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.