Institute for Global Change

What Happens Next in Israeli Politics?

Prime Minister Netanyahu was widely expected to easily piece together his fifth coalition government after his impressive result in the April election. However, in a dramatic move, the Israeli parliament dissolved itself just a month after being sworn in.

27th Jun 2019

Winners and Losers in Israel’s Election

Israel’s 2019 parliamentary election resulted in a resounding win for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. But forming a governing coalition will not necessarily be easy.

Explainer | 12th Apr 2019

The Parties in Israel’s 2019 Parliamentary Election

On 9 April 2019, Israelis go to the polls to elect their 21st parliament. Some 6.34 million Israelis are entitled to vote, and over 40 parties are running—but polls suggest only a dozen or so will win seats in the Knesset. This explainer outlines the positions and key figures of the main contenders.

Explainer | 28th Mar 2019

A Mechanism Against Extremism? Who Gets to Run in Israel’s Elections

The Israeli Supreme Court’s recent decision to bar an extremist candidate from running in the country’s 2019 general election shows that the court is still the ultimate check on the political system. But the ruling also raises important questions about definitions of extremism and freedom of expression.

Paper | 28th Mar 2019

Fiscal Impacts of Counter-Terrorism Measures on the Palestinian Authority: A Preliminary Assessment

Recent counter-terrorism legislation introduced by Israel and the US could lead to a doubling of the Palestinian Authority’s budget deficit to about $800 million a year, and a fall in tax revenues of 13 per cent.

Paper | 7th Mar 2019

Palestinian protestors walk towards the border during a demonstration at the Erez crossing with Israel on September 18, 2018.

Assessing the Economic Impact of Easing Measures for the Gaza Strip

The economic situation in Gaza is dire but not yet beyond repair. If there is calm, taking immediate steps such as ensuring the regular payment of public-sector salaries, increasing the electricity supply, and facilitating access to Gaza through Israel and Egypt could turn around the lives of many Gazans.

Paper | 16th Nov 2018

Palestinian farmers work in an onions field in the Jordan Valley

Israeli-Jordanian Trade: In-Depth Analysis

Trade between Israel and Jordan has declined in recent years after positive growth, but this in-depth study finds new areas that could see trade grow once more. This is one of three papers detailing Israel’s trading relationships, alongside others looking at relations with Egypt and the Palestinian Authority.

Paper | 17th Oct 2018

A 67-year-old Palestinian farmer harvests his olives alongside Israel's security fence

Israeli-Palestinian Trade: In-Depth Analysis

Israel continues to be the Palestinian Authority’s largest trading partner, and this in-depth study finds considerable potential for greater economic cooperation. This is one of three papers detailing Israel’s trading relationships, alongside others looking at relations with Jordan and Egypt.

Paper | 17th Oct 2018

Israeli-Egyptian Trade: In-Depth Analysis

Israel and Egypt’s record of trade is poor, but this in-depth study finds untapped potential for trade in a number of areas. This is one of three papers detailing Israel’s trading relationships, alongside others looking at relations with Jordan and the Palestinian Authority.

Paper | 15th Oct 2018

Assessing Israel’s Trade With Its Arab Neighbours

There is significant untapped potential for Israeli-Arab trade and economic cooperation. This paper provides a basis for a deeper and wider examination of measures, projects and initiatives that could unleash this potential.

Paper | 14th Aug 2018

Gaza at a Crossroads

Over a decade has passed since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip by force from the Palestinian Authority (PA), a decade that has witnessed three armed conflicts with Israel, the imposition of various restrictive regimes on access and movement, and severe shortages in basic utilities.

Paper | 28th Mar 2018