By the measure of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Israel under his boss is deteriorating from a free society into a fearful one. This is all happening under the government of Netanyahu, a man who once spoke highly about democratic, liberal values and presented Israel as a beacon of freedom

Between Hamas' attack in October 2023 until the end of that year, the police opened 296 incitement cases, all but nine of which targeted Arab citizens. In the nine months before the attack, there were 54 suspected incitement investigations

According to sources in the ministry, legal adviser Yael Kotick previously cited her brother's ties to Minister Levin as a factor in her appointments, but concealed the connection when applying for the ministry's top legal role

After Hadar Goldin was abducted to a Rafah tunnel during the 2014 Gaza war, his family initially stayed quiet, trusting the government. Over time, their criticism grew, leading to High Court petitions and demands that any aid to Gaza be tied to his return. 'They didn't receive the public support that the families of October 7 did'

The IDF, as the sovereign in the occupied territories, must protect all victims of violence, including Palestinians, from Jewish terror. Government backing of rioters does not absolve the army of this duty