Democracy

Jewish and Democratic

Shaked: Democracy strengthens the Jewish identity of Israel

In a policy article, the Justice Minster lays out her philosophy of how Israel's Jewishness and democracy complement each other.

Does the Torah reject democracy in Shoftim?

'A 15-year-old boy is not a ticking bomb'

A Knesset committee convened this morning to discuss the rights of a 15-year-old boy punished on grounds of violence against Palestinians.

Rethinking democracy

Netanyahu vs. the generals

Reaffirming Democracy: The UK as a model

Letter to PM Netanyahu on the continued detention of Meir Ettinger

Cuban Activists: Obama Abandoned Democracy, Human Rights

Pro-democracy activists say US not giving them support as they face regular brutal crackdowns and beatings by security forces.

MK Elkin Slams Zahalka, Calls Him 'Traitor'

Aliyah and Absorption Minister Zeev Elkin on Wednesday slammed Arab MK Jamal Zahalka, calling him a 'traitorous hypocrite.'

New Law Would Bring Fresh MKs into the Knesset

The 'Norwegian Law' backed by Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman would open the door for younger MKs and better ministers, says expert.

Hong Kong Demands Democracy on China's National Day

Protests that have been forcibly oppressed continue, as residents oppose Beijing decision to determine who can lead local government.

Sisi Sworn in as President As Doubts over Democracy Continue

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi becomes the next Egyptian president, citing 'people's revolution.' But was the election fair?

Syria Insists Presidential Elections are 'Democratic'

As candidates begin to announce campaigns against Assad, Syria insists that upcoming elections will express the will of the people.

Jordan: Palestinian Dissident Indicted for Criticizing King

Mudar Zahran, whose calls for empowering Jordan's Palestinian majority have angered authorities, faces trial in absentia.

Dutch Report Blames Israel for PA Failures

Dutch member of Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly releases report blaming Israel for Palestinian democratic shortcomings.

Defense Min.: West Needs to Wake Up

Minister Yaalon says bringing democracy to the Middle East is a bad, naïve idea.

Prisoners Demand Right to Vote in Local Elections

Prisoners in Israeli jails are not eligible to vote in local elections, but 2 prisoners have filed a petition to change that.

Israel: Jewish, Democratic, or Both?

Justice Minister Tzippy Livni and Professor Ruth Gavison to seek an answer to an age-old Israeli dilemma

Freedom and Democracy are Prerequisites to Peace

Lieberman: Controversial Bill Will Save Israeli Democracy

Lieberman defends the Governance Bill, ‘It will make Israel a normal democracy.’

Russian Official: Egypt Proves 'Democracy Not Good For Everyone'

The Egyptian redux revolution proves, a top Russian politician said, it's that democracy is not a “one size fits all” system.

Basic Law Amendment 'Inspired' By Declaration of Independence

There is no contradiction between amendment to Basic Law, affirming state's Jewish identity, and democratic values, says Zionist think-tank.

Expert: Democracies Cannot Defeat Terrorism

Terrorism expert: Democracies must balance the need for violence against upholding their most cherished values.

Expert: Next Knesset Likely to be 'Disunited and Dysfunctional'

The next Knesset is likely to be disunited and dysfunctional, says an expert on politics and democracy

Israel Quietly Lauded as ‘Only Free State’ in Middle East

The State of Israel “remains the region’s only Free country,” according to a US democracy watchdog organization annual report.

Secret Funding of NGOs 'Grossly Infringes' on Democratic Process

Jerusalem-based NGO Monitor: “For over a decade, the EU has acted with impunity in funding political advocacy NGOs with near total secrecy."

Rabbis: Judaism and Democracy Not Always in Sync

What is Judaism's position on referendums and, democracy? A panel sponsored by Herzog College explored those and other questions

Inside Look at Muslim Brotherhood’s Torture Chambers

The Muslim Brotherhood replaced Mubarak, but torture chambers remain the same despite the US attempt to make Egypt safe for democracy.

Riots in Tahrir Square

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Morsi’s power grab is “Strike 2” for US efforts to make democracy safe for the Middle East. Seven years ago, Hamas won US-backed elections.

Academics' Plan to Boycott Ariel U Revealed

In email exchange, academics plot to boycott Ariel University and its staff, deny them advancement.

The Fading Left and Israel's Flourishing Democracy

Chazan: Democracy is Not Majority Rule

Naomi Chazan ends her term as New Israel Fund president, is replaced by Brian Lurie.

Hizbullah Official: Democracy Allows 'Thieves' to Plunder Iraq

Democracy has allowed “thieves” to plunder and pillage Iraq, the secretary of Hizbullah said in an interview.

Israel's Junta – IDF Overrules Barak in Sansana

The High Planning Council of the IDF Civil Administration has rejected a plan already approved by Israel's elected leaders.

Study: Belief in G-d, Religious Observance on the Rise

A wide-ranging study shows that more Israelis believe in G-d than did a decade ago.

Diagnosis of a Mental Disorder

‘Democracy’ in Egypt: Ballot List Six-Feet Long

The weeks-long “democratic” vote in Egypt features a six-foot long ballot list of 3,009 candidates and an $85 fine for non-voters.

Bill to End Vote Coercion by Employers

A new bill introduced to the Knesset would protect workers from being coerced into voting according to employer's wishes.

Abbas Delays Democratic Elections – Again

Abbas, who serves as PA chairman two years beyond his term, now delays local elections for third time and without setting a new date.