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'Jewish terrorists': Pro-Israel columnist Bret Stephens speaks against West Bank settler violence

Stephens, who has spent years pushing back on what he sees as double standards applied to Israel, wrote that he decided to speak out against what he called “Jewish terrorists” despite his reluctance.

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens delivered the "State of World Jewry" talk at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, Feb. 1, 2026.
US VICE President JD Vance and President Donald Trump listen to Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House, April 23, 2026, during an earlier round of talks. Trump leads now; Vance and Rubio are next. Israel was in the room as an ambassador, not a principal.

Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment

‘We now have a clearer view of what is already happening in Israel’s labor market, and we should shift the debate toward how to prepare and equip the labor market for the changes that are unfolding.’

AI is already reshaping Israel's workforce, and policy must catch up - opinion

IDF FORCES in southern Lebanon.

As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' - analysis


Survey: Most Israelis support term limits for appointed rabbis

Over half (55%) of Israeli Jews have no idea if they have an official rabbi in their local authority, but over half (51%) still support appointing them.

Chief rabbis gathered to discuss reforms to the conversion and kashrut system

58% of Israeli Jews back striking Iran’s nuke program without US consent

That number drops to 51% of Israelis when Israel’s entire population is taken into account, including its significant Arab minority.

VIEW OF a damaged building after a fire broke out at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility, in Isfahan on July 2.

Israelis say global standing has remained stable under new government

A majority also believe the government will succeed in passing the 2022‒2023 budget, which would ensure that the government does not collapse.

The eight party leaders of the 36th government coalition meet before the swearing in, June 13, 2021

Arab conviction rates in mixed cities higher than rest of Israel - study

The high conviction rates are likely due to a large majority of Arab-Israeli men in those cities not completing high school with a matriculation certificate.

 JEWS AND ARABS protest together in Lod with signs that read ‘Together against violence’ and ‘Refusing to be enemies,’ following a night of rioting by Arab residents in the city, in May.

Rivlin announced as new honorary chair of Israel Democracy Institute

Former president Rivlin's duties will be to "focus on bringing Israelis together and strengthening their commitment to core democratic values and institutions."

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin speaks at a conference initiated by the Israel Democracy Institute

With only 40% support, Israelis still think 2 states best option - poll

Past IDI polls on this question have shown that Israeli support for two states has fluctuated widely over the past 28 years since the signing of the 1993 Oslo Accords in Washington.

A PALESTINIAN protests outside Jerusalem. The international community and some Israelis and Palestinians are once again talking about the two-state solution.

Why is public trust in the Supreme Court falling?

In an age of waning trust in state institutions and an ongoing health and democratic crisis, the public must be able to look towards the courts as a staunch defender of human rights and democratic structure.

The Supreme Court in session in Jerusalem

ICC ruling: What are the real implications for Israel?

Prof. Yuval Shany said, "We have a long way to go before these investigations mature into indictments against specific individuals and arrest warrants."

Prof. Yuval Shany

Israel Elections: Only 21% of 2009 Knesset still in politics - study

The data presented by the IDI represents an abnormally high turnover rate in the Israeli political system.

The exterior of the Knesset is seen in Jerusalem on January 7, 2021.

Israel Elections: Over half of Israels will vote new parties - poll

Only 39% of Arabs sure they will cast ballots in the March election

Illustration of voting notes in the Israeli general elections on March 02, 2020