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More than half (55%) of Israelis support the statement "Israel's situation would be much
better if Israel considered the rules of democracy less, and focused more on keeping law
and order."
Most (60%) Israelis advocated a more concentrated government, with strong leaders
that "solve problems efficiently." In addition, 59% prefer rule by experts who make
decisions based on professional opinions, and not because of politics.
Israelis are also disappointed by the lack of influence their opinions have on government
policy.
As in last year, 81% of Israelis have faith in the IDF.
In a ranking of democracies around the world, separate from the poll, Israel was rated
least stable.
Israel received this low score due to major socioeconomic gaps, which have not
improved since previous years. There is also less gender equality in Israel then there was
in the past.
Israel's democratic rating is the same as last year's, placing it with new democracies in
Eastern Europe and South America. (Jerusalem Post)
Report issued by 21 aid groups claims only marginal improvement recorded in Gaza
blockade following easements declared following May's flotilla. Groups claims Israel
dragging its feet on major construction projects, still banning most exports
Israel has only marginally eased its three-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip, leaving
business and construction largely frozen in the impoverished and war-damaged
Palestinian territory, a report by several aid groups said Tuesday.
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