The IDF and local authorities received the highest trust ratings from the Jewish public, while the political institutions were at the bottom with the lowest level. The post October 7th survey also saw a substantial increase in trust in the Israeli police.
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
Between 1996 and 2015, there was a real improvement in women's representation in the Knesset. Since 2015, however, it seems this upward trend has stalled and female legislative representation is faltering, especially compared to other democracies.
Written By: Dr. Dana Blander
Three years after the terrible tragedy that occurred during the prayers at Mt. Meron, in which 45 were killed and 150 injured, regarded as the biggest civil disaster in Israeli history, the Commision of Inquiry is publishing its findings today. Dr. Dana Blander, a research fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, explains the differences between Israel's various types of commissions of inquiry.
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
Since the Knesset passed Amendment 44 to regulate the possibility of impeaching MK's in 2016, no request has been made, making the case of MK Ofer Cassif unprecedented. An MK can be expelled if the Knesset finds that his or her actions constituted incitement to racism or support of an armed struggle against Israel.
Written By: Prof. Karnit Flug, Tzachi David
Coalition funds have been part of the budget-making progress for years. This study examines the trends in the use of these funds under the last three governments. One can see that the volume of coalition funds has grown up to fourfold within two Governments and that their breakdown has been less professional and more directed to interest groups.
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
The Nation-State Law includes a clause that declares the state's obligation to care for all Jewish people and all Israeli citizens whenever they are in jeopardy due to either their Jewish identity or Israeli citizenship. This does not impose a legal obligation, but it does reflect this special value which must not be lost during this war.
Written By: Prof. Yuval Feldman
Four behavioral insights on the recent State budget and how it informs on Israeli society and politics.
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
The elections for the 25th Knesset assembly produced a clear result. Israel’s citizens have had their say, and the political system is now entering the next stage of the cycle: forming a new government. Over the coming days, President Herzog will consult with the representatives of the factions elected to the Knesset, and will decide whom to entrust with the task of forming a government. This will begin the process that will culminate in the swearing-in of Israel’s 37th government. What are the rules that govern this process, and what can we learn from past experience in Israel and in other countries?
Written By: Dr. Assaf Shapira
In the wake of the latest political crisis - can a minority government prevent yet another election?
Written By: Dr. Assaf Shapira
Critical reforms are necessary to ensure the quality and future of Israeli democracy
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs, Dr. Assaf Shapira
There are no provisions for limiting the tenure of prime ministers in parliamentary democracies such as Israel, and any new rules must be objective and not made to satisfy political needs
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
A government headed by a prime minister who leads small faction in the Knesset - how exceptional is such a scenario and to what extent is it prevalent in parliamentary systems? Prof. Ofer Kenig analyzes examples of parliamentary democracies where the prime minister hails from a small party.
Written By: Prof. Yuval Shany
Four elections in two years failed to produce decisive results - what's wrong with Israel's political system and is there is any way out of its current political stalemate?
Written By: Dr. Assaf Shapira
This law, unique to Israel, was meant as an incentive to avoid budgetary deadlock. Today, it sows instability.
Written By: Dr. Shuki Friedman
After three contentious election campaigns Israel's new government has been sworn in. IDI's experts weigh-in with their recommendations on the most important issues on the agenda. Dr. Shuki Friedman on the challenges facing the 35th government in matters of religion and state.
Written By: Adv. Edna Harel - Fisher
After three contentious election campaigns Israel's new government has been sworn in. IDI's experts weigh-in with their recommendations on the most important issues on the agenda. Edna Harel-Fisher presents recommendations on cultural policy.
Written By: Dr. Nadiv Mordechay
After three contentious election campaigns Israel's new government has been sworn in. IDI's experts weigh-in with their recommendations on the most important issues on the agenda.
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
After 18 months of political deadlock, Israel’s 35th government was sworn in - and in many ways it's quite unique.
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
The establishment of the Netanyahu-Gantz government required many compromises.That being said, there is absolutely no way to justify the extravagant size of the new government
Written By: Dr. Assaf Shapira
The rotation mechanism agreed upon creates a governmental structure, unprecedented neither in Israel or anywhere else