Israeli Politics

Key moments in the Jewish state's history.

2006 Israeli Elections. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.

A politician with a career marked by quiet innovation, independent opinions and intimitions of scandal.

A new center.

The highest court in the land stands up to the government policy and second-guesses parliamentary regulations.

Some people say a state that is both Jewish and democratic is an oxymoron, but the values can work together.

The Israeli presidency is largely a ceremonial role.

It's vibrant. It's aggressive. It's in the Middle East.

Israel is a parliamentary democracy with executive, legislative and judicial branches.

Israeli Political Parties. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.