democracy

Can Israel navigate dissenting voices without undermining democracy?

'Haaretz' backlash highlights free speech, financial pressure, and democracy under stress/

2024 was undoubtedly a historic election year

The year 2025 proclaims that together with the world at large, we Israelis find ourselves in a battle to preserve the values of personal liberty.

By URIEL LYNN
24/11/2024

Israel’s deep-state problem: Undermining Bibi and preventing victory

Israel's deep state poses a serious threat to Israel’s unity, democracy, and ability to confront existential enemies, the author writes.

By AVI ABELOW
19/11/2024
  Dan Meridor.

At the table with Dan Meridor: Ex-lawmaker talks Zionism, public service

At the Table: Because he is widely regarded as a figure of integrity, Meridor is frequently interviewed by local and international media on legal and ethical issues.

2024 US presidential elections: What happens if Trump, Harris tie?

Here's an explainer about what happens if Trump and Harris tie, if the election is contested, and how previous instances of this have been resolved. 

28/10/2024

Under the cover of war, the current gov't destroys Israel’s democratic systems

The protection of minority rights is one of democracy’s foundational principles, the one distinguishing between a healthy majority rule and a dangerous tyranny of the majority.

By OFER DAGAN
27/10/2024

Israel's decision allowing PM to pick public service czar is illegal, A-G tells High Court

Netanyahu said in August that the argument between him and the attorney general's office represented a "clash of two views – a decision by the clerks or a decision by the people."

Top Conservative rabbi to 'Post': This is how US Jews can keep hope alive for Israel

Here is my personal set of resolutions for keeping the flame of hope alive that tomorrow will indeed be a better day and that 5785 will start a new narrative for the Jewish people.

Israeli, US gov'ts ignore that they have lost the trust of the public

Trust is a foundation of our society and economy. People are trusting. But lie to them, cheat them, deceive them, manipulate them – and their trust is gone.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
07/10/2024

Biden’s EO 14115: A threat to Israeli sovereignty and civil rights

Executive Order 14115 sanctions Israelis without due process, raising serious questions about US-Israel relations and civil rights.

By NAOMI LINDER KAHN
29/09/2024
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