Research Article
Ideology Meets Pragmatism: Examining Governance Dynamics in Israeli Politics
Yaron Katz*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
18-26
Received:
28 December 2024
Accepted:
14 January 2025
Published:
30 August 2025
Abstract: The research focuses on understanding the dynamic relationship between ideological principles and the pragmatic realities of governance, particularly in Israeli politics. It highlights that the intersection of religion, politics, and society creates significant political instability, mainly driven by the strong influence of religious parties. The emphasis on spiritual values in public policy and the dynamic interaction between religious and political domains ensure that religion plays a central role in shaping Israel's societal norms and governance. This intricate relationship underscores the ongoing challenges of balancing religious orthodoxy with secular democratic principles, ultimately affecting the stability and cohesion of Israeli society. Data for this study is collected through multiple sources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject, including scholarly research and analysis of opinion polls of public sentiment regarding political ideologies, religious pluralism, and social integration. The study acknowledges potential limitations, such as the reliance on secondary data for some aspects of the research and the challenge of generalizing findings beyond the specific context of Israel. These limitations are addressed by contextualizing the findings and suggesting areas for future research. The study concludes that Israel's future as a democratic and inclusive homeland is based on reconciling its religious and secular dimensions, which requires navigating complex internal dynamics and external pressures, including security concerns and international relationships. Since the evolving ideological landscape, influenced by changing societal values and external geopolitical factors, shapes Israel's political and social trajectory, this approach aims to bridge gaps between different segments of society, ensuring that all groups can contribute to and benefit from the nation’s social, economic, and political life.
Abstract: The research focuses on understanding the dynamic relationship between ideological principles and the pragmatic realities of governance, particularly in Israeli politics. It highlights that the intersection of religion, politics, and society creates significant political instability, mainly driven by the strong influence of religious parties. The e...
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