Israeli opposition leader warns of ‘point of no return’ for democracy

Good evening, Mr. President, thank you very much for the trust you have placed in me. I stand here, with you, and before my eyes stand all the citizens of Israel. among the fallen and the injured, civilians and soldiers alike Those who paid the greatest price out of love for the people and the land. I will do everything in my power to be worthy of them and of the entire Israeli people. To be worthy—this is the supreme commandment laid upon me and upon all of us. My Israeli brothers and sisters, Israel is currently facing a challenging and fateful crisis. Outside, the war zones remain open and the objectives of the war have yet to be achieved. Meanwhile, we are in the midst of a devastating political crisis. Even our closest friends, strategic allies, They claim we must re-examine our relationship with them. From within, we are living through one of the most poignant moments Israeli democracy has ever known. A backlash against democracy and growing distrust in institutions The state, ignited by the day of its birth, has brought us to the most dangerous point. If we continue in the current state, we risk deteriorating into dark places toward A point of no return that will make it very difficult for us as a society and as a country to recover from.