Dor Moria Expert Meeting: Analysis of Pre-election Sentiments and Economic Initiatives

September 22, 2024
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Overview

On September 18, 2024, an expert meeting was held in Petah Tikva as part of the “Haifa Format” project. The event, organized by the Dor Moria Association, brought together a wide range of participants, including center experts, members of the Coordination Council for Strengthening Israel’s Economic Ties with BRICS Countries, Derech Eretz Movement activists, and representatives from the business and banking sectors.

1. Key Discussion Topics

The meeting addressed:

  • Results of a new Dor Moria Analytics Center study on Israeli attitudes toward the upcoming U.S. elections
  • Development of Abrahamic banking within the emerging Middle Eastern Abrahamic Territorial Economic Cluster
  • Creation of an economic foundation for the Derech Eretz Movement
  • Development of economic cooperation tools with BRICS countries

2. Study Results: Israeli Attitudes Toward U.S. Elections

Study Period: August-September 2024
Sample Size: 1,005 respondents
Margin of Error: ±3.1%

2.1. Key Indicators
  • 69.0% of Israelis actively follow the U.S. election campaign
  • 16.3% follow it regularly
  • 57.6% consider Donald Trump’s victory more favorable for Israel
  • 15.5% expressed support for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris
2.2. Differences Between Religious and Secular Citizens

Religious Israelis:

  • 81.6% support Trump
  • 2.6% support Harris

Secular Citizens:

  • 50.5% support Trump
  • 23.5% support Harris
2.3. Impact on BRICS Relations
  • 50.6% of respondents predict a positive impact on BRICS relations if Trump wins
  • 27.3% expect the same effect from a Harris victory

3. Economic Initiatives

3.1. Middle Eastern Abrahamic Territorial Economic Cluster

Geographic Scope: From the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean

Core Components:
  1. Abrahamic Banking
  • Creating a financial system based on the synthesis of Islamic and Jewish principles
  1. Human Capital
  • Ensuring free movement of professionals
  • Developing joint educational programs
  1. “Smart Region”
  • Implementing advanced urban development technologies
  • Scaling solutions across the region
  1. Environmental Security
  • Unified waste management system
  • Environmental monitoring system
  1. Geopolitical Balance
  • Forming a balanced system of regional connections
  • Considering interests of all participants
3.2. Specific Action Areas
  1. Establishing an Abrahamic Banking development fund in the UAE
  2. Registering the Derech Eretz financial cooperative with prospects for obtaining a banking license
  3. Forming internal business networks for the Russian-speaking community
  4. Developing a venture platform to attract investments from:
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Azerbaijan
  • India

4. Derech Eretz Cooperative Bank

Definition

The banking cooperative is a financial association that:

  • Is owned and controlled by its members
  • Operates on a non-profit basis
  • Provides basic banking services
  • Enables savings and lending opportunities
Strategic Role

The Derech Eretz Cooperative Bank will serve as the economic foundation for the movement of the same name, aimed at:

  • Bridging divides within Israeli society
  • Creating a positive “Vision of the Future” for Israel

5. Conclusion

The Dor Moria Analytics Center continues its systematic work in two key areas:

5.1. Study of Social Divisions

The center conducts regular research on various aspects of Israeli society’s divisions:

  • Political preferences of different population groups
  • Attitudes toward international processes
  • Economic expectations across social strata
  • Religious-secular contradictions
5.2. Shaping a Positive Vision for the Future

Center experts are working to create a comprehensive development vision:

At the National Level:

  • Developing mechanisms to overcome internal contradictions
  • Creating inclusive economic institutions
  • Developing social integration tools

At the Regional Level:

  • Promoting the Abrahamic Cluster concept
  • Developing multilateral economic ties
  • Forming a sustainable model of regional cooperation

The research results and economic initiatives presented at the expert meeting are part of the center’s long-term strategy to promote sustainable development of Israel and the entire Middle East region. Work within the “Haifa Format” project will continue with the involvement of a broad range of experts and stakeholders.

Note: “Derech Eretz” (Hebrew) – literally “the way of the land,” refers to a lifestyle in accordance with ethical norms.