The parties, the leaders, and the issues will seem depressingly familiar to Americans. In one corner, we have the blue team: the secular and progressive side that makes the money, pays the taxes, and fights the wars. In the other corner, we have the red team: the religious side that feels disrespected by the elite and wants to use politics to impose its values and get even. The religious side is led by a man who needs to stay in office and eliminate the few checks and balances in the system in order to avoid ongoing legal problems. Is this ringing any bells for you?
What is happening in Israel today could be the harbinger of similar events in this country if Trump wins in 2024. Let’s hope we don’t find out.