This Rosh Hashanah, Israel must remember that we are all partners amid the election - editorial
The test is whether, a year from now, we will still recognize one another as partners in the same extraordinary enterprise: building and defending the Jewish state.
As Rosh Hashanah and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks coincide, Israel enters an election season with reasons to argue and to remember what has endured. This year, the new year begins at an unusual time, with no hostages remaining in Gaza after nearly three years of conflict. Israelis will face a first national election since the massacre on October 27.
The election will involve contentious issues such as responsibility for October 7, Gaza, Iran, military service, religion and state, the economy, settlements, relations with the United States, and Israel's relationship with the Jewish world. Despite political strife, Israelis have persevered, with communities opening homes to evacuees, volunteers building supply networks, and Jews abroad raising funds and defending Israel.
This resilience demonstrates the strength of Israeli society and the enduring nature of Zionism. As the shofar sounds and a new year begins, it is crucial to remember that Israel and the Jewish Diaspora remain partners in building and defending a democratic, confident, and strong Jewish state.
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