Israel’s Political System in the Age of Coronavirus

Ambassador Ido Aharoni

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Israel’s parliamentarian democracy is facing an unprecedented dual challenge: an historically complex and prolonged political deadlock, coupled with the need to manage a first-of-its-kind health crisis. What are the solutions, and how can Israel’s uniquely vibrant democracy cope with both? This session will address the unique characteristics of Israel’s system, pointing its advantages and disadvantages, attempting to predict what might happen in the foreseeable future.