Israel Democracy Institute

Vast majority of Jewish Israelis support Operation Roaring Lion, Arab-Israelis skeptical - poll

The survey broke down Jewish responses by political affiliation, revealing that, while respondents all possessed a majority in favor of the operation, the majority was smaller among the Left.

People rush into a public bomb shelter in Tel Aviv amid reports of incoming missiles on February 28.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police following an assault on two female Israeli soldiers in Bnei Brak, central Israel, February 15, 2026.

Bnei Brak clashes reflect long-building tensions within haredi society, researcher says - interview

Damage in the aftermath of an Iranian ballistic missile hitting a building in Bat Yam, June 29, 2025; illustrative.

Israelis divided on joining US pre-emptive strike on Iran, ending US military aid - IDI poll

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.

Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery


Letters to the editor, April 28, 2025: Judge and Jury

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages - poll

Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist speaks with a Stephanie Eller before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

'Loyalist’ Shin Bet head could dismantle democracy, says Israel Democracy Institute VP - interview

"This could have dramatic, far-reaching implications for the independence and professionalism of the entire public service,” Navot wrote.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services, at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.

Purim Shpiel: Itamar Ben-Gvir voted Israel's Sexiest Man Alive

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

 Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Fifth of Israelis displaced by war out of work, survey shows

Around a third of Israeli households have reported a fall in their incomes since the start of the war, a proportion that reached as high as 44% among households in the north.

 Smoke billows over northern Israel after rockets were fired from Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, by Israel's border with Lebanon, May 17, 2024.

Significant number of voters undecided who to vote in next Israeli election, IDI report reveals

Approximately 26% of those who expressed that they would not be voting for Likud again declared that they were unsure who they would vote for or declined to respond entirely. 

 The entrance to the Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem on May 25, 2013, established in 1991, is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank in Jerusalem, Israel. It goals are to formulate policies and initiate reforms to strengthen the democracy values in Israel.

War results in 50% business decline for Israel's self-employed, survey finds

The survey—with 1,236 respondents—sought to assess the financial impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Israeli workforce.

 Worker installing scaffolding on building.

Controversial bill advances to heavily tax foreign state donations to NGOs

According to the proposal, donations to NGOs from a “foreign state entity” will be taxed 80%, but the finance minister, can award a tax exemption in “special circumstances."

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Support for Hamas control of Gaza rose 20% among Arab Israelis - IDI survey

When asked who should govern Gaza after the war, most Jewish respondents preferred a multinational force, rather than Israeli control.

 Hamas terrorists parade as they prepare to hand over hostages.

Lack of voting opportunities, calls for reforms to strengthen Israel’s democracy - IDI report

The study notes that Israel stands apart from developed democracies by offering citizens only two direct voting opportunities.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.