Israel Democracy Institute
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.
'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
AI is already reshaping Israel's workforce, and policy must catch up - opinion
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."
Israel Elections: Only 21% of 2009 Knesset still in politics - study
The data presented by the IDI represents an abnormally high turnover rate in the Israeli political system.
