Israel Democracy Institute

'Jewish terrorists': Pro-Israel columnist Bret Stephens speaks against West Bank settler violence

Stephens, who has spent years pushing back on what he sees as double standards applied to Israel, wrote that he decided to speak out against what he called “Jewish terrorists” despite his reluctance.

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens delivered the "State of World Jewry" talk at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, Feb. 1, 2026.
US VICE President JD Vance and President Donald Trump listen to Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House, April 23, 2026, during an earlier round of talks. Trump leads now; Vance and Rubio are next. Israel was in the room as an ambassador, not a principal.

Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment

‘We now have a clearer view of what is already happening in Israel’s labor market, and we should shift the debate toward how to prepare and equip the labor market for the changes that are unfolding.’

AI is already reshaping Israel's workforce, and policy must catch up - opinion

IDF FORCES in southern Lebanon.

As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' - analysis


Half of Jewish Israelis support Jewish prayer on Temple Mount - poll

Haredi respondents in an IDI poll were largely opposed to Jewish prayer at the site.

 SECURITY FORCES guard Jews visiting the Temple Mount on Tisha Be'av, a day of mourning the destruction of the Holy Temple

Is the Holocaust different from other genocides in history? - survey

The Democracy Institute's Israeli Voice Index examined the connection between the Holocaust and how Israelis compare it to other events.

 Holocaust Remembrance Day observed in Tel Aviv.

Only 18% of Israeli public trusts public security minister - poll

A majority of Israelis expressed concerns about their personal safety amid a wave of terrorist attacks.

 Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev at the scene of a terrorist attack that left one dead and three injured, November 21, 2021.

Most Israelis back government's policy on Ukraine-Russia war - survey

Where Israelis start to disagree on open immigration for Ukrainian refugees is when looking into their political beliefs.

 Ukrainian Jewish refugees arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 6, 2022.

Israel is ready for the next COVID-19 wave - Israeli Voice Index

When asked to name the government's most influential figure, 39% of respondents said they are unable to answer the question.

 Press conference with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz and Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton on the new COVID-19 regulations for children, January 20, 2021

Russia-Ukraine war: Which side are Israelis on?

Israelis believe in sanctions, mostly supporting the financial measure, over a step into direct military conflict with Russia.

 An Israeli child holding a "stop Putin" sign as Israelis protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine in front of the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv

Israel needs a law to bolster, protect its democracy - opinion

This task is certainly feasible. Unfortunately, the current political reality in the Knesset seems to indicate that we are still a long way from achieving this ideal.

 NEWLY-APPOINTED Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara shakes hands with Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar at a welcoming ceremony in Jerusalem last month.

Grapevine: Mor movement

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef 311

Israel’s governmental institutions must be strengthened - opinion

There should be a real commitment to improving Israel's political system and correcting its flaws.

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz sit at the government table in the Knesset plenum in this photo from 2020. The formation of the Netanyahu-Gantz coalition created an unprecedented form of government.

Over 50% of Israelis want leader who makes decisions alone

Sharp rise in Israelis saying Jews should have more rights than Arabs. President responds: I can't sleep at night

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the Knesset, November 8, 2021.