Politica – Israeli Politics Explained

A new TJI podcast breaks down Israeli politics for a Jewish Diaspora audience, ahead of the next Israeli election. Each episode will provides clear explanations, political context and informed discussion to help listeners understand one of the world’s loudest political systems.

Episode 10: Can the army exemption cost Israels election?

Sharon and Yuval unpack the Haredi draft exemption crisis dividing Israel ahead of its 2026 election - an equality issue as much as a legal one, with some Israelis serving months in reserve duty (miluim) and paying the price of war while others are excused entirely. 

Why does the High Court keeps striking the exemption down, why is it splitting Likud party and Religious Zionist Party voters, and what it means for the next Israel's next prime minister, whoever that is. 

Episode 9: Israel Election 2026 - What could possibly go wrong?

Israel's election has been called for 27 October 2026 as the Israel's government completes its 4-year term.  

What could actually derail it? Sharon and Yuval score the real risks: war with Iran, West Bank violence, internal division, attacks on the judiciary, or an outcome that takes Israel back in time. A look at what's actually at stake for Israeli democracy, and why the diaspora needs to pay attention.

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3yx4wjDesx0

Episode 8: A Court without a democracy, for a democracy without a Court: Explaining Israel’s constitutional crisis

Israel is officially going to elections on 27 October 2026, and just before moving to a caretaker government, a new assault on democratic institutions is taking place. For the first time in Israel's history, the government has declared in a statement that it will not respect a Supreme Court ruling.