Israel’s ongoing political crisis has everything to do with misdirected anger from long-festering culture and identity wars and less to do with any well-formulated ideas about justice and democracy
Vivian, thanks for this depressing, but meticulously compiled document. It really makes the situation - very dire - clear in granular detail. I am conflicted about posting it, as it is blood in the water for the usual sharks. I am also conflicted about Jews demonstrating at the Israeli consulate here for the same reason. You did a masterful job here. Kol ha kovod. Barb
Thanks so much, Barbara. Believe me, I share the concerns you set out. But this is a really dire moment. As I said to my daughter on the night of the first protest, months ago: "This isn't about politics. This is about democracy. It is one of those moments when you must stand up for what is right." To experience the chaos in Israel is painful. But I try to remind myself that it is a privilege to be here and have the opportunity to participate in this historic moment. I'm not fueling the haters. They don't need me for that. I'm standing up for the core values upon which this country was founded. Many organized N American groups are pretending that it's not so bad. That is not helpful. It really is that bad. So appreciate you reading and commenting.
I'd love to hear from readers about this piece. In Israel we're working hard to make sense of this next level chaos. These are tough topics to reckon with. What strikes you about the situation here.....especially if you disagree!
Vivian, thanks for this depressing, but meticulously compiled document. It really makes the situation - very dire - clear in granular detail. I am conflicted about posting it, as it is blood in the water for the usual sharks. I am also conflicted about Jews demonstrating at the Israeli consulate here for the same reason. You did a masterful job here. Kol ha kovod. Barb
Thanks so much, Barbara. Believe me, I share the concerns you set out. But this is a really dire moment. As I said to my daughter on the night of the first protest, months ago: "This isn't about politics. This is about democracy. It is one of those moments when you must stand up for what is right." To experience the chaos in Israel is painful. But I try to remind myself that it is a privilege to be here and have the opportunity to participate in this historic moment. I'm not fueling the haters. They don't need me for that. I'm standing up for the core values upon which this country was founded. Many organized N American groups are pretending that it's not so bad. That is not helpful. It really is that bad. So appreciate you reading and commenting.
I'd love to hear from readers about this piece. In Israel we're working hard to make sense of this next level chaos. These are tough topics to reckon with. What strikes you about the situation here.....especially if you disagree!