Friends Return to Israel to Bid Farewell to Democracy
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Israelis living abroad are returning to the country ahead of elections, comparing their visit to friends gathering to say goodbye to a dying hero. They are coming from various global locations, facing high travel costs and potential disruptions due to the risk of war with Iran. The author likens the ailing entity they are visiting to Israeli democracy, emphasizing the difficult but essential fight for political freedom.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israelis living abroad are returning to the country for elections.
- The author compares the situation to friends visiting a dying hero.
- Travelers are coming from diverse international locations.
- There is a concern about potential war with Iran.
- The "dying patient" is described as Israeli democracy.
Israelis living abroad are returning to the country in large numbers ahead of the elections, drawing a parallel between their pilgrimage and friends gathering to say goodbye to a dying hero. The author describes this phenomenon as a touching gesture, with friends traveling from places like Portugal, Crete, Berlin, New York, and Paris, enduring exorbitant flight costs and disrupting their lives.
These individuals are aware of the potential risks, including being stranded for weeks if a war with Iran erupts. They are coming to visit what the author terms the "dying patient" - Israeli democracy. The article suggests that while living in a country that has abandoned democracy might seem easier, the struggle for political freedom is a burdensome but necessary fight.
