As Palestinians in large West Bank protests against Fatah leadership, West Bank elections uncertain
Israel articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Israel. According to Freedom House, Israel is an electoral democracy where the "vote threshold for a party to win parliament seat is the world’s lowest leading to regular formation of niche parties". Also see our articles on Palestine and the Middle East.
Israel Election Season Launched as Right Wing Gains
More bellicose Israel foreign policy possible, right wing leaders battle for leadership: Israel election season launched as Netanyahu warns of Iran threat
World United Against Israel Settlement Building
Israel’s new settlements plans have united opposition to its policies
Late Night Comedy Takes on Gaza, Black Friday
Though disappointed to learn the Iron Dome wasn’t a giant yamaka, The Daily Show host Jon Stewart on Monday night was was comedy takes on Gaza
On Democracy and the Israel Palestine Conflict
It is vitally important that even during the height of these recurring wars between the Israelis, the Palestinians, and Hezbollah that the world is not distracted from the very real possibility of producing an entirely different region in the Middle East that is shaped by democracy.
US, Egypt Engaged in Gaza Peace Efforts
Gaza peace efforts continue as diplomacy fails to end the building crisis
Violence Flares in Gaza is First Since Arab Spring
Repetitive violence flares in Gaza and has become too common despite new Arab democracies engaged
Hamas, Israel Violence Threatens Poverty Stricken Gaza Population
Poverty stricken Gaza remains at center of conflict as services sputter and lawlessness rises
Renewed Calls for Palestinian Recognition
Growing international calls for Palestinian recognition as a state have intensified recently
Israel Remains Focus of American Foreign Policy
As Arab Spring continues, Israel plays central role in broad focus of American foreign policy