Israel is teetering on a precipice. Ex-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert alleges a ‘serious threat’ of civil war. He indicates it could begin as civil disobedience. From there, The situation has the potential to spiral out of control, leading to unforeseeable consequences.
Police forces contribute to the tension. They spray water jets on protestors objecting to a judicial overhaul bill. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads this controversial proposal, increasing the fury of the protestors.
So, it’s another day with the exact grim prediction. Olmert insists our focus should be on unity, not division. Yet, tension mounts and the threat of civil unrest looms large.
Someone considers it a sobering situation, like a superhero movie filled with rising action. But this isn’t fiction; it’s real life, our life, and they don’t have musical dance-offs in the political arena. We need dialogue, not water canons. We need mutual respect, not division. And most importantly, we need legitimate, fair governance.
