Is Israel Actually a Democracy?

Israel is the Middle East’s only democracy, but with no constitution, few checks on power, and elections that seem endless, can it last?

Turns out that the contradictions and fragile foundation that defines Israeli democracy may actually be the key to its resilience.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 The founding of the democratic state of Israel
02:07 What do Israelis think about Israeli democracy?
02:43 Do Israelis have civil rights?
03:27 Israel’s alternative to a constitution
04:13 Branches of Israeli government
05:19 Political chaos in Israel
06:14 2023 Judicial reform protests
06:37 Israeli optimism
07:29 Is “Jewish democracy” an oxymoron?
09:04 Israel’s cultural tribes as a check
13:09 Shared tribal values and political coalitions
14:15 Possibilities and will

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Co-Executive Producers:
Dr. Shmuel and Evelyn Katz

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This video is in partnership with The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation
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Translation credits:
Portuguese: Saymon Pires, www.livrariasafra.com.br, @safralivraria

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