Tel Aviv, the financial and cultural heart of Israel, has a long and fascinating history of politics. Since its founding as a Jewish seaside city in 1909, it has developed a vibrant culture and become home to nearly half of all Israelis. But beyond its dynamic arts, culture, foodie scene - it's equally well known for political upheaval.
Tel Aviv politics revolves around two main issues: security concerns facing the Middle East region and equally sensitive debates about religion in an increasingly secular city. Security is one of Israel’s most pressing policy agendas and Tel Aviv has historically served as a focal point for both pro-settlement sentiment on one side while also providing vocal leaders opposed to Israeli military action in Gaza on the other.
Inside Tel Aviv itself there are multiple different pockets within government that differ strongly in their opinions on particular subjects such as taxation policy or housing developments but this tends to be divided along either right-wing vs left-wing lines or whether or not they support further Israeli actions against Palestine.
In recent years there have been tensions between religious jews (specifically Hareidi Jews) who traditionally have tended to avoid involvement in Education through institutions like university preferring instead to focus more heavily on spiritual studies - with secular jews predominantly from Tel Aviv itself who do not believe that religious study should take precedence over civil education.
At the same time these debates are taking place inside Tel Aviv there is also an ongoing conversation about how much influence the city should exert over Israel's overall agenda with some calling for greater autonomy which would allow them more freedom from central governance bodies particularly when it comes to progressive ideals such as LGBT rights and gender equality laws which often face significant resistance from conservatives elsewhere within Israel.
The nature of political debate at any level can often be volatile but Europe’s “non-conformist city” continues pushing forward with an iron resolve - so whatever your opinion may be you are sure find plenty to talk about while strolling down Rothschild Boulevard or along Bugrashov beach!