Israel's shame: Why are Jews in power prone to corruption? - opinion

We Jews seem to be prone to corruption whenever we get a taste of power. Every politician in the coalition who voted for the Reasonableness Bill is guilty of a shocking abuse of power.

Protesters rally against the government’s judicial overhaul bills at Karkur Junction, in March 2023. More than 200,000 Israelis attended protests all over the country.

(photo credit: SHIR TOREM/FLASH90)

ByBRIAN BLUM

AUGUST 11, 2023 15:58

Updated: AUGUST 12, 2023 06:58

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