Publications
Qatar is a Big Part of the Problem, Not the Solution
Israel Must Remove Qatar from the Gaza Strip According to (as yet uncorroborated) Arab reports, the US has asked Qatar to finance and manage the port project in the...
Silencing and Demonization are Wrong, Both in Israel and Abroad
Surprised at anti-Israel Hatred? Maybe it’s Time to Think of the Hatred Here at Home Around the world, the “Swords of Iron” war has brought tens of thousands of...
We are here to stay and will not be deterred – support our activity
It was recently reported that the Forum faces a painful downsize of staff and departments. We will continue to fight the good fight for national sovereignty and individual liberty....
The Palestinian Economy and Palestinian Workers in Israel before the Swords of Iron War
The latest chapter in the chartbook takes a look at the Palestinian economy and its labor force The data illuminates the following main points: The Palestinian labor market and...
The Effect of Palestinian Labor on Israel’s Economy
The obvious solution for the government is quite simple – make a decision that brings the number of Palestinian workers in Israel to such that features no volatility: zero....
Haredim and “Swords of Iron”: Opportunities and Opposition
This paper examines the reactions of the Haredi (ultra-orthodox) sector to the pivotal events of October 7 that drew a fault line in Israeli society. The research is based...
Let’s Talk About Lebanon
Remember the agreement with Lebanon we signed less than eighteen months ago? An agreement we were promised would bring quiet and security along the Northern border? Under the...
In Response to Moody’s Report: Structural Changes are Necessary for Increasing the Economy’s Growth Potential
Moody’s downgraded Israel’s credit rating for the first time and lowered its outlook from stable to negative. While the main focus of the downgrade was the war’s impact on...
Canceling VAT Exemptions Will Increase Revenue More Effectively
We have a historical opportunity to reverse one of the worst distortions of the Israeli tax system and say loud and clear: Do not raise the VAT, raise VAT...
Importation: Unique Israeli Standardization Requirements Must be Canceled
The cost-of-living issue is a painful problem for the Israeli public and likely to grow more acute under war conditions. One of the causes of rising costs is the...
The Education System in Israel Must be Less Centralized
Rami Hod wrote an op-ed for about the Haredi (ultra-orthodox) education budgeting in which he castigated Kohelet Policy Forum – and misrepresented the facts. Here at Kohelet Forum...
The Legality of the Israeli Buffer Zone in the Gaza Strip
Israel is reportedly considering establishing a security zone within the Gaza Strip, along the border, to prevent terrorist infiltration, invasion or launching of attacks on Israel, such as occurred...
Unmasking UNRWA
The Agency as a National Security Threat and Operational Alternatives One of the most significant national security threats to Israel today is the Palestinian education system which equips its...
We Must Oppose Anti-Settler Sanctions
The October 7th massacre has created a rare political consensus in Israeli society. Whether on the political right, left, or center, there is a widespread understanding that a Palestinian...
Regulatory Trade Barriers in Israel, Part II: Enforcement Regime
While Part I on regulatory trade barriers focused on the regulation itself, Part II looks at the way the trade regulation is enforced, i.e., how the State of Israel...
Israel’s Economic Challenges Require Structural Reform
Israel is engaged in an ongoing war and thus faces many challenges. The macroeconomic and budgetary realities of 2025 and onwards may very well be different from what was...
The Qatari Danger and the Gaza Strip
Executive Summary In discussions regarding the future of the Gaza Strip, Qatar has been suggested as a candidate for taking on a central role in rebuilding the Strip, either...
Israel must immediately end its acceptance of the ICJ’s jurisdiction
Israelis on Friday displayed what is called Jewish joy – they celebrated that the pogromniks only broke the windows, but did not kill anyone. The good news was the...
If Jews aren’t safe in Gaza, they won’t be safe in Israel either
President Biden has declared a set of principles for Israel’s role in postwar Gaza: “no forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, no reoccupation, no siege or blockade, and no reduction in territory.” A fifth no is implicit: no Jews in Gaza. The administration hasn’t insisted...
International Law and the Northern Threat to Israel from Lebanon
In summation:A. There is no formal border agreement between Israel and Lebanon. B. However, there is a historical, accepted, internationally recognized border. C. After Israel withdrew from Lebanon, Hezbollah...