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Democracy
Democracy
Halevi’s resignation was overdue, now’s the time for a state inquiry
The government must follow Halevi's suit and commit to a rigorous independent investigation of the events that led to October 7. Only this can help Israel learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger.
JPPI Israeli Society Index
JPPI Israeli Society Index
JPPI Israeli Society Index, January 2025: A Hostage Deal, and Confidence in Trump
The report has four main parts: a possible hostage deal, confidence in the incoming US president, confidence in Israel’s leadership and victory, and questions about values and the judicial system.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education
Where will you be when the hostages come home?
Bearing witness is a Jewish moral imperative: I don’t want to tell my Creator that I was shopping at Costco at this historic Exodus moment.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
A Hostage Deal Means a Chance for Israel to Heal
While the fighting might pause in Gaza for some time, there is still much work ahead for Israel. With a deal in place, that process can finally begin, not just for the individuals who have suffered, but for the state as a whole.
Democracy
Democracy
The lawless road to anarchy
What can we expect in a country with government ministers and Knesset Members who ignore court orders and police summonses?
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Post-Assad Syria: The end of Baathism and the rise of Islamism
Perhaps Abu Mohammed al-Julani will defy the grim precedent, maybe he will break away from Salafi jihadism and break the cycle that has consumed countless others.
Middle East
Middle East
A New Dilemma in Syria As Government Is Embraced by the West
In the coming months, as al-Sharaa's government consolidates its power and attempts to stabilize the country, Israel will have to decide whether to continue its military presence in the buffer zone or whether it should enter negotiations over setting a recognized border.
JPPI Israeli Society Index
JPPI Israeli Society Index
JPPI Survey on a Possible Hostage Deal: 64% are willing to release terrorists with “blood on their hands”
55% of Israelis support a hostage deal, but a significant majority of the Jewish public opposes a partial deal and is even more opposed to allowing Hamas to remain in power in Gaza.