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Israeli Government Passes Controversial Legislation
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Israeli soldiers and their families are not happy with several pieces of the recent legislation passed by the Knesset that will directly impact them.
The Israeli Supreme Court building // Photo Credit: The Israeli Judiciary — Media Relations and Communication Department
August 12, 2026, 10:18 am
Israeli Government Passes Controversial Legislation
Israeli soldiers and their families are not happy with several pieces of the recent legislation passed by the Knesset that will directly impact them.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
July 29, 2026, 10:24 am
Local Israelis to Fly Home for Elections
Israel’s elections are set for Oct. 27.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
It has been one year since the late Bernie Marcus passed. He left behind an indelible legacy of charitable giving.
November 12, 2025, 3:00 pm
One Year Without Bernie
The Bernie Marcus Foundation is poised to step its charitable giving.
By Bob Bahr
Six hundred Jews and 150 Israeli Arabs took part in the survey // Photo by Mendy Hachtman/Flash90
October 1, 2025, 10:49 am
Rosh Hashanah Poll: Mixed Outlook on the New Year
Heading into the Jewish New Year, Israelis express a poor national mood, though are less pessimistic about the year ahead as they were at this point last year.
By Sasha Heller
Former Bank of Israel governor Prof. Karnit Flug speaks at the Eli Hurvitz Conference for Economy and Society, organized by the Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem, May 2024 // Photo Credit: Oded Karni/Times of Israel
June 11, 2025, 10:35 am
War Costs Put Public Services at Risk of Collapse
Without policy shift, social welfare won’t meet the needs of the population; quality of life and economic growth will be harmed, says Karnit Flug, ahead of this week’s IDI conference.
By TOI and Agencies
November 13, 2024, 2:58 pm
Community Tributes to Bernie Marcus
Several organizations expressed their condolences upon Bernie's passing and gratitude for the legacy of philanthropy that he leaves behind.
By Compiled by AJT staff
“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
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