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| + | The [[Israel Democracy Institute]] (IDI) was founded in 1991 as 'an independent, non-partisan "think and do tank" dedicated to strengthening the foundations of Israeli democracy.' According to its website, 'IDI acts to promote the values and norms vital for Israel's identity as a Jewish and democratic state.'<ref>[http://en.idi.org.il/about-idi About IDI], Israel Democracy Institute, accessed 12 October 2013.</ref> | ||
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| + | Israeli Conservatives have accused the IDI of a left-wing bias. Jerusalem councilman [[Yair Gabbai]] stated in May 2013: ""This is a politically driven institute that systematically fights any legislation promoted by the Right."<ref>[http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=9521 Israel Democracy Institute tries to edge closer to government plaza], israelhayom.com, 26 May 2013.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:26, 12 October 2013
The Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) was founded in 1991 as 'an independent, non-partisan "think and do tank" dedicated to strengthening the foundations of Israeli democracy.' According to its website, 'IDI acts to promote the values and norms vital for Israel's identity as a Jewish and democratic state.'[1]
Israeli Conservatives have accused the IDI of a left-wing bias. Jerusalem councilman Yair Gabbai stated in May 2013: ""This is a politically driven institute that systematically fights any legislation promoted by the Right."[2]
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Affiliations
Grant recipient
Contact
Website: www.idi.org.il
Notes
- ↑ About IDI, Israel Democracy Institute, accessed 12 October 2013.
- ↑ Israel Democracy Institute tries to edge closer to government plaza, israelhayom.com, 26 May 2013.
