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Israel

Freedom at a Glance
Global Freedom
73 / 100
Free

Israel is a parliamentary democracy with a multiparty system and independent institutions that generally guarantee political rights and civil liberties for the population within its borders. However, the judiciary’s independence has come under growing political pressure in recent years, and long-term discrimination against Arab and other ethnic and religious minority populations has resulted in systemic disparities in areas including criminal justice, local government budgets, education, and economic opportunity. Israel’s score and status in Freedom in the World do not reflect events or conditions in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, which are examined separately.

Research & Recommendations

Israel

Free
73
100
PR Political Rights 34 40
CL Civil Liberties 39 60
Last Year's Score & Status
73 100 Free
A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60. See the methodology.
Previous Reports: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026
Freedom in the World 2026 Policy Recommendations
Strengthen democratic coordination and collective action in a contested global order

Democratic resilience will increasingly depend on stronger coordination among countries that share a commitment to freedom, the rule of law, and accountable governance.

Reimagine international democracy assistance to help reverse the global decline in freedom

International support for democratic institutions, civil society, and independent media has been associated with modest but meaningful improvements in democratic governance, and it is far less costly than the military outlays necessitated by rising authoritarian aggression.

Prioritize engagement with younger generations in the digital spaces where civic identity is now formed

Young people are increasingly dissatisfied with democracy—not because they reject its principles, but because they see institutions failing to deliver on them. Programmatic work should create clear pathways for meaningful political participation, from voting and policy engagement to community organizing and public leadership, so that young people can translate their expectations into agency.

News and Updates

Featured

A Less Free, Less Safe World

Freedom in the World 2025 finds that violence and armed conflict drove the 19th consecutive year of decline in global freedom. Beyond the direct impact on local civilians, violent conflict poses a clear threat to global freedom and security.
February 26, 2025

Students gather in Dhaka, Bangladesh to protest the police and the ruling party, the Awami League. Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds more injured as a result of the 2024 antigovernment protests that swept across Bangladesh. (Photo Credit: Suvra Kanti Das/Alamy Live News)

Freedom House Perspectives

Five Books to Help You Make Sense of Freedom in the World 2024

In the fifth edition of our ongoing series, we share five informative books that tackle the themes discussed in the newest edition of our Freedom in the World report, from the plight of people living in disputed territories to election manipulation.
April 28, 2024

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Policy & Advocacy

Country Facts

Basic Facts

Freedom in the World Score
73
/ 100
Free
Population: 9,558,000
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Transnational Repression

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