Israel is becoming less Jewish, not just less democratic, WZO's Yizhar Hess argues
Dr. Yizhar Hess, Vice chairman of the World Zionist Organization, claims that Israel is becoming less Jewish and less democratic. He argues that there is an inappropriate connection between state and religion in Israel. Hess's comments reflect ongoing concerns about the identity and governance of the nation.
- ▪Yizhar Hess is a 10th-generation Jerusalemite and a prominent figure in the World Zionist Organization.
- ▪He argues that Israel's current state is characterized by a problematic relationship between religion and state.
- ▪Hess's statements highlight a growing debate about the future identity of Israel.
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