Shlomo Maital

Here is the rather shocking evidence of the decades-long decay of democracy in Israel and abroad, a problem long neglected, and an interview with an expert who proposes a sweeping solution.

Approximately 1.5 million Israelis are grandparents. One in every six Israeli families is multi-generational, with three generations living together.

With more people at more local protests, massive protests, perhaps we can change Israel and get the hostages freed. Sitting at home and wringing our hands will not get it done.

Israel’s defense spending as a portion of GDP was second-greatest in the world, second only to Ukraine. Israel spent $46.5 billion on defense in 2024, of which $5.7 billion in December alone

To explore this root cause of October 7, the Report interviewed Prof. Arie Kruglanski, a world expert on the psychology of terrorism and extremism.

A third of Israel’s exports go to the US. The Manufacturers Association of Israel says that between 18,000 and 26,000 Israelis could lose their jobs.

The Defeat of Evil ends with this somber warning: “Even in victory, we must remember: No triumph is ever complete or permanent. Safeguarding our values demands constant vigilance.”

Israeli brains were subjected to boycott, disguised as pro-human rights. And to a large extent, they still are.

Many countries have experienced baby booms after wars. Israel may be among the first to experience a baby boom during an ongoing war.

The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.