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March 25, 2025

Israel Isn’t on the Brink of Civil War, and Democracy Isn’t in Danger

People who should know better aren’t helping things with hysterical declarations.

The former Israeli chief justice Aharon Barak recently warned that the country could be headed toward civil war due to Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire the head of the Shin Bet, and the opposition thereto. To Amichai Attali, such comments are both “out of touch with reality” and irresponsible—as are those of Barak’s political opponents:

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March 25, 2025

  1. Israel Isn’t on the Brink of Civil War, and Democracy Isn’t in Danger

    People who should know better aren’t helping things with hysterical declarations.

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