The political crisis that afflicted Israel in late 2019, and the global pandemic that followed close on its heels, set the stage for a unique period of institutional development and activity at IDI. IDI’s newly released Biennial Report provides a detailed look into how IDI experts met the unprecedented challenges of 2020-2021. Read about IDI’s key policy initiatives, new people and programs, and the important role played by our supporters and partners in Israel and around the world.

Ilil Leder submitted a petition to the High Court of Justice to integrate children with special needs children into the (mainstream) education system. The High Court of Justice ruled that the right to education and equality are basic rights in the State of Israel and they apply to every person irrespective of who they are and also to children with special needs. In Israel's democratic system, the central government is not restrained by a constitution, nor does it have a federal system or federal courts that diffuse its power. Rather, the Supreme Court is the only barrier standing before the unrestricted rule of politicians, and therefore, judicial review is an absolutely essential part of enacting new laws. The proposed Override Clause Bill, will enable the Knesset to curb the Supreme Court's power of judicial review. It is of the utmost importance to maintain the independence of the only nonpartisan system designed to restrain the tremendous power entrusted in the ruling coalition.