Something bad is happening to the Knesset: It started with the judicial reform - and reached a peak
The hatred in the Knesset is no longer a show for the cameras: The coalition and opposition have deteriorated into shouting, incitement, and mutual contempt. Even the cry of a combat-traumatized soldier silenced them for…
Assessment
The Knesset has descended into a toxic atmosphere of shouting, incitement, and mutual contempt that goes beyond performative political theater. Even the cry of a combat soldier suffering from PTSD silenced the chamber for only a moment before the hostility resumed. The deterioration, which began with the judicial overhaul, has now reached a peak, raising serious questions about the institution's ability to function as a deliberative body.