The Palestinian Forum for Israeli Studies
Introduction
This paper attempts to answer two questions: What kind of Israel does the Blue and White Alliance ("Kahol Lavan") seek if it succeeds in replacing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud's rule in the upcoming general elections for the 21st Knesset, which will be held on April 9th? Will this lead to a change in right-wing rule altogether?
This paper aims to analyze the current situation of the "Yesh Atid" party, led by Member of Knesset Yair Lapid (later: Lapid's party). This name was chosen not only for abbreviation purposes but also because it reflects the party itself. "Yesh Atid" is a one-man party where Lapid makes all decisions, from composing the party list individually to determining the general and specific political orientations. This analysis comes after the declining expectations that previously positioned the party as an alternative to Likud's rule, following early
This paper addresses the issue of drafting religiously observant Jewish youth (Haredim), which is expected to be discussed in the current Knesset session. The Haredi religious parties consider this law important for them in terms of their political achievements in the government on one hand, and for the future of their existence in the coalition government on the other.
This paper provides an analysis of the recent changes the Israeli position has marked towards the issue of African refugees. These changes were initiated by a government decision, stating that all refugees would be expelled to a third African state (Rwanda). Any refugee who refused
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The Repercussions of the War against Gaza on Israel's Relations with Russia and Turkey: Will There Be Fundamental Changes?
On the collapse of the concept of "moving away from America and the West and replacing them with new friends": "Netanyahu was looking for comfortable political partners, even at the cost of harming Israel's national security."
Israeli Affairs (Issue no. 91)
