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Newsletter 22.7.26

In less than 100 days, Israel will hold a fateful election, amid grave concern that the struggle among the country’s identity groups could spiral dangerously out of control.
Identity and Education

Zealotry – not baseless hatred – will lead to Israel’s collapse

Today, as in ancient times, ideologues will risk civil war to thwart compromises. Fortunately, most of the nation thinks they're wrong.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education

Between the Straits: The Danger Within

This year, we will fast and observe the customs of our national day of mourning. We will go through the motions, yet the conclusion is unavoidable: we have forgotten.
Identity and Education

JPPI Israeli Society Index – July 2026: Confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump Is at a Low Point

Israel-U.S. Relations, Agreements with Iran and Lebanon, Gaza, Confidence in Leadership, the Haredi Public and the State, Approaching Elections, and Annual Indicators of Interpersonal Trust and Political Positioning
Identity and Education

Can You Be a Zionist Without Zionism?

Do you want to convince Jews, and the world, that Zionism is a cause worth supporting? Explain what “Zionism” is, and perhaps it will turn out that the world is actually on our side.
Identity and Education
Geopolitics

A hotter Europe needs Israeli science

The recent heat dome that swept across the continent pushed temperatures to record levels, strained electricity grids, disrupted transport, and forced governments to issue public health warnings.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics

Israel is engaging yesterday’s Europe

Reducing engagement with Brussels does not diminish the union’s influence. It merely limits Israel’s opportunities to influence decisions before they are taken
Geopolitics
Democracy

Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment

This is far from trivial. Ever since taking office in January 2023, this coalition has done everything it possibly could to undermine the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general.
Democracy
Geopolitics

Lindsey Graham was more than Israel’s friend; he was its iron shield in Washington

The South Carolina senator rose from personal tragedy to become a dominant Republican voice on Israel, Iran, Ukraine and US foreign policy, leaving behind a political legacy few will be able to match.
Geopolitics