We must rebuild trust in Israel, as faith in democracy begins with honesty - opinion

Trust; it’s such a simple word, yet it carries the weight of entire societies on its back. In personal relationships, it’s what keeps us connected. In democracies, it’s the invisible thread that holds everything together. Without it, marriages falter, friendships crumble – and countries fracture.

Today, we’re witnessing what happens when that trust begins to disappear.

In Israel, as in much of the democratic world, a creeping crisis is taking root. It’s not a crisis of borders or budgets – but of belief. Do we still believe that our institutions are working for us? Do we still believe that our governments are fair, transparent, and accountable? Increasingly, the...
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