Israel General Discussion: Annus Horribilis

[Cassius]

Out of curiosity, to those more knowledgeable, what happens to the Likud when Netanyahu finally leaves the political scene (either due to old age or death or, less likely, deciding to call it a day in politics), given his complete dominance within the party?

[Cassius]

Anyone have any speculation as to what the end game of this initiative to emasculate the judiciary will be? At what point will the ongoing evolution of Israel if it continues precipitate a substantial increase in emigration, as particularly young people just give up on the place?

I’m not an Israeli obviously, but my understanding is that younger Israelis tend to be very firmly on the political right (particularly when it comes to the question of whether Israel is a ‘Jewish and democratic’ or simply a Jewish state), so it seems unlikely that young people as a group would be the ones who ‘give up’ on Israel.

[Cassius]

IMO Israel should restrict voting rights to those who served in the IDF, otherwise the Haredim will multiply and take control.

Maybe another idea is imposing a punitive tax on ultra-orthodox Jews, who aren't that much different than the Taliban.

If Israel has a democratic future it needs to be majority Secular/Reform/Conservative.

So a modern version of the Spartan Constitution? I like the things you say Mr Baerbock…

[Cassius]

If the judicial reform wasn't enough the next budget is basically robbing the public to fund Haredi and religious towns. They're even hurting Likud leaning cities in the "college belt".

Next election is going to be a bloodbath

Haredi are basically the Jewish Taliban.

In what way are they the ‘Jewish Taliban’?