The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/democracy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:44:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png democracy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/democracy/ 32 32 Malignant non-disclosure: PM’s belated cancer revelation subverts public’s right to know https://www.timesofisrael.com/malignant-non-disclosure-pms-belated-cancer-revelation-subverts-publics-right-to-know/ Fri, 01 May 2026 09:04:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814062 Vague details released by Netanyahu and doctors regarding prostate tumor raise more questions than answers, including possibility he was being treated for malignant tumor during Iran war

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]]> Jerusalem’s new Knesset Museum aims to tell the story of Israel’s democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalems-new-knesset-museum-aims-to-tell-the-story-of-israels-democracy/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:19:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654580 Restoration, preservation and politics join in new downtown museum, established in historic Froumine House

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]]> Two scholars warn of Israel’s democratic backsliding, hidden by Oct. 7’s fog of war https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-scholars-warn-of-israels-democratic-backsliding-hidden-by-oct-7s-fog-of-war/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:55:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3579311 In their new Hebrew-language book 'Democracy in Retreat,' Noam Gidron and Yaniv Roznai claim the government is using populism and polarization to chip away at democracy

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]]> Tel Aviv shares dive as investor concern over a looming constitutional crisis rises https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-shares-dive-as-investor-concern-over-a-looming-constitutional-crisis-rises/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:30:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3509175 Shekel weakens amid attempts to oust top gatekeepers; a weaker local currency makes imported goods, including food, more expensive for Israeli households and will keep rates high

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]]> Former chief justice decries ‘disastrous’ government plans that ‘threaten’ democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-chief-justice-decries-disastrous-government-plans-that-threaten-democracy/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3445425 Critiquing judicial overhaul, Esther Hayut slams those who are 'cynically exploiting democratic tools' in their efforts to destroy Israel's system of checks and balances

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]]> Over 1,000 attend grassroots confab in the north to help plan for next government https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-1000-attend-grassroots-confab-in-the-north-to-help-plan-for-next-government/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:54:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3371034 Organized by change-minded activists, conference in northern city of Haifa believed to be one of 14 separate such initiatives created in recent months

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]]> Herzog tells activists outside his home: ‘Kahanists must be removed from government’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-tells-activists-outside-his-home-kahanists-must-be-removed-from-government/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:05:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3356007 Small group of protesters outside president's residence in north Tel Aviv urge him to stand up against 'dangers to democracy'; Ben Gvir attacks him for 'disgusting hypocrisy'

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]]> Jewish activist who fled Iran sees shades of the fall of the shah on US campuses https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-influencer-who-fled-iran-sees-shades-of-the-fall-of-the-shah-on-us-campuses/ Tue, 21 May 2024 23:26:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3290767 I Am A Voter co-founder and pro-democracy advocate Mandana Dayani has turned her focus to America's surging antisemitism - an issue she sees as inalienable from her core mission

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]]> Beyond Israel’s borders: Netanyahu’s arrogance risks Israeli-Egyptian relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/beyond-israels-borders-netanyahus-arrogance-risks-israeli-egyptian-relations/ Sun, 19 May 2024 22:49:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3293017 India signs port agreement with Iran * Kuwait goes back to autocracy * Atrocities continue in Sudan civil war

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]]> In wake of judicial overhaul efforts, global index demotes Israeli democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-wake-of-judicial-overhaul-efforts-global-index-demotes-israeli-democracy/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:19:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3249610 V-Dem ranking drops Israel from 'liberal democracy' to 'electoral democracy,' cites declines in transparency and predictability of law, government attacks on judiciary

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]]> Establishing dialogue outposts nationwide, activists seek to hash out Israel’s rifts https://www.timesofisrael.com/establishing-dialogue-outposts-nationwide-activists-seek-to-hash-out-israels-rifts/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:37:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3111893 Taking inspiration from Jewish religious outreach groups, the 'Let's Talk' initiative sets up 50 'liberal democratic' civil discourse tables across Israel every Friday morning

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]]> Daily Briefing July 26: Economic instability and IDF uncertainty follow overhaul law https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-july-26-economic-instability-and-idf-uncertainty-follow-overhaul-law/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:32:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3059343&preview=true&preview_id=3059343 Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren on Moody's report, AG Gali Baharav-Miara's High Court petition; military reporter Emanuel Fabian on how Israel's enemies view reservists' refusal

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]]> Daily Briefing Jul 25: Day after society-rending vote, new contentious bill presented https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jul-25-day-after-society-rending-vote-new-contentious-bill-presented/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:55:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3058562&preview=true&preview_id=3058562 Editor David Horovitz and Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn break down reasonableness law passage, chaotic aftermath and petitions to High Court that may lead to a showdown

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]]> Daily Briefing July 24: Lack of trust has brought Israel to crisis. Who’s to blame? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-july-24-lack-of-trust-has-brought-israel-to-crisis-whos-to-blame/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:33:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3057667&preview=true&preview_id=3057667 Haviv Rettig Gur on last-ditch efforts by President Isaac Herzog to forge a compromise, and how distrust is the root of the problem; Canaan Lidor on signs of ultra-Orthodox wavering

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]]> Daily Briefing July 23: After prayers at Western Wall, protesters march to Knesset https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-july-23-after-prayers-at-western-wall-protesters-march-on-knesset/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:07:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3056959&preview=true&preview_id=3056959 Political correspondent Tal Schneider and news editor Amy Spiro describe protests on the streets as the Knesset begins final debate over the contentious 'reasonableness' bill

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