I am extremely worried regarding the deterioration of Israeli democracy.
The UN Commission on Human Rights has declared the following as essential elements of democracy:
- respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms
- freedom of association
- freedom of expression and opinion
- access to power and its exercise in accordance with the rule of law
- holding of periodic free and fair elections
- a pluralistic system of political parties and organizations
- separation of powers
- independence of the judiciary
- transparency and accountability in public administration
- free, independent and pluralistic media
Each of the above is being targeted by announced policies of political leaders.
This is not a political statement, but a protest against the worldwide and local Israeli rise of authoritarian ideas.
We should all make an effort to self-educate and be aware of the freedoms we currently take for granted, and what makes them possible.
Un peuple n'a qu'un ennemi dangereux, c'est son gouvernement.