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The events of October 7, the judicial overhaul, continuous war, murderous violence on the streets, a spiraling cost of living—none of these have been enough to destabilize the coalition. Will it be the conflict over drafting yeshiva students that ultimately brings down the Netanyahu government?

What is the process and timing involved in dissolving Knesset and initiating elections? What happens between a Knesset dissolution and the forming of a new government? Is Israel's process typical compared to other countries? All your questions answered about dissolving Israeli Knesset.

48% of Jews do not think that the operation will lead to the return of the hostages, and 50% of Arab Israelis share this assessment. 50% of Jews also do not think that the operation will lead to an end of Hamas’s rule. Among Arabs, 41% do not believe that the operation will result in the defeat of Hamas.

Following Ronen Bar’s resignation and an HCJ judgment, Netanyahu has rushed to propose a new Shin Bet head, inviting legal challenges.

Modern antisemitism is no longer confined to fringe forums or offensive symbols painted on synagogues: it is now a profit-driven digital economy, powered by crypto, AI, and decentralized platforms. To confront it effectively, we must regulate the infrastructure that monetizes hate—not just educate against it.

Press Release | IDI Eli Hurvitz Conference 2025 | May 28

Press Release | IDI Eli Hurvitz Conference 2025 | May 27, Morning Sessions

Press Release | IDI Eli Hurvitz Conference 2025 | May 27, Afternoon Session

In a semi-open ballot system, voters would see electoral lists and be able to select "preferred candidates" when they vote. This commons sense reform would strengthen democracy, allowing for a fuller expression of voter preferences and an increased connection between voters and their elected officials.

This research was released ahead of the Israel Democracy Institute's annual Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economy and Society, 2025.

This study was released ahead of the Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economy and Society 2025.

This study was published ahead of the Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economy and Society 2025.

Last week, it was announced that a man would lead Israel's Ministry of Social Equality—the ministry responsible for, among other things, gender equality. This, on its own, would not be problematic, but it leaves the total number of women Directors General of government ministries at zero. This lack of representation is not only misaligned with public opinion, it is also a blatant violation of a Supreme Court ruling and reflects disregard for the rule of law.

The Attorney General recently announced an agreement with Itamar Ben-Gvir in response to petitions challenging his reappointment as Minister of National Security. What is included in this agreement, can it be enforced, and is it an appropriate solution to ensure an independent police force?

The announcement by the government this week that it does not intend to form a state commission of inquiry is a grave error—this is not only a civic and moral failure, it also harms Israel's national security and prevents the nation from healing.

The Head of IDI's Democracy in the Digital Age Program was the target of an attempted cyber-attack. The highly specific, human, and professional nature of the attack serves as a reminder that technical defenses only go so far. The tools used are becoming more sophisticated and targeted to the human psyche – so, too, must our defenses.

Polls reveal that despite apparent polarization, Israelis are remarkably united on almost every issue of importance, prioritizing hostage release, ending Haredi draft exemptions, and anchoring a constitutional framework—leaving only their leaders out of step with the national consensus.

Amid rising emigration, Israel must recognize the value of its global Israeli community, strengthen ties through dedicated educational initiatives, and create conditions that encourage return—turning today’s challenge into a long-term national asset.

Test your knowledge on Israeli history. 

62.5% of Jewish Israelis are pessimistic that a deal for the release of all the hostages will be reached soon; a larger share of Israelis (45%) think that Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities even without American backing; As we approach Israel’s 77^th Independence Day, 48% of Israelis think Israel has had more successes than failures throughout the years.

Linking October 7 to the Holocaust shapes Israeli memory and identity—but while the parallels evoke deep emotion, this connection must also serve as a call for democratic resilience, not a retreat into victimhood.

When loyalty to the Prime Minister is seen as loyalty to the law itself, Israel risks replacing democracy with rule by decree—undermining the very foundations of the rule of law.

Antisemitism is being intensified by algorithm-driven social media and unregulated AI, making tech policy the decisive arena for combating hate.

Prioritization of the hostages has been increasing steadily over time, with 68% prioritizing the hostages and 25% prioritizing toppling Hamas in the current survey; 49% of Israelis do not think achieving both war goals simultaneously is possible. A majority of Israelis, (56.5%), say the government should obey the Supreme Court decision on Ronen Bar's dismissal. 

Everything you need to know about yesterday's High Court hearing on Netanyahu's efforts to fire Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar went.