They could all be under one sukkah of peace now
An opinion column by Merav Batito criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the backdrop of the Sukkot holiday, three years after the October 7 massacre. The writer argues that instead of working towards reconciliation and unity, Netanyahu is busy seeking political redemption abroad and intimidating the public, while ignoring the pain and trauma of the families of the murdered and Israeli society as a whole.
An opinion column by Merav Batito sharply criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the backdrop of the Sukkot holiday, the third since the October 7 massacre. The writer argues that instead of using the holiday for unity and reconciliation, Netanyahu is busy with a diplomatic trip abroad including a speech at the UN and meetings with leaders, while using intimidation tactics and ignoring the pain of the families of the murdered and Israeli society. She notes that he did not use the High Holy Days to ask for forgiveness, and continues his indifference even as the Tishrei holidays have become days of mourning. The writer analyzes his conduct as Prime Minister, referencing the neglect of education, health, social gaps, and crime, and notes that the trauma of October 7 is evident in all his actions, but he prefers the glory of victory over acknowledging failure.