SHARON ROFFE OFIR

Systemic reforms are legitimate and desirable until they become extreme and dangerous to democracy.

The less economic ability Israel’s citizens have, the greater the harm to the State of Israel – and that is without even addressing the issue of risk-averse investors.

If we wish for our soldiers to march together on Mount Herzl in 2048 when we are due to celebrate 100 years, we must define a common identity.

The Netanyahu government’s dangerous and unprecedented legislative blitz will not only harm human rights but is pushing the country toward a tipping point from which there will be no turning back.

Israel was founded on a Zionist Jewish and democratic vision that is now on the verge of collapse. The Jewish Diaspora is closely monitoring developments in Zion.

Despite unequivocal denials from Netanyahu’s confidantes, talks with Gantz are ongoing, with the goal of getting him to join the government when the right opportunity arrives.

Netanyahu, who is being coerced and has become a hostage in the hands of his tormentors, who smell his weakness. The citizens of Israel are caught in the crossfire.

A full right-wing government? Far from it. The incoming government will change the face of the State of Israel.

On November 1, the nation will once again head to the ballot box. Five election campaigns in three-and-a-half years have created confusion and chaos.

If a change does not occur, Israel will not be able to continue to fund these vital systems and the burden will fall on the shoulders of working people, who will have to pay higher taxes.