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Fragile Structure Of Israeli Democracy
- Israel's democracy is unusually fragile because it lacks a constitution and a genuine separation of powers.
- The Supreme Court became the primary limiter of executive power, so reforms that remove its checks risk authoritarianism.
Tribalization Undermines Social Cohesion
- Israeli society has become tribalized with weak shared civic values and a broken social covenant.
- That tribalization makes the democratic project precarious and fuels existential political conflict.
Defend Democracy Through Civic Action
- Take to the streets and defend democracy; civic mobilization matters in crises.
- Study democratic principles actively and recognize democracy requires daily effort to sustain.