Israelis are alarmed over the threat of political violence. Can it be averted?

Israelis are increasingly alarmed over the threat of political violence as the October 27 election approaches. Recent attacks on media outlets, including Channel 12, Haaretz, and Channel 13, have raised concerns. President Isaac Herzog warned citizens not to turn rivals into enemies, and a poll found 39% of Israelis rank violent conflict between groups as a leading threat. Yuval Eylon of the Institute for National Security Studies said discourse is more violent than before Rabin's assassination. Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, promise unity and reforms, while pro-Netanyahu supporters blame opposition protests and judicial reform opponents for incitement. The article highlights the toxic political culture and the challenge of healing rifts.

Israelis are increasingly alarmed over the threat of political violence as the October 27 election approaches. Recent attacks on media outlets, including Channel 12, Haaretz, and Channel 13, have raised concerns. President Isaac Herzog warned citizens not to turn rivals into enemies, and a poll found 39% of Israelis rank violent conflict between groups as a leading threat. Yuval Eylon of the Institute for National Security Studies said discourse is more violent than before Rabin's assassination. Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, promise unity and reforms, while pro-Netanyahu supporters blame opposition protests and judicial reform opponents for incitement. The article highlights the toxic political culture and the challenge of healing rifts.

Israelis are alarmed over the threat of political violence. Can it be averted?