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“In order to get back to the idea of dividing the land, of negotiating peace or talking to the Palestinians, etc., one has to deal first and foremost with the emotional trauma that we are going through and the need and demand for full sense of security for all people,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
December 27, 2023, 10:49 am
U.S. Plans for Two-State Solution Appear Stymied
November IDI survey shows Israelis split on the formula.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Yahalom unit of the IDF's Combat Engineers, Oct. 24, 2023 // Photo Credit: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Times of Israel
October 25, 2023, 10:55 am
Public Trust in Gov’t Scrapes Bottom Amid Criticism of Inadequate War Response
Though Israel now has one of its largest cabinets ever, few of its 39 ministers are serving the country’s wartime needs, with most power centralized in Netanyahu.
By CARRIE KELLER-LYNN / Times of Israel
“It’s not just legitimate to protest, it’s part of our obligation,” said Meirav Mayer who, along with husband Amit, will fly to New York to protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and his government’s agenda.
September 13, 2023, 10:49 am
Israeli Ex-Pats Plan to Protest Netanyahu at U.N.
Some Atlantans will fly to New York to join thousands of other Israelis.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Eti Lazarian attended protests both for and against the judicial overhaul. “On both sides, people feel like it’s the end of the world. I love this country but to live here is a different thing.”
August 9, 2023, 1:37 pm
Judicial Overhaul Legislation is Dividing Israelis
Worried about the country’s economic future, more Israelis are emigrating.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
A protester stands in front of a police water cannon being used to disperse demonstrators blocking a road during a protest against moves by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Jerusalem, July 24, 2023. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
July 26, 2023, 10:29 am
Chasm in Israel Widens
Hundreds of thousands of protesters, including military reservists, bring country to standstill.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Shai Robkin
May 11, 2023, 3:08 pm
Israeli Democracy – What’s an American Jew to Do?
Shai Robkins expresses a call to action for all American and Diaspora Jews to remain concerned about the ongoing turmoil in Israel.
By Shai Robkin
March 29, 2023, 11:54 am
Why Doesn’t Israel Have a Constitution?
The current crisis could have been avoided if the country had adopted one.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, “The democratic foundations of Israel, including the justice system, and human rights and freedoms are sacred, and we must protect them, and the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence.”
March 15, 2023, 12:16 pm
Webinars Proliferate as Israelis Protest Weekly
High-tech community takes aim at government’s legislation.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
JFNA President and CEO Eric Fingerhut (right) directed questions to IDI President Yohanan Plesner.
January 11, 2023, 11:31 am
Orientation & Webinars on New Israeli Government
Israelis say that American Jews should have a voice in the direction of Israel’s democracy.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
December 15, 2022, 10:24 am
Israeli Coalition Negotiations Face Stumbling Blocks
Many Israelis and American Jewish lawyers express criticism with proposals.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Bernie Marcus
December 15, 2022, 10:21 am
The Lowdown: Bernie Marcus
After being fired at the age of 49, Marcus teamed up with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone to build a better hardware store, The Home Depot.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Bernie Marcus describes his new book, which debuts at The Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) on Nov. 6 as, “Trying to convince people that they can kick up some dust; that they can make a difference.”
October 13, 2022, 10:50 am
Bernie Marcus at 93 is Still Kicking Up Dust
His new book is a call to do big things and change the world despite personal circumstances.
By Bob Bahr
July 13, 2022, 11:18 am
AJT Named Best Jewish Newspaper in America
The award was announced June 27 during the American Jewish Press Association’s Simon Rockower Gala at the Georgia Aquarium.
By Bob Bahr
Neftali Bennett
July 13, 2022, 10:24 am
Don’t be Surprised if the Election Ends in a Stalemate
Yair Lapid, already a caretaker prime minister, could continue in that role even after the elections.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israel Democracy Institute President Yohanan Plesner says that “long-overdue electoral and constitutional reforms” are required.
July 6, 2022, 11:22 am
Israelis Face Fifth Election in October
After only one year, the Naftali Bennett government dissolves itself.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
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