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POLI 322

Israeli Political System

3 credits · Undergraduate

Fall 2026

Topics

  • Zionism and state formation
  • Immigration and political cleavages
  • Religion and military politics
  • Constitution and courts
  • Knesset
  • Executive government
  • Political parties
  • Elections
  • Foreign policy and peace process

Readings

  • Gregory S. Mahler and Reuven Y. Hazan, Politics and Government in Israel, 4th ed.
    Required
  • Reuven Y. Hazan et al. (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Israeli Politics and Society. Oxford University Press, 2021.
    Listed reading
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