According to polls, even among the supporters of the opposition parties, 80% think the Israeli judicial system is in need of reform. We should make Israel a democracy again.
The path forward is clear: well-timed and measured reform that brings Israel’s judicial system closer to accepted democratic norms while maintaining appropriate checks and balances.
What justification would we have as a humanitarian society if we did not preserve the rights of those we disagree with just because we disagree with them?
Like it or not, the State of Israel is expected to be better than other nations, a light unto the nations. Unfortunately, at this moment in time Israel is often cast as a blight unto the nations.
The author takes the reader through these last months of democracy, minute by minute, day by day, blow by blow.
As we watch this unfold, we must remember that democracy isn’t just a system of government – it’s a daily practice of civic engagement and responsible citizenship.
Golan declared that the coming year will be a “year of decisiveness.” This decisiveness will include a series of decisions that will decide the “destiny” of Israel, Golan said.
In response to the ranking, Brand IL launched a $100m rebranding campaign to reverse negative perceptions of Israel.
The study notes that Israel stands apart from developed democracies by offering citizens only two direct voting opportunities.
With careful planning, a transition commission has the potential to inspire confidence and contribute to a more democratic and prosperous Iran, benefitting the Middle East and the wider world.
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