The political system in Israel is beginning to respond to the riots that took place yesterday (Wednesday) in the United States. For the time being, condemnations are being received from the government and the opposition. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet responded to the events.
Trump supporters broke into Congress and clashed with police (Photo: Social Networks)
Defense Secretary Benny Gantz said yesterday: “The images from Washington hurt the hearts of everyone who believes in democracy. I did not believe I would see such images in the strongest democracy in the world. This is proof that before political rivalry, we must agree on the rules of the game.” “I hope that the horrific event will come to an end soon, and without any casualties.”
The pictures from Washington hurt the hearts of everyone who believes in democracy. I did not believe I would see such pictures in the most powerful democracy in the world. This is proof that before political rivalry, we must agree on the rules of the game:
– Benny Gantz – Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) January 6, 2021
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi wrote this morning: “I was shocked to see last night the attack on the US Congress, the stronghold of world democracy, and this must be strongly condemned. I am sure that the American people and their constituents knew how to fend off this attack and continue to firmly defend the values on which the United States was founded, “which is important to us all.”
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I was shocked to see last night the attack on the US Congress, the stronghold of world democracy, and this should be strongly condemned.
Since its inception, the United States, our firm and great friend, has been the beacon of democracy and the values of liberty, justice and independence.– Gabi Ashkenazi – Gabi Ashkenazi (@Gabi_Ashkenazi) January 7, 2021
Opposition leader and leader of the Yesh Atid party, MK Yair Lapid, wrote yesterday: “I was deeply saddened and shocked by the pictures from the United States. My thoughts are with my friends in Washington. To return to being the role model for democracies around the world, as it always has been. “
I’m deeply saddened and shocked by the images from the United States. My thoughts are with all my friends in Washington tonight. We hope to see order restored and the transition of power completed. America needs to go back to being a role model for democracies across the world.
– Yair Lapid – Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) January 6, 2021
Former Communications Minister Joaz Handel said this morning: “American democracy is strong, it will survive the events but the lesson is important. Tribalism and division are dangerous to the existence of a nation. Every nation. The responsibility is always on the leadership, not the people.”
American democracy is strong, it will survive the events but the lesson is important.
Tribalism and division are dangerous to the existence of a nation. Every nation.
The responsibility is always on the leadership, not on the people.– Yoaz Hendel Yoez (@ YoazHendel1) January 7, 2021
The chairman of the New Hope Party, Gideon Saar, said this morning: “It was sad to see pictures from Washington last night. Order has been restored and I am sure there will be an orderly transition of power in the United States, our greatest friend in the world. The events serve as an important reminder of the dangers of polarization and extremism in society. We must never take democracy and its institutions for granted. “
It was sad to see pictures from Washington last night. Order has been restored and I am sure there will be an orderly transition of power in the United States, our greatest friend in the world. The events serve as an important reminder of the dangers of polarization and extremism in society.
We must never take democracy and its institutions for granted.– Gideon Saar (@gidonsaar) January 7, 2021