve as their "agents of change."

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Nearly half of Israelis back Iran strike without US support

Among Jewish Israelis, 52% support a strike compared to 34.5% who oppose it. In contrast, 76% of Arab Israelis oppose military action against Iran, with just 9% in support.

Letters to the editor, April 28, 2025: Judge and Jury

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages

Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.

'Loyalist’ Shin Bet head could dismantle democracy, says Israel Democracy Institute VP

"This could have dramatic, far-reaching implications for the independence and professionalism of the entire public service,” Navot wrote.

Purim Shpiel: Itamar Ben-Gvir voted Israel's Sexiest Man Alive

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

By SHIR PERPLEXED
14/03/2025

Fifth of Israelis displaced by war out of work, survey shows

Around a third of Israeli households have reported a fall in their incomes since the start of the war, a proportion that reached as high as 44% among households in the north.

By REUTERS
25/02/2025

Significant number of voters undecided who to vote in next Israeli election

Approximately 26% of those who expressed that they would not be voting for Likud again declared that they were unsure who they would vote for or declined to respond entirely. 

War results in 50% business decline for Israel's self-employed, survey finds

The survey—with 1,236 respondents—sought to assess the financial impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Israeli workforce.

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