Israeli politics is driving out its mensches, and the country will pay the price - comment
On Wednesday, Sofer announced he will not run for the next Knesset
Assessment
The departure of a legislator who chooses not to seek reelection signals a broader erosion of civility in Israeli public life. When experienced figures exit rather than continue serving, institutional memory and bipartisan cooperation suffer. The comment suggests that those who maintain respectful discourse are being pushed out, leaving a more polarized political arena with long-term consequences for governance.