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Oct 10, 2024, 2:04 PM
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The two alliances Israel needs now
To achieve stability and prosperity, the country needs international partners and an internal coalition that will help us get it right this time
May 27, 2024, 4:02 PM
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A missed historic opportunity: The Haredi military exemption law
This government is rehashing a weak proposal that was meant to be temporary and drawn up before the war changed everything
Apr 26, 2023, 3:39 PM
Let’s heed the prophets of Israel
The Declaration of Independence expresses a deep commitment to freedom, justice and peace in the spirit of the vision of the Biblical prophets, those semi-tragic figures who rebuked the people and their leaders for their behavior. Or in other...
Jun 9, 2022, 10:55 AM
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Out with the people’s army, in with the hybrid army
The IDF’s universal draft has long been a charade, and a purely professional volunteer army won't work. Here's how Israel can meet the security needs of tomorrow
Oct 31, 2021, 1:37 PM
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The climate crisis: An opportunity
Israel is small, crowded, and polluted. If we fail to act, we will see more and more damage to the country, especially to our most vulnerable populations
Sep 14, 2021, 3:29 PM
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For this government, the true days of judgment will be in a year
The clock starts ticking after the holidays when the Bennett-Lapid coalition has to get to work doing far more than just survive. Here's their to-do list
Jun 15, 2021, 3:41 PM
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This government can beat expectations and even achieve historic change
From passing a budget and ending toxic discourse to ensuring that a slim 61 majority of MKs can't trample democracy, Israelis could soon feel the change
Jun 3, 2021, 7:53 PM
The two strategic challenges facing Israel’s new president
Just a couple of days ago, the Knesset elected the new president of the State of Israel. As in the past, questions are being raised as to the necessity of the institution of the presidency, and there are even...
Apr 9, 2021, 3:59 PM
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Knesset swearing-in ceremonies should be celebratory. This one wasn’t
The lack of any reason to celebrate was symbolized by the proceedings at the Jerusalem District Court, where the prime minister was charged with serious criminal offenses
Mar 22, 2021, 9:53 PM
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Vote. Despite everything, just go vote.
A small number of votes, one way or another, can determine whether or not extremists are empowered, the economy recovers, and democracy is stable
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Yohanan Plesner is the President of the Israel Democracy Institute. He served as a Member of Knesset for the Kadima party from 2007–2013. He lives in Hod HaSharon with his wife and four daughters.
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