Esteban Klor

We invite you to look and learn about the fallen through this annual memorial project—to once again recognize how, in the microcosm of the people’s army, the character of its fallen reflects the society itself.

Why has the likelihood of a financial crisis in Israel increased?

The opportunities and challenges for Israel inherent in the far-reaching changes implemented by the American president since he entered the White House about a month and a half ago

A deep comparative analysis of the report submitted to the prime minister, aimed at examining the defense budget and force buildup

What are the main characteristics of the budget approved by the government, and why does it fail to meet the broader economic needs of the country or provide a reason for credit rating agencies to reverse their decision to downgrade Israel’s credit rating?

Like elsewhere throughout the world, Israel has experienced waves of internal and external migration, and these phenomena have exerted a strong influence on the country’s development, as well as on the phenomenon of acculturation and relations between the majority and minority groups. In the case of Israel, Arab and ultra-Orthodox citizens migrate in an ongoing process into the living spaces of the majority and create mixed spaces. This article examines the influence of these processes of acculturation on social resilience and national security, and explores whether Israel is sufficiently aware of the challenge that these demographic changes create and prepared to address them. The article surveys acculturation models for absorption of both foreign immigrants and internal migrants from minority groups among the majority group in Western countries, exploring which could be implemented in Israel on a national and municipal level. The assumption is that the rapid growth of minority groups in Israel—including those that do not identify with the national ethos, feel they are outsiders, are alienated from the state, and oppose its national institutions—could lead to friction between the majority group and the minority and could even deteriorate into violence, which would undermine social resilience and Israel’s national security. Adopting a suitable policy to counter this challenge is vital if Israel is to ensure a diverse society with high levels of identity and resilience. The article proposes ways to develop a municipal model to integrate minority groups and help them connect to the majority, in order to minimize these risks and pave the way for a more cohesive society.